[Variability of the D-Loop Sequence of Mitochondrial DNA in Transbaikal Horses].
Abstract: The Zabaikalskaya horse is an indigenous breed of horses from Siberia with diverse use. It is characterized by endurance and good adaptability to year-round herd maintenance in the harsh conditions of the Baikal steppes. To determine the genetic characteristics of the maternal lineage of the Zabaikalskaya horse breed based on mitochondrial DNA polymorphisms, we collected hair samples from 31 horses belonging to breeding farms in the Trans-Baikal Territory. Analysis of the 530 bp sequence of the mtDNA D-loop was performed using the maximum composite likelihood (MCL) model in combination with bootstrap analysis. When studying the polymorphism of the hypervariable region of the mtDNA D- loop in Zabaikalskaya horses, we identif ied 31 haplotypes representing 8 haplogroups: B, C, G, H, L, M, Q and R according to modern classif ication. The sequenced fragment of the D-loop from nucleotide position 15471 to 16000 contained 17 polymorphic sites, mainly represented by the A→G, G→A and T→C transitions. The haplogroups Q (25.81 %), B (19.35 %), G (16.13 %) and H (12.90 %) were prevailing in the mtDNA structure of this breed. Genetic analysis of the mitochondrial genome of the Zabaikalskaya horse revealed a high level of diversity of haplotypes and haplogroups, which are typical for the horse populations of Eurasia. Забайкальская лошадь – аборигенная порода лошадей Сибири универсального использования. Она характеризуется выносливостью и хорошей приспособленностью к круглогодичному табунному содержанию в суро- вых условиях байкальских степей. Для определения генетических особенностей материнских линий забайкальской породы на основе полиморфизмов митохондриальной ДНК мы собрали образцы волос от 31 лошади, принадлежащей племенным хозяйствам Забайкальского края. Анализ последовательности D-петли мтДНК размером 530 п. н. проводили с использованием модели максимального правдоподобия (MCL) в сочетании с бутстрэп-анализом. При изучении полиморфизма гипервариабельного региона D-петли мтДНК у забайкальских лошадей был выявлен 31 гаплотип, представляющий восемь гаплогрупп: B, C, G, H, L, M, Q и R, согласно современной классификации. Секвени- рованный фрагмент D-петли (нуклеотидная позиция 15471–16000) содержал 17 полиморфных сайтов, в основном представленных транзициями A→G, G→A и T→C. В структуре мтДНК породы преобладали гаплогруппы Q (25.81 %), B (19.35 %), G (16.3 %) и H (12.90 %). Генетический анализ митохондриального генома забайкальской лошади выявил высокий уровень разнообразия гаплотипов и гаплогрупп, которые типичны для популяции лошадей Евразии.
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Publication Date: 2021-10-02 PubMed ID: 34595371PubMed Central: PMC8453366DOI: 10.18699/VJ21.055Google Scholar: Lookup
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This study examines the genetic diversity of the Zabaikalskaya horse, an indigenous Siberian breed, via analysis of mitochondrial DNA polymorphisms. The findings reveal high levels of genetic diversity within the breed, providing insight into the breed’s adaptability to harsh Siberian conditions.
Introduction
- The Zabaikalskaya horse is a unique breed from Siberia, known for its endurance and ability to survive in the harsh Siberian climate. The breed’s resilience is believed to be tied to its genetic characteristics.
Research Method
- To study the breed’s genetic properties, scientists collected hair samples from 31 horses belonging to breeding farms in the Trans-Baikal Territory. Further, they performed a detailed analysis of a 530 bp sequence of the mtDNA D-loop, using the maximum composite likelihood (MCL) model combined with bootstrap analysis.
Findings
- Upon analysis of the mitochondrial DNA polymorphisms, researchers discovered 31 haplotypes representing 8 distinct haplogroups (B, C, G, H, L, M, Q, and R), according to modern classification.
- The sequenced D-loop fragment revealed 17 polymorphic sites, typically characterised by the A→G, G→A and T→C transitions. These transitions indicate genetic variance within each animal, strengthening the breed’s adaptability and resilience.
- The most dominant haplogroups within the breed’s mitochondrial DNA structure were Q (25.81%), B (19.35%), G (16.13%) and H (12.90%). These findings signify a high degree of genetic diversity typical to horse populations across Eurasia.
Implication and Conclusion
- This study’s findings reflect a high level of haplotype and haplogroup diversity within the Zabaikalskaya horse population. Such diversity is indicative of the breed’s genetic robustness and provides a better understanding of its adaptability to extreme weather conditions.
- This research offers valuable insights into the breed’s genetic makeup for breeders and researchers. Detailed genetic mapping can help improve breeding programs and assist in the preservation of this indigenous Siberian breed.
Cite This Article
APA
Khrabrova LA, Blohina NV, Bazaron BZ, Khamiruev TN.
(2021).
[Variability of the D-Loop Sequence of Mitochondrial DNA in Transbaikal Horses].
Vavilovskii Zhurnal Genet Selektsii, 25(5), 486-491.
https://doi.org/10.18699/VJ21.055 Publication
Researcher Affiliations
- All-Russian Research Institute for Horse Breeding, Divovo, Ryazan Region, Russia.
- All-Russian Research Institute for Horse Breeding, Divovo, Ryazan Region, Russia.
- Scientif ic Research Institute of Veterinary Medicine of Eastern Siberia - Branch of the Siberian Federal Scientif ic Centre of Agro-BioTechnologies of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Chita, Russia.
- Scientif ic Research Institute of Veterinary Medicine of Eastern Siberia - Branch of the Siberian Federal Scientif ic Centre of Agro-BioTechnologies of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Chita, Russia.
Citations
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