Multi‐omics analysis of amino acids and fatty acids metabolism impacts on flavor profiles in Tibetan and Hu sheep under cold‐season housing conditions
This study reveals a distinct metabolic strategy in housed Tibetan sheep, where attenuated thermogenic pathways appear to divert energy toward the synthesis of flavor precursors, providing a novel molecular explanation for its unique meat quality. These breed-specific pathways highlight potential targets (e.g. LIPE and MMUT) for genetic selection or finishing strategies aimed at optimizing lamb flavor. © 2025 Society of Chemical Industry.
Authors
- Zhengwen Wang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1734-979X)
- Haibi Zhao (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7814-6427)
- Yuzhu Sha (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0023-8628)
- Xiongxiong Li (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4294-3280)
- Shengguo Zhao
- Ting Jiao (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0839-5177)
Institutions
- Gansu Agricultural University (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture
- Published
- 2025-11-30
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/jsfa.70348
- Primary Topic
- Meat and Animal Product Quality
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00