• Journal of Animal Science and Technology
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• 제63권5호
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• pp.977-983
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• 2021

Closely correlated expression patterns between ubiquitin specific peptidase 9X-linked (USP9X) and adherens junction formation factor (Afadin) in mouse testis development suggests that Usp9x regulates the deubiquitination of Af-6 (also known as Afadin, AFDN), and subsequently, the cell adhesion dynamics during gametogenesis. However, this relationship has not yet been tested in other domestic animals. The study was examined the temporal and spatial expression patterns of porcine USP9X and AFDN from the pre-pubertal to adult stages using real time-PCR and immunohistochemistry. Furthermore, we detected the transcripts of USP9X and AFDN in the testis of 1-, 6- and 12-months old boar, respectively. USP9X and AFDN were found to have similar expressions patterns, with basal expression after 1 month followed by a significant up-regulation from 6 months (puberty) onwards. In addition, neither the AFDN or USP9X proteins were detected in spermatogenic cells but they were expressed in the leydig cells and sertoli cells. USP9X was detected around the basal lamina during pre-puberty, and predominantly expressed in the leydig cells at puberty. Finally, in adult testis, USP9X was increased at the sertoli cell-cell interface and the sertoli cell-spermatid interface. In summary, closely correlated expression patterns between USP9X and AFDN in boar testis supports the previous findings in mice. Furthermore, the junction connections between the sertoli cells may be regulated by the ubiquitination process mediated via USP9X.

• Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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• 제22권8호
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• pp.1091-1101
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• 2009

In an attempt to understand the biochemical mechanism for the synthesis of the anabolic steroid, 19-nortestosterone, produced by prepubertal boar testes and its physiological role, normalized complementary DNA (cDNA) from boar testes was generated. DNA sequencing of 2,016 randomly selected clones yielded 794,116 base pairs of high quality nucleotide sequence. Computer-assisted assembly of the nucleotide sequence of each clone resulted in 423 contigs and 403 singletons including several genes for steroidogenic enzymes and molecules related to steroid metabolism. Analysis of gene expression pattern by use of the presently-fabricated cDNA microarray identified a number of genes that were differentially expressed during the postnatal development period in boar testes. Two genes of unknown function were identified to be highly expressed in the testis of 2-weeks-old neonatal boar. In addition, the sequencing of open reading frames of these genes revealed their homology with human alpha hemoglobin and Homo sapiens hypothetical LOC643669, transcript variant 1. Moreover, the transcripts of these genes were also detected in porcine muscle and adipocytes, in addition to Leydig cells of pigs.

• 농업과학연구
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• 제43권5호
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• pp.742-749
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• 2016

Boar taint, an unpleasant odor of pork, is associated with two substances including androstenone and skatole. Testosterone is a steroid hormone as well as a strong predictor for androstenone secretion. Isoflavones of soy origin play a role in modulating the metabolism of sex hormones. Although several methods responsible for reducing boar taint are under investigation, the precise mechanism by which isoflavones reduce testosterone has not yet been identified. The objective of the current study was to investigate the effects of isoflavones extracted from a soy by-product on the concentration of serum testosterone in mouse. A total of 24 mice were supplemented with basal diet (control), daidzin plus genistin mix (T1), or isoflavone extracts (T2). After 11 days of treatment, size and weight of testis, as well as the concentration of sex hormones, including testosterone and estrogen, were analyzed. There was no difference in size or weight of testis from mice among control, T1, and T2. Serum testosterone levels were significantly decreased (p < 0.05) both in T1 and T2 when compared with the control group. Furthermore, estrogen concentration in blood was increased (p < 0.05) in T2 (numerically increased in T1) compared with the control group. Taken together, the use of isoflavones extracted from soy by-products would be a plausible strategy for reducing testosterone level, ultimately reducing boar taint without castration of piglets.

• Journal of Animal Science and Technology
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• 제49권6호
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• pp.753-760
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• 2007

본 시험은 돼지에서 면역생물학 제제 투여에 따른 거세 효과를 구명하기 위해서 수행되었다. 공시동물은 2원교잡종(Landrace×Yorkshire) 21일령 자돈 45두를 공시하였고, 시험사육은 출하체중 110kg 도달 때까지 실시하였다. 시험구 배치는 비거세구(NC), 거세구(SC), 면역생물학 제제 투여구(GA)로 나누어 돈방당 5두씩 완전임의 배치하여 3회 반복하였다. 거세는 생후 3-4일령의 자돈에서 외과적 방법으로 실시하였다. 면역생물학 제제 투여는 GnRH antagonist (Improvac, Pfizer Australia)를 시험개시 후 16주와 20주에 각각 두당 2ml씩 2회에 걸쳐 피하주사하였다. 면역생물학 제제 투여에 따른 생산성은 다른 처리구에 비해 유의적인 차이는 나타나지 않았다. 도체특성에서, 정육율과 체지방 함량은 면역생물학 제제 투여에 의해 외과적 거세와 유사한 효과를 나타내었다. 육질 특성에서, 육색, pH, 전단력 및 가열 감량은 유의적인 차이를 나타내지 않았다. 혈중 testosterone 농도는 면역생물학 제제 2차 투여 2주 후에 일반 거세와 유사한 경향을 보였다. 생식기에서 정소 직경, 무게 및 요도구선 무게는 면역생물학 제제 투여에 의해서 비거세 돼지보다 유의적으로 작았다(P=0.002).따라서 본 시험에 이용한 면역생물학 제제를 투여하였을 때 도체 및 육질에 있어서 일반 거세와 비슷한 효과를 나타내었으므로 외과적 수술에 의한 거세를 대처할 수 있을 것으로 사료된다.