Life Science Alliance,
Год журнала:
2022,
Номер
6(1), С. e202201701 - e202201701
Опубликована: Дек. 16, 2022
Spatial
transcriptomics
extends
single-cell
RNA
sequencing
(scRNA-seq)
by
providing
spatial
context
for
cell
type
identification
and
analysis.
Imaging-based
technologies
such
as
multiplexed
error-robust
fluorescence
in
situ
hybridization
(MERFISH)
can
achieve
resolution,
directly
mapping
identities
to
positions.
MERFISH
produces
a
different
data
than
scRNA-seq,
technical
comparison
between
the
two
modalities
is
necessary
ascertain
how
best
integrate
them.
We
performed
on
mouse
liver
kidney
compared
resulting
bulk
statistics
with
those
from
Tabula
Muris
Senis
atlas
Visium
datasets.
quantitatively
reproduced
RNA-seq
scRNA-seq
results
improvements
overall
dropout
rates
sensitivity.
Finally,
we
found
that
independently
resolved
distinct
types
structure
both
kidney.
Computational
integration
did
not
enhance
these
results.
conclude
provides
comparable
method
gene
expression
identify
without
need
computational
atlases.
PLoS Computational Biology,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
19(8), С. e1011288 - e1011288
Опубликована: Авг. 17, 2023
Dimensionality
reduction
is
standard
practice
for
filtering
noise
and
identifying
relevant
features
in
large-scale
data
analyses.
In
biology,
single-cell
genomics
studies
typically
begin
with
to
2
or
3
dimensions
produce
"all-in-one"
visuals
of
the
that
are
amenable
human
eye,
these
subsequently
used
qualitative
quantitative
exploratory
analysis.
However,
there
little
theoretical
support
this
practice,
we
show
extreme
dimension
reduction,
from
hundreds
thousands
2,
inevitably
induces
significant
distortion
high-dimensional
datasets.
We
therefore
examine
practical
implications
low-dimensional
embedding
find
extensive
distortions
inconsistent
practices
make
such
embeddings
counter-productive
exploratory,
biological
lieu
this,
discuss
alternative
approaches
conducting
targeted
feature
exploration
enable
hypothesis-driven
discovery.
Cell Reports,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
42(2), С. 112131 - 112131
Опубликована: Фев. 1, 2023
Fibrosis
represents
the
common
end
stage
of
chronic
organ
injury
independent
initial
insult,
destroying
tissue
architecture
and
driving
failure.
Here
we
discover
a
population
profibrotic
macrophages
marked
by
expression
Spp1,
Fn1,
Arg1
(termed
Spp1
macrophages),
which
expands
after
injury.
Using
an
unbiased
approach,
identify
chemokine
(C-X-C
motif)
ligand
4
(CXCL4)
to
be
among
top
upregulated
genes
during
macrophage
differentiation.
In
vitro
in
vivo
studies
show
that
loss
Cxcl4
abrogates
differentiation
ameliorates
fibrosis
both
heart
kidney
Moreover,
find
platelets,
most
abundant
source
CXCL4
vivo,
drive
Single
nuclear
RNA
sequencing
with
ligand-receptor
interaction
analysis
reveals
orchestrate
fibroblast
activation
via
Sema3
crosstalk.
Finally,
confirm
expand
human
disease
Med,
Год журнала:
2022,
Номер
3(7), С. 481 - 518.e14
Опубликована: Май 31, 2022
Pro-inflammatory
fibroblasts
are
critical
for
pathogenesis
in
rheumatoid
arthritis,
inflammatory
bowel
disease,
interstitial
lung
and
Sjögren's
syndrome
represent
a
novel
therapeutic
target
chronic
disease.
However,
the
heterogeneity
of
fibroblast
phenotypes,
exacerbated
by
lack
common
cross-tissue
taxonomy,
has
limited
our
understanding
which
pathways
shared
multiple
diseases.
Cell,
Год журнала:
2022,
Номер
185(23), С. 4428 - 4447.e28
Опубликована: Окт. 31, 2022
Human
brain
development
is
underpinned
by
cellular
and
molecular
reconfigurations
continuing
into
the
third
decade
of
life.
To
reveal
cell
dynamics
orchestrating
neural
maturation,
we
profiled
human
prefrontal
cortex
gene
expression
chromatin
accessibility
at
single-cell
resolution
from
gestation
to
adulthood.
Integrative
analyses
define
dynamic
trajectories
each
type,
revealing
major
reconfiguration
prenatal-to-postnatal
transition
in
all
types
followed
continuous
adulthood
identifying
regulatory
networks
guiding
developmental
programs,
states,
functions.
We
uncover
links
between
milestones,
characterize
diverse
timing
when
cells
acquire
adult-like
identify
convergence
distinct
origins.
further
their
regulators
implicated
neurological
disorders.
Finally,
using
this
reference,
benchmark
identities
maturation
states
organoid
models.
Together,
captures
landscape
cortical
development.
bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Год журнала:
2021,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Авг. 26, 2021
Abstract
Dimensionality
reduction
is
standard
practice
for
filtering
noise
and
identifying
relevant
features
in
large-scale
data
analyses.
In
biology,
single-cell
genomics
studies
typically
begin
with
to
two
or
three
dimensions
produce
‘all-in-one’
visuals
of
the
that
are
amenable
human
eye,
these
subsequently
used
qualitative
quantitative
exploratory
analysis.
However,
there
little
theoretical
support
this
practice,
we
show
extreme
dimension
reduction,
from
hundreds
thousands
two,
inevitably
induces
significant
distortion
high-dimensional
datasets.
We
therefore
examine
practical
implications
low-dimensional
embedding
data,
find
extensive
distortions
inconsistent
practices
make
such
embeddings
counter-productive
exploratory,
biological
lieu
this,
discuss
alternative
approaches
conducting
targeted
feature
exploration,
enable
hypothesis-driven
discovery.
bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Год журнала:
2022,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Фев. 26, 2022
Abstract
Mapping
single-cell
sequencing
profiles
to
comprehensive
reference
datasets
represents
a
powerful
alternative
unsupervised
analysis.
Reference
datasets,
however,
are
predominantly
constructed
from
RNA-seq
data,
and
cannot
be
used
annotate
that
do
not
measure
gene
expression.
Here
we
introduce
‘bridge
integration’,
method
harmonize
singlecell
across
modalities
by
leveraging
multi-omic
dataset
as
molecular
bridge.
Each
cell
in
the
comprises
an
element
‘dictionary’,
which
can
reconstruct
unimodal
transform
them
into
shared
space.
We
demonstrate
our
procedure
accurately
transcriptomic
data
with
independent
single
measurements
of
chromatin
accessibility,
histone
modifications,
DNA
methylation,
protein
levels.
Moreover,
how
dictionary
learning
combined
sketching
techniques
substantially
improve
computational
scalability,
8.6
million
human
immune
mass
cytometry
experiments.
Our
approach
aims
broaden
utility
facilitate
comparisons
diverse
modalities.
Availability
Installation
instructions,
documentations,
vignettes
available
at
http://www.satijalab.org/seurat
Cancer Discovery,
Год журнала:
2022,
Номер
13(2), С. 364 - 385
Опубликована: Ноя. 9, 2022
Abstract
A
lack
of
models
that
recapitulate
the
complexity
human
bone
marrow
has
hampered
mechanistic
studies
normal
and
malignant
hematopoiesis
validation
novel
therapies.
Here,
we
describe
a
step-wise,
directed-differentiation
protocol
in
which
organoids
are
generated
from
induced
pluripotent
stem
cells
committed
to
mesenchymal,
endothelial,
hematopoietic
lineages.
These
3D
structures
capture
key
features
marrow—stroma,
lumen-forming
sinusoids,
myeloid
including
proplatelet-forming
megakaryocytes.
The
supported
engraftment
survival
patients
with
blood
malignancies,
cancer
types
notoriously
difficult
maintain
ex
vivo.
Fibrosis
organoid
occurred
following
TGFβ
stimulation
myelofibrosis
but
not
healthy
donor–derived
cells,
validating
this
platform
as
powerful
tool
for
their
interactions
within
marrow–like
milieu.
This
enabling
technology
is
likely
accelerate
discovery
prioritization
targets
disorders
cancers.
Significance:
We
present
supports
growth
primary
lymphoid
model
allows
cancers
context
microenvironment
provides
much-needed
vivo
new
therapeutics.
See
related
commentary
by
Derecka
Crispino,
p.
263.
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