Multiomics-based analysis of key genes, metabolites and pathways unveils mechanism associated with social rank in Chickens. (PubMed, Poult Sci)
Genes TAP2, PLD4, P2RX7, ALDH9A1, SLC11A2, ADM, C3, AVP, RXFP3, VIP, NKX2-1, SLC11A2 and HMOX1 may play an important regulatory role on GABAergic neurons, neuroactive ligand-receptor and ferroptosis pathways related to neuron, immune, and stress behaviour, and in turn affects social rank. Fumaric, l-glutamic and 4-Oxoproline, may regulate social rank through the "alanine, aspartate and glutamate metabolism" and "arginine biosynthesis".