Single cell transcription revealing key transcription factors in embryonic kidney development.

IF 3.7 2区 生物学 Q3 CELL BIOLOGY
Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry Pub Date : 2025-09-01 Epub Date: 2025-05-20 DOI:10.1007/s11010-025-05307-x
Jingxian Huang, Bing Yan, Hongwei Wu, Hougang Yang, Shaodong Luan, Haiyan Yu, Wei Shi, Pingping Ye, Fang Yuan, Qiang Yan, Fanna Liu, Lianghong Yin, Donge Tang, Yong Dai
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Abstract

The development of the kidney is a complex process involving the differentiation of renal progenitor cells into various specialized cell types, including renal tubular epithelial cells and podocytes. Understanding the molecular mechanisms that govern this differentiation process is crucial for unraveling the intricacies of kidney development. Recent advances in single-cell RNA sequencing technology have enabled researchers to explore the heterogeneity of renal progenitor cells at an unprecedented resolution, offering new insights into the distinct subpopulations and transcriptional landscapes within these cells. Our analysis revealed the presence of distinct subpopulations within renal progenitor cells. Furthermore, we identified key transcription factors that are crucial for the differentiation of these progenitors into renal tubular epithelial cells and podocytes. These findings provide new insights into the molecular mechanisms of kidney development, highlighting the role of specific transcription factors in the differentiation of renal progenitor cells. Although further research is needed to fully validate these findings and their therapeutic potential, this study provides a valuable foundation for future exploration of kidney regeneration strategies.

单细胞转录揭示胚胎肾脏发育的关键转录因子。
肾脏的发育是一个复杂的过程,涉及肾祖细胞分化为各种特化的细胞类型,包括肾小管上皮细胞和足细胞。了解控制这一分化过程的分子机制对于揭示肾脏发育的复杂性至关重要。单细胞RNA测序技术的最新进展使研究人员能够以前所未有的分辨率探索肾祖细胞的异质性,为这些细胞内不同的亚群和转录景观提供新的见解。我们的分析显示肾祖细胞中存在不同的亚群。此外,我们确定了这些祖细胞向肾小管上皮细胞和足细胞分化的关键转录因子。这些发现为肾脏发育的分子机制提供了新的见解,突出了特异性转录因子在肾祖细胞分化中的作用。虽然需要进一步的研究来充分验证这些发现及其治疗潜力,但本研究为未来探索肾脏再生策略提供了有价值的基础。
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Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry
Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry 生物-细胞生物学
CiteScore
8.30
自引率
2.30%
发文量
293
审稿时长
1.7 months
期刊介绍: Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry: An International Journal for Chemical Biology in Health and Disease publishes original research papers and short communications in all areas of the biochemical sciences, emphasizing novel findings relevant to the biochemical basis of cellular function and disease processes, as well as the mechanics of action of hormones and chemical agents. Coverage includes membrane transport, receptor mechanism, immune response, secretory processes, and cytoskeletal function, as well as biochemical structure-function relationships in the cell. In addition to the reports of original research, the journal publishes state of the art reviews. Specific subjects covered by Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry include cellular metabolism, cellular pathophysiology, enzymology, ion transport, lipid biochemistry, membrane biochemistry, molecular biology, nuclear structure and function, and protein chemistry.
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