Changes in histone abundance and post-translational modifications in Rana [Lithobates] catesbeiana tissues during temperature-mediated thyroid hormone-induced metamorphosis
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ABSTRACT: Amphibian metamorphosis involves thyroid hormone (TH)-dependent postembryonic remodeling of differentiated tissues as a tadpole transforms into a frog. Rana [Lithobates] catesbeiana (American bullfrog) metamorphosis can be precociously induced in premetamorphic tadpoles by treatment with exogenous TH. However, metamorphosis is temperature-dependent and does not occur at 5°C, even with TH treatment. Remarkably, exposure to TH at 5°C establishes a molecular memory that primes the tadpole for an accelerated metamorphosis when shifted to a permissive temperature (24°C). Previous research suggests that histone post-translational modifications (PTMs) and the incorporation of histone variants are altered upon cold temperature exposure in the presence and absence of TH. Herein, we use mass spectrometry to analyze the histone composition of premetamorphic R. catesbeiana blood, liver, and tailfin following TH injection at a permissive temperature (24°C), a non-permissive temperature (5°C), and a shifted condition (5 to 24°C). We identify changes in histone and non-histone chromatin associated protein abundance and putative PTMs, suggesting that epigenetic variations may contribute to early TH signaling events and to molecular memory.
INSTRUMENT(S): Orbitrap Fusion
ORGANISM(S): Lithobates Catesbeianus
TISSUE(S): Tail Fin, Liver, Blood
SUBMITTER:
Haley Kuecks-Winger
LAB HEAD: Caren C.
PROVIDER: PXD062623 | Pride | 2025-04-25
REPOSITORIES: Pride
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