Project description:Exosomes were isolated from plasma of n = 12 healthy donors (HD) and n = 16 head and neck cancer (HNSCC) patients. miRNA profiling of exosomes was performed using nCounter SPRINT system. miRNAs being predicted to target EMT-related genes (CDH1, VIM, TWIST1 and SNAI1/2) were selected and compared between HD and HNSCC patients.
Project description:Gene expression profile of platelets. In this study, we try to address the knowledge gap regarding liquid biopsy markers for early detection of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC). For that blood samples were collected in two time points, in the presence and absence of NSCLC or HNSCC. Platelets were isolated and gene expression evaluated by microarray technique.
Project description:Gene expression profile of platelets have been explored due to their stability and abundance in plasma. In this study, we try to address the knowledge gap regarding liquid biopsy markers for early detection of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). For that blood samples were collected in two time points, in the presence and absence of NSCLC. Platelets were isolated and miRNA expression evaluated by microarray technique.
Project description:Exosomes were isolated from plasma and saliva of healthy individuals and head and neck cancer (HNSCC) patients. miRNA profiling of plasma- and saliva-derived exosomes was performed using nCounter SPRINT system. Diagnostic panels were selected from the exosomal miRNA profile.
Project description:The involvement of microRNAs (miRNAs) in cancer and their potential as biomarkers of diagnosis, prognosis and response to therapy is becoming increasingly appreciated. The etiology of head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) is predominantly associated with the synergistic effects of tobacco and alcohol use, as well as Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) infection, which embodies a distinct clinical and biological phenotype. We sought to examine whether the profile of miRNAs in HNSCC varies based on HPV status, and to identify specific miRNAs altered in head and neck carcinogenesis. Total RNA was isolated from 16 HNSCC fresh frozen primary tumors, 5 fresh frozen non-diseased head and neck epithelial tissues, and 2 HNSCC cell lines. The miRNA profile of 662 individual miRNAs in these tissues was examined by microarray. 18 miRNAs are significantly altered in their expression between normal tissues and HNSCC tumors and 5 miRNAs are identified as significantly differentially expressed between HPV-positive (HPV+) and HPV-negative (HPV-) tumors. A striking difference in expression pattern of miRNA was also observed between primary tissues and cell lines. These data suggest that the pattern of miRNA expression may be reflective of disease etiology, and may be useful in the realm of diagnostic biomarkers defining broadly responsive prevention and treatment strategies for HNSCC. These data also suggest that cultured tumor cell lines may be inappropriate for novel miRNA biomarker identification. Keywords: miRNA; Disease-state analysis Expression of 662 individual miRNA was assessed in16 HNSCC fresh frozen primary tumors, 5 fresh frozen non-diseased head and neck epithelial tissues, and 2 HNSCC cell lines were arrayed
Project description:The experiment is for demonstrating the miRNA profiles in plasma exosomes derived from mild cognitive impairment and Alzheimer's disease patients and healthy donors.
Project description:The involvement of microRNAs (miRNAs) in cancer and their potential as biomarkers of diagnosis, prognosis and response to therapy is becoming increasingly appreciated. The etiology of head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) is predominantly associated with the synergistic effects of tobacco and alcohol use, as well as Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) infection, which embodies a distinct clinical and biological phenotype. We sought to examine whether the profile of miRNAs in HNSCC varies based on HPV status, and to identify specific miRNAs altered in head and neck carcinogenesis. Total RNA was isolated from 16 HNSCC fresh frozen primary tumors, 5 fresh frozen non-diseased head and neck epithelial tissues, and 2 HNSCC cell lines. The miRNA profile of 662 individual miRNAs in these tissues was examined by microarray. 18 miRNAs are significantly altered in their expression between normal tissues and HNSCC tumors and 5 miRNAs are identified as significantly differentially expressed between HPV-positive (HPV+) and HPV-negative (HPV-) tumors. A striking difference in expression pattern of miRNA was also observed between primary tissues and cell lines. These data suggest that the pattern of miRNA expression may be reflective of disease etiology, and may be useful in the realm of diagnostic biomarkers defining broadly responsive prevention and treatment strategies for HNSCC. These data also suggest that cultured tumor cell lines may be inappropriate for novel miRNA biomarker identification. Keywords: miRNA; Disease-state analysis
Project description:Prognosis of non small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is very poor mainly because it often has metastasized to distant organs already at the time of diagnosis. Therefore biomarkers which can predict metastasis are urgently needed. miRNAs have been shown to play important roles in the regulation of different tumor cell processes including those involved in metastasis. We recently showed that miRNA-214 is linked to a radioresistant phenotype of NSCLC. Interestingly, altered miRNA-214 expression has in breast, cervical and melanoma been linked to metastasis. We therefore examined the role of miRNA-214 in the metastasis of NSCLC cells. We found that down regulation of miRNA-214 increased invasive potential of NSCLC cells and conversely, overexpression of miRNA-214 in NSCLC cells with low endogenous level of miRNA-214, decreased invasiveness. Gene expression analyses of NSCLC cells with low and high levels of miRNA-214, followed by bioinformatics analyses identified a number of target genes which were linked to metastasis including pregnancy associated plasma protein A (PAPP-A), alpha protein kinase 2 (ALPK2), cyclin-dependent kinase 6 (CDK6) and tumor necrosis-factor alpha-induced protein 3 (TNFAIP3). These targets were validated on mRNA and protein level.
Project description:Prognosis of non small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is very poor mainly because it often has metastasized to distant organs already at the time of diagnosis. Therefore biomarkers which can predict metastasis are urgently needed. miRNAs have been shown to play important roles in the regulation of different tumor cell processes including those involved in metastasis. We recently showed that miRNA-214 is linked to a radioresistant phenotype of NSCLC. Interestingly, altered miRNA-214 expression has in breast, cervical and melanoma been linked to metastasis. We therefore examined the role of miRNA-214 in the metastasis of NSCLC cells. We found that down regulation of miRNA-214 increased invasive potential of NSCLC cells and conversely, overexpression of miRNA-214 in NSCLC cells with low endogenous level of miRNA-214, decreased invasiveness. Gene expression analyses of NSCLC cells with low and high levels of miRNA-214, followed by bioinformatics analyses identified a number of target genes which were linked to metastasis including pregnancy associated plasma protein A (PAPP-A), alpha protein kinase 2 (ALPK2), cyclin-dependent kinase 6 (CDK6) and tumor necrosis-factor alpha-induced protein 3 (TNFAIP3). These targets were validated on mRNA and protein level. U-1810 cells with high endogenous level of miRNA-214 were treated with miRNA-214 antagomir (3 biological replicates) or non-targeting antagomir (3 biological replicates) and then RNA was extracted and applied to Affymetrix gene array platform.