OMIA:002687-9940 : Fleece variation (fine vs coarse) in Ovis aries (sheep) |
In other species: goat , rabbit , alpaca
Categories: Integument (skin) phene
Links to possible relevant human trait(s) and/or gene(s) in OMIM: 608248 (gene) , 194300 (trait) , 604095 (gene) , 612630 (trait)
Mendelian trait/disorder: yes
Disease-related: no
Key variant known: yes
Year key variant first reported: 2023
Cross-species summary: fibre diameter variation of hair/wool
Mapping:
Liang et al. (2023) "Whole-genome sequences of 140 samples, Ovine HD630K SNP array data of 385 samples, including fine, semi-fine, and coarse wool sheep, as well as skin transcriptomes of nine samples were integrated for genomic selection signature analysis. ... Two loci at keratin 74 (KRT74) and ectodysplasin receptor (EDAR) were revealed."
Yu et al. (2024) "analysed the expression, localization, and polymorphism of the K84 gene (KRT84) in Gansu Alpine Fine-wool sheep ... . Analyses revealed an association between [KRT84] haplotype combinations (diplotypes) and the mean fibre curvature, mean staple length, mean staple strength, mean fibre diameter, the coefficient of variation of fibre diameter, and comfort factor."
Molecular basis: Liang et al. (2023) "Fine-scale analysis in 250 fine/semi-fine and 198 coarse wool sheep narrowed this association to one C/A missense variant of KRT74 (OAR3:133,486,008, P = 1.02E-67) and one T/C SNP in the regulatory region upstream of EDAR (OAR3:61,927,840, P = 2.50E-43). Cellular over-expression and ovine skin section staining assays confirmed that C-KRT74 activated the KRT74 protein and specifically enlarged cell size at the Huxley’s layer of the inner root sheath (P < 0.01). This structure enhancement shapes the growing hair shaft into the finer wool than the wild type. Luciferase assays validated that the C-to-T mutation upregulated EDAR mRNA expression via a newly created SOX2 binding site and potentially led to the formation of more hair placodes."
Associated genes:
| Symbol | Description | Species | Chr | Location | OMIA gene details page | Other Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EDAR | ectodysplasin A receptor | Ovis aries | 3 | NC_056056.1 (62187089..62133808) | EDAR | Homologene, Ensembl , NCBI gene |
| KRT74 | keratin 74, type II | Ovis aries | 3 | NC_056056.1 (133788112..133796687) | KRT74 | Homologene, Ensembl , NCBI gene |
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| OMIA Variant ID | Breed(s) | Variant Phenotype | Gene | Allele | Type of Variant | Source of Genetic Variant | Reference Sequence | Chr. | g. or m. | c. or n. | p. | Verbal Description | EVA ID | Year Published | PubMed ID(s) | Acknowledgements |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1550 | Fleece variation, wool density | EDAR | regulatory | Naturally occurring variant | Oar_v4.0 | 3 | g.61927840T>C | the T allele is associated denser wool production in fine wool sheep | rs408766096 | 2024 | 37137429 | |||||
| 1549 | Fleece variation, fine wool | KRT74 | missense | Naturally occurring variant | Oar_v4.0 | 3 | NC_019460.2:g.133486008C>A | XM_004006324.3:c.367C>A | XP_004006373.1:p.(H123N) | XM_004006324.3; XP_004006373.1; the C allele is associated with wool fineness | rs427563779 | 2024 | 37137429 |
Cite this entry
Nicholas, F. W., Tammen, I., & Sydney Informatics Hub. (2024). OMIA:002687-9940: Online Mendelian Inheritance in Animals (OMIA) [dataset]. https://omia.org/. https://doi.org/10.25910/2AMR-PV70
References
Note: the references are listed in reverse chronological order (from the most recent year to the earliest year), and alphabetically by first author within a year.
| 2024 | Ahlawat, S., Vasu, M., Mir, M.A., Singh, M.K., Arora, R., Sharma, R., Chhabra, P., Sharma, U. : |
| Molecular insights into Pashmina fiber production: comparative skin transcriptomic analysis of Changthangi goats and sheep. Mamm Genome 35:160-169, 2024. Pubmed reference: 38589518. DOI: 10.1007/s00335-024-10040-9. | |
| Anaya, G., Laseca, N., Granero, A., Ziadi, C., Arrebola, F., Domingo, A., Molina, A. : | |
| Genomic characterization of quality wool traits in Spanish Merino sheep. Genes (Basel) 15:795, 2024. Pubmed reference: 38927731. DOI: 10.3390/genes15060795. | |
| Bai, L., Zhou, H., Tao, J., Hickford, J.G.H. : | |
| Characterisation of ovine KRTAP19-3 and its impact on wool traits in Chinese Tan sheep. Animals (Basel) 14:2772, 2024. Pubmed reference: 39409721. DOI: 10.3390/ani14192772. | |
| Bai, L., Zhou, H., He, J., Tao, J., Hickford, J.G.H. : | |
| Characterisation of three ovine KRTAP13 family genes and their association with wool traits in Chinese Tan sheep. Animals (Basel) 14:2862, 2024. Pubmed reference: 39409811. DOI: 10.3390/ani14192862. | |
| Bai, L., Zhou, H., Li, W., Tao, J., Hickford, J.G.H. : | |
| Exploring variation in ovine KRTAP19-5 and its effect on fine wool fibre curvature in Chinese Tan sheep. Animals (Basel) 14:2155, 2024. Pubmed reference: 39123681. DOI: 10.3390/ani14152155. | |
| Li, C., He, X., Wu, Y., Li, J., Zhang, R., An, X., Yue, Y. : | |
| Single-cell transcriptome sequence profiling on the morphogenesis of secondary hair follicles in Ordos fine-wool sheep. Int J Mol Sci 25:584, 2024. Pubmed reference: 38203755. DOI: 10.3390/ijms25010584. | |
| Liang, B., Bai, T., Zhao, Y., Han, J., He, X., Pu, Y., Wang, C., Liu, W., Ma, Q., Tian, K., Zheng, W., Liu, N., Liu, J., Ma, Y., Jiang, L. : | |
| Two mutations at KRT74 and EDAR synergistically drive the fine-wool production in Chinese sheep. J Adv Res 57:S2090-1232(23)00118-2:1-13, 2024. Pubmed reference: 37137429. DOI: 10.1016/j.jare.2023.04.012. | |
| Pu, X., Ma, S., Zhao, B., Tang, S., Lu, Q., Liu, W., Wang, Y., Cen, Y., Wu, C., Fu, X. : | |
| Transcriptome meta-analysis reveals the hair genetic rules in six animal breeds and genes associated with wool fineness. Front Genet 15:1401369, 2024. Pubmed reference: 38948362. DOI: 10.3389/fgene.2024.1401369. | |
| Smith, E.G., Waters, D.L., Walkom, S.F., Clark, S.A. : | |
| Analysis of the genetic variance of fibre diameter measured along the wool staple for use as a potential indicator of resilience in sheep. Genet Sel Evol 56:57, 2024. Pubmed reference: 39107702. DOI: 10.1186/s12711-024-00924-4. | |
| Sun, X., Guo, J., Li, R., Zhang, H., Zhang, Y., Liu, G.E., Emu, Q., Zhang, H. : | |
| Whole-genome resequencing reveals genetic diversity and wool trait-related genes in Liangshan semi-fine-wool sheep. Animals (Basel) 14:444, 2024. Pubmed reference: 38338087. DOI: 10.3390/ani14030444. | |
| Vasu, M., Ahlawat, S., Chhabra, P., Sharma, U., Arora, R., Sharma, R., Mir, M.A., Singh, M.K. : | |
| Genetic insights into fiber quality, coat color and adaptation in Changthangi and Muzzafarnagri sheep: A comparative skin transcriptome analysis. Gene 891:S0378-1119(23)00667-4:147826, 2024. Pubmed reference: 37748630. DOI: 10.1016/j.gene.2023.147826. | |
| Yu, X., Li, S., Zhou, H., Zhao, F., Hu, J., Wang, J., Liu, X., Li, M., Zhao, Z., Hao, Z., Shi, B., Hickford, J.G.H. : | |
| Spatiotemporal expression and haplotypes identification of KRT84 gene and their association with wool traits in Gansu Alpine fine-wool sheep. Genes (Basel) 15:248, 2024. Pubmed reference: 38397237. DOI: 10.3390/genes15020248. | |
| Yue, L., Lu, Z., Guo, T., Liu, J., Yang, B., Yuan, C. : | |
| Key genes and metabolites that regulate wool fibre diameter identified by combined transcriptome and metabolome analysis. Genomics 116:S0888-7543(24)00107-1:110886, 2024. Pubmed reference: 38880312. DOI: 10.1016/j.ygeno.2024.110886. | |
| 2023 | Ma, S., Long, L., Huang, X., Tian, K., Tian, Y., Wu, C., Zhao, Z. : |
| Transcriptome analysis reveals genes associated with wool fineness in Merinos. PeerJ 11:e15327, 2023. Pubmed reference: 37250719. DOI: 10.7717/peerj.15327. | |
| Smith, E.G., Walkom, S.F., Clark, S.A. : | |
| Exploring genetic variation in potential indicators of resilience in sheep using fibre diameter measured along the wool staple. Animal 18:S1751-7311(23)00382-8:101065, 2023. Pubmed reference: 38237476. DOI: 10.1016/j.animal.2023.101065. | |
| Xiao, T., Li, Y., Yue, L., Lu, Z., Yuan, C., Song, Y., Yang, B., Liu, J., Guo, T. : | |
| Correlation of 20 single-nucleotide polymorphisms with weight and wool traits in Alpine Merino sheep. Animals (Basel) 14:127, 2023. Pubmed reference: 38200858. DOI: 10.3390/ani14010127. | |
| Yue, L., Lu, Z., Guo, T., Liu, J., Yuan, C., Yang, B. : | |
| Association of SLIT3 and ZNF280B gene polymorphisms with wool fiber diameter. Animals (Basel) 13:3552, 2023. Pubmed reference: 38003169. DOI: 10.3390/ani13223552. | |
| Yue, L., Lu, Z., Guo, T., Liu, J., Yang, B., Yuan, C. : | |
| Proteome analysis of Alpine Merino sheep skin reveals new insights into the mechanisms involved in regulating wool fiber diameter. Int J Mol Sci 24:15227, 2023. Pubmed reference: 37894908. DOI: 10.3390/ijms242015227. | |
| Zhang, W., Jin, M., Li, T., Lu, Z., Wang, H., Yuan, Z., Wei, C. : | |
| Whole-genome resequencing reveals selection signal related to sheep wool fineness. Animals (Basel) 13:2944, 2023. Pubmed reference: 37760343. DOI: 10.3390/ani13182944. |
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