Expression data of Bone Marrow Derived Macrophages (BMDM) from WT and Nos2-/- mice proinflammatory activated in vitro
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ABSTRACT: Proinlfammatory stimulation of murine macrophages elicits profound metabolic changes. iNOS-derived Nitric oxide is both necessary and sufficient for the repression of OXPHOS during M1 polarization. Macrophages derived from mice lacking NOS2 display intact metabolic pathway and fail to rewire carbon fluxes. Since inflammation results in a very controlled genetic programme where specific sets of genes are up-regulated we aim to understand how this is affected in absence of this important endogenous gas responsible of the metabolic phenotype. We used microarrays to detail the global programme of gene expression underlying proinflammatory stimulation and identified distinct classes of differentially regulated genes during this process in absence of NOS2
Project description:Proinlfammatory stimulation of murine macrophages elicits profound metabolic changes. iNOS-derived Nitric oxide (NO) is both necessary and sufficient for the repression of OXPHOS and major mitochondrial rewiring of carbon fluxes during M1 polarization. Since inflammation results in broad proteomics changes with oxidative modifications of specific targets, we aim to understand how this is managed in absence of this important endogenous gas and its derived reductive nitrogen species like nitroxyl (HNO).
We used proteomics to detail the mitochondrial proteome expression and status of cysteine modifications underlying proinflammatory stimulation and identified distinct targets of reversible and irreversible cysteine oxidations during this process in presence and absence of NOS2, RNS donors, and in exacerbating conditions of oxidative stress.
Project description:Inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS) plays a crucial role in controlling growth of mycobacteria, presumed to be via nitric oxide (NO) mediated killing. However, NOS enzymes can also signal through NO-independent pathways, and production of NO by NOS requires the cofactor tetrahydrobiopterin (BH4). We compared Nos2-/- mice to mice with macrophage BH4 deficiency (Gch1fl/flTie2cre), due to a leukocyte-specific deletion of Gch1, to uncover the specific contribution of NO-independent NOS functions to anti-mycobacterial immunity. We used microarrays to detail the global programme of gene expression in uninfected and BCG infected macrophages that were either deficient in iNOS (Nos2-/- vs C57bl6/J) or BH4/Gch1 (GCHfl/flTie2cre vs GCHfl/fl)
Project description:To investigate the role of iNOS in tumor cell morphology and gene expression, we utilized CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing (NOS2 Double Nickase Plasmid, Santa Cruz) to knockout NOS2 in SUM159 cells. After puromycin selection, resistant clones were selected by immunoblotting for iNOS expression and nitrite/nitrate colorimetric assay. We then performed gene expression profiling analysis using data obtained from RNA-seq of parental SUM159 cells compared to NOS2KO SUM159 cells.
Project description:Tristetraprolin (TTP), encoded by the Zfp36 gene, is a zinc-finger protein that regulates RNA stability primarily through association with 3’ untranslated regions (3’UTRs) of target mRNAs. While TTP is expressed abundantly in the intestines, its function in intestinal epithelial cells (IECs) is unknown. Here we used a cre-lox system to remove Zfp36 in the mouse epithelium to uncover a role for TTP in IECs and to identify target genes in these cells. While TTP was largely dispensable for establishment and maintenance of the colonic epithelium, we found an expansion of the proliferative zone and an increase in goblet cell numbers in the colon crypts of Zfp36ΔIEC mice. Furthermore, through RNA-sequencing of transcripts isolated from the colons of Zfp36fl/fl and Zfp36ΔIEC mice, we found that expression of inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNos or Nos2) was elevated in TTP-knockout IECs. We demonstrate that TTP interacts with AU-rich elements in the Nos2 3’UTR and suppresses Nos2 expression. In comparison to control Zfp36fl/fl mice, Zfp36ΔIEC mice were less susceptible to dextran sodium sulfate (DSS)-induced acute colitis. Together, these results demonstrate that TTP targets Nos2 expression in IECs and aggravates acute colitis.
Project description:This SuperSeries is composed of the following subset Series: GSE29192: Implication of Nos2 inactivation on the transcriptome of developing cerebellum and Ptch1+/- medulloblastomas (mRNA) GSE29199: Implication of Nos2 inactivation on genomic changes in Ptch1+/- medulloblastomas (array-CGH) Refer to individual Series
Project description:We have reported that pulmonary infiltrating macrophages, which highly express inducible nitric-oxide synthase (iNOS/NOS2), play a critical role for driving spontaneous lung SCC development in a new mouse model (L-Ikka KA/KA; KA/KA) that mimics human lung SCC development. However, the role of NOS2 in lung SCC development is unknown. Our data suggests deletion of the gene iNOS prevents tumorogenesis in this mouse model. We use microarray data to compare levels of expression of genes associated with lung tumor development and prevention.
Project description:Analysis of the effects of targeting NOS2 at the gene expression level. Our studies demonstrated a role for NOS2 in glioma biology through the maintenance of the glioma stem cell phenotype. Microarray results provide novel targets of NOS2 and suggest mechanisms through which NOS2 contributes to glioma stem cell biology. Glioma stem cells isolated from two different human glioma xenografts were infected with a non-targeting control shRNA or two different shRNAs directed against NOS2 (each treatment in each tumor performed in technical duplicates).
Project description:Analysis of the effects of targeting NOS2 at the gene expression level. Our studies demonstrated a role for NOS2 in glioma biology through the maintenance of the glioma stem cell phenotype. Microarray results provide novel targets of NOS2 and suggest mechanisms through which NOS2 contributes to glioma stem cell biology.
Project description:Hypoxic pulmonary vasoconstriction (HPV) optimizes the match between ventilation and perfusion in the lung by reducing blood flow to poorly ventilated regions. Sepsis and endotoxemia impair HPV. We previously showed that nitric oxide synthase 2 (NOS2) is required, but not sufficient, for the effect of endotoxin on HPV. The aim of the current study was to identify additional factors that might contribute to the impairment of HPV during endotoxemia. Microarray gene expression profiling was determined using pulmonary tissues from NOS2-deficient (NOS2-/-) and wild-type mice subjected to endotoxin (LPS) or saline challenge (control).
Project description:We analyzed the association of CD68 and NOS2 mRNA expression with microRNAs in IBD tissues. For this analysis, data was LOESS normalized in R. Data was then imported into Partek Genomics Suite and Batch effects caused by day to day variability (Dategroup of array charateristic) were corrected. We did not have mRNA expression data for CD68 and NOS2 for all of the samples, therefore those samples were not used for analysis. We identified several microRNAs associated with CD68 and NOS2 expression. Total mRNA was extracted from colon tissue that was flash frozen immediately after surgery. A total of 114 tissues were used for microarray analysis. Briefly, 5 ug of RNA were biotin labeled and hybridized to OSU-CCC microRNA microarrays version 2.0. We then analyzed associations with CD68 and NOS2 mRNA expression.