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However, the pathophysiological mechanisms underlying single ventricle PAVMs are poorly understood. To comprehensively evaluate molecular changes post-Glenn, we performed single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNAseq) on rat lung samples after Glenn surgery.<\/jats:p>\n                <\/jats:sec>\n                <jats:sec>\n                  <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                  <jats:p>Using adult Sprague Dawley rats, we performed scRNAseq on unfiltered lung samples 3 weeks after left-sided Glenn or sham surgery. We compared endothelial cell (EC) differentially expressed genes (DEGs) in our model to two mouse models of hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia (HHT), a hereditary condition characterized by visceral AVMs. Finally, we modified the vitamin A (Vit A) content of Glenn and sham rat diets and re-assessed PAVM shunting and EC transcriptional differences.<\/jats:p>\n                <\/jats:sec>\n                <jats:sec>\n                  <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                  <jats:p>\n                    Using scRNAseq (n=4 Glenn, n=4 sham), we identified 13 transcriptionally distinct lung cell clusters, including 3 EC clusters (general, capillary, lymphatic), with pronounced differences between Glenn and sham in the general EC cluster (\u223c17% of genes). Comparison to HHT mouse models confirmed overlap of \u223c18% of DEGs, including identification of significantly downregulated genes involved in and regulated by all-\n                    <jats:italic>trans<\/jats:italic>\n                    retinoic acid (ATRA) signaling in all 3 models. Dietary deficiency of Vit A intake, a precursor of ATRA, caused increased PAVM shunting (p&lt;0.01) that was mitigated with excess dietary Vit A intake. Lastly, EC-specific RNAseq identified Vit A diet-induced gene expression differences, including regulation of PI3K signaling.\n                  <\/jats:p>\n                <\/jats:sec>\n                <jats:sec>\n                  <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                  <jats:p>In this study, we report the novel application of scRNAseq to study mechanisms underlying single ventricle PAVMs in a surgical rat model. We identified multiple dysregulated biological processes in rat lung ECs post-Glenn, including decreased ATRA signaling and conserved gene expression patterns with HHT. Dietary modification of Vit A intake altered post-Glenn shunting and represents a novel potential therapeutic strategy for single ventricle PAVMs and HHT AVMs.<\/jats:p>\n                <\/jats:sec>","DOI":"10.64898\/2025.12.08.693095","type":"posted-content","created":{"date-parts":[[2025,12,11]],"date-time":"2025-12-11T21:10:20Z","timestamp":1765487420000},"source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":1,"title":["Decreased endothelial cell retinoic acid signaling accelerates progression of single ventricle pulmonary arteriovenous malformations"],"prefix":"10.64898","author":[{"given":"Henry","family":"Rousseau","sequence":"first","affiliation":[],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Tina","family":"Wan","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Nhi","family":"Nguyen","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Jaime","family":"Wendt 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