Dynamic changes in genomic 5-hydroxymethyluracil and N6-methyladenine levels in the Drosophila melanogaster life cycle and in response to different temperature conditions

Abstract In this study, the level of DNA modifications was investigated in three developmental stages of Drosophila melanogaster (larvae, pupae, imago) and in an in vitro model (Schneider 2 cells). Analysis was carried out using two-dimensional ultra-performance liquid chromatography with tandem mas...

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Main Authors: Marta Starczak, Maciej Gawronski, Aleksandra Wasilow, Pawel Mijewski, Ryszard Olinski, Daniel Gackowski
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Published: Nature Portfolio 2022-10-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-022-22490-9
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author Marta Starczak
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Aleksandra Wasilow
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Daniel Gackowski
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description Abstract In this study, the level of DNA modifications was investigated in three developmental stages of Drosophila melanogaster (larvae, pupae, imago) and in an in vitro model (Schneider 2 cells). Analysis was carried out using two-dimensional ultra-performance liquid chromatography with tandem mass spectrometry. Our method made it possible, for the first time, to analyze a broad spectrum of DNA modifications in the three stages of Drosophila. Each stage was characterized by a specific modification pattern, and the levels of these compounds fluctuated throughout the D. melanogaster life cycle. The level of DNA modification was also compared between insects bred at 25 °C (optimal temperature) and at 18 °C, and the groups differed significantly. The profound changes in N6-methyladenine and 5-hydroxymethyluracil levels during the Drosophila life cycle and as a result of breeding temperature changes indicate that these DNA modifications can play important regulatory roles in response to environmental changes and/or biological conditions. Moreover, the supplementation of Schneider 2 cells with 1 mM L-ascorbic acid caused a time-dependent increase in the level of 5-(hydroxymethyl)-2′-deoxyuridine. These data suggest that a certain pool of this compound may arise from the enzymatic activity of the dTET protein.
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spelling doaj.art-f67905b556f74ee79dc7f8c15dd106012022-12-22T03:26:23ZengNature PortfolioScientific Reports2045-23222022-10-0112111310.1038/s41598-022-22490-9Dynamic changes in genomic 5-hydroxymethyluracil and N6-methyladenine levels in the Drosophila melanogaster life cycle and in response to different temperature conditionsMarta Starczak0Maciej Gawronski1Aleksandra Wasilow2Pawel Mijewski3Ryszard Olinski4Daniel Gackowski5Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Collegium Medicum in Bydgoszcz, Nicolaus Copernicus University in ToruńDepartment of Clinical Biochemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Collegium Medicum in Bydgoszcz, Nicolaus Copernicus University in ToruńDepartment of Clinical Biochemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Collegium Medicum in Bydgoszcz, Nicolaus Copernicus University in ToruńDepartment of Clinical Biochemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Collegium Medicum in Bydgoszcz, Nicolaus Copernicus University in ToruńDepartment of Clinical Biochemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Collegium Medicum in Bydgoszcz, Nicolaus Copernicus University in ToruńDepartment of Clinical Biochemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Collegium Medicum in Bydgoszcz, Nicolaus Copernicus University in ToruńAbstract In this study, the level of DNA modifications was investigated in three developmental stages of Drosophila melanogaster (larvae, pupae, imago) and in an in vitro model (Schneider 2 cells). Analysis was carried out using two-dimensional ultra-performance liquid chromatography with tandem mass spectrometry. Our method made it possible, for the first time, to analyze a broad spectrum of DNA modifications in the three stages of Drosophila. Each stage was characterized by a specific modification pattern, and the levels of these compounds fluctuated throughout the D. melanogaster life cycle. The level of DNA modification was also compared between insects bred at 25 °C (optimal temperature) and at 18 °C, and the groups differed significantly. The profound changes in N6-methyladenine and 5-hydroxymethyluracil levels during the Drosophila life cycle and as a result of breeding temperature changes indicate that these DNA modifications can play important regulatory roles in response to environmental changes and/or biological conditions. Moreover, the supplementation of Schneider 2 cells with 1 mM L-ascorbic acid caused a time-dependent increase in the level of 5-(hydroxymethyl)-2′-deoxyuridine. These data suggest that a certain pool of this compound may arise from the enzymatic activity of the dTET protein.https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-022-22490-9
spellingShingle Marta Starczak
Maciej Gawronski
Aleksandra Wasilow
Pawel Mijewski
Ryszard Olinski
Daniel Gackowski
Dynamic changes in genomic 5-hydroxymethyluracil and N6-methyladenine levels in the Drosophila melanogaster life cycle and in response to different temperature conditions
Scientific Reports
title Dynamic changes in genomic 5-hydroxymethyluracil and N6-methyladenine levels in the Drosophila melanogaster life cycle and in response to different temperature conditions
title_full Dynamic changes in genomic 5-hydroxymethyluracil and N6-methyladenine levels in the Drosophila melanogaster life cycle and in response to different temperature conditions
title_fullStr Dynamic changes in genomic 5-hydroxymethyluracil and N6-methyladenine levels in the Drosophila melanogaster life cycle and in response to different temperature conditions
title_full_unstemmed Dynamic changes in genomic 5-hydroxymethyluracil and N6-methyladenine levels in the Drosophila melanogaster life cycle and in response to different temperature conditions
title_short Dynamic changes in genomic 5-hydroxymethyluracil and N6-methyladenine levels in the Drosophila melanogaster life cycle and in response to different temperature conditions
title_sort dynamic changes in genomic 5 hydroxymethyluracil and n6 methyladenine levels in the drosophila melanogaster life cycle and in response to different temperature conditions
url https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-022-22490-9
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