Comprehensive epigenome characterization reveals diverse transcriptional regulation across human vascular endothelial cells

Author:

Nakato RyuichiroORCID,Wada Youichiro,Nakaki Ryo,Nagae Genta,Katou Yuki,Tsutsumi Shuichi,Nakajima Natsu,Fukuhara Hiroshi,Iguchi Atsushi,Kohro Takahide,Kanki Yasuharu,Saito Yutaka,Kobayashi Mika,Izumi-Taguchi Akashi,Osato Naoki,Tatsuno Kenji,Kamio Asuka,Hayashi-Takanaka Yoko,Wada Hiromi,Ohta Shinzo,Aikawa Masanori,Nakajima Hiroyuki,Nakamura Masaki,McGee Rebecca C.,Heppner Kyle W.,Kawakatsu Tatsuo,Genno Michiru,Yanase Hiroshi,Kume Haruki,Senbonmatsu Takaaki,Homma Yukio,Nishimura Shigeyuki,Mitsuyama Toutai,Aburatani Hiroyuki,Kimura Hiroshi,Shirahige Katsuhiko

Abstract

AbstractBackgroundEndothelial cells (ECs) make up the innermost layer throughout the entire vasculature. Their phenotypes and physiological functions are initially regulated by developmental signals and extracellular stimuli. The underlying molecular mechanisms responsible for the diverse phenotypes of ECs from different organs are not well understood.ResultsTo characterize the transcriptomic and epigenomic landscape in the vascular system, we cataloged gene expression and active histone marks in nine types of human ECs (generating 148 genome-wide datasets) and carried out a comprehensive analysis with chromatin interaction data. We developed a robust procedure for comparative epigenome analysis that circumvents variations at the level of the individual and technical noise derived from sample preparation under various conditions. Through this approach, we identified 3765 EC-specific enhancers, some of which were associated with disease-associated genetic variations. We also identified various candidate marker genes for each EC type. We found that the nine EC types can be divided into two subgroups, corresponding to those with upper-body origins and lower-body origins, based on their epigenomic landscape. Epigenomic variations were highly correlated with gene expression patterns, but also provided unique information. Most of the deferentially expressed genes and enhancers were cooperatively enriched in more than one EC type, suggesting that the distinct combinations of multiple genes play key roles in the diverse phenotypes across EC types. Notably, many homeobox genes were differentially expressed across EC types, and their expression was correlated with the relative position of each organ in the body. This reflects the developmental origins of ECs and their roles in angiogenesis, vasculogenesis and wound healing.ConclusionsThis comprehensive analysis of epigenome characterization of EC types reveals diverse transcriptional regulation across human vascular systems. These datasets provide a valuable resource for understanding the vascular system and associated diseases.

Funder

Japan Agency for Medical Research and Development

Japan Society for the Promotion of Science

Publisher

Springer Science and Business Media LLC

Subject

Genetics,Molecular Biology

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