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ArticleStem cell research & therapy2020

Transcriptomic analysis reveals differential gene expression, alternative splicing, and novel exons during mouse trophoblast stem cell differentiation.

Rahim Ullah, Ambreen Naz, Hafiza Sara Akram, Zakir Ullah, Muhammad Tariq, Aziz Mithani, Amir Faisal

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Article in Stem cell research & therapy, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 14 papers.

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5 · Who and what money

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7 authors at 2 institutions in 2 countries.

Rahim UllahDepartment of Biology, Syed Babar Ali School of Science and Engineering, Lahore University of Management Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan.
Ambreen NazDepartment of Biology, Syed Babar Ali School of Science and Engineering, Lahore University of Management Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan.
Hafiza Sara AkramDepartment of Biology, Syed Babar Ali School of Science and Engineering, Lahore University of Management Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan.
Zakir UllahVirginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, USA.
Muhammad TariqDepartment of Biology, Syed Babar Ali School of Science and Engineering, Lahore University of Management Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan.
Aziz MithaniDepartment of Biology, Syed Babar Ali School of Science and Engineering, Lahore University of Management Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan. aziz.mithani@lums.edu.pk.
Amir FaisalDepartment of Biology, Syed Babar Ali School of Science and Engineering, Lahore University of Management Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan. amir.faisal@lums.edu.pk.ORCID 0000-0002-7376-8286
Lahore University of Management Sciences · PKVirginia Commonwealth University · US

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundDifferentiation of mouse trophoblast stem cells (TSCs) to trophoblast giant cells (TGCs) has been widely used as a model system to study placental development and function. While several differentially expressed genes, including regulators of TSC differentiation, have been identified, a comprehensive analysis of the global expression of genes and splice variants in the two cell types has not been reported.

resultsHere, we report ~ 7800 differentially expressed genes in TGCs compared to TSCs which include regulators of the cell cycle, apoptosis, cytoskeleton, cell mobility, embryo implantation, metabolism, and various signaling pathways. We show that several mitotic proteins, including Aurora A kinase, were downregulated in TGCs and that the activity of Aurora A kinase is required for the maintenance of TSCs. We also identify hitherto undiscovered, cell-type specific alternative splicing events in 31 genes in the two cell types. Finally, we also report 19 novel exons in 12 genes which are expressed in both TSCs and TGCs.

conclusionsOverall, our results uncover several potential regulators of TSC differentiation and TGC function, thereby providing a valuable resource for developmental and molecular biologists interested in the study of stem cell differentiation and embryonic development.

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Alternative SplicingCell DifferentiationTranscriptomeTrophoblastsAnimalsExonsFemaleMicePlacentaPregnancyAlternative splicingDifferential expressionPlacental developmentRNA-seqStem cell differentiationTrophoblast giant cellsTrophoblast stem cells

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PMID32762732
PMCPMC7409654
OpenAlexW3047320283

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