›› 2019, Vol. 46 ›› Issue (7): 1945-1952.doi: 10.16431/j.cnki.1671-7236.2019.07.008

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Research Progress on Animal DGAT Gene

WU Dongwang1, SUN Liyuan1, YUAN Zaimei2, HE Shichun1, HU Chenglong1, DENG Mingyue1, MAO Huaming1, YANG Shuli1   

  1. 1. Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition and Feed Science, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China;
    2. Kunming City Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Kunming 650223, China
  • Received:2019-01-04 Online:2019-07-20 Published:2019-07-22

Abstract:

DGAT gene includes diacylglycerol acyltransferase 1 (DGAT1) and diacylglycerol acyltransferase 2 (DGAT2) genes,among which the former belongs to ACAT gene family and the latter belongs to MGAT gene family,respectively encoding DGAT1 and DGAT2,which are microsomal enzymes that control the synthesis of triglycerides and transmembrane proteins localized in the endoplasmic reticulum.The membrane topological structure has the ability to interact with other proteins and organelles,affects fat metabolism and lipid deposition in tissues,participates in the regulation of energy synthesis and catabolism in animal body,and affects the metabolism of triglycerides in heart and liver.Meanwhile,the polymorphism of DGAT gene affects the content of fat and lactation.Therefore,it is of great significance to understand the structure and biological function of DGAT gene for the healthy growth,development and production of livestock and poultry.In this paper,the basic structure,biological function and related mechanism of DGAT gene were briefly introduced,and some basic applications of DGAT gene in animal husbandry,such as the regulation of production in mammals,fat deposition and milk fat content,were analyzed.

Key words: diacylglycerol acyltransferase (DGAT); biological function; polymorphism

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