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Next-generation sequencing of small non-coding RNAs (ncRNA) in equine endometrial tissue during maternal recognition of pregnancy (MRP)

Authors :
Gerrit J. Bouma
A. Cameron
Jason E. Bruemmer
Juan F. Medrano
Alma Islas-Trejo
Kristin M. Klohonatz
Angela Cánovas
J.C. da Silveira
Source :
Journal of Equine Veterinary Science. 34:189
Publication Year :
2014
Publisher :
Elsevier BV, 2014.

Abstract

Since the mechanism by which equine maternal recognition of pregnancy occurs remains unknown, and gene expression evaluations have failed to uncover any obvious candidates, we have begun to explore the role of small ncRNAs. Small ncRNAs (< 200 nt) do not code for protein and are involved in regulation of RNA processing and function. We postulate these small ncRNA, i.e., microRNA (miRNA) and small nucleolar RNA (snoRNA), play a role in regulation of equineMRP. For example, miRNAs are known to regulate mRNA through inhibition of translation or RNA degradation. SnoRNAs are responsible for rRNA processing through methylation and / or pseudouridylation, as well as alternative splicing. Our previous data revealed differences in miRNA content in serum of pregnant versus non-pregnant mares during the period of maternal recognition of pregnancy. The objective of this study was to identify all small ncRNA present in equine endometrial tissue during maternal recognition of pregnancy. This experiment utilized a crossover design with each mare serving as a pregnant and non-mated control (n 1⁄4 3/day) at days 11 and 13 post-ovulation. Mares were randomly assigned to a collection day and each provided endometrial samples from a pregnant and non-pregnant cycle. Endometrial biopsies were snap frozen and stored until RNA isolation. Total RNA was isolated using homogenization in Tri Reagent, and precipitated with chloroform

Details

ISSN :
07370806
Volume :
34
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Journal of Equine Veterinary Science
Accession number :
edsair.doi...........429e89a72d81a9d582d709e9214089d7
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jevs.2013.10.139