Single-Cell RNA Sequencing Reveals Dynamic Transcriptional Landscape of Testicular Maturation in Dezhou Donkeys [PDF]
AnimalsTesticular development and spermatogenesis are critical for male reproduction, but their molecular mechanisms in Dezhou donkeys remain understudied. This study used single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNA-seq) to analyze testicular tissues from Dezhou donkeys ...
Zhaofei Wang +7 more
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Journal of Integrative Agriculture, 2023 Numbers of vertebrae is an important economic trait associated with body size and meat productivity in animals. However, the genetic basis of vertebrae number in donkey remains to be well understood.
Wen-Wen Wang
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Journal of Applied Animal Research, 2023 Previous studies reported that DDB1 and CUL4 associated factor 7 (DCAF7) is associated with craniofacial, muscle, fat and bone growth and development.
Changfa Wang +2 more
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Integrated Transcriptomic and Metabolomic Analysis Deciphers the Molecular and Metabolic Mechanisms Underlying Growth Rate Divergence in Dezhou Donkeys [PDF]
AnimalsDezhou donkey is a premium indigenous Chinese livestock breed with high economic value for meat, hide and medicinal uses, and growth rate is a core trait determining farming profitability.
Xinhao Zhang +6 more
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Characterization of Bacterial Communities in Air and Bedding Materials of Intensive Donkey Farms During Summer [PDF]
MicroorganismsThis study investigated the bacterial community composition and diversity in air and exercise yard bedding samples from large-scale donkey farms in Liaocheng, China, during summer using 16S rRNA high-throughput sequencing. Air samples were collected from
Wenxuan Si +9 more
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Journal of Food QualityTo investigate the impact of high-voltage electrostatic stimulation on the quality of donkey meat, ten 30-month-old Dezhou donkeys (each weighing 250 ± 50 kg) were selected.
Xinzhuang Zhang +3 more
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Effects of varying concentrations of Ubiquinol (coenzyme Q10) on physiological parameters in male donkeys (Equus asinus) [PDF]
Frontiers in Veterinary ScienceCoenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) serves as an antioxidant, and it is considered an energy source. Ubiquinol inhibits lipid peroxidation and protein oxidation. We fed CoQ10-ubiquinol in donkeys’ feed and investigated its effect on plasma hormone concentrations of ...
Muhammad Faheem Akhtar +2 more
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Non-targeted LC-MS metabolomics reveals serum metabolites for high-altitude adaptation in Tibetan donkeys [PDF]
Scientific ReportsTibetan donkeys inhabit the harsh environment of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. Research on serum metabolites related to their high-altitude adaptation is limited compared to other livestock. We used liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS) to analyze
Jing Wang +8 more
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Overview of Donkey Welfare and Husbandry Practices in Asia [PDF]
AnimalsDonkeys (Equus asinus) play a critical role in agricultural, transport, and livelihood systems across Asia, yet they remain among the most neglected domestic species in terms of welfare, management, and research attention.
Abd Ullah +2 more
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Identification and Comparative Analysis of Long Non-Coding RNA in the Skeletal Muscle of Two Dezhou Donkey Strains [PDF]
Genes, 2020 Li Zhang, Tianpei Shi, Wenping Hu
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