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ArticleScientific reports2025

Poly(A) tail dynamics, non-adenine incorporation and alternative polyadenylation shape the host transcriptome in COVID-19 pathogenesis.

Mateusz A Maździarz, Katarzyna Krawczyk, Ewa Lepiarczyk, Łukasz Paukszto, Karol G Makowczenko, Beata Moczulska, Piotr Iwanowicz, Piotr Kocbach, Krzysztof Nosek, Jakub Sawicki and 2 more

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Mateusz A MaździarzDepartment of Botany and Evolutionary Ecology, Faculty of Biology and Biotechnology, University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, Olsztyn, 10-721, Poland.
Katarzyna KrawczykDepartment of Botany and Evolutionary Ecology, Faculty of Biology and Biotechnology, University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, Olsztyn, 10-721, Poland.
Ewa LepiarczykDepartment of Human Physiology and Pathophysiology, School of Medicine, Collegium Medicum, University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, Olsztyn, 10-082, Poland.
Łukasz PauksztoDepartment of Botany and Evolutionary Ecology, Faculty of Biology and Biotechnology, University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, Olsztyn, 10-721, Poland.
Karol G MakowczenkoTeam of Programming of Fertility and Development, Institute of Animal Reproduction and Food Research of Polish Academy of Sciences, Olsztyn, 10-683, Poland.
Beata MoczulskaDepartment of Cardiology and Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, Collegium Medicum, University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, Olsztyn, 10-082, Poland.
Piotr IwanowiczDiagnostyka Medical Laboratories, Olsztyn, 10-082, Poland.
Piotr KocbachDepartment of Family Medicine and Infectious Diseases, School of Medicine, Collegium Medicum, University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, Olsztyn, 10-082, Poland.
Krzysztof NosekDepartment of Pharmacology and Toxicology, School of Medicine, Collegium Medicum, University of Warmia and Mazury, Olsztyn, 10-082, Poland.
Jakub SawickiDepartment of Botany and Evolutionary Ecology, Faculty of Biology and Biotechnology, University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, Olsztyn, 10-721, Poland.
Leszek GromadzińskiDepartment of Cardiology and Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, Collegium Medicum, University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, Olsztyn, 10-082, Poland.
Marta MajewskaDepartment of Human Physiology and Pathophysiology, School of Medicine, Collegium Medicum, University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, Olsztyn, 10-082, Poland. marta.majewska@uwm.edu.pl.

Funding

Department of Botany and Evolutionary Ecology, University of Warmia and Mazury in Olszty 12.610.002-110School of Medicine, Collegium Medicum, University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn 61.610.011-110
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound global impact since its emergence in late 2019. Characterized by a wide spectrum of clinical manifestations, COVID-19 has necessitated extensive research into the host-pathogen interactions that drive disease progression. Understanding the molecular mechanisms underlying the host response to SARS-CoV-2 infection is crucial for the development of effective therapeutic interventions and preventative strategies. This study employed a multi-omic approach that combined direct RNA sequencing (DRS) and Illumina cDNA sequencing to investigate whole blood transcriptomic profiles in COVID-19 patients. By leveraging the unique capabilities of Nanopore DRS, which provides long-read sequencing data, we were able to capture not only gene expression levels but also crucial poly(A) tail length fluctuations and non-adenine residue (non-A) modifications. This comprehensive analysis allowed us to identify differentially expressed genes and explore the impact of these poly(A) modifications on function within the context of COVID-19. Findings reveal significant alterations in gene expression patterns, poly(A) tail lengths and non-A modifications in COVID-19 patients compared to healthy controls. Results provide valuable insights into the complex interplay between viral infection, host immune response, and RNA processing, contributing to a deeper understanding of COVID-19 pathogenesis.

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COVID-19Poly APolyadenylationSARS-CoV-2TranscriptomeFemaleGene Expression ProfilingHost-Pathogen InteractionsHumansMaleMiddle AgedSequence Analysis, RNAPoly ABloodCOVID-19Non-APoly(A)SARS-CoV-2

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PMCPMC12575734

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