Platform for Single-Cell Dual RNA Sequencing of Host-Pathogen Interactions
- Sandia National Laboratories (SNL), Albuquerque, NM, and Livermore, CA (United States)
The aim of this project was to advance single-cell RNA-Seq methods toward the establishment of a platform that may be used to simultaneously interrogate the gene expression profiles of mammalian host cells and bacterial pathogens. Existing genetic sequencing methods that measure bulk groups of cells do not account for the heterogeneity of cell-microbe interactions that occur within a complex environment, have limited efficiency, and cannot simultaneously interrogate bacterial sequences. In order to overcome these challenges, separate biochemistry workflows were developed based on a No-So-Random hexamer priming strategy or libraries of targeted molecular probes. Computational tools were developed to facilitate these methods, and feasibility was demonstrated for single-cell RNA-Seq for both bacterial and mammalian transcriptomes. This work supports cross-agency national priorities on addressing the threat of biological pathogens and understanding the role of the microbiome in modulating immunity and susceptibility to infection.
- Research Organization:
- Sandia National Laboratories (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States); Sandia National Laboratories (SNL-CA), Livermore, CA (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA)
- DOE Contract Number:
- NA0003525
- OSTI ID:
- 1832283
- Report Number(s):
- SAND2021-13373; 701719
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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