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However, the epigenetic mechanisms underlying PRV-host interactions remain unclear.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This study integrates ATAC-seq and RNA-seq to investigate the dynamic changes in host chromatin accessibility and gene transcription during PRV infection. The accessible chromatin regions were analyzed for enrichment in genomic features and transcription factor binding motifs. RNA-seq data were used to identify differentially expressed genes and dysregulated pathways. The two datasets were integrated to examine correlations between chromatin accessibility and gene expression.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>PRV infection induces a genome-wide elevation in host chromatin accessibility, which progressively intensifies throughout the course of infection. These accessible chromatin regions are predominantly enriched in promoters and binding motifs for bZIP family transcription factors, such as BATF, ATF3, and AP-1, suggesting these transcription factors may play an important role in PRV infection. RNA-seq analysis reveals that PRV infection significantly dysregulates genes involved in metabolic and immune response pathways, with extensive transcriptional suppression observed in the late stages. Integration of ATAC-seq and RNA-seq data demonstrates that chromatin accessibility is positively correlated with gene expression for the majority of differentially expressed genes. 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