Liver gene expression signatures for type 2 diabetic mice and normal mice
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ABSTRACT: Over the past decade, considerable progress has been made regarding the discovery of gene targets by nanobiotechnologies. However, a huge gap frequently exists between candidate and therapeutic relevant genes due to the limitations associated with functional analyses. We report herein on the use of an integrated technologies involving a DNA microarray and an in vivo siRNA delivery system to rapidly and efficiently discover gene targets. Using DNA microarrays, we were able to show that the expression of a monoacylglycerol O-acyltransferase 1 (MOGAT1), an enzyme involved in triglyceride synthesis and storage, is elevated in the livers of obese diabetic mice. The in vivo silencing of hepatic Mogat1 via a non-viral siRNA delivery system resulted in a dramatic improvement in systemic glucose and lipid homeostasis. These interdisciplinary approaches have the potential to accelerate not only for identification of target gene, but also drug discovery and development.
ORGANISM(S): Mus musculus
PROVIDER: GSE36412 | GEO | 2014/12/31
SECONDARY ACCESSION(S): PRJNA153213
REPOSITORIES: GEO
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