Machine learning driven multi-omics analysis of the genetic mechanisms behind the double-coat fleece formation in Hetian sheep

Machine learning driven multi-omics analysis of the genetic mechanisms behind the double-coat fleece formation in Hetian sheep

IntroductionThe double-coated fleece is crucial for the adaptability and economic value of Hetian sheep, yet its underlying molecular mechanisms remain largely unexplored.MethodsWe integrated genome and transcriptome data from double-coated Hetian sheep and single-coated Chinese Merino sheep. Candid...

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Main Authors: Yanwei Zhang, Wenrong Li, Xinming Xu, Mengwan Xie, Liping Tang, Peiyu Zheng, Nannan Song, Lijuan Yu, Jiang Di
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2025-06-01
Series:Frontiers in Genetics
Subjects:
Hetian sheep
Chinese merino sheep
coat fleece type
multi-omics
machine learning
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fgene.2025.1582244/full
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Summary:IntroductionThe double-coated fleece is crucial for the adaptability and economic value of Hetian sheep, yet its underlying molecular mechanisms remain largely unexplored.MethodsWe integrated genome and transcriptome data from double-coated Hetian sheep and single-coated Chinese Merino sheep. Candidate genes associated with coat fleece type and environmental adaptation were identified using combined selective sweep and differential expression analyses. Subsequent analyses included Gene Ontology (GO) and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) pathway enrichment, protein-protein interaction (PPI) network construction, and machine learning-based screening.ResultsSelective sweep and differential expression analyses identified 101 and 106 candidate genes in Hetian sheep and Chinese Merino sheep, respectively. Enrichment analyses revealed these genes were primarily involved in pathways related to wool growth and energy metabolism. PPI network analysis and machine learning identified IRF2BP2 and EGFR as key functional genes associated with coat fleece type.DiscussionThis study enhances understanding of the genetic mechanisms governing double-coated fleece formation in Hetian sheep. The identification of key genes (IRF2BP2, EGFR) and the methodological approach provide valuable insights for developing machine learning-driven multi-omics selection models in sheep breeding.
ISSN:1664-8021

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