Project description:Reconstitution of cell lines and occurrence of complications following hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) are regulated by genome expression. Microarray technique allows for simultaneous assessment of expression of nearly all human genes. The objective of the study was to compare whole genome expression in children before and after HSCT. A total of 44 children treated with HSCT were enrolled in the study. Gene expression was measured before HSCT (pre-HSCT group; n=44) and after a median of 6 months after allogenic HSCT (post-HSCT group; n=27; all children were included in the pre-HSCT group). Neoplasms were the indication for HSCT in 73% of the patients. Whole genome expression was assessed in leukocytes using GeneChip® HumanGene 1.0 ST microarray. The analysis of genomic profiles before and after HSCT revealed 18 significantly different genes with defined function. These genes are responsible for proliferation and differentiation of cells (14 genes), apoptosis (8 genes), migration of cells (3 genes) and fluid/electrolyte homeostasis (2 genes). Our findings allow us to conclude that activation of genes involved in reconstitution of donor cell lines, and those related to immune reactions observed after HSCT, form the genetic background for physiological and pathological processes following HSCT.
Project description:Mitochondrial DNA mutations (mtDNA) enable deconvolution of donor- and recipient-derived single cell profiles. Here, we provide examples for sensitive donor-recipient deconvolution of peripheral blood and bone marrow ASAP-seq profiles in the context of incipient and overt AML relapse following allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. Further, using single cell DNA sequencing (Tapestri), we demonstrate co-evolution of mtDNA and somatic nuclear DNA mutations in relapsed CLL post-HSCT.
Project description:Mitochondrial DNA mutations (mtDNA) enable deconvolution of donor- and recipient-derived single cell profiles. Here, we provide examples for sensitive donor-recipient deconvolution of peripheral blood and bone marrow ASAP-seq profiles in the context of incipient and overt AML relapse following allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. Further, using single cell DNA sequencing (Tapestri), we demonstrate co-evolution of mtDNA and somatic nuclear DNA mutations in relapsed CLL post-HSCT.
Project description:Mitochondrial DNA mutations (mtDNA) enable deconvolution of donor- and recipient-derived single cell profiles. Here, we provide examples for sensitive donor-recipient deconvolution of peripheral blood and bone marrow ASAP-seq profiles in the context of incipient and overt AML relapse following allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. Further, using single cell DNA sequencing (Tapestri), we demonstrate co-evolution of mtDNA and somatic nuclear DNA mutations in relapsed CLL post-HSCT.
Project description:Mitochondrial DNA mutations (mtDNA) enable deconvolution of donor- and recipient-derived single cell profiles. Here, we provide examples for sensitive donor-recipient deconvolution of peripheral blood and bone marrow ASAP-seq profiles in the context of incipient and overt AML relapse following allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. Further, using single cell DNA sequencing (Tapestri), we demonstrate co-evolution of mtDNA and somatic nuclear DNA mutations in relapsed CLL post-HSCT.
Project description:Mitochondrial DNA mutations (mtDNA) enable deconvolution of donor- and recipient-derived single cell profiles. Here, we provide examples for sensitive donor-recipient deconvolution of peripheral blood and bone marrow ASAP-seq profiles in the context of incipient and overt AML relapse following allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. Further, using single cell DNA sequencing (Tapestri), we demonstrate co-evolution of mtDNA and somatic nuclear DNA mutations in relapsed CLL post-HSCT.
Project description:We have sequenced miRNA libraries from human embryonic, neural and foetal mesenchymal stem cells. We report that the majority of miRNA genes encode mature isomers that vary in size by one or more bases at the 3’ and/or 5’ end of the miRNA. Northern blotting for individual miRNAs showed that the proportions of isomiRs expressed by a single miRNA gene often differ between cell and tissue types. IsomiRs were readily co-immunoprecipitated with Argonaute proteins in vivo and were active in luciferase assays, indicating that they are functional. Bioinformatics analysis predicts substantial differences in targeting between miRNAs with minor 5’ differences and in support of this we report that a 5’ isomiR-9-1 gained the ability to inhibit the expression of DNMT3B and NCAM2 but lost the ability to inhibit CDH1 in vitro. This result was confirmed by the use of isomiR-specific sponges. Our analysis of the miRGator database indicates that a small percentage of human miRNA genes express isomiRs as the dominant transcript in certain cell types and analysis of miRBase shows that 5’ isomiRs have replaced canonical miRNAs many times during evolution. This strongly indicates that isomiRs are of functional importance and have contributed to the evolution of miRNA genes
