Project description:Ruthenium(II)-arene complexes are promising drug candidates for therapy of solid tumors. We have previously shown that ruthenium(II)-arene complex [Ru(η6-p-cymene)(L7)Cl] (RuT7) exerts cytotoxic effects in a panel of cancer cell lines (J. Organomet. Chem. 2014, 749, 343–349). In this study we analyzed in vitro cellular response and performed whole-transcriptome microarray gene expression analysis in HeLa cells in order to understand the cellular and molecular mechanism of response to RuT7 complex. Results on biological action of ruthenium complex obtained on cellular level were reflected on molecular level as well. Analysis of functional categories and signaling and biochemical pathways that are associated with HeLa cells' response to ruthenium complex revealed that RuT7 complex leads HeLa cells through intrinsic (mitochondrial) apoptotic pathway, via indirect DNA damage made by action of reactive oxygen species and through direct DNA binding of RuT7. Performed molecular toxicity analysis has shown that RuT7 has fewer associated toxicity profiles than cisplatin. Altogether these results provide the basis for development of RuT7 in animal and pre-clinical studies as a potential drug candidate.
Project description:Ruthenium(II)-arene complexes are promising drug candidates for therapy of solid tumors. We have previously shown that ruthenium(II)-arene complex [Ru(η6-p-cymene)(L7)Cl] (RuT7) exerts cytotoxic effects in a panel of cancer cell lines (J. Organomet. Chem. 2014, 749, 343–349). In this study we analyzed in vitro cellular response and performed whole-transcriptome microarray gene expression analysis in HeLa cells in order to understand the cellular and molecular mechanism of response to RuT7 complex. Results on biological action of ruthenium complex obtained on cellular level were reflected on molecular level as well. Analysis of functional categories and signaling and biochemical pathways that are associated with HeLa cells' response to ruthenium complex revealed that RuT7 complex leads HeLa cells through intrinsic (mitochondrial) apoptotic pathway, via indirect DNA damage made by action of reactive oxygen species and through direct DNA binding of RuT7. Performed molecular toxicity analysis has shown that RuT7 has fewer associated toxicity profiles than cisplatin. Altogether these results provide the basis for development of RuT7 in animal and pre-clinical studies as a potential drug candidate. We hybridized each condition (control, RuT7 and CDDP) at each time point (12 h and 24 h) in triplicate, for a total of 18 samples.
Project description:Kallenberger2014 - CD95L induced apoptosis initiated by caspase-8, CD95 HeLa cells (cis/trans variant)
The paper describes a new approach that combines single cell and population data in the same model. The model consists of a large number of single cell models, which are fitted to single cell data. Simultaneously, ensemble averages are fitted to population data. It is assumed that the kinetics in each cell can be described with the same kinetic parameters. Therefore, cell-to-cell variability is explained by variable initial protein concentrations.
There are four variants of the model (with [CD95L]=500ng/ml = 16.6nM), i) cistrans (in CD95-HeLa cells) [ MODEL1403050000
], ii) cistrans (in wild-type HeLa cells) [ MODEL1403050001
], iii) cistrans-cistrans (in CD95-HeLa cells) [ MODEL1403050002
], and iv) cistrans-cistrans (in wild-type HeLa cells) [ MODEL1403050003
].
These model contain the equations for one "average cell" with median initial concentrations for CD95, FADD, p55, BID, PrNES_mCherry and PrER_mGFP. By integrating the model, it should be possible to obtain trajectories for PrER_mGFP, PrNES_mCherry, p43 and p18 similar as in Figure 4A (CD95-HeLa cells) and Figure 4B (wild-type HeLa cells).
This model is described in the article:
Intra- and Interdimeric Caspase-8 Self-Cleavage Controls Strength and Timing of CD95-Induced Apoptosis
Stefan M. Kallenberger, Joël Beaudouin, Juliane Claus, Carmen Fischer, Peter K. Sorger, Stefan Legewie, and Roland Eils
11 March 2014: Vol. 7, Issue 316, p. ra23
Abstract:
Apoptosis in response to the ligand CD95L (also known as Fas ligand) is initiated by caspase-8, which is activated by dimerization and self-cleavage at death-inducing signaling complexes (DISCs). Previous work indicated that the degree of substrate cleavage by caspase-8 determines whether a cell dies or survives in response to a death stimulus. To determine how a death ligand stimulus is effectively translated into caspase-8 activity, we assessed this activity over time in single cells with compartmentalized probes that are cleaved by caspase-8 and used multiscale modeling to simultaneously describe single-cell and population data with an ensemble of single-cell models. We derived and experimentally validated a minimal model in which cleavage of caspase-8 in the enzymatic domain occurs in an interdimeric manner through interaction between DISCs, whereas prodomain cleavage sites are cleaved in an intradimeric manner within DISCs. Modeling indicated that sustained membrane-bound caspase-8 activity is followed by transient cytosolic activity, which can be interpreted as a molecular timer mechanism reflected by a limited lifetime of active caspase-8. The activation of caspase-8 by combined intra- and interdimeric cleavage ensures weak signaling at low concentrations of CD95L and strongly accelerated activation at higher ligand concentrations, thereby contributing to precise control of apoptosis.
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Project description:Kallenberger2014 - CD95L induced apoptosis initiated by caspase-8, wild-type HeLa cells (cis/trans variant)
The paper describes a new approach that combines single cell and population data in the same model. The model consists of a large number of single cell models, which are fitted to single cell data. Simultaneously, ensemble averages are fitted to population data. It is assumed that the kinetics in each cell can be described with the same kinetic parameters. Therefore, cell-to-cell variability is explained by variable initial protein concentrations.
There are four variants of the model (with [CD95L]=500ng/ml = 16.6nM), i) cistrans (in CD95-HeLa cells) [ MODEL1403050000
], ii) cistrans (in wild-type HeLa cells) [ MODEL1403050001
], iii) cistrans-cistrans (in CD95-HeLa cells) [ MODEL1403050002
], and iv) cistrans-cistrans (in wild-type HeLa cells) [ MODEL1403050003
].
These model contain the equations for one "average cell" with median initial concentrations for CD95, FADD, p55, BID, PrNES_mCherry and PrER_mGFP. By integrating the model, it should be possible to obtain trajectories for PrER_mGFP, PrNES_mCherry, p43 and p18 similar as in Figure 4A (CD95-HeLa cells) and Figure 4B (wild-type HeLa cells).
This model is described in the article:
Intra- and Interdimeric Caspase-8 Self-Cleavage Controls Strength and Timing of CD95-Induced Apoptosis
Stefan M. Kallenberger, Joël Beaudouin, Juliane Claus, Carmen Fischer, Peter K. Sorger, Stefan Legewie, and Roland Eils
11 March 2014: Vol. 7, Issue 316, p. ra23
Abstract:
Apoptosis in response to the ligand CD95L (also known as Fas ligand) is initiated by caspase-8, which is activated by dimerization and self-cleavage at death-inducing signaling complexes (DISCs). Previous work indicated that the degree of substrate cleavage by caspase-8 determines whether a cell dies or survives in response to a death stimulus. To determine how a death ligand stimulus is effectively translated into caspase-8 activity, we assessed this activity over time in single cells with compartmentalized probes that are cleaved by caspase-8 and used multiscale modeling to simultaneously describe single-cell and population data with an ensemble of single-cell models. We derived and experimentally validated a minimal model in which cleavage of caspase-8 in the enzymatic domain occurs in an interdimeric manner through interaction between DISCs, whereas prodomain cleavage sites are cleaved in an intradimeric manner within DISCs. Modeling indicated that sustained membrane-bound caspase-8 activity is followed by transient cytosolic activity, which can be interpreted as a molecular timer mechanism reflected by a limited lifetime of active caspase-8. The activation of caspase-8 by combined intra- and interdimeric cleavage ensures weak signaling at low concentrations of CD95L and strongly accelerated activation at higher ligand concentrations, thereby contributing to precise control of apoptosis.
This model is hosted on BioModels Database
and identified
by: BIOMD0000000524
.
To cite BioModels Database, please use: BioModels Database: An enhanced, curated and annotated resource
for published quantitative kinetic models
.
To the extent possible under law, all copyright and related or
neighbouring rights to this encoded model have been dedicated to the public
domain worldwide. Please refer to CC0 Public Domain
Dedication
for more information.
Project description:Kallenberger2014 - CD95L induced apoptosis initiated by caspase-8, CD95 HeLa cells (cis/trans-cis/trans variant)
The paper describes a new approach that combines single cell and population data in the same model. The model consists of a large number of single cell models, which are fitted to single cell data. Simultaneously, ensemble averages are fitted to population data. It is assumed that the kinetics in each cell can be described with the same kinetic parameters. Therefore, cell-to-cell variability is explained by variable initial protein concentrations.
There are four variants of the model (with [CD95L]=500ng/ml = 16.6nM), i) cistrans (in CD95-HeLa cells) [ MODEL1403050000
], ii) cistrans (in wild-type HeLa cells) [ MODEL1403050001
], iii) cistrans-cistrans (in CD95-HeLa cells) [ MODEL1403050002
], and iv) cistrans-cistrans (in wild-type HeLa cells) [ MODEL1403050003
].
These model contain the equations for one "average cell" with median initial concentrations for CD95, FADD, p55, BID, PrNES_mCherry and PrER_mGFP. By integrating the model, it should be possible to obtain trajectories for PrER_mGFP, PrNES_mCherry, p43 and p18 similar as in Figure 4A (CD95-HeLa cells) and Figure 4B (wild-type HeLa cells).
This model is described in the article:
Intra- and Interdimeric Caspase-8 Self-Cleavage Controls Strength and Timing of CD95-Induced Apoptosis
Stefan M. Kallenberger, Joël Beaudouin, Juliane Claus, Carmen Fischer, Peter K. Sorger, Stefan Legewie, and Roland Eils
11 March 2014: Vol. 7, Issue 316, p. ra23
Abstract:
Apoptosis in response to the ligand CD95L (also known as Fas ligand) is initiated by caspase-8, which is activated by dimerization and self-cleavage at death-inducing signaling complexes (DISCs). Previous work indicated that the degree of substrate cleavage by caspase-8 determines whether a cell dies or survives in response to a death stimulus. To determine how a death ligand stimulus is effectively translated into caspase-8 activity, we assessed this activity over time in single cells with compartmentalized probes that are cleaved by caspase-8 and used multiscale modeling to simultaneously describe single-cell and population data with an ensemble of single-cell models. We derived and experimentally validated a minimal model in which cleavage of caspase-8 in the enzymatic domain occurs in an interdimeric manner through interaction between DISCs, whereas prodomain cleavage sites are cleaved in an intradimeric manner within DISCs. Modeling indicated that sustained membrane-bound caspase-8 activity is followed by transient cytosolic activity, which can be interpreted as a molecular timer mechanism reflected by a limited lifetime of active caspase-8. The activation of caspase-8 by combined intra- and interdimeric cleavage ensures weak signaling at low concentrations of CD95L and strongly accelerated activation at higher ligand concentrations, thereby contributing to precise control of apoptosis.
This model is hosted on BioModels Database
and identified
by: BIOMD0000000525
.
To cite BioModels Database, please use: BioModels Database: An enhanced, curated and annotated resource
for published quantitative kinetic models
.
To the extent possible under law, all copyright and related or
neighbouring rights to this encoded model have been dedicated to the public
domain worldwide. Please refer to CC0 Public Domain
Dedication
for more information.
Project description:Kallenberger2014 - CD95L induced apoptosis initiated by caspase-8, wild-type HeLa cells (cis/trans-cis/trans variant)
The paper describes a new approach that combines single cell and population data in the same model. The model consists of a large number of single cell models, which are fitted to single cell data. Simultaneously, ensemble averages are fitted to population data. It is assumed that the kinetics in each cell can be described with the same kinetic parameters. Therefore, cell-to-cell variability is explained by variable initial protein concentrations.
There are four variants of the model (with [CD95L]=500ng/ml = 16.6nM), i) cistrans (in CD95-HeLa cells) [ MODEL1403050000
], ii) cistrans (in wild-type HeLa cells) [ MODEL1403050001
], iii) cistrans-cistrans (in CD95-HeLa cells) [ MODEL1403050002
], and iv) cistrans-cistrans (in wild-type HeLa cells) [ MODEL1403050003
].
These model contain the equations for one "average cell" with median initial concentrations for CD95, FADD, p55, BID, PrNES_mCherry and PrER_mGFP. By integrating the model, it should be possible to obtain trajectories for PrER_mGFP, PrNES_mCherry, p43 and p18 similar as in Figure 4A (CD95-HeLa cells) and Figure 4B (wild-type HeLa cells).
This model is described in the article:
Intra- and Interdimeric Caspase-8 Self-Cleavage Controls Strength and Timing of CD95-Induced Apoptosis
Stefan M. Kallenberger, Joël Beaudouin, Juliane Claus, Carmen Fischer, Peter K. Sorger, Stefan Legewie, and Roland Eils
11 March 2014: Vol. 7, Issue 316, p. ra23
Abstract:
Apoptosis in response to the ligand CD95L (also known as Fas ligand) is initiated by caspase-8, which is activated by dimerization and self-cleavage at death-inducing signaling complexes (DISCs). Previous work indicated that the degree of substrate cleavage by caspase-8 determines whether a cell dies or survives in response to a death stimulus. To determine how a death ligand stimulus is effectively translated into caspase-8 activity, we assessed this activity over time in single cells with compartmentalized probes that are cleaved by caspase-8 and used multiscale modeling to simultaneously describe single-cell and population data with an ensemble of single-cell models. We derived and experimentally validated a minimal model in which cleavage of caspase-8 in the enzymatic domain occurs in an interdimeric manner through interaction between DISCs, whereas prodomain cleavage sites are cleaved in an intradimeric manner within DISCs. Modeling indicated that sustained membrane-bound caspase-8 activity is followed by transient cytosolic activity, which can be interpreted as a molecular timer mechanism reflected by a limited lifetime of active caspase-8. The activation of caspase-8 by combined intra- and interdimeric cleavage ensures weak signaling at low concentrations of CD95L and strongly accelerated activation at higher ligand concentrations, thereby contributing to precise control of apoptosis.
This model is hosted on BioModels Database
and identified
by: BIOMD0000000526
.
To cite BioModels Database, please use: BioModels Database: An enhanced, curated and annotated resource
for published quantitative kinetic models
.
To the extent possible under law, all copyright and related or
neighbouring rights to this encoded model have been dedicated to the public
domain worldwide. Please refer to CC0 Public Domain
Dedication
for more information.
Project description:Despite the increasing sophistication of biomaterials design and functional characterization studies, little is known regarding cells' global response to biomaterials. Here, we combined nontargeted holistic biological and physical science techniques to evaluate how simple strontium ion incorporation within the well-described biomaterial 45S5 bioactive glass (BG) influences the global response of human mesenchymal stem cells. Our objective analyses of whole gene-expression profiles, confirmed by standard molecular biology techniques, revealed that strontium-substituted BG up-regulated the isoprenoid pathway, suggesting an influence on both sterol metabolite synthesis and protein prenylation processes. This up-regulation was accompanied by increases in cellular and membrane cholesterol and lipid raft contents as determined by Raman spectroscopy mapping and total internal reflection fluorescence microscopy analyses and by an increase in cellular content of phosphorylated myosin II light chain. Our unexpected findings of this strong metabolic pathway regulation as a response to biomaterial composition highlight the benefits of discovery-driven nonreductionist approaches to gain a deeper understanding of global cell-material interactions and suggest alternative research routes for evaluating biomaterials to improve their design.
Project description:The cellular stress response (CSR) is a conserved mechanism that protects cells from environmental and physiological stressors. The heat shock response (HSR), a critical component of the CSR, utilizes molecular chaperones to mitigate proteotoxic stress caused by elevated temperatures. We hypothesized that while the canonical HSR pathways are conserved across cell types, specific cell lines may exhibit unique transcriptional responses to heat shock. To test this, we compared the transcriptomic responses of HEK293, HepG2, and HeLa cells under control conditions immediately following heat shock and after an 8-hour recovery period. RNA sequencing revealed conserved activation of canonical HSR pathways, including the unfolded protein response, alongside enrichment of the non-canonical “Receptor Ligand Activity” pathway across all cell lines. Cell line-specific variations were also observed, with HepG2 cells displaying higher transcriptional activity under stress conditions. Validation by qPCR confirmed the activation of key genes within the “Receptor Ligand Activity” pathway across time points. These findings provide insights into conserved and context-specific aspects of the HSR, contributing to a more comprehensive understanding of stress response mechanisms a cross mammalian cells.
Project description:In order to understand the underline mechanism of SHMT2 (serine hydroxymethyltransferase 2) effect on tumor growth, proteome and metabolome analysis were carried on an engineered HeLa cell line (HeLa-SHMT2-shSHMT2, short as HeLa-Ss), which has inducible SHMT2 over-expression or suppression by treating cell with tetracycline or IPTG, respectively. SHMT2 over-expression in HeLa-ss cell increased cell proliferation in vitro and in vivo, deceased expression of several mitochondrial complex I and III proteins, and increased glycine and glutathione levels in cells. BioID method identified more than 20 SHMT2 associated proteins that are involved in oxidation-reduction process. These results indicate SHMT2 involves in the regulation of cellular redox balance. SHMT2 suppression only reduced growth of cells under glycine depletion condition in cell culture. It increased expression of several proteins involved in glutaminolysis and amino acid transporters, and elevated metabolites related to glutamine metabolism. These results indicate tumor cells have a compensatory reaction after SHMT2 suppression. Further reducing glycine levels in cells by sodium benzoate caused cell death in cultured cell and slightly reduced tumor growth in vivo. Benzoate treatment induces more changes in protein expressions and metabolite levels, and it may provide a new addition for tumor treatment.