Pubching spatial transcriptomics of MDA-MB-231 xenografts
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ABSTRACT: Gene expressional analysis with single cell scale by next generation sequencer revealed clonal dissemination in cancer metastasis. To reveal expressional heterogeneity and cell-cell interaction in the primary tumor and the metastasis, we performed transcriptome analysis of micro-tissues dissected from triple negative breast cancer (TNBC) cell line MDA-MB-231 xenograft model by our automated tissue micro-dissection punching technology. This “multiple micro-tissue transcriptome analysis” revealed that there existed three clusters in primary tumor and axillary lymph-node metastasis, two of which were cancer stem cell-like clusters (CD44/MYC-high, HMGA1-high).
Project description:Analysis of MDA-MB-231 breast cancer cells depleted for High Mobility Group A1 (HMGA1) using siRNA. HMGA1 is involved in invasion and metastasis in breast cancer cells. Results identify the specific transcriptional program induced by HMGA1 in highly metastatic breast cancer cells.
Project description:Analysis of MDA-MB-231 breast cancer cells depleted for High Mobility Group A1 (HMGA1) using siRNA. HMGA1 is involved in invasion and metastasis in breast cancer cells. Results identify the specific transcriptional program induced by HMGA1 in highly metastatic breast cancer cells. MDA-MB-231 cells were transfected with HMGA1-specific siRNA or a control siRNA. Transfections were performed by using Lipofectamin RNAiMAX (Invitrogen) according to the manufacturer's procedure. Seventy-two hours after transfection, samples were processed for total RNA extraction and hybridization on Affymetrix microarrays. Four biological replicas (A, B, C, D) were used for each of the two conditions, for a total of 8 samples.
Project description:One of the factors involved in TNBC aggressiveness is HMGA1, a member of non-histone chromatin proteins. The High mobility group A1 is an architectural transcription factor which, by altering chromatin structure and interacting with transcription factors, can regulate the transcription of several genes. HMGA1 protein is defined as an oncofetal protein as it is highly expressed during the embryogenesis while its expression decreases or is absent in adults, and it is re-expressed in a variety of tumors, including breast cancer. Several works established that, in breast cancer, HMGA1 expression is correlated with high tumor grade and tumor metastasis, resistance to therapies and poor prognosis. The goal of this project is to find out in details, which are the genes that are modulated by HMGA1 in MDA-MB-231 triple negative breast cancer cell line model.
Project description:Emerging evidence suggests that tumor cells metastasize by co-opting stem cell transcriptional networks, although the molecular underpinnings of this process are poorly understood. Here, we show for the first time that the high mobility group A1 (HMGA1) gene drives metastatic progression in triple negative breast cancer cells (MDA-MB-231) by reprogramming cancer cells to a stem-like state. We discovered an HMGA1 signature in triple negative breast cancer cells that is highly enriched in embryonic stem cells. Together, these findings indicate that HMGA1 is a master regulator of tumor progression in breast cancer by reprogramming cancer cells through stem cell transcriptional networks. Future studies are needed to determine how to target HMGA1 in therapy. HMGA1 was knocked-down in MDA-MB-231 cells using siRNA as we previously described (Tesfaye A 2007). RNA from three independent knockdown experiements along with 3 control populations were collected by Rneasy miniprep (Qiagen) and analyzed by Affymetrix Human Exon 1.0 ST platform.
Project description:The combination of serum miRNAs and clinical factors could be a powerful classifier for evaluating axillary lymph node metastasis in breast cancer.
Project description:HMGA1 is a well-established oncogene and is a master regulator in breast cancer cells controlling the shift from a non-tumorigenic epithelial-like phenotype towards a highly aggressive mesenchymal-like one. In this work we compared HMGA1-silenced versus control MDA-MB-231 by means of a label free shotgun proteomics approach and crossed these data with DNA microarray expression profile obtained on the same cells. Resulting data were then filtered for genes linked to poor prognosis in breast cancer gene expression meta-datasets. This workflow allows us to establish a small molecular signature composed by 21 members with a prognostic value as regards overall-, recurrence free-, and distant metastasis free-survival in breast cancer.
Project description:Genome wide DNA methylation profiling of primary breast cancer tumors and their axillary metastasis and/or ipsilateral breast recurrence and/or contralateral breast recurrence. The Illumina Infinium 27k Human DNA methylation Beadchip v1.2 was used to obtain DNA methylation profiles across approximately 27,000 CpGs. Samples included 20 primary breast tumors and their matched axillary metastasis, 17 primary breast tumors and their matched ipsilateral breast recurrence, and 11 primary breast tumors and their matched contralateral breast recurrence.
Project description:Genome wide DNA methylation profiling of primary breast cancer tumors and their axillary metastasis and/or ipsilateral breast recurrence and/or contralateral breast recurrence. The Illumina Infinium 27k Human DNA methylation Beadchip v1.2 was used to obtain DNA methylation profiles across approximately 27,000 CpGs. Samples included 20 primary breast tumors and their matched axillary metastasis, 17 primary breast tumors and their matched ipsilateral breast recurrence, and 11 primary breast tumors and their matched contralateral breast recurrence. Bisulphite converted DNA from the 96 samples were hybridised to the Illumina Infinium 27k Human Methylation Beadchip v1.2 contributed by Institut Curie - Fabien Reyal
Project description:Mutated cells undergo changes in chromatin accessibility and gene expression, resulting in aberrant proliferation and differentiation, although how this occurs is unclear. HMGA1 chromatin regulators are abundant in stem cells and oncogenic in diverse tissues; however, their role in colon tumorigenesis is only beginning to emerge. Here, we uncover a previously unknown epigenetic program whereby HMGA1 amplifies Wnt signaling during colon tumorigenesis driven by inflammatory microbiota and/or Adenomatous polyposis coli (Apc) inactivation. Mechanistically, HMGA1 “opens” chromatin to up-regulate the stem cell regulator, Ascl2, and downstream Wnt effectors, promoting stem and Paneth-like cell states while depleting differentiated enterocytes. Loss of just one Hmga1 allele within colon epithelium restrains tumorigenesis and Wnt signaling driven by mutant Apc and inflammatory microbiota. However, HMGA1 deficiency has minimal effects in colon epithelium under homeostatic conditions. In human colon cancer cells, HMGA1 directly induces ASCL2 by recruiting activating histone marks. Silencing HMGA1 disrupts oncogenic properties, whereas re-expression of ASCL2 partially rescues these phenotypes. Further, HMGA1 and ASCL2 are co-expressed and up-regulated in human colorectal cancer. Together, our results establish HMGA1 as an epigenetic gatekeeper of Wnt signals and cell state under conditions of APC inactivation, illuminating HMGA1 as a potential therapeutic target in colon cancer.
Project description:Mutated cells undergo changes in chromatin accessibility and gene expression, resulting in aberrant proliferation and differentiation, although how this occurs is unclear. HMGA1 chromatin regulators are abundant in stem cells and oncogenic in diverse tissues; however, their role in colon tumorigenesis is only beginning to emerge. Here, we uncover a previously unknown epigenetic program whereby HMGA1 amplifies Wnt signaling during colon tumorigenesis driven by inflammatory microbiota and/or Adenomatous polyposis coli (Apc) inactivation. Mechanistically, HMGA1 “opens” chromatin to up-regulate the stem cell regulator, Ascl2, and downstream Wnt effectors, promoting stem and Paneth-like cell states while depleting differentiated enterocytes. Loss of just one Hmga1 allele within colon epithelium restrains tumorigenesis and Wnt signaling driven by mutant Apc and inflammatory microbiota. However, HMGA1 deficiency has minimal effects in colon epithelium under homeostatic conditions. In human colon cancer cells, HMGA1 directly induces ASCL2 by recruiting activating histone marks. Silencing HMGA1 disrupts oncogenic properties, whereas re-expression of ASCL2 partially rescues these phenotypes. Further, HMGA1 and ASCL2 are co-expressed and up-regulated in human colorectal cancer. Together, our results establish HMGA1 as an epigenetic gatekeeper of Wnt signals and cell state under conditions of APC inactivation, illuminating HMGA1 as a potential therapeutic target in colon cancer.