Project description:Analysis of ALR-deficient cells indicates that ALRs are not required for the IFN response to intracellular DNA. To explore whether AIM2-like receptors activated another innate signaling pathway upon DNA detection, we performed microarray analysis comparing ALR+/+, ALR-/-, and AIM2-/- macrophages and fibroblasts 4 or 8 hours after transfection with calf-thymus DNA. Total RNA was isolated from ALR+/+, ALR-/-, and AIM2-/- bone marrow-derived macrophages (BMMs) or fibroblasts (MEFs) mock-treated (lipofectamine alone) or transfected with 5ug CT-DNA for 4 or 8 hours.
Project description:We explored ALR function in a ligand-independent manner using a drug-inducible dimerization system in which ALRs were tagged with two FV domains that rapidly oligomerize upon addition of the drug AP1 We found that oligomerization of IFI16, PYHIN1, or MNDA did not result in any significant gene expression changes. Total RNA was isolated from BFP, IFI16-2xFV, PYHIN1-2xFV, or MNDA-2xFV-expressing THP1 cells mock-treated or treated with 30nM AP1 dimerizer drug for 4 or 12 hours.
Project description:SIRT1 is a NAD+-dependent protein deacetylase. SIRT1 plays key roles in metabolic regulation and adaptation. In this study, we examined the difference of gene expression in brown adipose tissue from WT and SIRT1tg mice. SIRT1 transgenic model (heterozygous transgenic model) has already been described (Pfluger et al., 2008). Here we used homozygote transgenic mice which had been backcrossed to C57Bl/6N background. 3 months old WT and SIRT1tg mice were fed with a low fat diet. After sacrifice, total mRNA obtained from brown adipose were used for microarray.
Project description:The cancer stem cells (CSCs) have important therapeutic implications for multi-resistant cancers including hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Among the key pathways frequently activated in liver CSCs is NF-kB signaling. Here we evaluated the CSCs-depleting potential of NF-kB inhibition in liver cancer achieved by IKK inhibitor curcumin and specific peptide SN50 . The effects on CSCs were assessed by analysis of Side Population (SP) and expression levels of CSC-related genes as determined by RT-qPCR, gene expression microarray, EMSA, and Western blotting. Curcumin caused anti-proliferative and pro-apoptotic responses directly related to the extent of NF-kB inhibition. In curcumin-sensitive tumor cells, the treatment led to a selective CSC depletion as evidenced by a reduced SP size, decreased sphere formation, down-regulation of CSC markers and suppressed tumorigenicity. Similarly, NF-kB inhibition by SN50 caused a general suppression of cell growth accompanied by a reduced SP fraction. In contrast, curcumin-resistant cells exhibited a paradoxical increase in proliferation and expression of CSC markers. Mechanistically, CSC-depleting activity of curcumin was exerted by the NF-kB-mediated HDAC inhibition causing down-regulation of c-MYC and other key oncogenic targets. Co-administration of the class I/II HDAC inhibitor trichostatine sensitized resistant cells to curcumin. Further, integration of a predictive signature of curcumin sensitity with our HCC database indicated that HCC patients with poor prognosis and progenitor features are most likely to benefit from NF-kB inhibition. These results demonstrate that NF-kB inhibition can specifically target CSC populations and suggest a potential for combined inhibition of NF-kB and HDAC signaling for treatment of liver cancer patients with poor prognosis. Five human hepatoma cell lines with and without curcumin
Project description:Analysis of genes regulated by Tshz1 in olfactory bulb neurons. Total RNA from olfactory bulbs of embryonic day E18.5 and postnatal day 30 control mice was compared to Tshz1 mutant mice
Project description:Myocardial infarction (MI) leads to cardiomyocyte death, which triggers an immune response that clears debris and restores tissue integrity. In the adult heart, the immune system facilitates scar formation, which repairs the damaged myocardium but compromises cardiac function. In neonatal mice, the heart can regenerate fully without scarring following MI; however, this regenerative capacity is lost by P7. The signals that govern neonatal heart regeneration are unknown. By comparing the immune response to MI in mice at P1 and P14, we identified differences in the magnitude and kinetics of monocyte and macrophage responses to injury. Using a cell-depletion model, we determined that heart regeneration and neoangiogenesis following MI depends on neonatal macrophages. Neonates depleted of macrophages were unable to regenerate myocardia and formed fibrotic scars, resulting in reduced cardiac function and angiogenesis. Immunophenotyping and gene expression profiling of cardiac macrophages from regenerating and nonregenerating hearts indicated that regenerative macrophages have a unique polarization phenotype and secrete numerous soluble factors that may facilitate the formation of new myocardium. Our findings suggest that macrophages provide necessary signals to drive angiogenesis and regeneration of the neonatal mouse heart. Modulating inflammation may provide a key therapeutic strategy to support heart regeneration. Total RNA was isolated from CD11b+Ly6G- cells sorted from hearts 3 days following ligation of LAD. 6 samples total: Triplicates of cells from P1 mice and from P14 mice
Project description:Differential gene expression study comparing choriogonadotropin alpha (Cga) gene deficient and wild type adult mouse pituitary. Thyrotrope hyperplasia and hypertrophy are common responses to primary hypothyroidism. To understand the genetic regulation of these processes, we studied gene expression changes in the pituitaries of Cga-/- mice, which are deficient in the common alpha subunit of TSH, LH and FSH. These mice have thyrotrope hypertrophy and hyperplasia and develop thyrotrope adenoma. We report that cell proliferation is increased, but the expression of most stem cell markers is unchanged. The alpha subunit is required for secretion of the glycoprotein hormone beta subunits, and mutants exhibit elevated expression of many genes involved in the unfolded protein response, consistent with dilation and stress of the endoplasmic reticulum. Mutants have elevated expression of transcription factors that are important in thyrotrope function, such as Gata2 and Isl1, and those that stimulate proliferation, including Nupr1, E2f1 and Etv5. We characterized the expression and function of a novel, over-expressed gene, transcription elongation factor A (SII)-like 5 (Tceal5). Stable expression of Tceal5 in a pituitary progenitor cell line is sufficient to increase cell proliferation. Thus, Tceal5 may act as a proto-oncogene. This study provides a rich resource for comparing pituitary transcriptomes and an analysis of gene expression networks. Total RNA was obtained from 8 week old Cga-deficient and littermate wild type mouse pituitary tissue. Total sample number was 24 as follows: 6 male and 6 female wild types, 6 male and 6 female mutants. Each sample was applied to an individual microarray.
Project description:miRNA expression profiles of PBMCs in healthy subjects following extra virgin olive oil intake. The aim of the present study was to investigate the whole-genome gene and miRNA profiles of PBMCs after EVOO intake. Results provide the information of changes in PBMPs transcriptome following EVOO intake. RNA obtained from PBMCs of the same patients before and after extra virgin olive oil intake (paired samples). Comparisons: T0 vs. T1 (paired samples) - Controls
Project description:Gene expression profiles of PBMCs in healthy subjects following extra virgin olive oil intake. The aim of the present study was to investigate the whole-genome gene and miRNA profiles of after EVOO intake. Results provide the information of changes in PBMPs transcriptome following EVOO intake. RNA obtained from PBMCs of the same subjects before and after extra virgin olive oil intake (paired samples). Comparisons: T0 vs. T1 (paired samples) - Controls