Integrated analysis of lncRNA-mediated ceRNA network involved in immune regulation in the spleen of Meishan piglets
Meishan pigs are a famous local pig breed in China, with high fertility and early sexual maturity, and stronger immunity compared to other breeds. The spleen is the largest lymphoid organ in pigs and performs essential functions, such as those relating to immunity and haematopoiesis. The invasion of...
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| author | Jing Shi Chao Xu Zhengchang Wu Wenbin Bao Wenbin Bao Shenglong Wu Shenglong Wu |
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| description | Meishan pigs are a famous local pig breed in China, with high fertility and early sexual maturity, and stronger immunity compared to other breeds. The spleen is the largest lymphoid organ in pigs and performs essential functions, such as those relating to immunity and haematopoiesis. The invasion of many pathogenic microorganisms in pigs is associated with spleen damage. Long non-coding RNAs participate in a broad range of biological processes and have been demonstrated to be associated with splenic immune regulation. However, the expression network of mRNAs and lncRNAs in the spleen of Meishan pigs remains unclear. This study collected spleen tissues from Meishan piglets at three different ages as a model, and mRNA and lncRNA transcripts were profiled for each sample. Additionally, 1,806 differential mRNAs and 319 differential lncRNAs were identified. A complicated interaction between mRNAs and lncRNAs was identified via WGCNA, demonstrating that lncRNAs are a crucial regulatory component in mRNA. The results show that the modules black and red have similar mRNA and lncRNA transcription patterns and are mainly involved in the process of the immune defense response. The core genes (DHX58 and IFIT1) and key lncRNAs (TCONS-00002102 and TCONS-00012474) of piglet spleen tissue were screened using the ceRNA network. The expression of these genes is related to the immune response of pigs. Our research may contribute to a further understanding of mRNA and lncRNA expression in the spleen of piglets, and provide new ideas to improve the disease resistance of piglets. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-abe025ada0ff4735b51b89d15bd811c02022-12-22T03:33:08ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Veterinary Science2297-17692022-10-01910.3389/fvets.2022.10317861031786Integrated analysis of lncRNA-mediated ceRNA network involved in immune regulation in the spleen of Meishan pigletsJing Shi0Chao Xu1Zhengchang Wu2Wenbin Bao3Wenbin Bao4Shenglong Wu5Shenglong Wu6Key Laboratory for Animal Genetics, Breeding, Reproduction and Molecular Design of Jiangsu Province, College of Animal Science and Technology, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, ChinaKey Laboratory for Animal Genetics, Breeding, Reproduction and Molecular Design of Jiangsu Province, College of Animal Science and Technology, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, ChinaKey Laboratory for Animal Genetics, Breeding, Reproduction and Molecular Design of Jiangsu Province, College of Animal Science and Technology, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, ChinaKey Laboratory for Animal Genetics, Breeding, Reproduction and Molecular Design of Jiangsu Province, College of Animal Science and Technology, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, ChinaJoint International Research Laboratory of Agriculture and Agri-Product Safety, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, ChinaKey Laboratory for Animal Genetics, Breeding, Reproduction and Molecular Design of Jiangsu Province, College of Animal Science and Technology, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, ChinaJoint International Research Laboratory of Agriculture and Agri-Product Safety, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, ChinaMeishan pigs are a famous local pig breed in China, with high fertility and early sexual maturity, and stronger immunity compared to other breeds. The spleen is the largest lymphoid organ in pigs and performs essential functions, such as those relating to immunity and haematopoiesis. The invasion of many pathogenic microorganisms in pigs is associated with spleen damage. Long non-coding RNAs participate in a broad range of biological processes and have been demonstrated to be associated with splenic immune regulation. However, the expression network of mRNAs and lncRNAs in the spleen of Meishan pigs remains unclear. This study collected spleen tissues from Meishan piglets at three different ages as a model, and mRNA and lncRNA transcripts were profiled for each sample. Additionally, 1,806 differential mRNAs and 319 differential lncRNAs were identified. A complicated interaction between mRNAs and lncRNAs was identified via WGCNA, demonstrating that lncRNAs are a crucial regulatory component in mRNA. The results show that the modules black and red have similar mRNA and lncRNA transcription patterns and are mainly involved in the process of the immune defense response. The core genes (DHX58 and IFIT1) and key lncRNAs (TCONS-00002102 and TCONS-00012474) of piglet spleen tissue were screened using the ceRNA network. The expression of these genes is related to the immune response of pigs. Our research may contribute to a further understanding of mRNA and lncRNA expression in the spleen of piglets, and provide new ideas to improve the disease resistance of piglets.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fvets.2022.1031786/fullMeishan pigletspleenmRNAlncRNAWGCNAceRNA |
| spellingShingle | Jing Shi Chao Xu Zhengchang Wu Wenbin Bao Wenbin Bao Shenglong Wu Shenglong Wu Integrated analysis of lncRNA-mediated ceRNA network involved in immune regulation in the spleen of Meishan piglets Frontiers in Veterinary Science Meishan piglet spleen mRNA lncRNA WGCNA ceRNA |
| title | Integrated analysis of lncRNA-mediated ceRNA network involved in immune regulation in the spleen of Meishan piglets |
| title_full | Integrated analysis of lncRNA-mediated ceRNA network involved in immune regulation in the spleen of Meishan piglets |
| title_fullStr | Integrated analysis of lncRNA-mediated ceRNA network involved in immune regulation in the spleen of Meishan piglets |
| title_full_unstemmed | Integrated analysis of lncRNA-mediated ceRNA network involved in immune regulation in the spleen of Meishan piglets |
| title_short | Integrated analysis of lncRNA-mediated ceRNA network involved in immune regulation in the spleen of Meishan piglets |
| title_sort | integrated analysis of lncrna mediated cerna network involved in immune regulation in the spleen of meishan piglets |
| topic | Meishan piglet spleen mRNA lncRNA WGCNA ceRNA |
| url | https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fvets.2022.1031786/full |
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