Zhu Qifei, Peng Yongdong, Liu Xiaotong, Chen Wenting, Geng Mingyang, Na Jincheng, Khan Muhammad Zahoor, Wang Changfa
Liaocheng Research Institute of Donkey High-Efficiency Breeding and Ecological Feeding, College of Agriculture and Biology, Liaocheng University, Liaocheng 252000, China.
Ili Kazak Autonomous Prefecture Livestock General Station, Ili 835000, China.
Animals (Basel). 2025 Mar 29;15(7):991. doi: 10.3390/ani15070991.
This review comprehensively examines the molecular basis of donkey meat characteristics and growth-associated genes, integrating findings from multiple omics approaches. This study examines the nutritional profile of donkey meat, which is rich in protein, essential amino acids, and unsaturated fatty acids. Through a systematic literature search across Web of Science, Google Scholar, PubMed, and Scopus databases (2000-2024), we collected and analyzed data from 400 research articles using predefined inclusion criteria focused on nutritional composition, omics approaches, and meat quality parameters in donkey populations. The study also evaluates various factors affecting meat quality, including breed differences, age, feeding management, and storage conditions. Advanced genomic and transcriptomic analyses have revealed numerous candidate genes, such as , , , , , , , and , associated with growth traits and meat quality characteristics, providing valuable insights for genetic improvement programs. Furthermore, the review discusses various authentication methods for ensuring donkey meat quality and preventing adulteration, highlighting the integration of traditional and modern analytical approaches.
本综述综合研究了驴肉特性和生长相关基因的分子基础，整合了多种组学方法的研究结果。本研究考察了驴肉的营养成分，驴肉富含蛋白质、必需氨基酸和不饱和脂肪酸。通过在Web of Science、谷歌学术、PubMed和Scopus数据库（2000 - 2024年）中进行系统的文献检索，我们使用预定义的纳入标准收集并分析了400篇研究文章的数据，这些标准聚焦于驴种群的营养成分、组学方法和肉质参数。该研究还评估了影响肉质的各种因素，包括品种差异、年龄、饲养管理和储存条件。先进的基因组和转录组分析揭示了许多与生长性状和肉质特征相关的候选基因，如 ， ， ， ， ， ， 和 ，为遗传改良计划提供了有价值的见解。此外，该综述讨论了确保驴肉质量和防止掺假的各种鉴定方法，强调了传统和现代分析方法的结合。
