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Polymorphisms of KLF3 gene coding region and identification of their functionality for abdominal fat in chickens

Veterinary Medicine and Science, 2021
KLF3 is a member of the Kruppel‐like factor (KLF) family of transcription factors, and plays an important role in several biological processes, including adipogenesis, erythropoiesis and B‐cell development.
Weijia Wang, Yudong Li, Ziwei Li, Ning Wang, Fan Xiao, Haihe Gao, Huaishun Guo, Hui Li, Shouzhi Wang   +8 more
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Metagenomic Analysis Identifies Sex-Related Cecal Microbial Gene Functions and Bacterial Taxa in the Quail

Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 2021
Background: Japanese quail (Coturnix japonica) are important and widely distributed poultry in China. Researchers continue to pursue genetic selection for heavier quail. The intestinal microbiota plays a substantial role in growth promotion; however, the
Jing-E Ma, Jing-E Ma, Xin-Wei Xiong, Xin-Wei Xiong, Ji-Guo Xu, Ji-Guo Xu, Ji-Shang Gong, Ji-Shang Gong, Jin Li, Qiao Xu, Qiao Xu, Yuan-Fei Li, Yuan-Fei Li, Yang-Bei Yang, Yang-Bei Yang, Min Zhou, Min Zhou, Xue-Nong Zhu, Xue-Nong Zhu, Yu-Wen Tan, Yu-Wen Tan, Wen-Tao Sheng, Wen-Tao Sheng, Zhang-Feng Wang, Zhang-Feng Wang, Xu-Tang Tu, Xu-Tang Tu, Cheng-Yao Zeng, Cheng-Yao Zeng, Xi-Quan Zhang, Xi-Quan Zhang, You-Sheng Rao, You-Sheng Rao   +32 more
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Gut microbiome and serum metabolome analyses identify biomarkers associated with sexual maturity in quails

Poultry Science, 2023
: Increasing evidence indicates that the gut microbiome plays an important role in host aging and sexual maturity. However, the gut microbial taxa associated with sexual maturity in quails are unknown.
Xinwei Xiong, Jiguo Xu, Xiao Yan, Shuoshuo Wu, Jinge Ma, Zhangfeng Wang, Qin He, Jishang Gong, Yousheng Rao   +8 more
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Identification of SNPs of the L-BABP and L-FABP and their Association with Growth and Body Composition Traits in Chicken

The Journal of Poultry Science, 2013
Fatty acid-binding proteins (FABPs) are members of lipid-binding proteins that participate in lipid uptake and intracellular transport. This study was designed to investigate the effects of the liver bile acid-binding protein (L-BABP) and the liver ...
Yufang Zhao, Enguang Rong, Shouzhi Wang, Hui Zhang, Li Leng, Yuxiang Wang, Qigui Wang, Hui Li   +7 more
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The adiponectin receptor agonist, AdipoRon, promotes reproductive hormone secretion and gonadal development via the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis in chickens

Poultry Science, 2023
: Adiponectin is a key hormone secreted by fat tissues that has multiple biological functions, including regulating the energy balance and reproductive system by binding to its receptors AdipoR1 and AdipoR2.
Chong Li, Yanfang Cao, Yangguang Ren, Yudian Zhao, Xing Wu, Sujin Si, Jing Li, Qi Li, Na Zhang, Donghua Li, Guoxi Li, Xiaojun Liu, Xiangtao Kang, Ruirui Jiang, Yadong Tian   +14 more
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Identification of genome-wide SNP-SNP interactions associated with important traits in chicken

BMC Genomics, 2017
Background In addition to additive genetic effects, epistatic interactions can play key roles in the control of phenotypic variation of traits of interest.
Hui Zhang, Jia-Qiang Yu, Li-Li Yang, Luke M. Kramer, Xin-Yang Zhang, Wei Na, James M. Reecy, Hui Li   +7 more
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A catalog of microbial genes and metagenome-assembled genomes from the quail gut microbiome

Poultry Science, 2023
: The gut microbiome plays an important role in quail feed efficiency, immunity, production, and even behavior. Gut microbial gene catalogs and reference genomes are important for understanding the quail gut microbiome.
Xinwei Xiong, Yousheng Rao, Jinge Ma, Zhangfeng Wang, Qin He, Jishang Gong, Wentao Sheng, Jiguo Xu, Xuenong Zhu, Yuwen Tan, Yanbei Yang   +10 more
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Identification of production challenges and benefits using value chain mapping of egg food systems in Nairobi, Kenya [PDF]

, 2017
Commercial layer and indigenous chicken farming in Nairobi and associated activities in the egg value chains are a source of livelihood for urban families.
Alarcon, Barbara Häsler, Behnke, Carron Maud, Chotinun, Conan, CTA, Duffy, Eric M. Fevre, FAO, FAO, Gale, GoK, James Miser Akoko, Jonathan Rushton, Joshua Orungo Onono, Kariuki, Kingori, KNBS, Kothari, Lee, Margaret, Maurice Karani, National Research Council, Nyaga, Ondwasy, Pablo Alarcon, Patrick Muinde, Ribeiro, Seidler, Sultana, Svetoch, Van Kerkhove   +32 more
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A mutation in PHKG1 causes high drip loss and low meat quality in Chinese Ningdu yellow chickens

Poultry Science, 2022
: With increasing societal development and the concurrent improvement in people's quality of life, meat consumption has gradually changed from a focus on “quantity” to “quality”.
Xinwei Xiong, Xianxian Liu, Xuenong Zhu, Yuwen Tan, Zhangfeng Wang, Jiguo Xu, Xutang Tu, Yousheng Rao, Jinhong Duan, Wenliang Zhao, Min Zhou   +10 more
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Adiponectin modulates steroid hormone secretion, granulosa cell proliferation and apoptosis via binding its receptors during hens’ high laying period

Poultry Science, 2021
: Adiponectin is an important adipocytokine and plays the roles in multiple metabolic processes via binding its receptors - AdipoR1 and AdipoR2, which has also been found to participate in the regulation of the reproductive system of animals, in ...
Jing Li, Xue-Jie Ma, Xing Wu, Su-Jin Si, Chong Li, Peng-Kun Yang, Guo-Xi Li, Xiao-Jun Liu, Ya-Dong Tian, Xiang-Tao Kang   +9 more
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