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Genome-wide association study for intramuscular fat deposition and composition in Nellore cattle

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Cesar, Aline S. M. [1] ; Regitano, Luciana C. A. [2] ; Mourao, Gerson B. [1] ; Tullio, Rymer R. [2] ; Lanna, Dante P. D. [1] ; Nassu, Renata T. [2] ; Mudado, Mauricio A. [2] ; Oliveira, Priscila S. N. [3] ; do Nascimento, Michele L. [1] ; Chaves, Amalia S. [1] ; Alencar, Mauricio M. [2] ; Sonstegard, Tad S. [4] ; Garrick, Dorian J. [5] ; Reecy, James M. [5] ; Coutinho, Luiz L. [1]
Total Authors: 15
Affiliation:
[1] Univ Sao Paulo, Dept Anim Sci, BR-13418900 Piracicaba, SP - Brazil
[2] Embrapa Southeast Cattle Res Ctr, BR-13560970 Sao Carlos, SP - Brazil
[3] Univ Fed Sao Carlos, Dept Genet & Evolut, BR-13565905 Sao Carlos, SP - Brazil
[4] ARS, USDA, Bovine Funct Genom Lab, Beltsville, MD 20705 - USA
[5] Iowa State Univ, Dept Anim Sci, Ames, IA 50011 - USA
Total Affiliations: 5
Document type: Journal article
Source: BMC GENETICS; v. 15, MAR 25 2014.
Web of Science Citations: 42
Abstract

Background: Meat from Bos taurus and Bos indicus breeds are an important source of nutrients for humans and intramuscular fat (IMF) influences its flavor, nutritional value and impacts human health. Human consumption of fat that contains high levels of monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFA) can reduce the concentration of undesirable cholesterol (LDL) in circulating blood. Different feeding practices and genetic variation within and between breeds influences the amount of IMF and fatty acid (FA) composition in meat. However, it is difficult and costly to determine fatty acid composition, which has precluded beef cattle breeding programs from selecting for a healthier fatty acid profile. In this study, we employed a high-density single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) chip to genotype 386 Nellore steers, a Bos indicus breed and, a Bayesian approach to identify genomic regions and putative candidate genes that could be involved with deposition and composition of IMF. Results: Twenty-three genomic regions (1-Mb SNP windows) associated with IMF deposition and FA composition that each explain >= 1% of the genetic variance were identified on chromosomes 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 17, 26 and 27. Many of these regions were not previously detected in other breeds. The genes present in these regions were identified and some can help explain the genetic basis of deposition and composition of fat in cattle. Conclusions: The genomic regions and genes identified contribute to a better understanding of the genetic control of fatty acid deposition and can lead to DNA-based selection strategies to improve meat quality for human consumption. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 12/02383-1 - Identification and characterization of genes associated with intramuscular fat deposition and composition in the Nellore breed
Grantee:Aline Silva Mello Cesar
Support Opportunities: Scholarships abroad - Research Internship - Doctorate
FAPESP's process: 11/00005-7 - Identification of genes associated with the deposition and composition of intramuscular fat in Nellore cattle
Grantee:Aline Silva Mello Cesar
Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Doctorate