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:The establishment and function of the human placenta is dependent on specialized cells called trophoblasts. Unfortunately, little is known about the cellular and molecular processes controlling human trophoblast stem cell maintenance and differentiation into mature trophoblast sub-populations/cell states. To address this, we here report transcriptomic data from n=7 first trimester human placental tissues, n=3 regenerative human trophoblast stem cell (hTSC) derived trophoblast organoids, and n=3 EVT-differentiated hTSC derived organoid cultures at single-cell resolution. This study sought to identify the molecular programs and cell states important in trophoblast progenitor establishment, renewal, and differentiation. Placental tissues were collected following elective termination at the British Columbia Women’s Hospital CARE clinic. hTSC cultures were established as described and sequenced on either day 0 of culture (for regenerative organoid colonies), or day 7 of culture (for EVT-differentiated organoid colonies).
Project description:The ketogenic diet has been successful in promoting weight loss among patients that have struggled with weight gain. This is due to the cellular switch in metabolism that utilizes liver-derived ketone bodies for the primary energy source rather than glucose. Fatty acid transport protein 2 (FATP2) is highly expressed in liver, small intestine, and kidney where it functions in both the transport of exogenous long chain fatty acids (LCFA) and in the activation to CoA thioesters of very long chain fatty acids (VLCFA). We have completed a multi-omic study of FATP2-null (Fatp2-/-) mice maintained on a ketogenic diet (KD) or paired control diet (CD), with and without a 24-hour fast (KD-fasted and CD-fasted) to address the impact of deleting FATP2 under high-stress conditions. Control (wt/wt) and Fatp2-/- mice were maintained on their respective diets for 4-weeks. Afterwards, half the population was sacrificed while the remaining were fasted for 24-hours prior to sacrifice. We then performed paired-end RNA-sequencing on the whole liver tissue to investigate differential gene expression. The differentially expressed genes mapped to ontologies such as the metabolism of amino acids and derivatives, fatty acid metabolism, protein localization, and components of the immune system’s complement cascade, and were supported by the proteome and histological staining.
