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Identification of molecular signatures specific for distinct cranial sensory ganglia in the developing chick.


ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:The cranial sensory ganglia represent populations of neurons with distinct functions, or sensory modalities. The production of individual ganglia from distinct neurogenic placodes with different developmental pathways provides a powerful model to investigate the acquisition of specific sensory modalities. To date there is a limited range of gene markers available to examine the molecular pathways underlying this process. RESULTS:Transcriptional profiles were generated for populations of differentiated neurons purified from distinct cranial sensory ganglia using microdissection in embryonic chicken followed by FAC-sorting and RNAseq. Whole transcriptome analysis confirmed the division into somato- versus viscerosensory neurons, with additional evidence for subdivision of the somatic class into general and special somatosensory neurons. Cross-comparison of distinct ganglia transcriptomes identified a total of 134 markers, 113 of which are novel, which can be used to distinguish trigeminal, vestibulo-acoustic and epibranchial neuronal populations. In situ hybridisation analysis provided validation for 20/26 tested markers, and showed related expression in the target region of the hindbrain in many cases. CONCLUSIONS:One hundred thirty-four high-confidence markers have been identified for placode-derived cranial sensory ganglia which can now be used to address the acquisition of specific cranial sensory modalities.

SUBMITTER: Patthey C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4730756 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Identification of molecular signatures specific for distinct cranial sensory ganglia in the developing chick.

Patthey Cedric C   Clifford Harry H   Haerty Wilfried W   Ponting Chris P CP   Shimeld Sebastian M SM   Begbie Jo J  

Neural development 20160127


<h4>Background</h4>The cranial sensory ganglia represent populations of neurons with distinct functions, or sensory modalities. The production of individual ganglia from distinct neurogenic placodes with different developmental pathways provides a powerful model to investigate the acquisition of specific sensory modalities. To date there is a limited range of gene markers available to examine the molecular pathways underlying this process.<h4>Results</h4>Transcriptional profiles were generated f  ...[more]

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