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Isolation and Differentiation of Adipose-Derived Stem Cells from Porcine Subcutaneous Adipose Tissues
Published on: March 31, 2016
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A transcriptome dataset from porcine stem cells with differing adipogenic capacity.
Thomas Thrower1, Susanna E Riley1, Katharina Grabowski1
1Division of Translational Bioscience, The Roslin Institute and Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK.
Data in Brief
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Summary
Researchers identified molecular signatures in porcine mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) to improve fat production for cultivated meat. This work enhances understanding of pre-adipocyte biology, aiding sustainable meat alternatives.
Area of Science:
- Agricultural Science
- Cell Biology
- Biotechnology
Background:
- Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are crucial for cultivated fat production but are highly heterogeneous.
- Identifying specific pre-adipocyte populations within MSCs is key to optimizing fat yield.
- Current MSC applications are limited by the low proportion of true adipogenic progenitor cells.
Purpose of the Study:
- To elucidate the molecular characteristics of porcine pre-adipocytes with high (H) versus low (L) adipogenic potential.
- To generate and analyze bulk RNA sequencing data from clonal porcine MSC populations.
- To identify differentially expressed genes associated with adipogenic capacity in farm animals.
Main Methods:
- Single-cell fluorescence-activated cell sorting (FACS) of porcine MSCs.
- Chemically-induced differentiation and Oil Red O staining to assess adipogenic capacity.
- Bulk RNA sequencing and bioinformatics analysis (PCA, differential gene expression).
Main Results:
- Bulk RNA sequencing data from H and L clonal populations were generated and analyzed.
- PCA plots indicated partial overlap in gene expression profiles between H and L populations.
- Differential expression analysis identified 30 upregulated and 67 downregulated transcripts in H clones, including known adipogenic genes like PPARG and FABP4.
Conclusions:
- The study provides valuable datasets on porcine pre-adipocyte molecular signatures.
- These findings can aid in the selective enrichment of MSCs for efficient cultivated fat production.
- This research contributes to improving the sustainability of both traditional and cultivated meat production through better understanding of livestock cell biology.
