Project description:Fibroblast-like synoviocytes (FLS) were isolated from the hind paws of Col6a1-cre Bmal1-flox PER2::LUC mice for single cell sequencing to determine the effect of Bmal1 knockout on FLS cell function. FLS cells were isolated from joint digests by selection for Podoplanin expression, then fixed and barcoded for single cell transcriptomic analysis using a split-pool ligation-based transcriptomic sequencing (SPLiT-seq) approach.
Project description:Collagen 6 (COL6) is known for its role in a spectrum of congenital muscular dystrophies, which are often accompanied by respiratory dysfunction. However, little is known regarding the function of COL6 in the lung. We confirmed the presence of COL6 throughout the basement membrane region of mouse lung tissue. We studied lung structure and organization in a previously described Col6a1-/- mouse, which do not produce detectable COL6 in the lung. The Col6a1-/- mouse displayed multiple histopathological alveolar and airway abnormalities. The airspaces of Col6a1-/- lungs appeared simplified, with larger (29%, p<0.01) and fewer (31%, p<0.001) alveoli. These airspace abnormalities included a reduction in IsolectinB4+ alveolar capillaries and Sftpc+ ATII cells. Alterations in lung function consistent with these histopathological changes were evident. Col6a1-/- mice also displayed multiple airway changes including increased branching (59%, p<0.001), increased mucosal thickness (34%, p<0.001) and increased epithelial cell density (13%, p<0.001). Comprehensive transcriptome analysis revealed loss of COL6 is associated with reductions in integrin-paxillin-PI3K signaling in vivo. In vitro, COL6 promoted steady-state phospho-paxillin levels and reduced cell density (16-28%, p<0.05) at confluence. Inhibition of PI3K, or its downstream effectors, resulted in increased cell density to a level similar to that seen on matrices lacking COL6.
Project description:This dataset was used to determine the influence of conditioned media from Ch and how that influence affects genome-wide gene transcription in fibroblast-like synoviocytes In this dataset, we include data from untreated fibroblast-like synoviocytes and FLS cultured in chondrocyte-conditioned media, both normal FLS (C ) and JIA FLS (J).
Project description:Comparison between livers of FLS mice and livers of DS (DD shionogi) mice We used FLS mice as model animals of human NASH, while DS mice as control animals. FLS mice develops NASH spontaneously. DS mouse strain is a sister strain of the FLS mouse strain.
Project description:Comparison between livers of FLS mice and livers of DS (DD shionogi) mice We used FLS mice as model animals of human NASH, while DS mice as control animals. FLS mice develops NASH spontaneously. DS mouse strain is a sister strain of the FLS mouse strain. We compared RNA from pooled livers of three FLS mice and three DS mice at 19 weeks. NASH in livers from FLS mice was confirmied pathologically while simple steatosis of DS mouse livers confirmed.
Project description:Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is a major cause of cancer-associated mortality worldwide, and bone metastasis is the most prevalent event observed in patients with advanced NSCLC. However, the pathogenesis of bone metastases has not been fully elucidated. In the present study, differentially expressed genes (DEGs) were identified by gene expression microarray analysis of NSCLC tissue samples with or without bone metastases. Subsequently, collagen family collagen 6A1 (COL6A1) was chosen as the target gene through Ingenuity Pathway Analysis and reverse transcription-quantitative (RT-q)PCR validation of the top eight DEGs. COL6A1 was overexpressed or knocked down, and the proliferation and invasion of NSCLC cells was assessed using Cell Counting Kit-8, colony formation and Transwell invasion assays. Additionally, the osteogenic capacity of HOB and hES-MP 002.5 cells was assessed using RT-qPCR, western blotting, Alizarin Red staining and alkaline phosphatase staining. A total of 364 DEGs were identified in NSCLC tissues with bone metastases compared with NSCLC tissues without bone metastases, including 140 upregulated genes and 224 downregulated genes. Gene Ontology analysis indicated that the upregulated and downregulated genes were primarily enriched in ‘cellular process’, ‘metabolic process’ and ‘biological regulation’. Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes pathway enrichment analysis revealed that the upregulated genes were primarily enriched in ‘cysteine and methionine metabolism’, ‘oxidative phosphorylation’ and the ‘ribosome’, while the downregulated genes were primarily enriched in ‘transcriptional mis-regulation in cancer’, ‘ribosome’ and ‘mitophagy in animals’. COL6A1 was highly expressed in NSCLC tissue samples with bone metastases. Functionally, COL6A1 overexpression induced the proliferation and invasion of HARA cells, and knockdown prevented the proliferation and invasion of HARA-B4 cells. Finally, it was demonstrated that HOB and hES-MP 002.5 cells exhibited osteogenic capacity, and overexpression of COL6A1 in HARA cells increased adhesion of these cells to the osteoblasts, whereas knockdown of COL6A1 in HARA-B4 cells reduced their adhesive ability. In conclusion, COL6A1 may serve as a potential diagnostic marker and therapeutic target for bone metastasis in NSCLC.