Single-cell RNA sequencing of estrual mice reveals PM2.5-induced uterine cell heterogeneity and reproductive toxicity

生物 细胞 基因表达 细胞生物学 男科 基因 遗传学 医学
作者
Shuyin Duan,Yong‐Fei Zheng,Jiaqi Tian,Lin Zhang
出处
期刊:Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety [Elsevier]
卷期号:284: 116968-116968
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DOI:10.1016/j.ecoenv.2024.116968
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Fine particulate matter (PM2.5) exposure has been extensively linked to reproductive and developmental dysfunctions, yet the underlying mechanisms remain elusive. This study employed single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNA-seq) to investigate PM2.5-induced changes in uterine cell populations and gene expression profiles in mice during estrus and early pregnancy. Methodologically, we intranasally inoculated mice with 20 μL of 4.0 mg/mL PM2.5 suspension during their estrus and early pregnancy periods. Utilizing scRNA-seq analysis, we revealed significant alterations in cell type composition following PM2.5 exposure. Notably, we observed a marked decrease in the proportion of natural killer (NK) cells in PM2.5-exposed mice (2.00 % vs. 8.97 % in controls). Further functional enrichment analysis identified suppression of the IL-17 signaling pathway in NK cells as a key mechanism of PM2.5-induced toxicity. GSEA analysis showed in-depth details of the downregulated genes in this pathway, including Fosb, S100a8, Tnfaip3, IL-17a, and S100a9. PM2.5 exposure also disrupted intercellular communication within the uterine microenvironment, with the number of cell interactions decreasing from 483 to 315 and interaction strength reducing from 12.43 to 6.78 compared to controls. Histological examination revealed that PM2.5 exposure led to thinning of the endometrium and less prominent main branches in uterine tissues, and immunofluorescence assays corroborated the altered expression of IL-17 pathway components, showing enhanced Hsp90ab1 expression and reduced FOSB, S100A8, and S100A9 expression in PM2.5-exposed uterine tissues. These findings provide novel insights into the cellular mechanisms of PM2.5-induced reproductive toxicity, highlighting the IL-17 signaling pathway in uterine NK cells as a potential target for therapeutic interventions. Our results underscore the need for air quality regulations and open new avenues for developing biomarkers and targeted therapies to mitigate the reproductive risks associated with PM2.5 exposure.
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