Developmental Genome-Wide DNA Methylation Asymmetry Between Mouse Placenta and Embryo
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ORGANISM(S): Mus musculus
PROVIDER: GSE95610 | GEO | 2020/02/18
REPOSITORIES: GEO
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Project description:DNA methylation is a repressive epigenetic modification that is essential for development, exemplified by the embryonic and perinatal lethality observed in mice lacking de novo DNA methyltransferases (DNMTs). Here we characterise the role for DNMT3A, 3B and 3L in gene regulation and development of the mouse placenta. We demonstrate that each of the DNMTs is required to establish the placental methylome and is distinctly targeted to genome based on underlying chromatin features. Loss of Dnmt3b results in de-repression of germline genes in trophoblast lineages and impaired development of the placental maternal-foetal interface. Critically, loss of DNA methylation in the placenta did not lead to abnormalities in lineage specification or cell identity, but to defective formation and vascularisation of the placental labyrinth. Using Sox2-Cre to delete Dnmt3b in the embryo, leaving expression intact in placental trophoblast cells, we were able to rescue the placental phenotype and, consequently, the embryonic lethality, as Dnmt3b null embryos could now survive to birth. We conclude that the principal function of DNA methylation during embryogenesis is to regulate placental function, which in turn is critical for embryo survival.
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Project description:DNA methylation is a repressive epigenetic modification that is essential for development, exemplified by the embryonic and perinatal lethality observed in mice lacking de novo DNA methyltransferases (DNMTs). Here we characterise the role for DNMT3A, 3B and 3L in gene regulation and development of the mouse placenta. We demonstrate that each of the DNMTs is required to establish the placental methylome and is distinctly targeted to genome based on underlying chromatin features. Loss of Dnmt3b results in de-repression of germline genes in trophoblast lineages and impaired development of the placental maternal-foetal interface. Critically, loss of DNA methylation in the placenta did not lead to abnormalities in lineage specification or cell identity, but to defective formation and vascularisation of the placental labyrinth. Using Sox2-Cre to delete Dnmt3b in the embryo, leaving expression intact in placental trophoblast cells, we were able to rescue the placental phenotype and, consequently, the embryonic lethality, as Dnmt3b null embryos could now survive to birth. We conclude that the principal function of DNA methylation during embryogenesis is to regulate placental function, which in turn is critical for embryo survival.
2022-12-15 | GSE203292 | GEO
Project description:DNA methylation is a repressive epigenetic modification that is essential for development, exemplified by the embryonic and perinatal lethality observed in mice lacking de novo DNA methyltransferases (DNMTs). Here we characterise the role for DNMT3A, 3B and 3L in gene regulation and development of the mouse placenta. We demonstrate that each of the DNMTs is required to establish the placental methylome and is distinctly targeted to genome based on underlying chromatin features. Loss of Dnmt3b results in de-repression of germline genes in trophoblast lineages and impaired development of the placental maternal-foetal interface. Critically, loss of DNA methylation in the placenta did not lead to abnormalities in lineage specification or cell identity, but to defective formation and vascularisation of the placental labyrinth. Using Sox2-Cre to delete Dnmt3b in the embryo, leaving expression intact in placental trophoblast cells, we were able to rescue the placental phenotype and, consequently, the embryonic lethality, as Dnmt3b null embryos could now survive to birth. We conclude that the principal function of DNA methylation during embryogenesis is to regulate placental function, which in turn is critical for embryo survival.
2022-12-15 | GSE203291 | GEO
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2023-12-30 | GSE252283 | GEO
Project description:Background: The placenta is vital for fetal development and its contributions to various developmental issues, such as pregnancy complications, fetal growth restriction, and maternal exposure, have been extensively studied in mice. Contrary to popular belief, the placenta forms mainly from fetal tissue; therefore, it has the same biological sex as the fetus it supports. However, while placental function is linked to increased risks of pregnancy complications and neurodevelopmental diseases in male offspring in particular, the sex-specific epigenetic (e.g., DNA methylation) and transcriptomic features of the late-gestation mouse placenta remain largely unknown.Methods: We collected male and female mouse placentas at late gestation (E18.5, n = 3/sex) and performed next-generation sequencing to identify genome-wide sex-specific differences in transcription and DNA methylation. Results: Our sex-specific analysis revealed 358 differentially expressed genes (DEGs) on autosomes, which were associated with signaling pathways involved in transmembrane transport and the responses to viruses and external stimuli. X chromosome DEGs (n = 39) were associated with different pathways, including those regulating chromatin modification and small GTPase-mediated signal transduction. Sex-specific differentially methylated regions (DMRs) were more common on the X chromosomes (n = 3756) than on autosomes (n = 1705). Interestingly, while most X chromosome DMRs had higher DNA methylation levels in female placentas and tended to be included in CpG dinucleotide-rich regions, 73% of autosomal DMRs had higher methylation levels in male placentas and were distant from CpG-rich regions. Several sex-specific DEGs were correlated with sex-specific DMRs. A subset of the sex-specific DMRs present in late-stage placentas were already established in mid-gestation (E10.5) placentas, while others were acquired later in placental development.Conclusion: Our study provides comprehensive lists of sex-specific DEGs and DMRs that collectively cause profound differences in the DNA methylation and gene expression profiles of late-gestation mouse placentas. Our results demonstrate the importance of incorporating sex-specific analyses into epigenetic and transcription studies to enhance the accuracy and comprehensiveness of their conclusions and help address the significant knowledge gap regarding how sex differences influence placental function.
2023-12-30 | GSE252281 | GEO
Project description:Background : The placenta is vital for fetal development and its contributions to various developmental issues, such as pregnancy complications, fetal growth restriction, and maternal exposure, have been extensively studied in mice. The placenta forms mainly from fetal tissue and therefore has the same biological sex as the fetus it supports. Extensive research has delved into the placenta’s involvement in pregnancy complications and future offspring development, with a notable emphasis on exploring sex-specific disparities. However, despite these investigations, sex-based disparities in epigenetic (e.g., DNA methylation) and transcriptomic features of the late-gestation mouse placenta remain largely unknown. Methods : We collected male and female mouse placentas at late gestation (E18.5, n = 3/sex) and performed next-generation sequencing to identify genome-wide sex differences in transcription and DNA methylation. Results Our comparison between male and female revealed 358 differentially expressed genes (DEGs) on autosomes, which were associated with signaling pathways involved in transmembrane transport and the responses to viruses and external stimuli. X chromosome DEGs (n = 39) were associated with different pathways, including those regulating chromatin modification and small GTPase-mediated signal transduction. Differentially methylated regions (DMRs) were more common on the X chromosomes (n = 3756) than on autosomes (n = 1705). Interestingly, while most X chromosome DMRs had higher DNA methylation levels in female placentas and tended to be included in CpG dinucleotide-rich regions, 73% of autosomal DMRs had higher methylation levels in male placentas and were distant from CpG-rich regions. Several DEGs were correlated with DMRs. A subset of the DMRs present in late-stage placentas were already established in mid-gestation (E10.5) placentas (n = 348 DMRs on X chromosome and 19 DMRs on autosomes), while others were acquired later in placental development. Conclusion : Our study provides comprehensive lists of DEGs and DMRs between male and female that collectively cause profound differences in the DNA methylation and gene expression profiles of late-gestation mouse placentas. Our results demonstrate the importance of incorporating sex-specific analyses into epigenetic and transcription studies to enhance the accuracy and comprehensiveness of their conclusions and help address the significant knowledge gap regarding how sex differences influence placental function.
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