Project description:The effects of Gata4 inhibition on global gene expression in TM4 Sertoli cells was analyzed. Using microarray analysis we identified a set of genes that are downregulated or upregulated following siRNA-mediated silencing of Gata4 in the murine Sertoli cell line TM4. Among the downregulated genes were regulators of blood-testtis barrier function and lactate metabolism. TM4 cells were transfected with non-targeting (NT) siRNA and Gata4 siRNA respectively. 72h post transfection cells were lysed and RNA was extracted.
Project description:The effects of Gata4 inhibition on global gene expression in TM4 Sertoli cells was analyzed. Using microarray analysis we identified a set of genes that are downregulated or upregulated following siRNA-mediated silencing of Gata4 in the murine Leydig tumor cell line mLTC-1. Among the downregulated genes were enzymes of the androgen biosynthetic pathway. TM4 cells were transfected with non-targeting (NT) siRNA and Gata4 siRNA respectively. 72h post transfection cells were lysed and RNA was extracted. n=3 of each sample group; control samples are samples 3-6 (TM4 cells treated with non-targeting siRNA)
Project description:The effects of Gata4 inhibition on global gene expression in mLTC-1 cells was analysed. Using microarray analysis we identified a set of genes that are downregulated or upregulated following siRNA-mediated silencing of Gata4 in the murine Leydig tumor cell line mLTC-1. Among the downregulated genes were enzymes of the androgen biosynthetic pathway. mLTC-1 cells were transfected with non-targeting (NT) siRNA and Gata4 siRNA respectively. 72h post transfection cells were lysed and RNA was extracted.
Project description:The effects of Gata4 inhibition on global gene expression in mLTC-1 cells was analysed. Using microarray analysis we identified a set of genes that are downregulated or upregulated following siRNA-mediated silencing of Gata4 in the murine Leydig tumor cell line mLTC-1. Among the downregulated genes were enzymes of the androgen biosynthetic pathway. mLTC-1 cells were transfected with non-targeting (NT) siRNA and Gata4 siRNA respectively. 72h post transfection cells were lysed and RNA was extracted. n=3 of each sample group; control samples are samples 3-6 (mLTC-1 cells treated with non-targeting siRNA)
Project description:Genome wide expression profiling to determine the overlap of Affymetrix-signals with SOLID sequencing RNA was extracted using the Qiagen RNeasy kit following the manufacturers guidelines, arrays were prepared and hybridized following the Affymetrix protocol.
Project description:Vitamin C (ascorbic acid, AA), as essential micro-nutrient and antioxidant, can affect multiple cellular processes. Previously, we showed that Vitamin C supplement could promote the proliferation and suppress apoptosis of porcine Sertoli cells, via modulating the global nucleic acid methylation levels to alter transcriptome and proteomics. Due to the differences between pig and rodent species, here we investigated the effects of Vitamin C on mouse TM4 Sertoli cells. Vitamin C (250µM) treatment of mouse TM4 Sertoli cells for 36h could significantly increase cell viability, promote cell proliferation and decrease the cell percentage with early apoptosis. Vitamin C (250µM, 36h) also significantly decreased ROS level, elevated mitochondrial function, altered the levels of nucleic acid N6-methylation (m6A) and modified the levels of histone H3 trimethylation (H3K4me3, H3K9Me3 and H3K36me3) of mouse TM4 Sertoli cells. Vitamin C (250µM, 36h) promoted the secretion of anti-müllerian hormone and Estrodiol, but decreased lactate metabolite in mouse TM4 Sertoli cells. RNA-seq identified 112 differentially expressed genes (DEGs) (74 up- and 38 down-regulated) (P≤0.05, |log2Fold Change|≥1) as induced by Vitamin C in mouse TM4 Sertoli cells. Gene enrichment analysis found multiple significantly enriched biological terms or pathways, including GO terms of regulation of response to biotic stimulus, homeostasis of number of cells, positive regulation of tumor necrosis factor production, GTPase activity, calmodulin binding etc., and KEGG signal pathways of calcium signal pathway, cGMP-PKG signaling pathway, steroid biosynthesis, arginine biosynthesis etc. 9 DEGs were selected for RT-qPCR validation and 8 of them showed the change trend consistent to RNA-seq. Taken together, Vitamin C (250µM, 36h) could modulate the functions of mouse TM4 Sertoli cells, through modifying the transcriptome to affect multiple signal pathways.
Project description:Introgressed variants from other species can be an important source of genetic variation because they may arise rapidly, can include multiple mutations on a single haplotype, and have often been pretested by selection in the species of origin. Although introgressed alleles are generally deleterious, several studies have reported introgression as the source of adaptive alleles-including the rodenticide-resistant variant of Vkorc1 that introgressed from Mus spretus into European populations of Mus musculus domesticus. Here, we conducted bidirectional genome scans to characterize introgressed regions into one wild population of M. spretus from Spain and three wild populations of M. m. domesticus from France, Germany, and Iran. Despite the fact that these species show considerable intrinsic postzygotic reproductive isolation, introgression was observed in all individuals, including in the M. musculus reference genome (GRCm38). Mus spretus individuals had a greater proportion of introgression compared with M. m. domesticus, and within M. m. domesticus, the proportion of introgression decreased with geographic distance from the area of sympatry. Introgression was observed on all autosomes for both species, but not on the X-chromosome in M. m. domesticus, consistent with known X-linked hybrid sterility and inviability genes that have been mapped to the M. spretus X-chromosome. Tract lengths were generally short with a few outliers of up to 2.7 Mb. Interestingly, the longest introgressed tracts were in olfactory receptor regions, and introgressed tracts were significantly enriched for olfactory receptor genes in both species, suggesting that introgression may be a source of functional novelty even between species with high barriers to gene flow.
Project description:Translational research is commonly performed in the C57B6/J mouse strain, chosen for its genetic homogeneity and phenotypic uniformity. Here, we evaluate the suitability of the white-footed deer mouse (Peromyscus leucopus) as a model organism for aging research, offering a comparative analysis against C57B6/J and diversity outbred (DO) Mus musculus strains. Our study includes comparisons of body composition, skeletal muscle function, and cardiovascular parameters, shedding light on potential applications and limitations of P. leucopus in aging studies. Notably, P. leucopus exhibits distinct body composition characteristics, emphasizing reduced muscle force exertion and a unique metabolism, particularly in fat mass. Cardiovascular assessments showed changes in arterial stiffness, challenging conventional assumptions and highlighting the need for a nuanced interpretation of aging-related phenotypes. Our study also highlights inherent challenges associated with maintaining and phenotyping P. leucopus cohorts. Behavioral considerations, including anxiety-induced responses during handling and phenotyping assessment, pose obstacles in acquiring meaningful data. Moreover, the unique anatomy of P. leucopus necessitates careful adaptation of protocols designed for Mus musculus. While showcasing potential benefits, further extensive analyses across broader age ranges and larger cohorts are necessary to establish the reliability of P. leucopus as a robust and translatable model for aging studies.