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Genome-Wide Association Study for Muscle Fat Content and Abdominal Fat Traits in Common Carp (<i>Cyprinus carpio</i>)
<div><p>Muscle fat content is an important phenotypic trait in fish, as it affects the nutritional, technical and sensory qualities of flesh. To identify loci and candidate genes associated with muscle fat content and abdominal fat traits, we performed a genome-wide association study (GWAS) using the common carp 250 K SNP assay in a common carp F<sub>2</sub> resource population. A total of 18 loci surpassing the genome-wide suggestive significance level were detected for 4 traits: fat content in dorsal muscle (MFdo), fat content in abdominal muscle (MFab), abdominal fat weight (AbFW), and AbFW as a percentage of eviscerated weight (AbFP). Among them, one SNP (carp089419) affecting both AbFW and AbFP reached the genome-wide significance level. Ten of those loci were harbored in or near known genes. Furthermore, relative expressions of 5 genes related to MFdo were compared using dorsal muscle samples with high and low phenotypic values. The results showed that 4 genes were differentially expressed between the high and low phenotypic groups. These genes are, therefore, prospective candidate genes for muscle fat content: ankyrin repeat domain 10a (<i>ankrd10a</i>), tetratricopeptide repeat, ankyrin repeat and coiled-coil containing 2 (<i>tanc2</i>), and four jointed box 1 (<i>fjx1</i>) and choline kinase alpha (<i>chka</i>). These results offer valuable insights into the complex genetic basis of fat metabolism and deposition.</p></div
SNPs surpassing the suggestive significance level for muscle fat content and abdominal fat traits.
<p>SNPs surpassing the suggestive significance level for muscle fat content and abdominal fat traits.</p
Descriptive statistics of phenotypic data.
<p>Descriptive statistics of phenotypic data.</p
Relative mRNA abundance in the high and low dorsal muscle fat content groups.
<p>Relative expression levels were obtained by the 2<sup>-ΔΔCT</sup> method; <i>18S</i> was used as normalizing controls. High group (n = 10) consisting of samples from common carp with the highest trait values and Low group (n = 10) with the lowest trait values; *, <i>P</i> < 0.05; ** <i>P</i> < 0.001.</p
One-step Solid-State Synthesis of V<sub>1.13</sub>Se<sub>2</sub>/V<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> Heterostructure as a High Pseudocapacitance Anode for Fast-Charging Sodium-Ion Batteries
Sodium-ion
batteries (SIBs) offer several benefits, including
cost-efficiency
and fast-charging characteristics, positioning them as attractive
substitutes for lithium-ion batteries in energy storage applications.
However, the inferior capacity and cycling stability of electrodes
in SIBs necessitate further enhancement due to sluggish reaction kinetics.
In this respect, the utilization of heterostructures, which can provide
an inherent electric field and abundant active sites on the surface,
has emerged as a promising strategy for augmenting the cycling stability
and rate features of the electrodes. This work delves into the utilization
of V1.13Se2/V2O3 heterostructure
materials as anodes, initially fabricated via a simplified one-step
solid-state sintering technique. The high pseudocapacitance and low
characteristic relaxation time constant give the V1.13Se2/V2O3 heterostructure impressive properties,
such as a high capacity of 328.5 mAh g–1 even after
1500 cycles at a high current density of 2 A g–1 and rate capability of 278.9 mAh g–1 at 5 A g–1. Moreover, the assembled sodium-ion full battery
delivers a capacity of 118.5 mAh g–1 after 1000
cycles at 1 A g–1. These findings provide novel
insight and guidance for the rapid synthesis of heterojunction materials
and the advancement of SIBs
DataSheet1_Characterization of circular RNA profiles of oviduct reveal the potential mechanism in prolificacy trait of goat in the estrus cycle.PDF
The mammalian oviduct is functionally highly diverse during the estrus cycle. It provides a suitable milieu for oocyte maturation, sperm capacitation, fertilization, early embryo development and transportation. While there have been many studies of molecular mechanisms on the kidding number of goats, a systematic analysis by which the underlying circular RNAs (circRNAs) changes in the oviduct related to prolificacy traits is lacking. Herein, we present a comprehensive circRNA atlas of the oviduct among high- and low-fecundity goats in the follicular phase (FH vs. FL), luteal phase (LH vs. LL), and estrus cycle (FH vs. LH; FL vs. LL) to unravel their potential regulatory mechanisms in improving kidding number. We generated RNA sequencing data, and identified 4,078 circRNAs from twenty sampled Yunshang black goats. Many of these circRNAs are exon-derived and differentially expressed between each comparison group. Subsequently, eight differentially expressed (DE) circRNAs were validated by RT‒qPCR, which was consistent with the RNA-seq data. GO and KEGG enrichment analyses suggested that numerous host genes of DE circRNAs were involved in the hormone secretion, gamete production, fertilization, and embryo development processes. The competing endogenous RNA (ceRNA) interaction network analysis revealed that 2,673 circRNA–miRNA–mRNA axes (including 15 DE circRNAs, 14 miRNAs, and 1,699 mRNAs) were formed, and several target genes derived from the ceRNA network were associated with oviduct functions and reproduction, including SMAD1, BMPR1B, IGF1, REV1, and BMP2K. Furthermore, miR-15a-5p, miR-181b-5p, miR-23b-5p, miR-204-3p, and miR-145-5p might play important roles in reproduction. Finally, a novel circRNA, circIQCG, was identified as potentially involved in embryo development. Overall, our study provides a resource of circRNAs to understand the oviductal function and its connection to prolificacy trait of goats in the differentiation estrus cycle.</p
Table3_Characterization of circular RNA profiles of oviduct reveal the potential mechanism in prolificacy trait of goat in the estrus cycle.XLSX
The mammalian oviduct is functionally highly diverse during the estrus cycle. It provides a suitable milieu for oocyte maturation, sperm capacitation, fertilization, early embryo development and transportation. While there have been many studies of molecular mechanisms on the kidding number of goats, a systematic analysis by which the underlying circular RNAs (circRNAs) changes in the oviduct related to prolificacy traits is lacking. Herein, we present a comprehensive circRNA atlas of the oviduct among high- and low-fecundity goats in the follicular phase (FH vs. FL), luteal phase (LH vs. LL), and estrus cycle (FH vs. LH; FL vs. LL) to unravel their potential regulatory mechanisms in improving kidding number. We generated RNA sequencing data, and identified 4,078 circRNAs from twenty sampled Yunshang black goats. Many of these circRNAs are exon-derived and differentially expressed between each comparison group. Subsequently, eight differentially expressed (DE) circRNAs were validated by RT‒qPCR, which was consistent with the RNA-seq data. GO and KEGG enrichment analyses suggested that numerous host genes of DE circRNAs were involved in the hormone secretion, gamete production, fertilization, and embryo development processes. The competing endogenous RNA (ceRNA) interaction network analysis revealed that 2,673 circRNA–miRNA–mRNA axes (including 15 DE circRNAs, 14 miRNAs, and 1,699 mRNAs) were formed, and several target genes derived from the ceRNA network were associated with oviduct functions and reproduction, including SMAD1, BMPR1B, IGF1, REV1, and BMP2K. Furthermore, miR-15a-5p, miR-181b-5p, miR-23b-5p, miR-204-3p, and miR-145-5p might play important roles in reproduction. Finally, a novel circRNA, circIQCG, was identified as potentially involved in embryo development. Overall, our study provides a resource of circRNAs to understand the oviductal function and its connection to prolificacy trait of goats in the differentiation estrus cycle.</p
Table5_Characterization of circular RNA profiles of oviduct reveal the potential mechanism in prolificacy trait of goat in the estrus cycle.XLSX
The mammalian oviduct is functionally highly diverse during the estrus cycle. It provides a suitable milieu for oocyte maturation, sperm capacitation, fertilization, early embryo development and transportation. While there have been many studies of molecular mechanisms on the kidding number of goats, a systematic analysis by which the underlying circular RNAs (circRNAs) changes in the oviduct related to prolificacy traits is lacking. Herein, we present a comprehensive circRNA atlas of the oviduct among high- and low-fecundity goats in the follicular phase (FH vs. FL), luteal phase (LH vs. LL), and estrus cycle (FH vs. LH; FL vs. LL) to unravel their potential regulatory mechanisms in improving kidding number. We generated RNA sequencing data, and identified 4,078 circRNAs from twenty sampled Yunshang black goats. Many of these circRNAs are exon-derived and differentially expressed between each comparison group. Subsequently, eight differentially expressed (DE) circRNAs were validated by RT‒qPCR, which was consistent with the RNA-seq data. GO and KEGG enrichment analyses suggested that numerous host genes of DE circRNAs were involved in the hormone secretion, gamete production, fertilization, and embryo development processes. The competing endogenous RNA (ceRNA) interaction network analysis revealed that 2,673 circRNA–miRNA–mRNA axes (including 15 DE circRNAs, 14 miRNAs, and 1,699 mRNAs) were formed, and several target genes derived from the ceRNA network were associated with oviduct functions and reproduction, including SMAD1, BMPR1B, IGF1, REV1, and BMP2K. Furthermore, miR-15a-5p, miR-181b-5p, miR-23b-5p, miR-204-3p, and miR-145-5p might play important roles in reproduction. Finally, a novel circRNA, circIQCG, was identified as potentially involved in embryo development. Overall, our study provides a resource of circRNAs to understand the oviductal function and its connection to prolificacy trait of goats in the differentiation estrus cycle.</p
Microwave-Assisted Hydrothermal Synthesis of Na<sub>3</sub>V<sub>2</sub>(PO<sub>4</sub>)<sub>2</sub>F<sub>3</sub> Nanocuboid@Reduced Graphene Oxide as an Ultrahigh-Rate and Superlong-Lifespan Cathode for Fast-Charging Sodium-Ion Batteries
Na3V2(PO4)2F3 (NVPF) has been regarded as a favorable cathode for
sodium-ion batteries
(SIBs) due to its high voltage and stable structure. However, the
limited electronic conductivity restricts its rate performance. NVPF@reduced
graphene oxide (rGO) was synthesized by a facile microwave-assisted
hydrothermal approach with subsequent calcination to shorten the hydrothermal
time. NVPF nanocuboids with sizes of 50–150 nm distributed
on rGO can be obtained, delivering excellent electrochemical performance
such as a longevity life (a high capacity retention of 85.6% after
7000 cycles at 10 C) and distinguished rate capability (116 mAh g–1 at 50 C with a short discharging/charging time of
1.2 min). The full battery with a Cu2Se anode represents
a capacity of 116 mAh g–1 at 0.2 A g–1. The introduction of rGO can augment the electronic conductivity
and advance the Na+ diffusion speed, boosting the cycling
and rate capability. Besides, the small lattice change (3.3%) and
high structural reversibility during the phase transition process
between Na3V2(PO4)2F3 and NaV2(PO4)2F3 testified by in situ X-ray diffraction are also advantageous for
Na storage behavior. This work furnishes a simple method to synthesize
polyanionic cathodes with ultrahigh rate and ultralong lifespan for
fast-charging SIBs