<p>Runs of Homozygosity (ROH) regions are characterized by homozygous genotypes inherited from a common ancestor, often arising from positive selection for adaptive traits. These homozygous regions may arise due to inbreeding, selective breeding, or demographic events like population bottlenecks. Transcription factor binding sites (TFBS) are short, specific DNA sequences where transcription factors bind to regulate the expression of nearby genes. These sites are essential for controlling biological processes such as development, metabolism, and immune response. TFBS act as key regulatory elements, and their variations can influence gene activity, contributing to phenotypic differences and adaptation. ROH often encompass regulatory elements, including TFBS, suggesting a functional connection between these genomic features. This study investigates TFBS within ROH regions in 297 animals of six cattle breeds: Gir (48), Tharparkar (72), Vrindavani (72), Frieswal (14), Holstein Friesian (63), and Jersey (28). Utilizing genotyped data of these animals, we identified genomic regions enriched with ROH. We focused on the central 10&#xa0;kb regions of 50 ROH regions common across all breeds. Within these regions, 450 motifs were examined, identifying 168 transcription factors potentially binding to these regions. The results emphasize the role of TFBS in gene regulation and adaptive processes. By linking ROH patterns to regulatory elements, this study enhances our understanding of the genetic architecture underlying phenotypic traits and their adaptation to environmental pressures. These findings provide insights into the molecular mechanisms influencing genetic variation in cattle populations.</p>

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Genome-wide insights into selection signatures for transcription factor binding sites in cattle ROH regions

  • Sonali Sonejita Nayak,
  • Manjit Panigrahi,
  • Triveni Dutt

摘要

Runs of Homozygosity (ROH) regions are characterized by homozygous genotypes inherited from a common ancestor, often arising from positive selection for adaptive traits. These homozygous regions may arise due to inbreeding, selective breeding, or demographic events like population bottlenecks. Transcription factor binding sites (TFBS) are short, specific DNA sequences where transcription factors bind to regulate the expression of nearby genes. These sites are essential for controlling biological processes such as development, metabolism, and immune response. TFBS act as key regulatory elements, and their variations can influence gene activity, contributing to phenotypic differences and adaptation. ROH often encompass regulatory elements, including TFBS, suggesting a functional connection between these genomic features. This study investigates TFBS within ROH regions in 297 animals of six cattle breeds: Gir (48), Tharparkar (72), Vrindavani (72), Frieswal (14), Holstein Friesian (63), and Jersey (28). Utilizing genotyped data of these animals, we identified genomic regions enriched with ROH. We focused on the central 10 kb regions of 50 ROH regions common across all breeds. Within these regions, 450 motifs were examined, identifying 168 transcription factors potentially binding to these regions. The results emphasize the role of TFBS in gene regulation and adaptive processes. By linking ROH patterns to regulatory elements, this study enhances our understanding of the genetic architecture underlying phenotypic traits and their adaptation to environmental pressures. These findings provide insights into the molecular mechanisms influencing genetic variation in cattle populations.