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September 12, 2025Poultry ScienceOpen Access

Integrative multi-omics analysis deciphers the regulatory mechanisms of egg weight traits in chickens

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JDJiqiang DingNanjing Agricultural UniversityXLXiangping LiuQingdao UniversityANAli Hassan NawazNanjing Agricultural University

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Integration of genetics and metabolomics uncovers key factors influencing egg weight in chickens, suggesting pathways for breeding improvements.

Key Points

  • The study identifies 22 key candidate genes related to egg weight in chickens, showing significant genetic associations.
  • Genome-wide association studies highlight SNPs that impact gene expression linked to egg weight, emphasizing the role of genetic regulators.
  • Metabolomic analysis reveals 13 metabolites associated with egg weight, which may enhance reproductive performance by regulating stress and hormones.
  • This comprehensive approach enhances our understanding of the genetic mechanisms affecting egg weight traits in broiler breeding.

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Ding et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d44b3831b076d99fa54b56https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psj.2025.105813
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