Role of LncRNA MRPS28 in Secondary Hair Follicle Development of Cashmere Goats

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The development of secondary hair follicles in cashmere goats directly influences the yield and quality of cashmere, and hair follicle morphogenesis is a complex biological process involving multiple signaling pathways and regulatory factors. In recent years, the regulatory role of long non-coding RNAs in hair follicle development has gradually been uncovered. Based on a previously established transcriptome database of embryonic skin tissue from cashmere goats, this study ultimately identified lncRNA MRPS28, which exhibits significant differential expression during the morphogenesis of secondary hair follicles. Our results indicate that lncRNA MRPS28 is a non-coding RNA transcribed from the intron region of the MRPS28 gene. Additionally, it can inhibit the proliferation and migration of dermal fibroblasts while promoting their apoptosis. Further mechanistic studies have shown that lncRNA MRPS28 acts as a competing endogenous RNA, sponging chi-miR-145-5p, thereby relieving its inhibitory effect on the target gene NUAK1. This, in turn, inhibits the formation of dermal papilla structures and ultimately affects the morphogenesis of secondary hair follicles during the embryonic period. This study provides a novel perspective on dissecting the regulatory network of hair follicle development in cashmere goats and offers potential theoretical insights for breeding new strains of cashmere goats.
Funding Information
  • National Key Research and Development Program of China (2022YFE0113300, 32260816, 2021ZD0012, BR22-13-02, NMGIRT2322, YLXKZX-NND-007)
  • National Natural Science Foundation of China (2022YFE0113300, 32260816, 2021ZD0012, BR22-13-02, NMGIRT2322, YLXKZX-NND-007)
  • Major Science and Technology Program of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region (2022YFE0113300, 32260816, 2021ZD0012, BR22-13-02, NMGIRT2322, YLXKZX-NND-007)
  • Special Funds for Basic Scientific Research Operating Expenses of Inner Mongolia Agricultural University (2022YFE0113300, 32260816, 2021ZD0012, BR22-13-02, NMGIRT2322, YLXKZX-NND-007)
  • Program for Innovative Research Team in Universities of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region (2022YFE0113300, 32260816, 2021ZD0012, BR22-13-02, NMGIRT2322, YLXKZX-NND-007)
  • Inner Mongolia Education Department Special Research Project for First Class Disciplines (2022YFE0113300, 32260816, 2021ZD0012, BR22-13-02, NMGIRT2322, YLXKZX-NND-007)

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