Transcriptional Heterogeneity and Differential Response of Rod Photoreceptor Pathway Uncovered by Single-Cell RNA Sequencing of the Aging Mouse Retina

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作者
Campello, Laura [1 ]
Brooks, Matthew J. [1 ]
Fadl, Benjamin R. [1 ]
Choi, Hyo Sub [1 ]
Pal, Soumitra [1 ]
Swaroop, Anand [1 ]
机构
[1] NEI, NIH, Neurodegenerat & Repair Lab, Neurobiol, Bethesda, MD 20892 USA
关键词
aging; bipolar cells; molecular heterogeneity; photoreceptor; retina; single cell RNA-seq; transcription; vision impairment; GENE-EXPRESSION; SENESCENCE; NEURONS; STOCHASTICITY; LOCALIZATION; DEGENERATION; DYSFUNCTION; MODULATION; EPIGENOME; VISION;
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10.1111/acel.70001
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Q2 [细胞生物学];
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071009 ; 090102 ;
摘要
Visual function deteriorates throughout the natural course of aging. Age-related structural and functional adaptations are observed in the retina, the light-sensitive neuronal tissue of the eye where visual perception begins. Molecular mechanisms underlying retinal aging are still poorly understood, highlighting the need to identify biomarkers for better prognosis and alleviation of aging-associated vision impairment. Here, we investigate dynamics of transcriptional dysregulation in the retina and identify affected pathways within distinct retinal cell types. Using an optimized protocol for single-cell RNA sequencing of mouse retinas at 3, 12, 18, and 24 months, we detect a progressive increase in the number of differentially expressed genes across all retinal cell types. The extent and direction of expression changes varies, with photoreceptor, bipolar, and M & uuml;ller cells showing the maximum number of differentially expressed genes at all age groups. Furthermore, our analyses uncover transcriptionally distinct, heterogeneous subpopulations of rod photoreceptors and bipolar cells, distributed across distinct areas of the retina. Our findings provide a plausible molecular explanation for enhanced susceptibility of rod cells to aging and correlate with the observed loss of scotopic sensitivity in elderly individuals.
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