Project description:The evaluation of the toxicity of Aflatoxin B1 using yeast gene expressions. Yeast strain; BY4743 PTC1 mutant, was used for this study. SDS was used to raise the penetration of the yeast cell membrane.
Project description:The evaluation of the toxicity of Aflatoxin B1 using yeast gene expressions. Two yeast strains; parental BY4743 and PTC1 mutant, were used for this study. SDS was used to raise the penetration of the yeast cell membrane. Two conditions are compared with three replicates each. Both strains were grown in 0.01% SDS containing YPD media or 0.01% SDS, 25 ppm ABF1 containing YPD media. Publication can be found at http://www.cbi.or.jp/cbi/CBIj/vol9/9_94-E.pdf.
Project description:Comparison of gene expression profiles induced by the mycotoxin, aflatoxin B1 (AFB1), in primary human hepatocytes and HepaRG cells. Initial mechanisms involved in the complex multistep process leading to malignant transformation by chemicals remain largely unknown. We have analysed changes in gene expression profiles in primary human hepatocytes and differentiated human hepatoma HepaRG cells after a 24 h treatment with 0.05 or 0.25µM aflatoxin B1 (AFB1), a potent genotoxic hepatocarcinogen.
Project description:Comparison of gene expression profiles induced by the mycotoxin, aflatoxin B1 (AFB1), in primary human hepatocytes and HepaRG cells. Initial mechanisms involved in the complex multistep process leading to malignant transformation by chemicals remain largely unknown. We have analysed changes in gene expression profiles in primary human hepatocytes and differentiated human hepatoma HepaRG cells after a 24 h treatment with 0.05 or 0.25µM aflatoxin B1 (AFB1), a potent genotoxic hepatocarcinogen. Three independent biological replicates of HepaRG cell cultures and two pools of three primary human hepatocyte cultures each, were investigated. Cells were treated with 0.05 or 0.25µM AFB1 for 24 h.
Project description:Aflatoxin B1 (AFB1) is a mycotoxin produced by Aspergillus flavus and A. parasiticus. AFB1 targeted gene expression profiles were determined in human primary trophoblast cells, isolated from full term placentae after delivery, and exposed to 1 µM AFB1 for 72 hours. Gene expression profiling conducted with human HT-12 expression beadchips
Project description:Susceptibility to the hepatocarcinogen Aflatoxin B1 (AFB1) varies among species and with age. Mice are refractory to carcinogenic and toxic effects of AFB1; however, B6C3F1 mice show transient sensitivity if dosed shortly after birth. We compared age-related differences in gene expression and transcriptional responses to AFB1 in livers of newborn (4-day-old) and adult mice. Keywords: Transcriptional response to a carcinogen
Project description:Aflatoxin B1 (AFB1) is amongst the mycotoxins commonly affecting human and animal health, raising global food safety and control concerns. The mechanisms underlying AFB1 toxicity are poorly understood. Moreover, antidotes against AFB1 are lacking. Genome-wide CRISPR/Cas9 knockout screening in porcine kidney cells identified the transcription factor BTB and CNC homolog 1 (BACH1) as a gene required for AFB1 toxicity. The inhibition of BACH1 expression in porcine kidney cells and human hepatoma cells resulted in increased resistance to AFB1. BACH1 depletion attenuates AFB1-induced oxidative damage via the upregulation of antioxidant genes.
