Integration of Metabolomics and Proteomics to Unveil Orchestration of Photorespiration and Central Carbon Pathway in Microchloropsis gaditana NIES 2587
Project description:In order to determine whether dis-regulation of a genetic pathway could explain the increased apoptosis of parp-2-/- double positive thymocytes, the gene expression profiles in double positive thymocytes derived from wild-type and parp-2-/- mice were analysed using Affymetrix oligonucleotide chips (mouse genome 430 2.0).
Project description:We report for the first time movement of Correia Repeat Enclosed Elements, through inversion of the element at its chromosomal location. Analysis of Ion Torrent generated genome sequence data from Neisseria gonorrhoeae strain NCCP11945 passaged for 8 weeks in the laboratory under standard conditions and stress conditions revealed a total of 37 inversions: 24 were exclusively seen in the stressed sample; 7 in the control sample; and the remaining 3 were seen in both samples. These inversions have the capability to alter gene expression in N. gonorrhoeae through the previously determined activities of the sequence features of these elements. In addition, the locations of predicted non-coding RNAs were investigated to identify potential associations with CREE. Associations varied between strains, as did the number of each element identified. The analysis indicates a role for CREE in disrupting ancestral regulatory networks, including non-coding RNAs. RNA-Seq was used to examine expression changes related to Correia repeats in the strain
Project description:In this study we used non-targeted molecular profiling to provide insight into the extent of variation in the maize transcriptome, proteome and metabolome by analyzing replicas of two genetically modified and one isogenic maize genotype. Three white maize lines, the transgenic commercial Bt hybrid line DKC78-15 Bt (event MON810 from Monsanto), the transgenic commercial Roundup Ready (RR) line DKC78-35R (event NK603 from Monsanto) and its respective control line CRN 3505 (conventional from Monsanto) were grown in three consecutive years, and in two or three different locations in South Africa.
Project description:Oridonin is the primary active ingredient in traditional Chinese medicine Rabdosia rubescens, displaying various pharmacological activities such as anti-inflammatory, anti-tumor, and antibacterial effects. It is widely used in the clinical treatment of acute and chronic pharyngitis, tonsillitis, and bronchitis. Nevertheless, the reproductive toxicity of oridonin significantly restricts its clinical application, with the exact mechanism remaining unclear. This study aimed to investigate the mechanism of oridonin-induced damage to HTR-8/SVneo cells. By integrating epigenetics, proteomics, and metabolomics approaches, the mechanisms of oridonin-induced reproductive toxicity were discovered and confirmed through fluorescence imaging, RT-qPCR, and Western blotting. Experimental findings indicated that oridonin altered m6A levels, gene and protein expression levels, along with metabolite levels within the cells. Additionally, oridonin triggered oxidative stress and mitochondrial damage, leading to a notable decrease in WNT6, β-catenin, CLAUDIN-1, and ZO-1 protein levels. This implies that the inhibition of the Wnt/β-catenin pathway and disruption of tight junctions may be attributed to the cytotoxicity induced by oridonin and mitochondrial dysfunction, ultimately resulting in damage to HTR-8/SVneo cells.
Project description:Ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament (OPLL) is formed by heterogeneous ossification of posterior longitudinal ligament. The patho-mechanism of OPLL is still largely unknown. MicroRNAs are small nucleatides that function as regulators of gene expression in almost any biological process. However, few microRNAs are reported to have a role in the pathological process of OPLL. Therefore, we performed high-throughput microRNA sequencing and transcriptome sequencing of primary OPLL and PLL cells in order to decipher the interacting network of microRNAs in OPLL. MRNA and microRNA profiles were done using primary culture cells of human ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament (OPLL) tissue and normal posterior longitudinal ligament (PLL) tissue.