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Exploring the Role of G Protein Expression in Sodium Butyrate-Enhanced Pancreas Development of Dairy Calves: A Proteomic Perspective

  • Donglin Wu
  • , Zhanhe Zhang
  • , Xing Wang
  • , David L. Harmon
  • , Yang Jia
  • , Jingwei Qi
  • , Xintong Li
  • , Haobin Jia
  • , Ming Xu

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Abstract

The present study evaluated the effects of sodium butyrate (SB) supplementation on exocrine and endocrine pancreatic development in dairy calves. Fourteen male Holstein calves were alimented with either milk or milk supplemented with SB for 70 days. Pancreases were collected for analysis including staining, immunofluorescence, electron microscopy, qRT-PCR, Western blotting, and proteomics. Results indicated increased development in the SB group with increases in organ size, protein levels, and cell growth. There were also exocrine enhancements manifested as higher enzyme activities and gene expressions along with larger zymogen granules. Endocrine benefits included elevated gene expression, more insulin secretion, and larger islets, indicating a rise in β-cell proliferation. Proteomics and pathway analyses pinpointed the G protein subunit alpha-15 as a pivotal factor in pancreatic and insulin secretion pathways. Overall, SB supplementation enhances pancreatic development by promoting its exocrine and endocrine functions through G protein regulation in dairy calves.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)5645-5658
Number of pages14
JournalJournal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry
Volume72
Issue number11
DOIs
StatePublished - Mar 20 2024

Bibliographical note

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Funding

The authors are grateful for the funds from the Science and Technology Major Project of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region [grant number 2020ZD0004] and Natural Science Foundation of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region [grant number 2023LHMS03048] of the Department of Science and Technology of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. They thank the staff at their laboratory for their ongoing assistance.

FundersFunder number
Department of Science and Technology of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region
Science and Technology Major Project of Inner Mongolia2020ZD0004
Science and Technology Major Project of Inner Mongolia
Natural Science Foundation of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region2023LHMS03048
Natural Science Foundation of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region

    Keywords

    • GNA15
    • endocrine
    • exocrine
    • insulin secretion
    • pancreatic secretion
    • proteome

    ASJC Scopus subject areas

    • General Chemistry
    • General Agricultural and Biological Sciences

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