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Overall Designsingle-cell RNA-seq of human and mouse blastomeres
SummaryMammalian preimplantation development is a complex process involving dramatic changes in the transcriptional architecture. Through single-cell RNA-sequencing (RNA-seq), we report here a comprehensive analysis of transcriptome dynamics from oocyte to morula in both human and mouse embryos. Based on single nucleotide variants (SNVs) in blastomere mRNAs and paternal-specific SNPs, we identify novel stage-specific monoallelic expression patterns for a significant portion of polymorphic gene transcripts (25-53%). By weighted gene co-expression network analysis (WGCNA), we find that each developmental stage can be concisely delineated by a small number of functional modules of co-expressed genes. This result indicates a sequential order of transcriptional changes in pathways of cell cycle, gene regulation, translation, and metabolism in a step-wise fashion from cleavage to morula. Cross-species comparisons reveal that the majority of human stage-specific modules (7 out of 9) are remarkably preserved, only to diverge in developmental specificity and timing in mice. We further identify conserved key members (or hub genes) of the human and mouse networks. These genes represent novel candidates that are likely key players in driving mammalian preimplantation development. Collectively, we demonstrate that mammalian preimplantation development is orchestrated by evolutionarily conserved genetic programs that diverge in developmental timing. Our results provide a valuable resource to dissect gene regulatory mechanism underlying progressive development of early mammalian embryos.
Dataset viewGSE44183
PMID23892778

Samples in oocyte

Displaying 1-3 of 3 results.
SeriesSampleInstrumentOrganismTitleCell Source
GSE44183GSM1160112Illumina HiSeq 2000Homo sapienshuman oocyte 1oocyte
GSE44183GSM1160113Illumina HiSeq 2000Homo sapienshuman oocyte 3oocyte
GSE44183GSM1160114Illumina HiSeq 2000Homo sapienshuman oocyte 4oocyte

Gene rank in oocyte

Displaying 151-160 of 14758 results.
Rank orderGene SymbolEnsembl ID
151SNRPFENSG00000139343
152RHOAENSG00000067560
153RAB11AENSG00000103769
154GMNNENSG00000112312
155NDUFB8ENSG00000166136
156C12orf44
157TOMM6ENSG00000214736
158KPNA2ENSG00000182481
159COX6B1ENSG00000126267
160UCHL1ENSG00000154277