Project description:Microarray analyisis of human pulmonary artery smooth muscle cells (hPASMC) and adventitial fibroblasts (hPF) from donor and IPAH lungs will give an indication of possible differentially regulated genes. The mRNA was obtained from cells with passage 1 (n=4/group).There was no treatment applied, we investigate the baseline differences.
Project description:To identify dysregulated miRNAs in PAH HPASMC, we compared the miRNA expression profiles between normal and PAH HPASMC using the RT2 miRNA PCR Array System. Total RNA was isolated using a miRNeasy Mini Kit (Qiagen, Valencia, CA) and treated with an RNase-Free DNase Set (Qiagen). After quantification with Nanodrop 2000 spectrophotometer (ThermoScientific, Rockford, IL), miRNAs were reversely transcribed using a RT2 miRNA First Strand Kit (SABiosciences, Frederick, MD). The RT2 miRNA PCR Array System (SABiosciences) was used to study miRNA profiling in normal and PAH HPASMC. U6, SNORD44, SNORD47 and SNORD48 were used as internal controls for the profiling. HPASMC isolated from oe normal donor (C128, as control), one IPAH patient (B157), one PAH patient with Eisenmenger’s syndrome (CC-008) and one PAH patient with Scleroderma (CCF-004) were used for miRNA PCR array study. Data is normalized to the control sample. Three independent sample preparations were used for this study.
Project description:Idiopathic Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (IPAH) is a severe human disease, characterized by extensive pulmonary vascular remodeling due to plexiform and obliterative lesions, media hypertrophy, and alterations of adventitia. The objective of the study was to test the hypothesis that microscopic IPAH vascular lesions express unique molecular profiles, which collectively are different from control pulmonary arteries. We used digital spatial transcriptomics to profile the genome-wide differential transcriptomic signature of key pathological lesions (plexiform, obliterative, intima+media hypertrophy, and adventitia) in IPAH lungs (n= 11) and compared these data to the intima+media and adventitia of control pulmonary artery (n=5). The IPAH lesions and pulmonary artery compartments were defined by the analyses of hematoxylin-eosin stained serial section, aided by labeling with CD31 (for endothelial cells), smooth muscle cell actin (SMA), and CD45 for inflammatory mononuclear cells, also in serial sections. Approximately 12 regions of interest (ROI) were sampled from a histological section of a paraffin-embedded block of each lung, which was selected based on the finding of enrichment for IPAH lesions or control pulmonary arteries.
Project description:Whole genome microRNA microarray expression profiling was employed as a discovery platform to identify microRNAs dysregulated in end-stage idiopathic pulmonary arterial hypertension (IPAH) patients. Lung tissue from seven IPAH patients and eight failed donor controls were subjected to microarray screening. Twenty-one miRNAs were identified dyeregulated in IPAH patients compared to controls. In miRNA real-time PCR validation, 22 IPAH patients and 22 control subjects were enrolled, including the 7 IPAH and 8 controls in microarray screening. Expression levels of five miRNAs (let-7a-5p, miR-199a-3p, miR-199b-5p, miR-26b-5p and miR-27b-3p) were upregulated in technical validation. Tissue miRNA levels had positive correlation with pulmonary vascular remodeling and hemodynamic changes in IPAH patients compared to controls.
Project description:Patients with peritoneal metastasis of colorectal or high grade appendiceal origin who are candidates for cytoreductive surgery with HIPEC (hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy) will be enrolled in this study. Blood collection for measurements of plasma cell-free DNA hydroxymethylation signatures will be performed at different time points, before and after surgery, in order to determine if plasma hydroxymethylation signatures are more sensitive than conventional tumor markers in identifying clinically detectable recurrence at 1 year after surgery.
Project description:To identify dysregulated miRNAs in PAH HPASMC, we compared the miRNA expression profiles between normal and PAH HPASMC using the RT2 miRNA PCR Array System.
Project description:Objective: Pulmonary complications in systemic sclerosis (SSc), including pulmonary fibrosis (PF) and pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), are the leading cause of mortality. We compared the molecular fingerprint of SSc lung tissues and matching primary lung fibroblasts to those of normal donors, and patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) and idiopathic pulmonary arterial hypertension (IPAH). Methods: Lung tissues were obtained from 33 patients with SSc who underwent lung transplantation. Tissues and cells from a subgroup of SSc patients with predominantly PF or PAH were compared to those from normal donors, patients with IPF, or IPAH. Microarray data was analyzed using Efficiency Analysis for determination of optimal data processing methods. Real time PCR and immunohistochemistry were used to confirm differential levels of mRNA and protein, respectively. Results: We identified a consensus of 242 and 335 genes that were differentially expressed in lungs and primary fibroblasts, respectively. Enriched function groups in SSc-PF and IPF lungs included fibrosis, insulin-like growth factor signaling and caveolin-mediated endocytosis. Functional groups shared by SSc-PAH and IPAH lungs included antigen presentation, chemokine activity, and IL-17 signaling. Conclusion: Using microarray analysis on carefully phenotyped SSc and comparator lung tissues, we demonstrated distinct molecular profiles in tissues and fibroblasts of patients with SSc-associated lung disease compared to idiopathic forms of lung disease. Unique molecular signatures were generated that are disease- (SSc) and phenotype- (PF vs PAH) specific. These signatures provide new insights into pathogenesis and potential therapeutic targets for SSc lung disease. Lung tissues were obtained from 33 patients with SSc who underwent lung transplantation. Tissues and cells from a subgroup of SSc patients with predominantly PF or PAH were compared to those from normal donors, patients with IPF, or IPAH. Microarray data was analyzed using Efficiency Analysis for determination of optimal data processing methods. Real time PCR and immunohistochemistry were used to confirm differential levels of mRNA and protein, respectively.
Project description:Bone morphogenetic proteins (BMP) inhibit proliferation and induce apoptosis in pulmonary artery smooth muscle cells (PASMC) from normal subjects. Dysfunction of BMP signaling due to mutations in and/or downregulation of BMP receptors has been implicated in idiopathic pulmonary arterial hypertension (IPAH). We examined whether BMP differentially regulates gene expression in PASMC from normal subjects and IPAH patients using the Affymetrix microarray analysis. BMP-2 treatment (200 nM for 24 hrs) altered expression levels of 6,206 genes in normal and IPAH PASMC. 1,063 of these genes were regulated oppositely by BMP-2: 523 genes were downregulated by BMP-2 in normal PASMC but upregulated in IPAH PASMC, whereas 540 genes were upregulated by BMP-2 in normal PASMC but downregulated in IPAH PASMC. The divergent effects of BMP-2 on gene expression profiles indicate that PASMC may undergo significant phenotypic changes in IPAH patients during development of the disease. The transition of the antiproliferative effect of BMP-2 in normal PASMC to its proliferative effect in IPAH patients is attributed potentially to its differential effect on expression patterns of various genes that are involved in cell proliferation and apoptosis. Among the 6206 BMP-2-sensitive genes, there are more than 1800 genes whose expression levels were negatively (with a correlation coefficient, r, < -0.9) or positively (with r > +0.9) correlated with the pulmonary arterial pressure. These results suggest that BMP-mediated gene regulation is significantly altered in PASMC from IPAH patients and mRNA expression changes in BMP-regulated genes may be involved in the development of IPAH.
Project description:Excessive TGF-β signalling has been shown to underlie pulmonary hypertension (PAH). Human pulmonary artery smooth muscle cells (HPASMCs) can release extracellular vesicles (EVs) but their content and significance have not yet been studied. Here, we analysed the content and biological relevance of HPASMC-derived EVs. We used low-input RNA-Seq to analyse the RNAs of EVs released by HPASMC under basal conditions. This data was compared to cellular RNAs. The same experiments (RNA-seq of EV and cellular RNAs) were carried out on HPASMC treated with TGF-b1 and BMP4, recapitulating pathological conditions.