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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 31-40 of 14758 results.
Rank orderGene SymbolEnsembl ID
31EIF1ENSG00000173812
32RPS21ENSG00000171858
33RPS14ENSG00000164587
34RPS2ENSG00000140988
35PLAC1L
36OOEPENSG00000203907
37RPL18AENSG00000105640
38H2AFZENSG00000164032
39HINT1ENSG00000169567
40TRMT112ENSG00000173113