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Untargeted Metabonomics of Genetically Modified Cows Expressing Lactoferrin Based on Serum and Milk
- Source :
- Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry; January 2020, Vol. 68 Issue: 2 p686-696, 11p
- Publication Year :
- 2020
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Abstract
- Metabolites of serum and milk from genetically modified (GM) cows and contrast check (CK) cows were comparatively investigated. Serum and milk were collected from genetically modified (GM) cows and contrast check (CK) cows, and then, they were analyzed using ultraperformance liquid chromatography–mass spectrometry (UPLC–MS) and gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (GC–MS). Although the level of some blood biochemical indexes for GM cows was shifted up or down, they were generally in normal physiological condition. Serum samples from lactoferrin GM cows exhibited reduced levels of amino acids and elevated levels of indoleacetate, α-keto acids, long-chain fatty acids, etc. GM milk possessed elevated levels of pentose and amino sugar metabolites, including arabitol, xylulose, glucuronate, and N-acetylgalactosamine. Interestingly, some essential nutrients, such as certain unsaturated fatty acids (e.g., eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), and docosapentaenoic acid (DPA)), and some necessary rare sugars were significantly upregulated. Compared to the CK group, a Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) pathway analysis was conducted based on the increased or decreased metabolites identified in the serum and milk samples of the GM group. The results showed that the GM cows were in healthy condition and their milk has improved benefits for customers. The milk from genetically modified cows was found to be a promising milk source for producing recombinant human lactoferrin (rhLF) for human beings.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00218561 and 15205118
- Volume :
- 68
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Supplemental Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry
- Publication Type :
- Periodical
- Accession number :
- ejs51901433
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.jafc.9b06630