Project description:In the present study, the eggs of Chinese pond turtles (Mauremys reevesii) were incubated at three temperatures (26℃, 29℃ and 32℃). During the thermosensitive period (TSP) of incubation, the adrenal-kidney-gonad (AKG) complexes were sampled, and a comprehensive investigation for miRNAs was performed using next-generation small RNA sequencing.
Project description:In the present study, the eggs of Chinese pond turtles (Mauremys reevesii) were incubated at three temperatures (26℃, 29℃ and 32℃). During the thermosensitive period (TSP) of incubation, the adrenal-kidney-gonad (AKG) complexes were sampled, and the transcriptome differences of the AKG samples were investigated using next-generation sequencing, then candidate genes associated with temperature-dependent sex determination of Reeves' Turtle were identified.
Project description:We report the expression profiles of putative genes involved in temperature-dependent sex determination across multiple developmental stages in turtles, and contrast this data with equivalent stages in turtles with sex chromosomes
Project description:Pain management is an important issue in veterinary medicine, requiring biomarkers with high sensitivity and specificity for the timely and effective treatment. Emerging evidence suggests that miRNAs are promising pain-related markers. The aims were to profile the circulating miRNA signature in plasma of turtles (Trachemys scripta) and point out potential candidate biomarkers of pain. Plasma of female turtles underwent surgical gonadectomy were collected 24h pre-surgery, and 2.5h and 36 h post-surgery. The expression of miRNAs was profiled by Next Generation Sequencing and the dysregulated miRNAs were validated using RT-qPCR. The diagnostic value of miRNAs was calculated by ROC curves.
Project description:An European eel-specific microarray platform was developed to identify genes involved in response to pollutants. A comparative analysis of gene expression was conducted between European eel Anguilla anguilla individuals from lowly-polluted Wijmeers pond at Uitbergen (Belgium), highly-polluted Hazewinkel pond at Willebroek (Belgium), extremely-polluted Dessel-Schotel canal at the locations of Schotel (Belgium) and low polluted Bolsena lake (Italy) environments.
Project description:Western painted turtles (Chrysemys picta bellii) are the most anoxia-tolerant tetrapod. Survival time improves at low temperature and during ontogeny, such that adults acclimated to 3oC survive far longer without oxygen than either warm-acclimated adults or cold-acclimated hatchlings. Since protein synthesis is rapidly suppressed to save energy at the onset of anoxia exposure, this study tested the hypothesis that cold-acclimation would evoke preparatory changes in protein expression that would support enhanced anoxia survival in adult but not hatchling turtles. The relative abundances of 1316 identified proteins were compared between temperatures and developmental stages.
Project description:Using iChIP, we map H3K27Ac, H3K4me3 and H3K4me1 in small populations (HSPCs) in the presence or absence of Med12 and identify affected super-enhancers. iChIP was performed using previously published protocols (Lara-Astiaso et al, 2014 Immunogenetics. Chromatin state dynamics during blood formation - Science, 345, 6199) Examination of histone modification in mouse HSPCs with and without Med12
Project description:Using iChIP, we map H3K27Ac, H3K4me3 and H3K4me1 in small populations (HSPCs) in the presence or absence of Med12 and identify affected super-enhancers. iChIP was performed using previously published protocols (Lara-Astiaso et al, 2014 Immunogenetics. Chromatin state dynamics during blood formation - Science, 345, 6199)
Project description:Human activities and climate change have negatively affected the world's oceans, leading to a 30-60% decline in biodiversity and habitats in coastal ecosystems. Marine turtles, as bioindicator species, accumulate contaminants, including trace elements, due to their extensive migration and long life span. However, there is a lack of data on the abundance of these contaminants and their effects on marine turtles' health. This study focuses on analyzing the muscle proteome of juvenile green sea turtles (Chelonia mydas) from Reunion Island. The ultimate goal was to evaluate whether muscle proteome responds to in-situ mixtures of inorganic contaminants to decipher the possible impacts on individual health, thereby identifying potential new biomarkers for long-term monitoring and conservation efforts.
