Azithromycin induces epidermal differentiation and multivesicular bodies in airway epithelia
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ORGANISM(S): Homo sapiens
PROVIDER: GSE128523 | GEO | 2019/06/27
REPOSITORIES: GEO
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Project description:BackgroundAzithromycin (Azm) is a macrolide recognized for its disease-modifying effects and reduction in exacerbation of chronic airway diseases. It is not clear whether the beneficial effects of Azm are due to its anti-microbial activity or other pharmacological actions. We have shown that Azm affects the integrity of the bronchial epithelial barrier measured by increased transepithelial electrical resistance. To better understand these effects of Azm on bronchial epithelia we have investigated global changes in gene expression.MethodsVA10 bronchial epithelial cells were treated with Azm and cultivated in air-liquid interface conditions for up to 22 days. RNA was isolated at days 4, 10 and 22 and analyzed using high-throughput RNA sequencing. qPCR and immunostaining were used to confirm key findings from bioinformatic analyses. Detailed assessment of cellular changes was done using microscopy, followed by characterization of the lipidomic profiles of the multivesicular bodies present.ResultsBioinformatic analysis revealed that after 10 days of treatment genes encoding effectors of sterol and cholesterol metabolism were prominent. Interestingly, expression of genes associated with epidermal barrier differentiation, KRT1, CRNN, SPINK5 and DSG1, increased significantly at day 22. Together with immunostaining, these results suggest an epidermal differentiation pattern. We also found that Azm induced the formation of multivesicular and lamellar bodies in two different airway epithelial cell lines. Lipidomic analysis revealed that Azm was entrapped in multivesicular bodies linked to different types of lipids, most notably palmitate and stearate. Furthermore, targeted analysis of lipid species showed accumulation of phosphatidylcholines, as well as ceramide derivatives.ConclusionsTaken together, we demonstrate how Azm might confer its barrier enhancing effects, via activation of epidermal characteristics and changes to intracellular lipid dynamics. These effects of Azm could explain the unexpected clinical benefit observed during Azm-treatment of patients with various lung diseases affecting barrier function.
| S-EPMC6591972 | biostudies-literature
Project description:Azithromycin induces epidermal differentiation and multivesicular bodies in airway epithelia
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Project description:Azithromycin (AZM) reduces pulmonary inflammation and exacerbations in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients with emphysema. The antimicrobial effects of AZM on the lung microbiome are not known and may contribute to its beneficial effects. Methods. Twenty smokers with emphysema were randomized to receive AZM 250 mg or placebo daily for 8 weeks. Bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) was performed at baseline and after treatment. Measurements included: rDNA gene quantity and sequence. Results. Compared with placebo, AZM did not alter bacterial burden but reduced α-diversity, decreasing 11 low abundance taxa, none of which are classical pulmonary pathogens. Conclusions. AZM treatment the lung microbiome Randomized trial comparing azithromycin (AZM) treatment with placebo for eight weeks. Bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) samples were obtained before and after treatment to explore the effects of AZM on microbiome, in the lower airways. 16S rRNA was quantified and sequenced (MiSeq) The amplicons from total 39 samples are barcoded and the barcode is provided in the metadata_complete.txt file.
2016-07-19 | E-GEOD-74396 | biostudies-arrayexpress
Project description:Azithromycin (AZM) reduces pulmonary inflammation and exacerbations in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients with emphysema. The antimicrobial effects of AZM on the lung microbiome are not known and may contribute to its beneficial effects. Methods. Twenty smokers with emphysema were randomized to receive AZM 250 mg or placebo daily for 8 weeks. Bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) was performed at baseline and after treatment. Measurements included: rDNA gene quantity and sequence. Results. Compared with placebo, AZM did not alter bacterial burden but reduced α-diversity, decreasing 11 low abundance taxa, none of which are classical pulmonary pathogens. Conclusions. AZM treatment the lung microbiome
2016-07-19 | GSE74396 | GEO
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2020-12-21 | GSE151259 | GEO
Project description:P. aeruginosa produces serious chronic infections in hospitalized patients and immunocompromised individuals, including cystic fibrosis patients. The molecular mechanisms by which P. aeruginosa responds to antibiotics and other stresses to promote persistent infections may provide new avenues for therapeutic intervention. Azithromycin (AZM), an antibiotic frequently utilized in cystic fibrosis treatment, is thought to improve clinical outcomes through a number of mechanisms including impaired biofilm growth and quorum sensing in P. aeruginosa. However, the mechanisms underlying the transcriptional response to AZM remain unclear. Here, we interrogated the P. aeruginosa transcriptional response to AZM using a fast and affordable genome-wide approach to quantitate RNA 3-prime-ends (3pMap). We identify new riboregulators and identify a prominent role of transcription termination in the response to AZM treatment.
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2020-08-12 | GSE156032 | GEO
Project description:Experimental Design Type of experiment: In order to evaluate the influence of subinhibitory concentrations of the macrolide antibiotic Azithromycin (AZM) on the global Pseudomonas aeruginosa gene expression, we performed a comparative gene expression analysis of AZM-treated versus untreated P. aeruginosa PAO1 cultures. Experimental factors: P. aeruginosa PAO1 cultures with and without addition of 2 µg/ ml AZM were grown until early stationary phase. Total RNA was extracted when the cultures reached an OD600 of 2.8. The transcriptomes of the untreated cultures were taken as reference values. Both of the AFFYMETRIX Chips of AZM-treated PAO1 (GSM45590, GSM45591) were compared with each of the two chips of the untreated PAO1 (GSM45588, GSM45589). Hybridization procedures and parameters: Hybridization of the probes was carried out according to the manufacturer’s “Expression Analysis Protocol (p. 25: Modified Fluidic Protocol for P. aeruginosa cDNA Assay)”, see http://www.affymetrix.com: Hybridization for 16 h at 50°C and 60 rpm. - Post Hyb Wash 1: 10 cycles of 2 mixes/cycle with Wash Buffer A at 25°C - Post Hyb Wash 2: 4 cycles of 15 mixes/cycle with Wash Buffer B at 50°C - Stain: Stain the probe array for 10 minutes in Streptavidin Solution Mix at 25°C - Post Stain Wash: 10 cycles of 4 mixes/cycle with Wash Buffer A at 30°C - 2nd Stain Wash: Stain the probe array for 10 minutes in antibody solution at 25°C - 3rd Stain Wash: Stain the probe array for 10 minutes in SAPE solution at 25°C - Final Wash: 15 cycles of 4 mixes/cycle with Wash Buffer A at 30°C. The holding temperature is 25°C. Measurement of data and specifications: Data transformation and selection procedures: · The entire signals were scaled to 150 (4% capped median); scaling factors of the arrays were within 3.4 fold of each other, as the % genes called present were in the range of 23.7% and 38.1% for three arrays (GSM455889, GSM45589, GSM45591) and 74,4% for one array (GSM45590). The background levels (Average Background) were similar for all arrays (in a range of 47.20 and 55.64). The Q scores were comparable (in a range of 2.38 and 2.81). The Average Signals of the four arrays were similar (between 187.8 and 228.7). · Scanning hardware: AFFYMETRIX Scanner; software: AFFYMETRIX MAS 5 (Statistical Algorithms Reference Guide, http://www.affymetrix.com/support/technical/technotes/statistical_reference_guide.pdf), MICRO DB 3 and DMT 3 · Image analysis software: AFFYMETRIX MAS 5 Data selection: · Threshold of Signal Log ratio: -1/1; change is I (increased), MI (marginally increased), D (decreased), MD (marginally decreased); change p-value >0.999 or <0.001; only genes that are present (Detection=P) in at least one of the compared chipsets. · Only following genes were considered: Minimal threshold of regulation ±2 fold; minimal change p-values of 0.999 and 0.001, respectively; minimal difference of signal intensities of 200. · The final gene expression data table used by the authors to make their conclusions after data selection and transformation will be published as supplementary data. Keywords: other
2006-05-10 | GSE2430 | GEO
Project description:Low-dose macrolides are effective therapy in patients with chronic lung infections, but the mechanisms of action are unclear. We compared global gene expression profiles between P.aeruginosa with and without low-dose Azithromycin (AZM) to study why the low-dose macrolide therapy is effective for cystic fibrosis and diffuse panbronchiolitis. Keywords: dose-response
2009-05-01 | GSE12738 | GEO
Project description:Experimental Design; Type of experiment:; In order to evaluate the influence of subinhibitory concentrations of the macrolide antibiotic Azithromycin (AZM) on the global Pseudomonas aeruginosa gene expression, we performed a comparative gene expression analysis of AZM-treated versus untreated P. aeruginosa PAO1 cultures. Experimental factors:; P. aeruginosa PAO1 cultures with and without addition of 2 µg/ ml AZM were grown until early stationary phase. Total RNA was extracted when the cultures reached an OD600 of 2.8. The transcriptomes of the untreated cultures were taken as reference values. Both of the AFFYMETRIX Chips of AZM-treated PAO1 (GSM45590, GSM45591) were compared with each of the two chips of the untreated PAO1 (GSM45588, GSM45589). Hybridization procedures and parameters:; Hybridization of the probes was carried out according to the manufacturerâs âExpression Analysis Protocol (p. 25: Modified Fluidic Protocol for P. aeruginosa cDNA Assay)â, see http://www.affymetrix.com:; Hybridization for 16 h at 50°C and 60 rpm. - Post Hyb Wash 1: 10 cycles of 2 mixes/cycle with Wash Buffer A at 25°C; - Post Hyb Wash 2: 4 cycles of 15 mixes/cycle with Wash Buffer B at 50°C; - Stain: Stain the probe array for 10 minutes in Streptavidin Solution Mix at 25°C; - Post Stain Wash: 10 cycles of 4 mixes/cycle with Wash Buffer A at 30°C; - 2nd Stain Wash: Stain the probe array for 10 minutes in antibody solution at; 25°C; - 3rd Stain Wash: Stain the probe array for 10 minutes in SAPE solution at 25°C; - Final Wash: 15 cycles of 4 mixes/cycle with Wash Buffer A at 30°C. The; holding temperature is 25°C. Measurement of data and specifications:; Data transformation and selection procedures:; · The entire signals were scaled to 150 (4% capped median); scaling factors of the arrays were within 3.4 fold of each other, as the % genes called present were in the range of 23.7% and 38.1% for three arrays (GSM455889, GSM45589, GSM45591) and 74,4% for one array (GSM45590). The background levels (Average Background) were similar for all arrays (in a range of 47.20 and 55.64). The Q scores were comparable (in a range of 2.38 and 2.81). The Average Signals of the four arrays were similar (between 187.8 and 228.7). · Scanning hardware: AFFYMETRIX Scanner; software: AFFYMETRIX MAS 5 (Statistical Algorithms Reference Guide, http://www.affymetrix.com/support/technical/technotes/statistical_reference_guide.pdf), MICRO DB 3 and DMT 3; · Image analysis software: AFFYMETRIX MAS 5; Data selection:; · Threshold of Signal Log ratio: -1/1; change is I (increased), MI (marginally increased), D (decreased), MD (marginally decreased); change p-value >0.999 or <0.001; only genes that are present (Detection=P) in at least one of the compared chipsets. · Only following genes were considered: Minimal threshold of regulation ±2 fold; minimal change p-values of 0.999 and 0.001, respectively; minimal difference of signal intensities of 200. · The final gene expression data table used by the authors to make their conclusions after data selection and transformation will be published as supplementary data.
2008-06-12 | E-GEOD-2430 | biostudies-arrayexpress