Association between sexual precocity and alleles of KISS-1 and GPR54 genes in goats

Anim Biotechnol. 2009;20(3):172-6. doi: 10.1080/10495390903004493.

Abstract

KISS-1 and GPR54 were regarded as key regulators for the puberty onset and fundamental gatekeepers of sexual maturation in mammals. To explore the possible association between variations in KISS-1 and GPR54 with sexual precocity, mutation screening of exon 1 of KISS-1 and exon 1, exon 3, and partial exon 5 of GPR54 was performed in a sexual precocious breed (Jining Grey goats) and sexual late-maturing breeds (Inner Mongolia Cashmere, Angora, and Boer goats) by PCR-SSCP. The results showed that five novel mutations were identified in exon 1 and partial exon 5 of GPR54 including C96 T, T173C, G176A, G825A, and C981 T. The Jining Grey goats with genotype BB or AB had 1.07 (P < 0.05) or 0.40 (P < 0.05) kids more than those with AA. The Jining Grey goats with genotype DD or CD had 1.80 (P < 0.05) or 0.55 (P < 0.05) kids more than CC, respectively. The present study preliminarily showed an association between alleles B and D of GPR54 with high litter size and sexual precocity in Jining Grey goats.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Age Factors
  • Alleles
  • Animals
  • Base Sequence
  • DNA Primers / genetics
  • Exons
  • Female
  • Genotype
  • Goats / genetics*
  • Goats / physiology*
  • Litter Size / genetics
  • Pregnancy
  • Proteins / genetics
  • Receptors, G-Protein-Coupled / genetics*
  • Sexual Maturation / genetics*
  • Species Specificity

Substances

  • DNA Primers
  • Proteins
  • Receptors, G-Protein-Coupled