A candidate single nucleotide polymorphism in the 3' untranslated region of stearoyl-CoA desaturase gene for fatness quality and the gene expression in berkshire pigs

Kyu Sang Lim, Jun Mo Kim, Eun A. Lee, Jee Hwan Choe, Ki Chang Hong

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Abstract

Fatness qualities in pigs measured by the amount of fat deposition and composition of fatty acids (FAs) in pork have considerable effect on current breeding goals. The stearoyl-CoA desaturase (SCD) gene plays a crucial role in the conversion of saturated FAs into monounsaturated FAs (MUFAs), and hence, is among the candidate genes responsible for pig fatness traits. Here, we identified a single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP, c.∗2041T>C) in the 3' untranslated region by direct sequencing focused on coding and regulatory regions of porcine SCD. According to the association analysis using a hundred of Berkshire pigs, the SNP was significantly associated with FA composition (MUFAs and polyunsaturated FAs [PUFAs]), polyunsaturated to saturated (P:S) FA ratio, n-6:n-3 FA ratio, and extent of fat deposition such as intramuscular fat and marbling (p<0.05). In addition, the SNP showed a significant effect on the SCD mRNA expression levels (p = 0.041). Based on our results, we suggest that the SCD c.∗2041T>C SNP plays a role in the gene regulation and affects the fatness qualities in Berkshire pigs.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)151-157
Number of pages7
JournalAsian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
Volume28
Issue number2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2015 Feb 1

Keywords

  • Berkshire
  • Fatness quality
  • Polymorphism gene expression
  • Stearoyl-CoA desaturase [SCD]

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Food Science
  • Animal Science and Zoology
  • Engineering(all)

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