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Nrl-dependent and independent rod photoreceptor development in zebrafish [scRNA-Seq]


ABSTRACT: NRL (Neural retina leucine zipper) is a key regulator of the fate determination and gene expression of rod photoreceptors in the retina of many vertebrates. In this study, we observed a unique retinal phenotype in the nrl knockout zebrafish model characterized by reduced rods with shortened outer segments and gradually increased green-cones in adulthood. By tracing and comparing the developmental processes of WT and nrl knockout rods, we found there might be two waves of rod genesis distinguished as nrl-dependent and independent with different starting times. To reveal the underlying cellular and molecular mechanisms, bulk and single-cell RNA-seq were performed. The changes in gene expression and cell proportion of rods and cones agreed well with our histological and immunofluorescence studies. Interestingly, we found that rods exhibited noticeable heterogeneities in the gene expression patterns, and a part of rods in nrl knockout zebrafish misexpressed the green-cone genes, reflecting a hybrid status of rod and green-cone. Furthermore, we identified mafba as a novel regulator of rod genesis, which was responsible for the development of rods in nrl knockout zebrafish. Our study will largely improve the current understanding of the developmental processes and regulatory mechanisms of rods in zebrafish and probably other species, and may facilitate future studies in the fields of retinal development and retinal degeneration.

ORGANISM(S): Danio rerio

PROVIDER: GSE160140 | GEO | 2020/10/27

REPOSITORIES: GEO

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