Project description:In this study, the C2C12 cell line, a model used to study myogenesis and regeneration, was allowed to differentiate from myoblast precursor cells to myotubes. Cells were harvested at 3 different timepoints to perform ChIP-on-Chip of Six1, which is a key muscle regulator. We identified global loci bound by Six1 during skeletal myoblast differentiation.
Project description:In this study, the C2C12 cell line, a model used to study myogenesis and regeneration, was allowed to differentiate from myoblast precursor cells to myotubes. Cells were harvested at 3 different timepoints to perform ChIP-on-Chip of Six1, which is a key muscle regulator. We identified global loci bound by Six1 during skeletal myoblast differentiation. C2C12 Myoblasts were allowed to differentiate into myotubes. Cells at three timepoints were harvested for ChIP-on-Chip, including myoblasts stage, 24h after differentiation and myotubes (96h after differentiation). Myotubes were detached from the undifferentiated myoblast reserve cells using diluted trypsin. 3 independent biological replicates were used for each time point experiment. A microarray set counts 3 arrays (Custom Arrays A, B and C) for a total of approximately 2.9 million probes.
Project description:Six1, Six4 and Myogenin are transcription factors that are known to be required for skeletal myogenesis. Currently, very little is known about the genes targeted by Six1 and Six4. Gene expression profiling when one or both transcription factors were knock-down by siRNA was performed to identify genes affected by their absence. We also hypothesized that Six1 and Six4 can work in cooperation with the myogenic regulatory factor (MRFs) family of transcription factors, such as Myogenin. Therefore, we performed the same type of experiment where the myogenin was knocked-down by siRNA to identify genes that are possibly regulated by the Six1 or Six4 in conjunction with Myogenin. C2C12 Myoblasts were transfected with siRNA against Six1, Six4, Six1 with Six4, Myogenin, or control 24h before start of differentiation. The cells were allowed to differentiate in differentiation medium for 24h and were harvested for gene expression profiling. Four replicates per siRNA were performed.
Project description:Six1, Six4 and Myogenin are transcription factors that are known to be required for skeletal myogenesis. Currently, very little is known about the genes targeted by Six1 and Six4. Gene expression profiling when one or both transcription factors were knock-down by siRNA was performed to identify genes affected by their absence. We also hypothesized that Six1 and Six4 can work in cooperation with the myogenic regulatory factor (MRFs) family of transcription factors, such as Myogenin. Therefore, we performed the same type of experiment where the myogenin was knocked-down by siRNA to identify genes that are possibly regulated by the Six1 or Six4 in conjunction with Myogenin.
Project description:Mole (MSR) and fractional (FSR) synthesis rates of proteins during C2C12 myoblast differentiation were investigated. Myoblast cultures supplemented with D2O during 0-24 h or 72-96 h of differentiation were analysed by LC-MS/MS to calculate protein FSR and MSR after samples were spiked with yeast alcohol dehydrogenase (ADH1).
Project description:Identification of the gene targets of the SIX transcription factors in myogenic stem cells and in whole back muscles during murine fetal development Pax7 expression marks stem cells in developing skeletal muscles and adult satellite cells during homeostasis and muscle regeneration. The genetic determinants that control the entrance into the myogenic program and the appearance of PAX7+ cells during embryogenesis are poorly understood. SIX homeoproteins are encoded by the Sine oculis homeobox related Six1-Six6 genes in vertebrates. Six1, Six2, Six4 and Six5 are expressed in the muscle lineage. Here we tested the hypothesis that Six1 and Six4 could participate in the genesis of myogenic stem cells. We show that fewer PAX7+ cells occupy a satellite cell position between the myofiber and its associated basal lamina in Six1 and Six4 (s1s4KO) at E18. However, PAX7+ cells are detected in remaining muscle masses present in the epaxial region of the double mutant embryos and are able to divide and contribute to muscle growth. To further characterize the properties of s1s4KO PAX7+ cells, we analyzed their transcriptome and tested their properties after transplantation in adult regenerating tibialis anterior (TA) muscle. Mutant stem cells form hypotrophic myofibers that are not innervated but retain the ability to self-renew.
Project description:The overexpression of Six1, a member of the Six family of homeodomain transcription factors, has been found in various human cancers, and is associated with tumor progression and metastasis. We previously determined that the expression of Six1 mRNA increased during in vitro progression of human papillomavirus type 16 (HPV16)-immortalized human keratinocytes (HKc/HPV16) toward a differentiation-resistant (HKc/DR) phenotype. However, if Six1 promotes HPV16-mediated transformation or not remains unknown. HKc/DR were transfected with a Six1 or control vector and RNA isolated from these cells were used in an Agilent two-color gene expression profiling experiment. The goal was to determine the effects of Six1 on global gene expression. Two-condition experiment, Six1 vs. Control HKc/DR cells. Biological replicates: 4 Six1-transfected replicates and 4 control-transfected replicates.
Project description:The overexpression of Six1, a member of the Six family of homeodomain transcription factors, has been found in various human cancers, and is associated with tumor progression and metastasis. We previously determined that the expression of Six1 mRNA increased during in vitro progression of human papillomavirus type 16 (HPV16)-immortalized human keratinocytes (HKc/HPV16) toward a differentiation-resistant (HKc/DR) phenotype. However, if Six1 promotes HPV16-mediated transformation or not remains unknown. HKc/DR were transfected with a Six1 or control vector and RNA isolated from these cells were used in an Agilent two-color gene expression profiling experiment. The goal was to determine the effects of Six1 on global gene expression.
Project description:Expression profiling of C2C12 myoblast cells treated with ethanol during differentiation. Ethanol inhibits C2C12 differentiation. Results provide insight into signaling pathways altered by ethanol during differentiation.