Integrating single-cell and spatial transcriptomics to elucidate intercellular tissue dynamics

Single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNA-seq) identifies cell subpopulations within tissue but does not capture their spatial distribution nor reveal local networks of intercellular communication acting in situ. A suite of recently developed techniques that localize RNA within tissue, including multiplexed...

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Vydáno v:Nature reviews. Genetics Ročník 22; číslo 10; s. 627 - 644
Hlavní autoři: Longo, Sophia K., Guo, Margaret G., Ji, Andrew L., Khavari, Paul A.
Médium: Journal Article
Jazyk:angličtina
Vydáno: London Nature Publishing Group UK 01.10.2021
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ISSN:1471-0056, 1471-0064, 1471-0064
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Shrnutí:Single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNA-seq) identifies cell subpopulations within tissue but does not capture their spatial distribution nor reveal local networks of intercellular communication acting in situ. A suite of recently developed techniques that localize RNA within tissue, including multiplexed in situ hybridization and in situ sequencing (here defined as high-plex RNA imaging) and spatial barcoding, can help address this issue. However, no method currently provides as complete a scope of the transcriptome as does scRNA-seq, underscoring the need for approaches to integrate single-cell and spatial data. Here, we review efforts to integrate scRNA-seq with spatial transcriptomics, including emerging integrative computational methods, and propose ways to effectively combine current methodologies. Combining single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNA-seq) and spatial transcriptomics can localize transcriptionally characterized single cells within their native tissue context. This Review discusses methodologies and tools to integrate scRNA-seq with spatial transcriptomics approaches, and illustrates the types of insights that can be gained.
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S.K.L. researched the literature and wrote the article. M.G.G., A.L.J. and P.A.K. contributed substantially to discussions of the content. All authors reviewed and/or edited the manuscript.
ISSN:1471-0056
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DOI:10.1038/s41576-021-00370-8