Project description:We reasoned that the pi-RISC, by virtue of the enormous sequence portfolio of piRNAs, might mediate elimination of a large variety of mRNAs in late stages of spermiogenesis. Both Miwi-null and Caf1-null mice showed early spermiogenic arrest, preventing us from determining the role of MIWI and CAF1 in elongating spermatids using the existing genetic models. We therefore used microarrays to detail the global effect of MIWI or CAF1 on mRNA levels in mouse elongating spermatids. Using GFP+ elongating spermatids sorted from mouse testes transduced with shMiwi:GFP, shCaf1:GFP, or control pSilencer:GFP, we performed transcriptome profiling on Affymetrix mouse arrays.
Project description:PURPOSE: To provide a detailed gene expression profile of the normal postnatal mouse cornea. METHODS: Serial analysis of gene expression (SAGE) was performed on postnatal day (PN)9 and adult mouse (6 week) total corneas. The expression of selected genes was analyzed by in situ hybridization. RESULTS: A total of 64,272 PN9 and 62,206 adult tags were sequenced. Mouse corneal transcriptomes are composed of at least 19,544 and 18,509 unique mRNAs, respectively. One third of the unique tags were expressed at both stages, whereas a third was identified exclusively in PN9 or adult corneas. Three hundred thirty-four PN9 and 339 adult tags were enriched more than fivefold over other published nonocular libraries. Abundant transcripts were associated with metabolic functions, redox activities, and barrier integrity. Three members of the Ly-6/uPAR family whose functions are unknown in the cornea constitute more than 1% of the total mRNA. Aquaporin 5, epithelial membrane protein and glutathione-S-transferase (GST) omega-1, and GST alpha-4 mRNAs were preferentially expressed in distinct corneal epithelial layers, providing new markers for stratification. More than 200 tags were differentially expressed, of which 25 mediate transcription. CONCLUSIONS: In addition to providing a detailed profile of expressed genes in the PN9 and mature mouse cornea, the present SAGE data demonstrate dynamic changes in gene expression after eye opening and provide new probes for exploring corneal epithelial cell stratification, development, and function and for exploring the intricate relationship between programmed and environmentally induced gene expression in the cornea. Keywords: other
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:In order to investigate the interaction proteins of TRiC in Stra8-Pdcd5-/- elongating spermatids, TRiC immunoprecipitation from Pdcd5F/F and Stra8-Pdcd5-/- elongating spermatids were collected for LC-MS/MS analysis. A total of 4419 proteins were quantified, and 375 proteins (p < 0.05, Foldchange > 1.5) were differentially expressed. Among these differential proteins, 83 proteins were downregulated (22%) and 292 proteins were upregulated (78%) in Stra8-Pdcd5-/- elongating spermatids.
