Cheng-Fu Zhang

Most-cited papers

1. Comparing the Microbial Community in Four Stomach of Dairy Cattle, Yellow Cattle and Three Yak Herds in Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau

   J. Xin, Z. Chai, Cheng-Fu Zhang, Qiang Zhang +4 more

   2019Frontiers in Microbiology90 citations Open access

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2. The whole-transcriptome landscape of muscle and adipose tissues reveals the ceRNA regulation network related to intramuscular fat deposition in yak

   Hui Wang, J. Zhong, Cheng-Fu Zhang, Z. Chai +5 more

   2020BMC Genomics69 citations Open access

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3. A global analysis of CNVs in diverse yak populations using whole-genome resequencing

   Hui Wang, Z. Chai, D. Hu, Qiu-Mei Ji +3 more

   2019BMC Genomics60 citations Open access

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4. Transcriptome profiles revealed the mechanisms underlying the adaptation of yak to high-altitude environments

   J. Xin, Z. Chai, Cheng-Fu Zhang, Qiang Zhang +4 more

   2019Scientific Reports50 citations Open access

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5. Whole-genome resequencing provides insights into the evolution and divergence of the native domestic yaks of the Qinghai–Tibet Plateau

   Z. Chai, J. Xin, Cheng-Fu Zhang, Dawayangla +10 more

   2020BMC Evolutionary Biology32 citations Open access

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6. A chromosome‐scale reference genome and genome‐wide genetic variations elucidate adaptation in yak

   Qiu-Mei Ji, J. Xin, Z. Chai, Cheng-Fu Zhang +10 more

   2020Molecular Ecology Resources29 citations Open access

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7. Comparison of Rumen Fermentation Parameters and Microbiota of Yaks From Different Altitude Regions in Tibet, China

   Lulu Han, Wanchao Xue, Han-Wen Cao, Xiao-Ying Chen +6 more

   2022Frontiers in Microbiology23 citations Open access

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8. Whole-Transcriptome Analysis of Yak and Cattle Heart Tissues Reveals Regulatory Pathways Associated With High-Altitude Adaptation

   Hui Wang, J. Zhong, Ji-Kun Wang, Z. Chai +6 more

   2021Frontiers in Genetics23 citations Open access

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9. Rumen Bacterial Community of Grazing Lactating Yaks (Poephagus grunniens) Supplemented with Concentrate Feed and/or Rumen-Protected Lysine and Methionine

   Hu Liu, Hui Jiang, Lizhuang Hao, Xuliang Cao +3 more

   2021Animals22 citations Open access

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10. Comparison of rumen bacterial communities between yaks (Bos grunniens) and Qaidam cattle (Bos taurus) fed a low protein diet with different energy levels

    Hu Liu, Tao Ran, Cheng-Fu Zhang, Wenzhu Yang +5 more

    2022Frontiers in Microbiology21 citations Open access

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11. Differences in proteomic profiles between yak and three cattle strains provide insights into molecular mechanisms underlying high-altitude adaptation.

    J. Xin, Z. Chai, Cheng-Fu Zhang, Qiang Zhang +7 more

    2021Journal of animal physiology and animal nutrition16 citations

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12. Signature of high altitude adaptation in the gluteus proteome of the yak.

    J. Xin, Z. Chai, Cheng-Fu Zhang, Qiang Zhang +7 more

    2020Journal of Experimental Zoology Part B: Molecular and Developmental Evolution16 citations

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13. Transcriptome analysis identified long non-coding RNAs involved in the adaption of yak to high-altitude environments

    J. Xin, Z. Chai, Cheng-Fu Zhang, Yu-Mei Yang +6 more

    2020Royal Society Open Science15 citations Open access

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14. Genome-wide identification of SNPs associated with body weight in yak

    Hui Jiang, Z. Chai, Han-Wen Cao, Cheng-Fu Zhang +3 more

    2022BMC Genomics13 citations Open access

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15. Dynamic alterations in yak (Bos grunniens) rumen microbiome in response to seasonal variations in diet.

    Hui Jiang, Han-Wen Cao, Z. Chai, Xiao-Ying Chen +3 more

    2022Physiological Genomics12 citations

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16. Effect of Supplementary Levels of Rumen-Protected Lysine and Methionine on Growth Performance, Carcass Traits, and Meat Quality in Feedlot Yaks (Bos grunniens)

    Zhi-Yuan Ma, Zhiwei Zhao, Hu-Cheng Wang, Jian-Wei Zhou +1 more

    2021Animals11 citations Open access

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17. Yak genome database: a multi-omics analysis platform

    Hui Jiang, Z. Chai, Xiao-Ying Chen, Cheng-Fu Zhang +3 more

    2024BMC Genomics10 citations Open access

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18. Genome-wide comparison of DNA methylation patterns between yak and three cattle strains and their potential association with mRNA transcription.

    J. Xin, Z. Chai, Hui Jiang, Han-Wen Cao +5 more

    2022Journal of Experimental Zoology Part B: Molecular and Developmental Evolution9 citations Open access

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19. Comparative analysis of gut microbiota in free range and house fed yaks from Linzhou County

    Hongzhuang Wang, Munwar Ali, Yong Zhu, Xiao-Ying Chen +4 more

    2025Scientific Reports7 citations Open access

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20. Comparisons of lung and gluteus transcriptome profiles between yaks at different ages

    J. Xin, Z. Chai, Cheng-Fu Zhang, Qiang Zhang +4 more

    2019Scientific Reports7 citations Open access

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21. Genome-Wide Selection Sweep Analysis to Identify Candidate Genes with Black and Brown Color in Tibetan Sibu Yaks

    Xin-Min Wu, Lu Xu, Haoyuan Zhang, Yong Zhu +3 more

    2024Animals6 citations Open access

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22. Genome-Wide DNA Methylation and Hydroxymethylation Changes Revealed Epigenetic Regulation of Neuromodulation and Myelination in Yak Hypothalamus

    Z. Chai, Zhi-Juan Wu, Qiu-Mei Ji, Ji-Kun Wang +5 more

    2021Frontiers in Genetics5 citations Open access

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23. Whole Genome Sequencing of the Dzo: Genetic Implications for High Altitude Adaptation, Sterility, and Milk and Meat Production

    J. Zhong, Z.-J. Ma, Z. Chai, Hui Wang +3 more

    20184 citations

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24. [Genetic diversity of DNA microsatellite for Tibetan Yak].

    Duo Li, Z. Chai, Qiu-Mei Ji, Cheng-Fu Zhang +2 more

    2013Yi chuan = Hereditas4 citations Open access

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25. Sequence Analysis of mtDNA COIII of Tibetan Yaks

    Shang-Juan Zhao, Zhi-Hua Chen, Qiu-Mei Ji, Z. Chai +3 more

    20114 citations

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26. Comparative Analysis of Skeleton Muscle Proteome Profile between Yak and Cattle Provides Insight into High-Altitude Adaptation

    J. Xin, Z. Chai, Cheng-Fu Zhang, Yu-Mei Yang +6 more

    20203 citations

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27. Cryosurvival and pregnancy rates: One‐step protocol for freezing–thawing Shangri‐la Yak (Bos grunniens) Embryos

    Yin-Hai Jia, Xiu-Rong Yang, Cheng-Fu Zhang, Shangzhi Yang +4 more

    2018Reproduction in domestic animals = Zuchthygiene3 citations

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28. Dzo Sığırlarında Tüm Genom Sekanslaması: Yüksek Rakıma Adaptasyon, Sterilite İle Süt ve Et Üretimine Etkisi

    J. Zhong, Zhi-Jie Ma, Z. Chai, Hui Wang +3 more

    20183 citations Open access

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29. Genetic diversity and evolution relationship on mtDNA D-loop in Tibetan yaks

    Cheng-Fu Zhang, Li-Juan Xu, Qiu-Mei Ji, J. Xin +1 more

    20123 citations

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30. 西藏牦牛mtDNA D-loop区的遗传多样性及其遗传分化

    Cheng-Fu Zhang, Li-Juan Xu, Qiu-Mei Ji, J. Xin +1 more

    20122 citations

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31. PMEL as a candidate gene for coat color differentiation in Sibu yaks: Genetic and functional insights

    Haoyuan Zhang, Lu Xu, Jin-Huan Wang, S. Ceccobelli +17 more

    2025Zoological Research1 citations Open access

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32. Whole-transcriptome analysis of heart in bovidae reveals regulatory pathways associated with high-altitude adaptation

    Wang Hui, Z. Chai, J. Zhong, Zhi Chen +5 more

    20191 citations Open access

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33. Rumen fermentation, microbial flora, and their metabolite interaction patterns: A comparison between non-pregnant and gestational Ashidan yaks.

    Xuhui Liu, Jun-Xia Zhang, Yanmei Niu, Yan-qing Bai +8 more

    2026Genomics0 citations Open access

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34. The whole-transcriptome landscape of muscle and adipose tissues reveals the ceRNA regulation network related to intramuscular fat deposition in yak

    Hui Wang, J. Zhong, Cheng-Fu Zhang, Z. Chai +5 more

    2020BMC Genomics0 citations Open access

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35. Methylome and transcriptome analyses of yaks of different ages revealed that DNA methylation and transcription factor ZGPAT co-regulate milk production

    J. Xin, Z. Chai, Cheng-Fu Zhang, Qiang Zhang +7 more

    20200 citations Open access

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36. Author response for "Signature of high altitude adaptation in the gluteus proteome of the yak"

    J. Xin, Z. Chai, Cheng-Fu Zhang, Qiang Zhang +7 more

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37. Methylome and transcriptome profiles in three yak tissues revealed that DNA methylation and the transcription factor ZGPAT co-regulate milk production

    J. Xin, Z. Chai, Cheng-Fu Zhang, Qiang Zhang +7 more

    2020BMC Genomics0 citations Open access

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38. Cloning, molecular characteristics and differential expression pattern of ACTA1 gene in yak (Bos grunniens).

    Qin Yang, Z. Chai, Hui Wang, Ji-Kun Wang +5 more

    20190 citations

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39. 基于mtDNA CO I基因的西藏牦牛遗传多样性及系统进化研究

    Jiao Guo, J. Xin, Qiu-Mei Ji, Cheng-Fu Zhang +2 more

    20140 citations

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40. 西藏牦牛mtDNA 16S rRNA基因的克隆及其遗传多样性分析

    Zhi-Juan Wu, Qiu-Mei Ji, Cheng-Fu Zhang, J. Xin +2 more

    20140 citations

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41. 西藏牦牛mtDNA cytb 基因的序列多态性及其系统进化分析

    Qiu-Mei Ji, Yi-Ting Tang, Cheng-Fu Zhang, Z. Chai +3 more

    20110 citations

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