Genome-wide RNA sequencing as a method for assessing the effects of synthetic derivatives of melanocortin under normal conditions and under acute stress

Abstract

In order to study the molecular mechanisms of action of the peptides of the melanocortin series, a comparative analysis of the effect of Semax and its structural analogue of ACTH(6-9)PGP on transcripts of rat hippocampus under normal and acute stress conditions was performed using the RNA-Seq method. The results revealed common and specific effects of peptides in the regulation of gene expression under acute stress and normal conditions. We proposed a model for the formation of transcriptome response to peptide administration based on allosteric interaction of peptides with receptors.