Project description:Cholesteryl ester transfer protein (CETP) transfers cholesteryl ester (CE) and triglyceride (TG) between lipoproteins, which alters lipoprotein metabolism. Hamster and human CETPs have very different preferences for CE versus TG as substrate. To assess the impact of altering CETP’s substrate preference on lipoproteins in vivo, human CETP was expressed in hamsters (Mesocricetus auratus). Chow-fed hamsters received adenoviruses expressing no CETP (Ad-Null), hamster CETP (Ad-hamster CETP) or human CETP (Ad-human CETP). High density lipoproteins were isolated from hamster plasma 6 days after adenovirus injection by ultracentrifugation as the 1.063 - 1.21 g/ml density fraction. HDL proteins were precipitated with cold acetone and subjected to LC+MS/MS analysis
Project description:Our aim was to study the gene expression changes associated to the development of non hepatic steatohepatitis from simple steatosis in a model of diet induced obesity in hamster (mesocricetus auratus)
Project description:Hibernation consist of alternating torpor/arousal phases, during which animals cope with repetitive hypothermia and ischemia-reperfusion. Due to limited transcriptomic and methylomic information for facultative hibernators, we here conducted RNA and whole genome bisulfite sequencing in liver of hibernating Syrian hamster (Mesocricetus auratus). Gene Ontology analysis was performed on 844 differentially expressed genes (DEGs) and confirmed the shift in metabolic fuel utilization, inhibition of RNA transcription and cell cycle regulation as found in seasonal hibernators. We show a so far unreported suppression of MAPK and PP1 pathways. Notably, hibernating hamsters showed upregulation of MAPK inhibitors (DUSPs and SPRYs) and reduced levels of MAPK induced transcription factors. Promoter methylation was found to modulate the expression of genes targeted by these transcription factors. In conclusion, we document gene regulation between hibernation phases, which may aid the identification of pathways and targets to prevent organ damage in transplantation or ischemia-reperfusion.
Project description:Hibernation consist of alternating torpor/arousal phases, during which animals cope with repetitive hypothermia and ischemia-reperfusion. Due to limited transcriptomic and methylomic information for facultative hibernators, we here conducted RNA and whole genome bisulfite sequencing in liver of hibernating Syrian hamster (Mesocricetus auratus). Gene Ontology analysis was performed on 844 differentially expressed genes (DEGs) and confirmed the Liver, shift in metabolic fuel utilization, inhibition of RNA transcription and cell cycle regulation as found in seasonal hibernators. We Liver, show a so far unreported suppression of MAPK and PP1 pathways. Notably, hibernating hamsters Liver, showed upregulation of MAPK inhibitors (DUSPs and SPRYs) and reduced levels of MAPK induced transcription factors. Promoter methylation was found to modulate the expression of genes targeted by these transcription factors. In conclusion, we document gene regulation between hibernation phases, which may aid the identification of pathways and targets to prevent organ damage in transplantation or ischemia-reperfusion.
Project description:COVID-19 or severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), appeared first in Wuhan, Hubei, China, has emerged as a global health concern claiming millions of lives worldwide. Syrian golden hamster (Mesocricetus auratus) has emerged as a suitable model as when infected by SARS-CoV-2, manifests lung pathology resembling human COVID-19 patients. In this study, we employed a quantitative approach to study the proteomic changes in the SARS-CoV-2-infected lung tissue. The samples were analyzed using Orbitrap Fusion Tribrid mass spectrometer in triplicates and the data acquired was searched against Mesocricetus auratus protein database which resulted in the identification of nearly 2,000 non-redundant proteins. The outcome of this study will facilitate in discovery of potential candidate biomarkers for predicting disease course and warrants their further validation in human patient samples.
Project description:Ebola hemorrhagic fever (EHF) is a severe viral infection for which no effective treatment or vaccine is currently available. While the nonhuman primate (NHP) model is used for final evaluation of experimental vaccines and therapeutic efficacy, rodent models have been widely used in ebolavirus research because of their convenience. However, the validity of rodent models has been questioned given their low predictive value for efficacy testing of vaccines and therapeutics, a result of the inconsistent manifestation of coagulopathy seen in EHF. Here, we describe a lethal Syrian hamster model of EHF using mouse-adapted Ebola virus. Infected hamsters displayed most clinical hallmarks of EHF, including severe coagulopathy and uncontrolled host immune responses. Thus, the hamster seems to be superior to the existing rodent models, offering a better tool for understanding the critical processes in pathogenesis and providing a new model for evaluating prophylactic and postexposure interventions prior to testing in NHPs.