Author:
Rodriguez-Algarra Francisco,Seaborne Robert A. E.,Danson Amy F.,Yildizoglu Selin,Yoshikawa Harunori,Law Pui Pik,Ahmad Zakaryya,Maudsley Victoria A.,Brew Ama,Holmes Nadine,Ochôa Mateus,Hodgkinson Alan,Marzi Sarah J.,Pradeepa Madapura M.,Loose Matthew,Holland Michelle L.,Rakyan Vardhman K.
Abstract
Abstract
Background
Ribosomal DNA (rDNA) displays substantial inter-individual genetic variation in human and mouse. A systematic analysis of how this variation impacts epigenetic states and expression of the rDNA has thus far not been performed.
Results
Using a combination of long- and short-read sequencing, we establish that 45S rDNA units in the C57BL/6J mouse strain exist as distinct genetic haplotypes that influence the epigenetic state and transcriptional output of any given unit. DNA methylation dynamics at these haplotypes are dichotomous and life-stage specific: at one haplotype, the DNA methylation state is sensitive to the in utero environment, but refractory to post-weaning influences, whereas other haplotypes entropically gain DNA methylation during aging only. On the other hand, individual rDNA units in human show limited evidence of genetic haplotypes, and hence little discernible correlation between genetic and epigenetic states. However, in both species, adjacent units show similar epigenetic profiles, and the overall epigenetic state at rDNA is strongly positively correlated with the total rDNA copy number. Analysis of different mouse inbred strains reveals that in some strains, such as 129S1/SvImJ, the rDNA copy number is only approximately 150 copies per diploid genome and DNA methylation levels are < 5%.
Conclusions
Our work demonstrates that rDNA-associated genetic variation has a considerable influence on rDNA epigenetic state and consequently rRNA expression outcomes. In the future, it will be important to consider the impact of inter-individual rDNA (epi)genetic variation on mammalian phenotypes and diseases.
Funder
Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council
Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry
Rosetrees Trust
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
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