Affecting Lipid Metabolism Salivary MicroRNAs Expressions in Arabian Racehorses Before and After the Race.
Abstract: The active roles of microribonucleic acids (miRNAs) in gene regulation have made miRNAs a key point for the scientific world in the study of physiological processes. Although saliva includes the largest number of miRNAs, there is no miRNA study in saliva on horses has been found. Our study is the first study on miRNAs isolation from saliva in horses. In the present study, saliva was studied in Arabian racehorses to better understand the molecular mechanisms of expression levels that are effective in lipid metabolism of miRNAs and their target genes during the race. Identification of lipid metabolism of miRNAs and their target genes is an opportunity to provide information about biomarkers in Arabian racehorses on energy supply for race performance. Arabian racehorses have low glycogen content and high triglyceride storage capability, thanks to the high amount of oxidative type I fiber in their muscle tissue. Therefore, Arabian racehorses can provide higher levels of energy using more fat. The aim of this study is to determine the prerace and postrace expression levels of eight miRNAs in saliva that are known to affect lipid metabolism in Arabian racehorses. The expression level of eca-miR-33a was found to be statistically significant (P < .05). Target genes of eca-miR-33a have been copredicted as ABCA1, CROT, ABHD2, and SATB2, with three validated databases and other analysis tools. In conclusion, these findings revealed that both eca-miR-33a and its target genes could be potential core genes that play important roles in lipid metabolism in Arabian racehorses to provide energy during the race.
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Publication Date: 2020-08-08 PubMed ID: 32972679DOI: 10.1016/j.jevs.2020.103218Google Scholar: Lookup
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The research focuses on the role of microRNA (miRNA) in the lipid metabolism of Arabian racehorses. By studying the pre and post-race expressions of eight specific miRNAs in the horses’ saliva, the study found that the levels of a particular miRNA, eca-miR-33a, were statistically significant. This suggests it and its target genes could be potential key players in providing energy during races.
About the study
- The research is a unique approach to understanding the metabolic mechanisms in Arabian racehorses. By focusing on the role of miRNAs in lipid metabolism, it provides insights into how these horses can maintain high energy levels during races.
- MicroRNAs are known for their key role in gene regulation and are crucial in various physiological processes. This study becomes the first to isolate and examine miRNAs from horse saliva.
- The lipid metabolism in horses, particularly its role in energy supply for racing performance, is a significant focus area. High triglyceride storage capability of these horses is considered advantageous because they consume more fat for energy due to the high levels of oxidative type I fiber in their muscle tissue.
Key Findings
- The researchers compared prerace and postrace expression levels of eight selected miRNAs in the saliva of Arabian racehorses which are known to influence lipid metabolism.
- One miRNA, identified as eca-miR-33a, showed statistically significant expression levels.
- The target genes of eca-miR-33a as copredicted include ABCA1, CROT, ABHD2, and SATB2. These target genes are crucial to our understanding of their role in lipid metabolism.
- The genetic analysis tools and databases adopted in the research validated these findings.
- It suggests that eca-miR-33a and its target genes could be potential core genes that play important roles in lipid metabolism in Arabian racehorses to provide energy during the race.
Conclusion
- Though the research brings fresh insights into the metabolic behavior of Arabian racehorses, we need more comprehensive studies.
- The study highlights the potential of miRNAs as biomarkers, and the specific role of eca-miR-33a and its target genes in Arabian racehorse energy management.
- The scope and interpretation of findings could influence future research on energy supply mechanisms in racehorses and beyond.
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APA
Ekici S, Ozmen O.
(2020).
Affecting Lipid Metabolism Salivary MicroRNAs Expressions in Arabian Racehorses Before and After the Race.
J Equine Vet Sci, 93, 103218.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jevs.2020.103218 Publication
Researcher Affiliations
- Veterinary Control Central Research Institute, Ankara, Turkey. Electronic address: seda.ergen@hotmail.com.
- Department of Genetics, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ankara University, Ankara, Turkey.
MeSH Terms
- ATP Binding Cassette Transporter 1
- Animals
- Gene Expression Regulation
- Horses
- Lipid Metabolism / genetics
- MicroRNAs / genetics
- Saliva / metabolism
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