Identification of key genes affecting sperm motility in chicken based on whole-transcriptome sequencing

Comprehensive analysis of the differential expression of mRNAs, lncRNAs, and miRNAs in Zi goose testis with high and low sperm mobility

“…Messenger RNAs ( mRNAs ), microRNAs ( miRNAs ), and long non-coding RNAs ( lncRNAs ) are widely expressed in various germ cells of the testes and are crucial in spermatogenesis and sperm mobility. Guo et al (2023) and Sun et al (2019) identified and screened key genes and pathways influencing sperm motility in chickens using the transcriptome sequencing method. However, geese present distinct characteristics in the seminal quality parameters compared to those of chickens.…”