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View article: Multidimensional assessment of meat quality across anatomical regions of Kazakh horses: an integrative evaluation of meat quality traits, amino acid profiles, and fatty acid composition
Multidimensional assessment of meat quality across anatomical regions of Kazakh horses: an integrative evaluation of meat quality traits, amino acid profiles, and fatty acid composition Open
This study employed HE staining, LC-MS/MS, and related analytical techniques to assess meat quality, muscle fiber characteristics, and nutritional composition in five anatomical regions—longissimus dorsi (LD), diaphragm (DI), psoas major (…
View article: The characterization of adipose tissue in distinct anatomical regions of the Kazakh horse: a comprehensive analysis of the morphology, fatty acid profile, and lipidomic profile
The characterization of adipose tissue in distinct anatomical regions of the Kazakh horse: a comprehensive analysis of the morphology, fatty acid profile, and lipidomic profile Open
The Kazakh horse is one of the important horse breeds in China. The distribution of its adipose tissue and the characteristics of lipid metabolism play a crucial role in the horse’s fat utilization efficiency, meat quality, and energy stor…
View article: Molecular Mechanisms Underlying Differences in Athletic Ability in Racehorses Based on Whole Transcriptome Sequencing
Molecular Mechanisms Underlying Differences in Athletic Ability in Racehorses Based on Whole Transcriptome Sequencing Open
This study aimed to compare blood samples from Yili horses with outstanding and average performance in 5000 m races through transcriptome sequencing, identify key differentially expressed genes, lncRNAs, and circRNAs, as well as related en…
View article: Single-Cell Transcriptomic Profiling of Longissimus Dorsi and Biceps Femoris Muscles in Kazakh Horses Reveals Cellular Heterogeneity and Myogenic Regulation
Single-Cell Transcriptomic Profiling of Longissimus Dorsi and Biceps Femoris Muscles in Kazakh Horses Reveals Cellular Heterogeneity and Myogenic Regulation Open
Kazakh horses are renowned for their endurance and adaptability, with distinct muscle groups such as the longissimus dorsi (LD) and biceps femoris (BF) muscles serving specialized functions. However, the molecular mechanisms underlying the…
View article: Comparative analysis of blood whole transcriptome profiles in Yili horses pre- and post-5000-meter racing
Comparative analysis of blood whole transcriptome profiles in Yili horses pre- and post-5000-meter racing Open
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. Jugular vein blood samples from the three l…
View article: Metagenomic Analysis Reveals the Anti-Inflammatory Properties of Mare Milk
Metagenomic Analysis Reveals the Anti-Inflammatory Properties of Mare Milk Open
This study aimed to assess the anti-inflammatory properties of mare milk by analyzing immune markers in mice following gavage of mare milk. Metagenomic sequencing was employed to examine variations in the composition and functional profile…
View article: Plasma Lipidomics and Proteomics Analyses Pre- and Post-5000 m Race in Yili Horses
Plasma Lipidomics and Proteomics Analyses Pre- and Post-5000 m Race in Yili Horses Open
The impact of exercise on human metabolism has been extensively studied, yet limited research exists on the effects of high-intensity racing on equine metabolism. The aim of this study was to screen the effect of a 5000 m race on lipids an…
View article: Regulatory Mechanisms of Yili Horses During an 80 km Race Based on Transcriptomics and Metabolomics Analyses
Regulatory Mechanisms of Yili Horses During an 80 km Race Based on Transcriptomics and Metabolomics Analyses Open
Equine endurance exercise induces physiological changes that alter metabolism and molecular pathways to maintain balance after intense physical activity. However, the specific regulatory mechanisms remain under debate. Identifying differen…
View article: Blood-Based Whole-Genome Methylation Analysis of Yili Horses Pre- and Post-Racing
Blood-Based Whole-Genome Methylation Analysis of Yili Horses Pre- and Post-Racing Open
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 me…
View article: Meiotic gatekeeper STRA8 regulates cell cycle by interacting with SETD8 during spermatogenesis
Meiotic gatekeeper STRA8 regulates cell cycle by interacting with SETD8 during spermatogenesis Open
STRA8 (Stimulated By Retinoic Acid Gene 8) is a retinoic acid (RA) induced gene that plays vital roles in spermatogonial proliferation, differentiation and meiosis. The SETD8 and STRA8 protein interaction was discovered using the yeast two…
View article: Adenovirus-mediated Gene Therapy for Allergy
Adenovirus-mediated Gene Therapy for Allergy Open
Allergy poses a heavy health burden in modern society. Other than symptom-relieving medications, the only available treatment approach is allergen-specific immunotherapy, which in spite of offering a potential cure, requires a long treatme…
View article: Pollen-food allergy syndrome in China
Pollen-food allergy syndrome in China Open
Little is known about pollen-food allergy syndrome (PFS) in China. To investigate the clinical characteristics, as well as sensitization patterns, of PFS in China. Clinical parameters and serum Immunoglobulin E (IgE) responses to prevalent…
View article: Pollen-food allergy syndrome in China
Pollen-food allergy syndrome in China Open
Little is known about pollen-food allergy syndrome (PFS) in China. To investigate the clinical characteristics, as well as sensitization patterns, of PFS in China. Clinical parameters and serum Immunoglobulin E (IgE) responses to prevalent…
View article: CCDC 1413195: Experimental Crystal Structure Determination
CCDC 1413195: Experimental Crystal Structure Determination Open
An entry from the Cambridge Structural Database, the world’s repository for small molecule crystal structures. The entry contains experimental data from a crystal diffraction study. The deposited dataset for this entry is freely available …