Publications by authors named "JinCheng Zhong"

The severe conditions at high altitudes, where yaks inhabit, contribute to delayed muscular growth and compromised tenderness of their muscle tissue. Myosatellite cells are responsible for the growth and regeneration of skeletal muscle after birth and have the potential to proliferate and differentiate, its development is closely related to meat quality, and the nuclear receptor gene is involved in muscle formation and skeletal muscle regulation. Therefore, in order to understand the effect of on muscle satellite cells, we identified the mRNA expression levels of marker genes specifically expressed in muscle satellite cells at different stages to determine the type of cells isolated.

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  • The study investigates the injection and compression molding processes of foamed polypropylene composites, focusing on variables like pore diameter, density, and microscopic structure.
  • Key findings show that temperature plays a crucial role in the foaming properties of these materials, with significant temperature reductions observed during both molding procedures.
  • Experimental results indicate that the foamed properties are most favorable in specific zones, with optimal pore characteristics found in the injection molding's zone c (average pore diameter: 26.5 µm) and the compression molding's Md zone (average pore diameter: 131.2 µm).
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As the hybrid between cattle and yak, cattleyak is a typical male sterile mammal, and the underlying mechanism for its spermatogenic arrest is still unclear. In this study, the coding region of cattleyak TAF4B gene was cloned by RT-PCR and analysed by bioinformatics. To investigate the effects of TAF4B on cellular proliferation and differentiation, an expression vector was generated and introduced into undifferentiated spermatogonia (UDSPG) of cattleyak.

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Yak (Bos grunniens) is the only large mammal species in the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. The most of the studies in yak remain confined for the main contributor of meat, which requires a good understanding of muscle growth. Matrix metalloproteinases-2 (MMP-2) and MMP-9 are widely expressed in mammal tissues they mainly degrade collagen in the extracellular matrix for muscle development.

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High-resolution visualization of the deep brain is still a challenging and very significant issue. Multiphoton microscopy (MPM) holds great promise for high-spatiotemporal deep-tissue imaging under NIR-III and NIR-IV excitation. However, thus far, their applications have been seriously restricted by the scarcity of efficient organic probes.

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Background: The long interspersed nuclear element 1 () retrotransposon has been identified as a specific substrate for fat mass and obesity-related gene (), which facilitates the removal of N-methyladenosine modifications from its targeted RNAs.

Methods: This study examined the dynamic interaction between and in yak tissues and muscle satellite cells, utilizing RT-qPCR, RNA immunoprecipitation (RIP), immunofluorescence staining, and techniques involving overexpression and interference of and to elucidate the relationship between and in yak tissues and muscle satellite cells.

Results: Cloning and analysis of the coding sequence in Jiulong yak revealed a conserved protein structure across various breeds, with notable homology observed with domestic yak, domestic cattle, and Java bison.

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  • - The study focuses on yaks, a unique livestock breed from the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, emphasizing the importance of intramuscular fat (IMF) for beef quality.
  • - Researchers used RNA-Seq and Protein-Seq techniques to analyze the tissue of yaks with varying IMF levels, identifying five key genes related to fat content.
  • - Results indicate that one specific gene inhibits the differentiation and proliferation of yak intramuscular preadipocytes, affecting fat storage by modulating the PPARα signaling pathway, which could enhance our understanding of yak meat quality.
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  • Over 3000 years, Tibetan cattle on the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau have adapted to harsh conditions like low oxygen, UV radiation, and extreme cold, but the genetic basis of this adaptation is not fully understood.
  • Analysis of 258 cattle from various breeds shows Tibetan cattle have genetic lineages from both East Asian and South Asian ancestors, with specific genes linked to body size and energy use identified as crucial for their adaptation.
  • The study also found evidence of yak genes introgressing into Tibetan cattle genomes, which contribute to their ability to cope with high altitude challenges, such as hypoxia and cold.
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  • This study examined how different protein levels and rumen-protected methionine and lysine (RPML) affect yaks' growth, rumen fermentation, and health indicators.
  • Researchers used a combination of two protein levels (15.05% and 16.51%) and varying amounts of RPML over a 60-day trial with 36 male yaks.
  • Results indicated that a low-protein diet with RPML improved the digestibility and health of yaks, while the higher protein diet negatively impacted certain rumen compounds, suggesting that the right balance of protein and RPML is crucial for yak well-being.
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Protein lysine lactylation, a recently discovered post-translational modification (PTM), is prevalent across tissues and cells of diverse species, serving as a regulator of glycolytic flux and biological metabolism. The yak (), a species that has inhabited the Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau for millennia, has evolved intricate adaptive mechanisms to cope with the region's unique geographical and climatic conditions, exhibiting remarkable energy utilization and metabolic efficiency. Nonetheless, the specific landscape of lysine lactylation in yaks remains poorly understood.

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Background: The growth and development of organism were dependent on the effect of genetic, environment, and their interaction. In recent decades, lots of candidate additive genetic markers and genes had been detected by using genome-widely association study (GWAS). However, restricted to computing power and practical tool, the interactive effect of markers and genes were not revealed clearly.

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  • 3-Photon microscopy (3PM) at 1700 nm offers greater brain imaging depth due to reduced tissue attenuation compared to other wavelengths.
  • Previous studies have investigated penetration depth at various exciting wavelengths, but comparisons within the 1700 nm range were lacking due to limited laser sources and fluorescent label characterization.
  • The research demonstrates that 3PM at 1700 nm provides superior imaging depth in mouse brains, confirming it as the optimal wavelength for deep tissue visualization.
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  • The yak serves as a vital resource on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau and has undergone significant artificial selection and environmental adaptation, making it important to study the genetic factors influencing these changes.
  • Researchers re-sequenced 80 yaks from different populations to identify genetic variations (SNPs) and analyze selective sweeps related to domestication traits using multiple population genetics methods.
  • The study identified 203 regions linked to domestic traits, with 45 associated with known genes related to various traits like dwarfism, milk production, and adaptation, revealing substantial genetic differences among the yak populations studied.
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The increase in the styrene content in styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR) can improve the abrasion performance and cutting resistance of rubber, which has received attention in the tire industry. The fatigue performance is the main evaluation index of rubber materials applied to tires. In this study, the effect of the styrene content and its interaction with carbon black (CB) on the dynamic fatigue performance and mechanism of SBR were investigated.

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Multiphoton microscopy (MPM) enables deep brain imaging. Three optical windows: NIR-I, NIR-II, and NIR-III are widely used. Recently, NIR-IV (the 2200 nm window) has been demonstrated to be the last and longest window for deep tissue MPM.

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miR-129 plays a crucial role in regulating various cellular processes, including adipogenesis; however, its downstream molecular mechanisms remain unclear. In this study, we demonstrated that miR-129 promotes yak adipogenesis in vitro via the PI3K/AKT pathway. Overexpression and interference of miR-129 in yak intramuscular preadipocytes (YIMAs) enhanced and inhibited cell differentiation, respectively, with corresponding changes in cell proliferation.

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The regulatory mechanisms and functions of circular RNAs (circRNAs) in yak intramuscular fat (IMF) deposition remain unclear. This study aimed to investigate yak circRNAs with high and low IMF content using high-throughput sequencing. A total of 270 differentially expressed circRNAs were identified, of which 129 were upregulated and 141 were downregulated.

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The concentration of intramuscular fat (IMF) is a crucial determinant of yak meat quality. However, the molecular mechanisms that regulate IMF in yak remain largely elusive. In our study, we conducted transcriptome sequencing on the longissimus dorsi muscle tissues of yaks with varying IMF contents.

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Meat tenderness is an important sensory index when consumers choose meat products, which determines the value of meat products and consumers' buying intentions. Yak meat is rich in nutrition and unique in flavor, which is favored by consumers. However, its meat has the deficiencies of low tenderness and poor taste, which has a negative impact on the value of its meat products and customer satisfaction.

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Sirtuin 1 () overexpression significantly inhibits lipid deposition during yak intramuscular preadipocyte (YIMA) differentiation; however, the regulatory mechanism remains unknown. We elucidated the role of in YIMA differentiation using lentivirus-mediated downregulation technology and conducted mRNA-seq and ChIP-seq assays using H3K9ac antibodies after overexpression in order to reveal targets during YIMA adipogenesis. Gene Ontology (GO) and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) analyses were performed in order to identify the functional annotation of common genes.

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Ubiquitination is a widespread post-transcriptional modification (PTM) that occurs during protein degradation in eukaryotes and participates in almost all physiological and pathological processes, including animal adipogenesis. Ubiquitination is a cascade reaction regulated by the activating enzyme E1, conjugating enzyme E2, and ligase E3. Several recent studies have reported that E3 ligases play important regulatory roles in adipogenesis.

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Wall shear stress (WSS) is of fundamental physiological and pathological significance. Current measurement technologies suffer from poor spatial resolution or cannot measure instantaneous values in a label-free manner. Here we demonstrate dual-wavelength third-harmonic-generation (THG) line-scanning imaging, for instantaneous wall shear rate and WSS measurement in vivo.

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  • Yaks have developed different breeds due to their unique environments, and studying their body size genetics is essential for effective breeding.
  • A genome-wide association study (GWAS) examined five body size traits across 31 yak breeds, using a new kinship grouping method called pCMLM for analysis.
  • The research identified over 3.5 million high-quality SNPs and discovered six significant markers linked to height, as well as four candidate genes, enhancing our understanding of body size genetics in yaks.
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  • * Single-cell RNA sequencing revealed that germ cells in pubertal cattle-yak stop developing at the late primary spermatocyte stage, exposing flaws in cell viability and differentiation potential.
  • * Findings suggest that MHS in cattle-yak is influenced not just by meiotic arrest but also by problems in undifferentiated spermatogonia and an unfavorable environment created by surrounding niche cells.
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Skeletal muscle is a complex heterogeneous tissue and characterizing its cellular heterogeneity and transcriptional and epigenetic signatures are important for understanding the details of its ontogeny. In our study, we applied scRNA-seq and scATAC-seq to investigate the cell types, molecular features, transcriptional and epigenetic regulation, and patterns of developing bovine skeletal muscle from gestational, lactational and adult stages. Detailed molecular analyses were used to dissect cellular heterogeneity, and we deduced the differentiation trajectory of myogenic cells and uncovered their dynamic gene expression profiles.

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