In-depth transcriptome profiling of Cherry Valley duck lungs exposed to chronic heat stress

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Title: In-depth transcriptome profiling of Cherry Valley duck lungs exposed to chronic heat stress
Authors: Yi Liu, Dongyue Sun, Congcong Xu, Xiaoyong Liu, Min Tang, Shijia Ying
Source: Frontiers in Veterinary Science, Vol 11 (2024)
Publisher Information: Frontiers Media S.A., 2024.
Publication Year: 2024
Collection: LCC:Veterinary medicine
Subject Terms: chronic heat stress, duck rearing, environmental temperature, high-throughput sequencing technology, ceRNA, Veterinary medicine, SF600-1100
More Details: Amidst rising global temperatures, chronic heat stress (CHS) is increasingly problematic for the poultry industry. While mammalian CHS responses are well-studied, avian-specific research is lacking. This study uses in-depth transcriptome sequencing to evaluate the pulmonary response of Cherry Valley ducks to CHS at ambient temperatures of 20°C and a heat-stressed 29°C. We detailed the CHS-induced gene expression changes, encompassing mRNAs, lncRNAs, and miRNAs. Through protein–protein interaction network analysis, we identified central genes involved in the heat stress response—TLR7, IGF1, MAP3K1, CIITA, LCP2, PRKCB, and PLCB2. Subsequent functional enrichment analysis of the differentially expressed genes and RNA targets revealed significant engagement in immune responses and regulatory processes. KEGG pathway analysis underscored crucial immune pathways, specifically those related to intestinal IgA production and Toll-like receptor signaling, as well as Salmonella infection and calcium signaling pathways. Importantly, we determined six miRNAs—miR-146, miR-217, miR-29a-3p, miR-10926, miR-146b-5p, and miR-17-1-3p—as potential key regulators within the ceRNA network. These findings enhance our comprehension of the physiological adaptation of ducks to CHS and may provide a foundation for developing strategies to improve duck production under thermal stress.
Document Type: article
File Description: electronic resource
Language: English
ISSN: 2297-1769
Relation: https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fvets.2024.1417244/full; https://doaj.org/toc/2297-1769
DOI: 10.3389/fvets.2024.1417244
Access URL: https://doaj.org/article/b18cf4fd5f984a2e963c583c5dd050ac
Accession Number: edsdoj.b18cf4fd5f984a2e963c583c5dd050ac
Database: Directory of Open Access Journals
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ISSN:22971769
DOI:10.3389/fvets.2024.1417244
Published in:Frontiers in Veterinary Science
Language:English