The journal Animals published a scientific article entitled “Thermal Stress Response Profiling Reveals Adaptive Advantages of Indigenous Hercegovačka and Dubska Pramenka Sheep”

The highly ranked journal Animals (Web of Science Q1, IF 2.7, Citescore 5.2) published a scientific article entitled “Thermal Stress Response Profiling Reveals Adaptive Advantages of Indigenous Hercegovačka and Dubska Pramenka Sheep”, authored by Dr. Husein Ohran, Prof. Dr. Naris Pojskić, Dr. Jasmin Ramić, Prof. Dr. Szilvia Kusza, Dr. Naida Lojo Kadrić and Prof. Dr. Aida Hodžić.

The scientific article explores the genetic mechanisms of adaptation of two strains of indigenous Pramenka sheep to climate change. The research showed that the Herzegovinian pramenka has a more pronounced thermal resistance thanks to the increased expression of the HSP90AA1 gene, while the patterns of the tested genes (L-6, IL-10, TNF-α, NOS-3, SOD-2) showed that both tested strains (Herzegovinian and Dubska) maintain immune balance and effectively manage oxidative stress in conditions of thermal stress. These results contribute to a better understanding of the Pramenka's resistance to environmental challenges and highlight the exceptional genetic potential of our autochthonous sheep, which will be of great importance in terms of the upcoming climate changes.

The complete scientific article is available via the link: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/15/18/2678