Project description:RAD51 is a highly conserved DNA repair protein and is indispensable for the execution of homologous recombination, thereby participating in maintaining genomic stability. Since constitutive Rad51 knockout mice exhibit embryonic lethality, the physiological functions of RAD51, and the consequences of lacking it, are largely unknown. We herein demonstrated a critical role of RAD51 in postnatal liver development and regeneration. RAD51 is highly expressed during liver development and during regeneration following hepatectomy and hepatic injury, and is also elevated in liver-related diseases. We generated hepatocyte-specific Rad51 deletion mouse model (Rad51-CKO) to evaluate the function of RAD51 in liver development and regeneration.RAD51 deletion in postnatal hepatocytes results in aborted mitosis, global polyploidization, oxidative stress and cellular senescence. Remarkable liver fibrosis occurs as early as in 3-month-old Rad51fl/fl; Alb-Cre+/+ mice.The senescence-associated secretory phenotype in the livers of Rad51-CKO mice creates a niche that favors the activation and propagation of hepatic progenitor cells (HPCs) in which Rad51 is spared due to lack of Alb-Cre expression. The Rad51 functional HPCs and immature hepatocytes can thus proliferate vigorously, acquire increased malignancy, and eventually give rise to HCC. Our results thus demonstrate a novel function of RAD51 in liver development, homeostasis and tumorigenesis. The RAD51-CKO mice represent a unique genetic model for premature liver senescence, fibrosis, impaired regeneration and hepatocellular carcinogenesis.
Project description:RAD51 is a highly conserved DNA repair protein and is indispensable for the execution of homologous recombination, thereby participating in maintaining genomic stability. Since constitutive Rad51 knockout mice exhibit embryonic lethality, the physiological functions of RAD51, and the consequences of lacking it, are largely unknown. We herein demonstrated a critical role of RAD51 in postnatal liver development and regeneration. RAD51 is highly expressed during liver development and during regeneration following hepatectomy and hepatic injury, and is also elevated in liver-related diseases. We generated hepatocyte-specific Rad51 deletion mouse model (Rad51-CKO) to evaluate the function of RAD51 in liver development and regeneration.RAD51 deletion in postnatal hepatocytes results in aborted mitosis, global polyploidization, oxidative stress and cellular senescence. Remarkable liver fibrosis occurs as early as in 3-month-old Rad51fl/fl; Alb-Cre+/+ mice.The senescence-associated secretory phenotype in the livers of Rad51-CKO mice creates a niche that favors the activation and propagation of hepatic progenitor cells (HPCs) in which Rad51 is spared due to lack of Alb-Cre expression. The Rad51 functional HPCs and immature hepatocytes can thus proliferate vigorously, acquire increased malignancy, and eventually give rise to HCC. Our results thus demonstrate a novel function of RAD51 in liver development, homeostasis and tumorigenesis. The RAD51-CKO mice represent a unique genetic model for premature liver senescence, fibrosis, impaired regeneration and hepatocellular carcinogenesis.
Project description:The aim of this study was to analyze the transcriptome of TER119+ fetal liver cells in the absence of the transcription factor KLF3 at murine embryonic day E14.5 Three wildtype (WT; Klf3+/+) and three knockout (KO; Klf3-/-) samples
Project description:Liver transcriptome profiling of liver specific miR-122 knockout (miR-122loxP/loxP Alb-Cre) and control (miR-122loxP/loxP) male mice. Expression profile of several hundred mRNAs that include miR-122 targets were altered in miR-122 KO livers. Loss of miR-122 in the germ line resulted in significant changes in hepatic gene expression profile. Among the upregulated genes many are direct targets of miR-122 GSM517838-GSM517847: Liver transcriptome profiling of liver specific miR-122 knockout and control male mice. Total liver RNA from 8 week old five control and five liver-specific miR-122 knock out male mice (C57/BL6J background) GSM791601-GSM791604: Liver transcriptome profiling of germ-line miR-122 knockout and control male mice. Liver RNA from 5 week old control (floxed) and miR-122KO mice were analyzed by mouse whole transcriptome profiling.
Project description:HSL is a key enzyme in in the mobilization of fatty acids from the triglyceride stores of white adipose tissue. In addition, it is expressed in mice liver. In the present microarray study, changes in the transcript profile of murine liver samples due to global HSL knockout were investigated. Keywords: genetic modification