Next Generation Sequencing Facilitates Quantitative Analysis of UVB(20mJ/cm2 and 40mJ/cm2) exposed and untreated HaCaT keratinocytes Transcriptomes
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ABSTRACT: Purpose: To compare the transcriptomes of UVB (20mJ/cm2 and 40mJ/cm2) exposed and untreated HaCaT keratinocytes by RNA-Seq analysis, trying to find differences in gene expression between UVB exposed and untreated of keratinocytes and then elucidate the candidate genes that may play important roles in the differentiation of UVB-induced damage in keratinocytes. Methods: HaCaT keratinocytes were subjected to 20mJ/cm2 and 40mJ/cm2 UVB irradiation. Results: To better understand the effects of UVB (20 mJ/cm2), mRNA-sequecing (n=3) were completed by Novogene Inc. A total 891 differentially expressed genes (DEGs) were identified between UV group and control group with 604 down-regulated and 287 up-regulated. A total of 4036 differentially expressed genes (DEGs) which compared with untreated group were identified by RNA-Seq, which provided abundant data for further analysis.
Project description:We identified a pro-apoptotic function of Nrf3 in keratinocytes after UVB irradiation. To determine the underlying mechanism of action we wanted to compare the transcriptome of wt and Nrf3-ko mouse keratinocytes before and after 24 h 100 mJ/cm2 UVB irradiation
Project description:To address CPD-dependent UVB activities, a model system was established in which transfection of keratinocytes with pseudouridine-modified mRNA (M-NM-(-mRNA) encoding CPD-photolyase resulted in 90% reduction of CPDs within 6 and 24 hours after UVB exposure. Microarray analysis of this model system demonstrated that more than 50 % of the gene expression altered by UVB were changed in a CPD-dependent manner. The expression of most of the CPD-dependent genes was changed at 6 h after UVB as compared to 24 h likely due to the higher CPD levels. Nine genes (ATF3, CCNE1, CDKN2B, EGR1, ID2, PTGS2, RUNX1, SNAI1, SNAI2) regulated by CPDs were selected for further investigation (qPCR, Western blot) based on the microarray data. Gene expression modulated by UVB irradiation in HaCaT keratinocytes was measured at 6 and 24 hours after the exposure to dose of 20 mJ/cm2 UVB. Three independent experiments were performed at each time (6 or 24 hours) using different passages for each experiment.
Project description:Gene expression in wild-type and p38a-knockout keratinocytes were compared. Keratinocytes were isolated from newborn mice, and left unirradiated (0 h) and irradiated (4 h) with ultraviolet-B (UVB). C57BL/6 wild-type mice, and keratinocyte-specific p38a-knockout mice on a C57BL/6 background were used for isolation of primary keratinocytes. Gene expression in keratinocytes was analyzed 0 and 4 h after UVB irradiation (75 mJ/cm2).
Project description:UVB plays a key role in inflammation and DNA damage in human skin. Human keratinocyte HaCaT cells were utilized to determine the up- and down-regulated miRNA after UVB exposure. We used microarrays to identify the miRNA affected after UVB (15 mJ/cm^2) exposure to HaCaT cells
Project description:Betaine (trimethylglycine) is a non-toxic, highly water-soluble organic osmolyte widely used in skin care due to its assumed moisturizing and protective properties, but only few studies have addressed its specific effects in skin. Here, the cellular and molecular targets of betaine were analyzed by genome-wide expression analysis in organotypic cultures of rat epidermal keratinocytes (REK). In this model, we also examined whether betaine modifies the impacts of acute UVB exposure. The expression of several genes relevant to epidermal biology, proliferation/differentiation or malignancy as well as solute transport were verified by independent methods (qRT-PCR, western blotting). The data concerning changes in calcium metabolism after UVB exposure has been published separately (Bart et al., Br. J. Dermatol. 171:376-387, 2014). Organotypic cultures of rat epidermal keratinocytes (REK) were prepared by plating cells on a collagen-coated insert (submerged in medium), lifting the confluent cell layer to the air-liquid interface 3 days after plating. These 3D cultures were divided in four treatment groups with three replicates in each: control, betaine (10 mM), UVB (30 mJ/cm2) and betaine + UVB. Betaine was added to the cultures for 11 days, starting from day 4 until sample collection. UVB exposure was performed 24 h prior to sample collection for 2-week-old 3D cultures with a well-formed epidermal layer. For further details on the experimental set-up and characteristics of the UV source, please refer to Bart et al. (Br. J. Dermatol. 171:376-387, 2014) and Rauhala et al. (J. Biol. Chem. 288:17999-18012, 2013).
Project description:Skin inflammation and photosensitivity are common in lupus erythematosus (LE) patients, and Ultraviolet (UV) light is a known trigger of skin and possibly systemic inflammation in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and discoid lupus erythematosus (DLE) patients. Type I interferons (IFN) are upregulated in LE skin after UV exposure, however, the mechanisms to explain UVB-induced inflammation remain unclear. Here we performed RNA-seq to HaCat cells with UVB irradiation to characterize gene expression and resolve differential responses of keratinocytes, in order to understand how the keratinocyte response contributes to the disease. Our data showed that HERVs and RIG-I pathway were activated in keratinocytes after UVB exposure and indicate that RIG-I pathway and HERVs are involved in proinflammatory by activating the I-IFN pathway, which provide a novel insight into how UVB promotes and aggravate skin lesion of LE patients.
Project description:This RNA sequencing dataset analyzes circRNA expression changes in HaCaT keratinocytes after UVA irradiation. Cells were exposed to 5 J/cm2 UVA and profiled using ribosomal RNA-depleted RNA sequencing on an Illumina platform. Differentially expressed circRNAs were identified by computational pipelines. The data provide insights into circRNA regulation during photo-oxidative stress.
Project description:Continuous exposure to ultraviolet (UV) is one of the main factors contributing to skin carcinogenesis. Sulforaphane (SFN) is a potent antioxidative agent which has potential to prevent the UV-induced skin cell transformation. We characterized the transcriptome and CpG methylation profile of human keratinocytes (HaCaT cells) treated with UVB and/or SFN using RNA sequencing.
Project description:Continuous exposure to ultraviolet (UV) is one of the main factors contributing to skin carcinogenesis. Sulforaphane (SFN) is a potent antioxidative agent which has potential to prevent the UV-induced skin cell transformation. We characterized the transcriptome and CpG methylation profile of human keratinocytes (HaCaT cells) treated with UVB and/or SFN using RNA sequencing.