Polymorphism of M307 of the FUT1 Gene and Its Relationship with Some Immune Indexes in Sutai Pigs (Duroc × Meishan)

Bao, Wenbin; Ye, L.; Zhu, Jun; Pan, Zhiming; Zhu, Guoqiang; Huang, Xiaoliang; Wu, Shenglong

doi:10.1007/s10528-011-9441-9

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“…Underlying studies focused on classical haematological parameters, characterised by measurements of the blood count. First QTL were detected using microsatellites (e.g., [ 26 , 27 ]) or concentrated on particular genes (e.g., [ 28 – 30 ]). Other studies to detect immune relevant QTL vary widely in treatment, methods of phenotype determination and breed (e.g., [ 10 , 31 – 37 ]).…”

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Genome-wide associations for immune traits in two maternal pig lines

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Background In recent years, animal welfare and health has become more and more important in pig breeding. So far, numerous parameters have been considered as important biomarkers, especially in the immune reaction and inflammation. Previous studies have shown moderate to high heritabilities in most of these traits. However, the genetic background of health and robustness of pigs needs to be extensively clarified. The objective of this study was to identify genomic regions with a biological relevance for the immunocompetence of piglets. Genome-wide Association Studies (GWAS) in 535 Landrace (LR) and 461 Large White (LW) piglets were performed, investigating 20 immune relevant traits. Besides the health indicators of the complete and differential blood count, eight different cytokines and haptoglobin were recorded in all piglets and their biological dams to capture mediating processes and acute phase reactions. Additionally, all animals were genotyped using the Illumina PorcineSNP60v2 BeadChip. Results In summary, GWAS detected 25 genome-wide and 452 chromosome-wide significant SNPs associated with 17 immune relevant traits in the two maternal pig lines LR and LW. Only small differences were observed considering the maternal immune records as covariate within the statistical model. Furthermore, the study identified across- and within-breed differences as well as relevant candidate genes. In LR more significant associations and related candidate genes were detected, compared with LW. The results detected in LR and LW are partly in accordance with previously identified quantitative trait loci (QTL) regions. In addition, promising novel genomic regions were identified which might be of interest for further detailed analysis. Especially putative pleiotropic regions on SSC5, SSC12, SSC15, SSC16 and SSC17 are of major interest with regard to the interacting structure of the immune system. The comparison with already identified QTL gives indications on interactions with traits affecting piglet survival and also production traits. Conclusion In conclusion, results suggest a polygenic and breed-specific background of immune relevant traits. The current study provides knowledge about regions with biological relevance for health and immune traits. Identified markers and putative pleiotropic regions provide first indications in the context of balancing a breeding-based modification of the porcine immune system.

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Genome-wide associations for immune traits in two maternal pig lines

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Animal EnterotoxigenicEscherichia coli

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Enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli (ETEC) is the most common cause of E. coli diarrhea in farm animals. ETEC are characterized by the ability to produce two types of virulence factors; adhesins that promote binding to specific enterocyte receptors for intestinal colonization and enterotoxins responsible for fluid secretion. The best-characterized adhesins are expressed in the context of fimbriae, such as the F4 (also designated K88), F5 (K99), F6 (987P), F17 and F18 fimbriae. Once established in the animal small intestine, ETEC produces enterotoxin(s) that lead to diarrhea. The enterotoxins belong to two major classes; heat-labile toxin that consist of one active and five binding subunits (LT), and heat-stable toxins that are small polypeptides (STa, STb, and EAST1). This chapter describes the disease and pathogenesis of animal ETEC, the corresponding virulence genes and protein products of these bacteria, their regulation and targets in animal hosts, as well as mechanisms of action. Furthermore, vaccines, inhibitors, probiotics and the identification of potential new targets identified by genomics are presented in the context of animal ETEC.

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