The role of lncRNA-associated ceRNA networks in yak longissimus dorsi muscle development across feeding systems

Our findings suggest that intensive feeding modulates yak muscle growth and tenderness through IncRNA-mediated pathways involved in metabolic adaptation and extracellular matrix remodeling. The identified TCONS_00010840-miR - 30b - 5p- TRIM63 and TCONS_00013998-ADAMTS2 regulatory nodes represent potential molecular targets for improving yak meat quality. These results provide a theoretical framework for future functional studies into the molecular breeding of yaks.