Project description:This study provides a clear and accurate dynamic transcriptome profile of mRNAs in rumen, reticulum, omasum and abomasum of yaks. The results include high-quality genomic data and help to elucidate the important roles of these mRNAs in regulation of growth, development and metabolism in yaks, and to further understand the molecular mechanisms underlying metabolic regulation of yak stomach tissues. At the same time, it provided a theoretical basis for age-appropriate weaning and supplementary feeding in yaks.
Project description:Gene expression profiles from mouse intestinal scrapings fed with either a glucose (n=13), galactose (n=13), or lactose-containing diet (n=13) were prepared. The mice were fed the isocaloric intervention diets during the postweaning period (postnatal days PN21-PN42) and sacrificed at PN42 in the fed state. Differential gene expression analysis reveals a clear effect of galactose consumption on metabolic pathways, especially fatty acid metabolism.
Project description:Trypanosoma (Megatrypanum) theileri is a ubiquitous parasite of Bovinae (cattle, buffalo, yaks and some antelopes). Here were report the transcriptome sequence of this parasite
Project description:The reproductive physiology of yaks differs significantly from that of other cattle breeds due to late sexual maturity, low fecundity and short oestrus time. How to improve the reproductive efficiency of yaks has become the main research content and goal of yak reproduction technology. In this study, we collected blood samples from adult female yaks (4-8 years old) during different reproductive periods, including the period of anestrus (Y-A), estrus (Y-E) and pregnancy (Y-P), and investigated the changes of RNA expression and steroid hormone levels in yaks during different reproductive periods by using RNA-seq and target metabolomics, and screened for the genes and regulatory pathways that were differentially expressed. and related regulatory pathways. DEGs such as PDK4, ALAS2, GLP1R, SLC25A39, PGAP6, FOS, CD36, MMP9 and BCL-6 were identified to play key roles in ovarian function, follicular development, hormone homeostasis and energy metabolism. Functional annotation and enrichment analysis indicated that DEGs were involved in ovarian angiogenesis, hormone synthesis and follicular development. It was found that SLC25A39 may affect glucocorticoid homeostasis and physiological readiness by regulating energy metabolism during anestrus, MARCHF2 and DHEA may be closely related to reproductive hormone fluctuation and system activation during estrus, glucocorticoid down-regulation in pregnancy and maintenance of hormone homeostasis and regulation of immune tolerance by DHEA. The results of this study provide a theoretical basis for improving the reproductive performance of yaks and further analysing the reproductive characteristics of yaks.
Project description:We employed whole genome gene expression analysis to characterize the intestinal exposure to 5 closely related food contaminants belonging to the type B trichocene mycotoxins groups The few data available on fusarenon-X (FX) do no support derivation of health-based guidance values for this mycotoxin, although preliminary results suggest higher toxicity compared to other regulated trichothecenes. Using histo-morphological analysis and whole-transcriptome profiling, the present study was designed to get a global view of intestinal alterations induced by FX. The well-described trichothecene deoxynivalenol (DON) served as a benchmark. FX exposure induced more severe intestinal histological alterations compared to DON. Intestinal inflammation was the hallmark of the molecular toxicity of DON, but also of FX. The dose-response analysis for FX revealed that benchmark doses for up-regulation of key-inflammatory genes expression were 4 to 45-fold higher than the previously reported ones for DON. Transcriptome analysis revealed that both mycotoxins down-regulated PPAR and LXR-RXR signaling pathways controlling lipid metabolism. Interestingly, several pathways including VDR/RXR activation, ephrin receptor signaling, and GNRH signaling were specific to FX and thus, discriminate the intestinal transcriptomic fingerprint of the two mycotoxins. Altogether, these results demonstrate that FX induces a more potent intestinal inflammation than DON. This study also reveals specific FX-targeted pathways, indicating that the toxicity of DON cannot serve as a benchmark for FX, and that toxicity evaluation of each trichothecene should be conducted separately.
Project description:β-hydroxybutyrate (β-OHB) is an essential metabolic energy source during fasting and functions as a chromatin regulator by lysine β-hydroxybutyrylation (Kbhb) modification of the core histones H3 and H4. We report that Kbhb on histone H3 (H3K9bhb) is enriched at proximal promoters of critical gene subsets associated with lipolytic and ketogenic metabolic pathways in small intestine (SI) crypts during fasting. Similar Kbhb enrichment is observed in Lgr5+ stem cell-enriched epithelial spheroids treated with β-OHB in vitro. Combinatorial chromatin state analysis reveals that H3K9bhb is associated with active chromatin states and that fasting enriches for an H3K9bhb-H3K27ac signature at active metabolic gene promoters and distal enhancer elements. Intestinal knockout of Hmgcs2 results in marked loss of H3K9bhb-associated loci, suggesting that local production of β-OHB is responsible for chromatin reprogramming within the SI crypt. We conclude that modulation of H3K9bhb in SI crypts is a key gene regulatory event in response to fasting.
Project description:The mechanisms underlying intestinal epithelial differentiation are essential for maintaining intestinal health. Gene expression analysis reveals vast changes in the transcriptome as cells transition from crypts to villi, impacting nearly 4000 genes. The regulatory mechanisms driving transcriptome shifts during intestinal differentiation remain incompletely understood. Using ChIP-seq and multi-omic analyses, we have identified differential recruitment of Pol II to gene promoters as the primary driver of transcriptomic shifts during differentiation. Using genetic loss-of-function we show that HNF4, a crucial pro-differentiation transcription factor, is required for recruitment of Pol II to hundreds of genes that are activated during differentiation. Dynamic Pol II recruitment corresponds to dynamic enhancer-promoter looping and chromatin remodeling events, indicating a multi-step mechanism driving differentiation gene expression. Additional regulatory mechanisms, such as differential Pol II pause-release and post-transcriptional processes, may govern specific subsets of differentially expressed genes. In summary, our findings emphasize the central role of Pol II recruitment as the major regulator of intestinal differentiation and highlight the significance of HNF4 in this complex process.
Project description:Intraepithelilal lymphocytes (IELs) are located at the intestinal barrier where they can offer swift protection against invading pathogens. However, they are kept in a heightened state of activation resembling effector T cells, but without cytokine production or clonal proliferation. They also posses altered metabolic pathways than CD8+ memory T cells from spleen. With differentially expressed gene analysis of intestinal IELs and CD8+ memory T cells from spleen, we confirmed increased expression of metabolic enzymes involved in lipid uptake and lipid metabolism in IELs compared with CD8+ memory T cells. This was particularly the case for enzymes involved in mevalonate, lanosterol and cholesterol synthesis pathways, suggesting increased lipid metabolite generation. Differential gene expression showed also strong predisposition for cytotoxic potential that IELs possess in comparison to CD8+ memory T cell.