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Gene module reconstruction elucidates cellular differentiation processes and the regulatory logic of specialized secretion

ABSTRACT: During differentiation, cells become structurally and functionally specialized, but comprehensive views of the underlying remodeling processes are elusive. Here, we leverage scRNA-seq developmental trajectories to reconstruct differentiation, using two secretory tissues as a model system – the zebrafish notochord and hatching gland. First, we present an approach (MIMIR) to integrate expression and functional similarities for gene module identification, revealing dozens of gene modules representing known and newly associated differentiation processes and their temporal ordering. Second, we focused on the unfolded protein response (UPR) transducer module to study how general versus cell-type specific secretory functions are regulated. By profiling loss- and gain-of-function embryos, we found that the UPR transcription factors creb3l1, creb3l2, and xbp1 are master regulators of a general secretion program. creb3l1/creb3l2 additionally activate an extracellular matrix secretion program, while xbp1 partners with bhlha15 to activate a gland-specific secretion program. Our study offers an integrated approach for functional gene module identification and illustrates how transcription factors confer general and specialized cellular functions.

ORGANISM(S): Danio rerio

PROVIDER: GSE252032 | GEO | 2024/01/29

REPOSITORIES: GEO

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