We applied ribosome profiling and RNA sequencing to examine gene expression regulation during oncogenic cell transformation. One model involves normal mammary epithelial cells (MCF10A) containing ER-Src. Treatment of such cells with tamoxifen rapidly induces Src, thereby making it possible to kinetically follow the transition between normal and transformed cells. The other model consists of three isogenic cell lines derived from primary fibroblasts in a serial manner (Hahn et al., 1999). EH cell is immortalized by overexpression of telomerase (hTERT), and exhibits normal fibroblast morphology. EL cell expresses hTERT along with both large and small T antigens of Simian virus 40, and it displays an altered morphology but is not transformed. ELR cell expresses hTERT, T antigens, and an oncogenic derivative of Ras (H-RasV12). Overall design: Ribosome profiling and RNA sequencing in two cancer cell models
Many lncRNAs, 5'UTRs, and pseudogenes are translated and some are likely to express functional proteins.
No sample metadata fields
View SamplesThe identification of cell types and marker genes is critical for dissecting neural development and function, but the size and complexity of the brain has hindered the comprehensive discovery of cell types. We combined single-cell RNA-seq with anatomical brain registration to create a comprehensive map of the zebrafish habenula, a conserved forebrain hub involved in pain processing and learning. Single-cell transcriptomes of ~13000 habenular cells (>4x coverage) identified 18 neuronal types and dozens of marker genes. Registration of marker genes onto a common reference atlas created a rich resource for anatomical and functional studies and enabled the mapping of active neurons onto neuronal types following aversive stimuli. Strikingly, despite brain growth and functional maturation, cell types were retained between the larval and adult habenula. This study provides a gene expression atlas to dissect habenular development and function and offers a general framework for the comprehensive characterization of other brain regions. Overall design: gng8-GFP zebrafish heads were dissected, dissociated and FAC sorted into 96 well plates. Single cell libraries were generated in batches of 384 cells using Smart-seq2. A total of 22 gng8-GFP fish were dissected in 3 batches and 384 cells were processed from each using Smart-seq2.
Comprehensive Identification and Spatial Mapping of Habenular Neuronal Types Using Single-Cell RNA-Seq.
Specimen part, Subject
View SamplesAging is accompanied by physiological impairments, which, in insulin-responsive tissues, including the liver, predispose individuals to metabolic disease. However, the molecular mechanisms underlying these changes remain largely unknown. Here, we analyze genome-wide profiles of RNA and chromatin organization in the liver of young (3 months) and old (21 months) mice. Transcriptional changes suggest that de-repression of the nuclear receptors PPARa, PPAR?, and LXRa in aged mouse liver leads to activation of targets regulating lipid synthesis and storage, whereas age-dependent changes in nucleosome occupancy are associated with binding sites for both known regulators (forkhead factors and nuclear receptors) and for novel candidates associated with nuclear lamina (Hdac3 and Srf) implicated to govern metabolic function of aging liver. Winged-helix factor Foxa2 and nuclear receptor co-repressor Hdac3 exhibit reciprocal binding pattern at PPARa targets contributing to gene expression changes that lead to steatosis in aged liver. Overall design: Genome-wide expression profiles (RNA-Seq) from young (3 months) and old (21 months) mouse livers
Changes in nucleosome occupancy associated with metabolic alterations in aged mammalian liver.
No sample metadata fields
View SamplesSpatial localization is a key determinant of cellular fate and behavior, but spatial RNA assays traditionally rely on staining for a limited number of RNA species. In contrast, single-cell RNA-seq allows for deep profiling of cellular gene expression, but established methods separate cells from their native spatial context. Here we present Seurat, a computational strategy to infer cellular localization by integrating single-cell RNA-seq data with in situ RNA patterns. We applied Seurat to spatially map 851 single cells from dissociated zebrafish (Danio rerio) embryos, inferring a transcriptome-wide map of spatial patterning. We confirmed Seurat’s accuracy using several experimental approaches, and used it to identify a set of archetypal expression patterns and spatial markers. Additionally, Seurat correctly localizes rare subpopulations, accurately mapping both spatially restricted and scattered groups. Seurat will be applicable to mapping cellular localization within complex patterned tissues in diverse systems. Overall design: We generated single-cell RNA-seq profiles from dissociated cells from developing zebrafish embryos (late blastula stage - 50% epiboly)
Spatial reconstruction of single-cell gene expression data.
Subject
View SamplesWe performed RNA-seq to examine RNA expression profiles during MCF10A-ER-Src cell transformation and upon knockdowns of transcription factors Overall design: RNA-seq before and after MCF10A-ER-Src cell transformation, and RNA-seq upon factor knockdowns after inducing cell transformation
Genome-scale identification of transcription factors that mediate an inflammatory network during breast cellular transformation.
Specimen part, Subject
View SamplesSMART-seq2 was performed on single cells isolated from visually staged zebrafish embryos. Overall design: Samples were all sequenced in one batch. Some were generated with a 5'' UMI-tagged method, and others are full-length SMART-seq2.
Single-cell reconstruction of developmental trajectories during zebrafish embryogenesis.
Subject
View SamplesMeiosis is a complex developmental process that generates haploid cells from diploid progenitors. We measured mRNA abundance and protein production through yeast sporulation and found strong temporal control for most genes, achieved through both mRNA levels and translational regulation. Monitoring the timing of protein production revealed novel factors involved in recombination and helped to illuminate the molecular basis of the broad restructuring of meiotic cells. We also found a strong increase in noncanonical translation at short open reading frames (sORFs) on unannnotated transcripts and upstream regions of known transcripts (uORFs). Ribosome occupancy at near-cognate uORFs was associated with more efficient ORF translation; while some AUG uORFs, often on regulated leader extensions, acted comptetitively. This work reveals a pervasive role for meiotic translational control and great complexity in genomic coding. Overall design: Fine mapping of gene expression through meiosis reveals extensive regulation of protein synthesis and widespread non-canonical translation.
High-resolution view of the yeast meiotic program revealed by ribosome profiling.
Cell line, Subject
View SamplesWild-type zebrafish embryos were mechanically dissociated and profiled using Drop-seq Overall design: Drop-seq was performed on 28 groups of 20-40 visually staged, mechanically dissociated embryos. Samples were combined and sequenced in batches DS2-DS5.
Single-cell reconstruction of developmental trajectories during zebrafish embryogenesis.
Subject
View SamplesLong non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) comprise a diverse class of transcripts that structurally resemble mRNAs but do not encode proteins. Recent genome-wide studies in human and mouse have annotated lncRNAs expressed in cell lines and adult tissues, but a systematic analysis of lncRNAs expressed during vertebrate embryogenesis has been elusive. To identify lncRNAs with potential functions in vertebrate embryogenesis, we performed a time series of RNA-Seq experiments at eight stages during early zebrafish development. We reconstructed 56,535 high-confidence transcripts in 28,912 loci, recovering the vast majority of expressed RefSeq transcripts, while identifying thousands of novel isoforms and expressed loci. We defined a stringent set of 1,133 non-coding multi-exonic transcripts expressed during embryogenesis. These include long intergenic ncRNAs (lincRNAs), intronic overlapping lncRNAs, exonic antisense overlapping lncRNAs, and precursors for small RNAs (sRNAs). Zebrafish lncRNAs share many of the characteristics of their mammalian counterparts: relatively short length, low exon number, low expression, and conservation levels comparable to introns. Subsets of lncRNAs carry chromatin signatures characteristic of genes with developmental functions. The temporal expression profile of lncRNAs revealed two novel properties: lncRNAs are expressed in narrower time windows than protein-coding genes and are specifically enriched in early-stage embryos. In addition, several lncRNAs show tissue-specific expression and distinct subcellular localization patterns. Integrative computational analyses associated individual lncRNAs with specific pathways and functions, ranging from cell cycle regulation to morphogenesis. Our study provides the first comprehensive identification of lncRNAs in a vertebrate embryo and forms the foundation for future genetic, genomic and evolutionary studies. Overall design: RNA-Seq for 8 zebrafish developmental stages, 2 lanes for each stage (3 for shield).
Ribosome profiling reveals resemblance between long non-coding RNAs and 5' leaders of coding RNAs.
No sample metadata fields
View SamplesTo experimentally-validate the non-coding status of annotated lncRNAs, we performed ribosome profiling over a developmental timecourse that matched our previously-published (Pauli et al. 2012) developmental transcriptome. We find that many previously-annotated lncRNAs appear to be translated, but in a pattern more akin to 5'' leaders of coding genes. Overall design: Ribosome profiling over 8 stages in early zebrafish development: 2-4 cell, 256 cell, 1K cell, Dome, Shield, Bud, 28hpf and 5dpf
Ribosome profiling reveals resemblance between long non-coding RNAs and 5' leaders of coding RNAs.
No sample metadata fields
View Samples