Effect of β-alanine on the athletic performance and blood amino acid metabolism of speed-racing Yili horses [PDF]
The objective of this study was to examine the effects of supplemental β-alanine feeding on the athletic performance of Yili horses involved in speed racing, focusing on alterations in plasma free amino acid patterns pre and post exercise.
Haifeng Deng
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A genome-wide association study of the racing performance traits in Yili horses based on Blink and FarmCPU models [PDF]
Racing performance traits are the main indicators for evaluating the performance and value of sport horses. The aim of this study was to identify the key genes for racing performance traits in Yili horses by performing a genome-wide association study ...
Tongliang Wang
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Comparative analysis of blood whole transcriptome profiles in Yili horses pre- and post-5000-meter racing [PDF]
This study employed Yili horses participating in a 5000-meter race as a model to investigate exercise-induced gene expression alterations in peripheral blood using whole transcriptome sequencing.
Wanlu Ren, Lüling Li, Zexu Li
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Blood-Based Whole-Genome Methylation Analysis of Yili Horses Pre- and Post-Racing [PDF]
This study aims to analyze the whole-genome DNA methylation differences in Yili horses before and after racing, with the goal of identifying differentially methylated genes associated with racing performance and exploring the epigenetic mechanisms ...
Wanlu Ren, Lüling Li, Zexu Li
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Differential Metabolomics and Cardiac Function in Trained vs. Untrained Yili Performance Horses [PDF]
This study aimed to investigate the effects of training on cardiac structure and function, as well as plasma metabolite profiles in horses, in order to uncover the molecular regulatory mechanisms and cardiac remodeling under long-term exercise.
Yaqi Zeng, Xinkui Yao, Wanlu Ren
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Multi-Omics Analysis Reveals Biaxial Regulatory Mechanisms of Cardiac Adaptation by Specialized Racing Training in Yili Horses [PDF]
Yili horses undergo coordinated physiological adaptations across systems in response to customized training. This study aimed to clarify the molecular mechanisms of these adaptations by integrating analyses of cardiac function and multi-omics (lipidomics,
Yaqi Zeng, Manjun Zhai, Xinkui Yao
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Integrating miRNA, mRNA, and Targeted Metabolomics Analyses to Explore the Regulatory Mechanism of Cardiac Remodeling in Yili Horses [PDF]
Training not only enhances the athletic performance of horses but also improves cardiac structure and function, strengthens cardiovascular adaptability, and reduces the risk of cardiovascular diseases.
Yaqi Zeng, Manjun Zhai, Xinkui Yao
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Differential Energy Metabolism in Skeletal Muscle Tissues of Yili Horses Based on Targeted Metabolomics and Transcriptomics Analysis [PDF]
Skeletal muscle is the largest organ system in mammals. To investigate the differences in energy metabolism across various skeletal muscles in Yili horses, this study examined muscle fiber type distributions through immunohistochemical staining of ...
Wanlu Ren
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Cardiac–Metabolic Coupling Revealed by Lipid and Energy Metabolomics Determines 80 km Endurance Performance in Yili Horses [PDF]
This study aimed to investigate the regulatory mechanisms underlying the relationship between cardiac structure and function and plasma metabolic characteristics in Yili horses participating in an 80-km endurance, by integrating echocardiography ...
Yaqi Zeng, Manjun Zhai, Xinkui Yao
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Comparative analysis of miRNA expression in Yili horses pre- and post-5000-m race [PDF]
Equine athletic performance is modulated by both genetic and epigenetic mechanisms. As dynamic regulators of gene expression, MicroRNAs (miRNAs) play a central role in the physiological response to exercise-induced stress18. This study focused on the top
Wanlu Ren, Lüling Li, Zexu Li
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