Advances in single-cell transcriptomics in animal research

Y Yan, S Zhu, M Jia, X Chen, W Qi, F Gu… - Journal of Animal …, 2024 - Springer
Understanding biological mechanisms is fundamental for improving animal production and
health to meet the growing demand for high-quality protein. As an emerging biotechnology …

[HTML][HTML] Single-cell RNA sequencing and UPHLC-MS/MS targeted metabolomics offer new insights into the etiological basis for male cattle-yak sterility

X Wang, J Pei, L Xiong, Y Kang, S Guo, M Cao… - International Journal of …, 2023 - Elsevier
The variety of species can be efficiently increased by interspecific hybridization. However,
because the males in the hybrid progeny are usually sterile, this heterosis cannot be …

[HTML][HTML] Integrative analysis of single-nucleus RNA-seq and bulk RNA-seq reveals germline cells development dynamics and niches in the Pacific oyster gonad

H Wang, H Yu, Q Li - Iscience, 2024 - cell.com
Gametogenesis drives the maturation of germ cell precursors into functional gametes,
facilitated by interactions with the niche environment. However, the molecular mechanisms …

Single-Cell Transcriptome Sequencing Reveals Molecular Expression Differences and Marker Genes in Testes during the Sexual Maturation of Mongolian Horses

Y Liu, M Du, X Li, L Zhang, B Zhao, N Wang… - Animals, 2024 - mdpi.com
Simple Summary The results of this research revealed significant differences in the tissue
morphology and gene expression profiles of Mongolian horses based on age. Specifically …

Integrated single cell transcriptome sequencing analysis reveals species‐specific genes and molecular pathways for pig spermiogenesis

YD Zhao, CX Yang, ZQ Du - Reproduction in Domestic Animals, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Mammalian spermatogenesis is a highly complicated and intricately organized process
involving spermatogonia propagation (mitosis) and meiotic differentiation into mature sperm …

Adult human, but not rodent, spermatogonial stem cells retain states with a foetal-like signature

SJ Bush, R Nikola, S Han, S Suzuki, S Yoshida… - Cells, 2024 - mdpi.com
Spermatogenesis involves a complex process of cellular differentiation maintained by
spermatogonial stem cells (SSCs). Being critical to male reproduction, it is generally …

Mechanisms of imbalanced testicular homeostasis in infancy due to aberrant histone acetylation in undifferentiated spermatogonia under different concentrations of Di …

Y Tian, J Guo, L Hua, Y Jiang, W Ge, X Zhang… - Environmental …, 2024 - Elsevier
Abstract Di (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), identified as an endocrine-disrupting chemical,
is associated with reproductive toxicity. This association is particularly noteworthy in …

Single-Cell Transcriptomic Analysis Revealed the Cell Population Changes and Cell–Cell Communication in the Liver of a Carnivorous Fish in Response to High …

S Xie, J Xu, L Chen, Y Qi, H Yang, B Tan - The Journal of Nutrition, 2024 - Elsevier
Background Carnivorous fish have a low carbohydrate utilization ability, and the physiologic
and molecular basis of glucose intolerance has not been fully illustrated. Objectives This …

Revelation of genetic diversity and genomic footprints of adaptation in Indian pig breeds

A Vani, A Kumar, S Mahala, SC Janga, A Chauhan… - Gene, 2024 - Elsevier
In the present study, the genetic diversity measures among four Indian domestic breeds of
pig namely Agonda Goan, Ghurrah, Ghungroo, and Nicobari, of different agro-climatic …

[HTML][HTML] Germ cells do not progress through spermatogenesis in the infertile zebrafish testis

AL Sposato, DR Llewellyn, JM Weber, HL Hollins… - bioRxiv, 2023 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Vertebrate spermatogonial stem cells maintain sperm production over the lifetime of an
animal but fertility declines with age. While morphological studies have greatly informed our …