Project description:Transcriptional regulation of genes in AML12 cells treated with Palmitic acid, LXR lingand (GW3965) and Ulk1 siRNA shows differential effect of Ulk1 KD on LXr responsive genes AML-12 cells co-treated with 0.75mM PA+/- 10µM GW3965 for 24 h +/- Ulk1 SiRNA
Project description:Transcriptional regulation of genes in AML12 cells treated with Palmitic acid, LXR lingand (GW3965) and Ulk1 siRNA shows differential effect of Ulk1 KD on LXr responsive genes
Project description:Analysis of differentially expressed genes in response to the LXR agonist GW3965 in the MCF-7, T-47D, SK-BR-3, and MDA-MB-231 breast cancer cell lines. It was previously reported that GW3965 has antiproliferative effects on these 4 different breast cancer cell lines. In the present study, we additionally determine the effects of the LXR ligand on breast cancer cells and determine their mechanism of action in reducing cell proliferation. Total RNA obtained from 4 different breast cancer cell lines (MCF-7, T-47D, SK-BR-3, MDA-MB-231) grown in culture treated with ethanol (control) or GW3965 (GW-treated, experimental) for 48 hours. Triplicates were performed.
Project description:We used RNA-sequencing to determine the transcriptional response to liver X receptor (LXR) activation in primary human CD4+ T cells, both at rest and under activation conditions. CD4+ T cells were isolated from 3 healthy donors and treated with the synthetic LXR agonist GW3965 (GW) for 24 hours. Gene expression was compared to control samples (CTRL) treated with the LXR antagonist GSK1440233. To activate the T cell antigen receptor (TCR), cells were pre-treated with CTRL/GW alone for 6 hours then transferred to plates containing anti-CD3 and anti-CD28 for a further 18 hours.
Project description:Identification of novel LXR target genes Primary mouse hepatocytes were isolated from Bl6 mice and plated on 6 well plates. Cells serum starved and treated with statin/MVA followed by overnight adminstration of DMSO or LXR agonist GW3965. Total RNA isolation using TRIZOL and Qiagen Column.
Project description:The Liver X Receptors (LXRs) play important roles in multiple metabolic pathways, including fatty acid, cholesterol, carbohydrate and energy metabolism. To expand the knowledge of the functions of LXR signaling during embryonic development, we performed a whole-genome microarray analysis of Lxr target genes in zebrafish larvae treated with either one of the synthetic LXR ligands T0901317 or GW3965. Assessment of the biological processes enriched by differentially expressed genes revealed a prime role for Lxr in regulating lipid metabolic processes, similarly to the function of LXR in mammals. In addition, exposure to the Lxr ligands induced changes in expression of genes in the neural retina and lens of the zebrafish eye, including the photoreceptor guanylate cyclase activators and lens gamma crystallins, suggesting a potential novel role for Lxr in modulating the transcription of genes associated with visual function in zebrafish. The regulation of expression of metabolic genes was phenotypically reflected in an increased absorption of yolk in the zebrafish larvae, and changes in the expression of genes involved in visual perception were associated with morphological alterations in the retina and lens of the developing zebrafish eye. The regulation of expression of both lipid metabolic and eye specific genes was sustained in 1 month old fish. The transcriptional networks demonstrated several conserved effects of LXR activation between zebrafish and mammals, and also identified potential novel functions of Lxr, supporting zebrafish as a promising model for investigating the role of Lxr during development.
Project description:To explore the differently expressed genes in BMDM after the treatment with S1P or DAMPs (Damage associated molecular patterns). BMDM cells were incubated with apoptotic cell culture medium (ACM) or S1P (500nM) for 24 hours before harvest for RNA extraction. ACM generated from palmitic acid treated AML12 cells was used as DAMPs. We also want to see whether these genes regulated by S1P or DAMPs are Trem2 dependent or independent.
Project description:The LXR proteins, LXRα and LXRβ, are transcription factors that belong to the nuclear receptor superfamily. LXRs are activated by oxysterols and control the transcription of genes involved in the regulation of cholesterol and fatty acid metabolism. They also mediate several aspects of macrophage biology, including inflammatory responses, cell survival in response to infection and phagocytosis of apoptotic cells. LXRs share a high degree of sequence homology and most of their functions are believed to be performed similarly by LXRα and LXRβ. However, the individual, transcriptional roles of each LXR isoform have not been characterized in detail, in part due to the lack of specific experimental tools that can discriminate between LXRα and LXRβ actions. To identify common and differential transcriptional functions of LXR nuclear receptors in macrophages, we developed a cellular model of stable expression of FLAG-tagged LXRα or LXRβ in LXR-null immortalized murine bone marrow-derived macrophages (parental line published Elife. 2015 Jul 14;4:e08009. doi: 10.7554/eLife.08009). To take a deeper insight into the epigenomic features of LXR nuclear receptors, we performed chromatin immunoprecipitation coupled to next-generation sequencing (ChIP-seq) to identify genome-wide binding locations of LXRα and LXRβ in the presence of a synthetic agonist (GW3965, 1uM). Additionally, we identified genome-wide DNA locations of acetylation mark on lysine 27 of histone H3 (H3K27ac), upon LXR agonist (GW3965, 1uM) and antagonist (GW2033, 1uM) treatment. Collectively, these studies will increase our understanding of common and differential genomic actions of LXRα and LXRβ in cultured murine macrophages.