Lipid profile analysis of donkey milk during the lactation [PDF]
Frontiers in NutritionIntroductionFrom ancient times, donkey milk (DM) has attracted much attention due to its particular properties. Donkey milk is characterized by a high level of lactose and low levels of protein and fat.
Xinyi Du +3 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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Analysis of gut microbiota in chinese donkey in different regions using metagenomic sequencing
BMC Genomics, 2023 Background Gut microbiota plays a significant role in host survival, health, and diseases; however, compared to other livestock, research on the gut microbiome of donkeys is limited.
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Frontiers in Microbiology, 2023 IntroductionThe Dezhou donkey, a prominent Chinese breed, is known for its remarkable size, rapid growth, and resilience to tough feeding conditions, and disease resistance. These traits are crucial in meeting the growing demand for Ejiao and donkey meat.
Bingjian Huang +11 more
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Towards a Cost-Effective Implementation of Genomic Prediction Based on Low Coverage Whole Genome Sequencing in Dezhou Donkey [PDF]
Frontiers in Genetics, 2021 Low-coverage whole genome sequencing is a low-cost genotyping technology. Combined with genotype imputation approaches, it is likely to become a critical component of cost-effective genomic selection programs in agricultural livestock.
Changheng Zhao +10 more
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Integrated Quality Assessment and Metabolomic Analysis of Dezhou Donkey Meat During Extended Chilled Storage [PDF]
BiologyThis study aimed to elucidate the dynamic changes in meat quality attributes and metabolomic profiles of Dezhou donkey longissimus lumborum (LL) during extended chilled storage.
Yanhao Zhao +10 more
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Determination of the Heterogeneity of Intramuscular Fat and Visceral Adipose Tissue From Dezhou Donkey by Lipidomics and Transcriptomics Profiling [PDF]
Frontiers in Nutrition, 2021 Intramuscular fat (IMF) and visceral adipose tissue (VAT) are both lipids, but have significantly different deposition processes. Furthermore, the heterogeneity of lipid molecular characteristics and mechanisms is unclear.
Mengmeng Li +10 more
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Frontiers in Genetics, 2022 The number of thoracolumbar vertebrae in Dezhou donkeys varies from 22 to 24 and is associated with body size and carcass traits. In mammals, the latent transforming growth factor beta binding protein 2 (LTBP2) has been found to have some functions in ...
Ziwen Liu, Tianqi Wang, Xiaoyuan Shi
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Corrigendum: Metabolic changes before and after weaning in Dezhou donkey foals in relation to gut microbiota [PDF]
Frontiers in MicrobiologyQiwen Yang +14 more
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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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