Transcriptomic Analysis Reveals the Effects of miR-122 Overexpression in the Liver of Qingyuan Partridge Chickens
Author:
Luo Xiaolu1, Zhang Jiahang1, Guo Jiancheng1, Zhao Wenjuan1, Tian Yinan1, Xiang Hai1, Kang Huimin1ORCID, Ye Fei1, Chen Siyu1, Li Hua1, Ma Zheng1
Affiliation:
1. Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Molecular Design and Precise Breeding, School of Life Science and Engineering, Foshan University, Foshan 528225, China
Abstract
The liver of chickens is essential for maintaining physiological activities and homeostasis. This study aims to investigate the specific function and molecular regulatory mechanism of microRNA-122 (miR-122), which is highly expressed in chicken liver. A lentivirus-mediated overexpression vector of miR-122 was constructed and used to infect 12-day-old female Qingyuan Partridge chickens. Transcriptome sequencing analysis was performed to identify differentially expressed genes in the liver. Overexpression of miR-122 resulted in 776 differentially expressed genes (DEGs). Enrichment analyses, including Gene Ontology (GO), Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG), and Gene Set Enrichment Analysis (GSEA) revealed associations with lipid metabolism, cellular senescence, cell adhesion molecules, and the MAPK signaling pathway. Eight potential target genes of miR-122 (ARHGAP32, CTSD, LBH, PLEKHB2, SEC14L1, SLC2A1, SLC6A14, and SP8) were identified through miRNA target prediction platforms and literature integration. This study provides novel insights into the molecular regulatory mechanisms of miR-122 in chicken liver, highlighting its role in key biological processes and signaling pathways. These discoveries enhance our understanding of miR-122’s impact on chicken liver function and offer valuable information for improving chicken production performance and health.
Funder
Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation National Natural Science Foundation of China STI2030—Major Projects
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