RNA-seq Analysis of Entamoeba histolytica KERP2 Knockdown Strain
This dataset contains RNA-seq data from Entamoeba histolytica strains, including a KERP2-knockdown strain (psAP-KERP2gs) and a control strain (psAP-mock). To investigate the functional role of KERP2 (EHI_065630), the knockdown strain was generated using small interfering RNAs with the psAP-2-Gunma plasmid. RNA-Seq analysis revealed distinct transcriptional profiles between KERP2gs and psAP-mock strains. GO and KEGG pathway enrichment analyses identified upregulation of genes involved in proteolysis regulation, sulfur amino acid metabolism, and amoebiasis in the KERP2-knockdown strain. Notably, cysteine synthases (EHI_024230, EHI_160930), methionine gamma-lyase (EHI_057550), cysteine protease (EHI_010850), and pore-forming peptides (EHI_169350, EHI_194540, EHI_15940) were significantly upregulated. These findings suggest a potential role for KERP2 in regulating parasitic activities, possibly through chromatin binding. This dataset provides a valuable resource for studying KERP2-associated gene expression changes in E. histolytica.