Transcriptome analysis of muscle from two pig breeds with varying muscularity. Transcriptome analysis of muscle from two pig breeds with varying muscularity

We report the application of next generation sequencing for examining muscle development in two different breeds of pigs (Hampshire and Mali). Muscle samples (n=2/breed) were subjected to RNA isolation, cDNA library preparation and sequencing.The transcriptome analysis shows significant differences in the expression pattern of genes associated with muscle development in Hampshire and Mali. Overall design: Transcriptome analysis of muscle from two pig breeds with varying muscularity was conducted to provide insights into muscle development.