ArticleScientific reports2023
Deep sequencing of microRNAs reveals circadian-dependent microRNA expression in the eyestalks of the Chinese mitten crab Eriocheir sinensis.
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Abstract
MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are small endogenous non-coding RNAs. In crustaceans, miRNAs might be involved in the regulation of circadian rhythms. Many physiological functions of crustaceans including immunity and hormone secretion exhibit circadian rhythms, but it remains unclear whether specific miRNAs contribute to the alteration of crustacean physiological processes under circadian rhythms. This study investigated the mechanisms of miRNA regulation of circadian rhythms in the Chinese mitten crab (Eriocheir sinensis), one of China's most important aquaculture species. We obtained eyestalks from crab specimens at four time points (6:00; 12:00; 18:00; 24:00) during a 24-h period. We identified 725 mature miRNAs, with 23 known miRNAs differentially expressed depending on the time of day. The Gene Ontology (GO) and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) pathway enrichment analyses revealed that the putative target genes for differentially expressed miRNAs were significantly enriched in the immune response and endocrine-related pathways. Numerous putative target genes are involved in the circadian-related pathways and enriched on circadian-control genes. These results suggest that the expression of miRNAs regulates some specific physiological functions in E. sinensis under circadian cycles. We also profiled various putative target genes enriched under the circadian-related pathway. This study performed miRNA expression in the eyestalks of E. sinensis during a 24-h daily cycle, providing insights into the molecular mechanism underlying crustacean circadian rhythms and suggesting miRNAs' role in studying crustacean physiology should not be overlooked.
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