Project description:In order to test the global effects of CpG island-centered gene regulation on global gene expression profile, pA+ RNA-seq data of diverse tissues and cell lines were gathered and profiled. All available mouse poly-A positive RNA-seq data (3,818 samples) were summarized and downloaded at May, 5th, 2015. Among them, excluding single cell RNA-seq or experiments whose expression verified gene counts are small (less than 5,000 genes with RPKM 0.5 or higher), 1,524 high quality RNA-seq data were used. Raw data were downloaded from Sequence Read Archive (SRA) in National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) database. FASTQ files were extracted with the SRA Toolkit version 2.5.5 and aligned using STAR 2.4.2 onto the mouse and human genome (mm9 and hg19, respectively). Gene expression was calculated as RPKM values using rpkmforgenes.py (Ramsköld et al., 2009).
Project description:We reanalyzed published RNA-seq data to study 1) the genomic landscapes near surrounding regions of transcriptional start sites with regard to the gene expression activities and 2) the gene expression change upon transcription factor (MYBL1, ATF4) depletion. Raw data were downloaded from Sequence Read Archive (SRA) in National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) database. FASTQ files were extracted with the SRA Toolkit version 2.5.5 and aligned using STAR 2.4.2 onto the mouse and human genome (mm9 and hg19, respectively). Gene expression was calculated as RPKM values using rpkmforgenes.py (Ramsköld et al., 2009).
Project description:In order to elucidate the general rules for gene localization and regulation mediated by CpG islands, we reanalyzed published ChIP-seq data of CXXC domain, H3K9me3, KDM2A, SUV39H1, ATF4, MYBL1, MYOD1, SPI1, and CTCF. Raw data were downloaded from Sequence Read Archive (SRA) in National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) database. FASTQ files were extracted with the SRA Toolkit version 2.5.5 and aligned using Bowtie 2.2.5 onto the mouse and human genome (mm9 and hg19, respectively). For the identification of factor binding sites, model-based analysis for ChIP-seq peak caller (MACS 1.4.2) was used with a p-value cutoff of 1e-5.
Project description:Introgressed variants from other species can be an important source of genetic variation because they may arise rapidly, can include multiple mutations on a single haplotype, and have often been pretested by selection in the species of origin. Although introgressed alleles are generally deleterious, several studies have reported introgression as the source of adaptive alleles-including the rodenticide-resistant variant of Vkorc1 that introgressed from Mus spretus into European populations of Mus musculus domesticus. Here, we conducted bidirectional genome scans to characterize introgressed regions into one wild population of M. spretus from Spain and three wild populations of M. m. domesticus from France, Germany, and Iran. Despite the fact that these species show considerable intrinsic postzygotic reproductive isolation, introgression was observed in all individuals, including in the M. musculus reference genome (GRCm38). Mus spretus individuals had a greater proportion of introgression compared with M. m. domesticus, and within M. m. domesticus, the proportion of introgression decreased with geographic distance from the area of sympatry. Introgression was observed on all autosomes for both species, but not on the X-chromosome in M. m. domesticus, consistent with known X-linked hybrid sterility and inviability genes that have been mapped to the M. spretus X-chromosome. Tract lengths were generally short with a few outliers of up to 2.7 Mb. Interestingly, the longest introgressed tracts were in olfactory receptor regions, and introgressed tracts were significantly enriched for olfactory receptor genes in both species, suggesting that introgression may be a source of functional novelty even between species with high barriers to gene flow.
Project description:PURPOSE: To provide a detailed gene expression profile of the normal postnatal mouse cornea. METHODS: Serial analysis of gene expression (SAGE) was performed on postnatal day (PN)9 and adult mouse (6 week) total corneas. The expression of selected genes was analyzed by in situ hybridization. RESULTS: A total of 64,272 PN9 and 62,206 adult tags were sequenced. Mouse corneal transcriptomes are composed of at least 19,544 and 18,509 unique mRNAs, respectively. One third of the unique tags were expressed at both stages, whereas a third was identified exclusively in PN9 or adult corneas. Three hundred thirty-four PN9 and 339 adult tags were enriched more than fivefold over other published nonocular libraries. Abundant transcripts were associated with metabolic functions, redox activities, and barrier integrity. Three members of the Ly-6/uPAR family whose functions are unknown in the cornea constitute more than 1% of the total mRNA. Aquaporin 5, epithelial membrane protein and glutathione-S-transferase (GST) omega-1, and GST alpha-4 mRNAs were preferentially expressed in distinct corneal epithelial layers, providing new markers for stratification. More than 200 tags were differentially expressed, of which 25 mediate transcription. CONCLUSIONS: In addition to providing a detailed profile of expressed genes in the PN9 and mature mouse cornea, the present SAGE data demonstrate dynamic changes in gene expression after eye opening and provide new probes for exploring corneal epithelial cell stratification, development, and function and for exploring the intricate relationship between programmed and environmentally induced gene expression in the cornea. Keywords: other
Project description:Single-nucleus RNA sequencing (snRNA-seq) was used to profile the transcriptome of 5,264 nuclei in mouse adult testis. This dataset includes two samples from two different individuals. This dataset is part of a larger evolutionary study of adult testis at the single-nucleus level (97,521 single-nuclei in total) across mammals including 10 representatives of the three main mammalian lineages: human, chimpanzee, bonobo, gorilla, gibbon, rhesus macaque, marmoset, mouse (placental mammals); grey short-tailed opossum (marsupials); and platypus (egg-laying monotremes). Corresponding data were generated for a bird (red junglefowl, the progenitor of domestic chicken), to be used as an evolutionary outgroup.
Project description:Translational research is commonly performed in the C57B6/J mouse strain, chosen for its genetic homogeneity and phenotypic uniformity. Here, we evaluate the suitability of the white-footed deer mouse (Peromyscus leucopus) as a model organism for aging research, offering a comparative analysis against C57B6/J and diversity outbred (DO) Mus musculus strains. Our study includes comparisons of body composition, skeletal muscle function, and cardiovascular parameters, shedding light on potential applications and limitations of P. leucopus in aging studies. Notably, P. leucopus exhibits distinct body composition characteristics, emphasizing reduced muscle force exertion and a unique metabolism, particularly in fat mass. Cardiovascular assessments showed changes in arterial stiffness, challenging conventional assumptions and highlighting the need for a nuanced interpretation of aging-related phenotypes. Our study also highlights inherent challenges associated with maintaining and phenotyping P. leucopus cohorts. Behavioral considerations, including anxiety-induced responses during handling and phenotyping assessment, pose obstacles in acquiring meaningful data. Moreover, the unique anatomy of P. leucopus necessitates careful adaptation of protocols designed for Mus musculus. While showcasing potential benefits, further extensive analyses across broader age ranges and larger cohorts are necessary to establish the reliability of P. leucopus as a robust and translatable model for aging studies.
Project description:We collected whole genome testis expression data from hybrid zone mice. We integrated GWAS mapping of testis expression traits and low testis weight to gain insight into the genetic basis of hybrid male sterility.
Project description:Purpose: To characterize transcriptional profiles of murine cytomegalovirus infected allografts after renal transplantation. Methods: RNA was isolated from murine allografts and native kidneys, with and without MCMV infection. Libraries were generated and paired end 150 base pair sequencing was performed on the HiSeq 4000 (Illumina) (Supplementary Methods). Each sample was aligned to the GRCm38.p4 assembly of the mouse reference from NCBI using version 2.6.0c of the RNA-Seq aligner STAR. Transcript features were identified from the GFF file provided with the assembly from NCBI and raw coverage counts were calculated using HTSeq. The raw RNA-Seq gene expression data was normalized and post-alignment statistical analyses were performed using DESeq2 and custom analysis scripts written in R. Comparisons of gene expression and associated statistical analysis were made between different conditions of interest using the normalized read counts. All fold change values are expressed as test condition/control condition, where values less than 1 are denoted as the negative of its inverse. Results: The QIAGEN Ingenuity Pathway Analysis (IPA) software was used for canonical pathway and differential gene expression analyses. IPA showed that, compared to MCMV infected native kidneys, transplantation of MCMV-infected kidneys led to significant changes in 5502 genes (adjusted p values <0.05), involved in 391 canonical pathways. The Th17 activation pathway showed 107 differentially expressed genes.Th1 pathway was one of the most highly upregulated pathways observed in the MCMV infected allografts. Conclusions: Transcripts for Th1/Th17 cell associated activation and signaling are differentially expressed in MCMV infected kidneys after allogeneic transplantation.