The Impact of MSTN Gene Editing on Meat Quality and Metabolomics: A Comparative Study Among Three Breeds of MSTN-Edited and Non-Edited Cattle

Abstract

A reduction in MSTN gene expression can promote muscle growth, but whether it affects meat quality traits while increasing meat yield is one of the main concerns in the beef cattle breeding industry. Therefore, this study investigates the meat quality traits and metabolomics of MSTN gene-edited cattle compared to non-gene-edited cattle across three breeds. The aim is to explore the impact of MSTN gene editing on meat quality in these three cattle breeds, providing new insights into the meat quality of gene-edited beef.