Project description:Analysis of human hepatic stellate cell line LX2 stimulated for 24h in serum-free DMEM medium containing 0 or 50 ng/ml recombinant human GDF2 protein. Results provide insight into the activation effects of GDF2 on human hepatic stellate cell. We used microarrays to detail the global programme of gene expression underlying activation of hepatic stellate cells and identified liver-fibrosis-related genes genes during this process.
Project description:Suberoylanilide hydroxamic acid (SAHA) and valproic acid (VPA) are both histone deacetylases inhibitor (HDACi), and are able to attenuate the activation of hepatic stelllate cells. To explore the underlying molecular mechanisms, we performed gene expression profile analyses of human hepatic stellate cell line LX2 treated with SAHA or VPA for 24 hours. Duplicate experiments were performed: Untreated LX2, SAHA treated LX2 and VPA treated LX2.
Project description:Suberoylanilide hydroxamic acid (SAHA) and valproic acid (VPA ) are both histone deacetylases inhibitor (HDACi), and are able to attenuate the activation of hepatic stelllate cells. To explore the underlying molecular mechanisms, we performed miRNA expression profile analyses of human hepatic stellate cell line LX2 treated with SAHA or VPA for 24 hours. Duplicate experiments were performed: Untreated LX2, SAHA treated LX2 and VPA treated LX2.
Project description:The activation of hepatic stellate cells (HSC) plays a crucial role in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), which could further develop to non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) and liver fibrosis/cirrhosis. Since cGMP-dependent protein kinase 1 (cGK1) deficient (cGK1-KO) mice displayed hepatic insulin resistance we hypothesized that cGK1 modulates HSC activation and its metabolic consequences. First, retinol storage and gene expression were studied in cGK1-KO mice. Second, we investigated the effects of cGK1-silencing on gene expression in the human stellate cell line LX2. Finally, cGK1 expression was investigated in human liver biopsies covering a wide range of liver fat content. Retinyl-ester level in the liver of cGK1-KO mice was lower compared to wild-type animals, which was associated with increased inflammatory gene expression. mRNA regulation in cGK1-silenced LX2 cells showed stronger stellate cell activation profile, altered matrix degradation and elevated chemokine level. On the other hand, activation of LX2 cells suppressed cGK1 expression, which was associated with human data, showing a negative correlation between cGK1 mRNA and liver fat content in liver biopsies. These results suggest that the lack of cGK1 could possibly lead to stellate cell activation, which elevates chemokine expression and inflammatory processes, which in turn disturbs hepatic insulin sensitivity.
Project description:Aim of the study was to characterize at a molecular level (changes in transcriptomes) the crosstalk between tumor hepatocytes and activated hepatic stellate cells (HSC) in liver cancer. This was adressed by using a coculture model system of HepaRG cell line (tumor hepatocytes, human), and LX2 cell line (HSC, human). By using genome-wide expression profiling, we demonstrated that hepatocyte-HSC crosstalk is bidirectional and results in the deregulation of functionally relevant gene networks. HepaRG and LX2 cells were cultured alone in serum- and DMSO-free William's E medium or together using 1 M-BM-5m pore size transwell inserts which allow diffusion of media components but prevent cell migration (BD Biosciences, San Jose, CA). Triplicate experiments were performed: HepaRG (culture versus coculture), LX2 (culture versus coculture).
Project description:RNA sequencing of LX2 cell line (a human hepatic stellate cell line). METTL3 overexpression or downreguation were achieved by lenti-virus transduction.
Project description:Aim of the study was to characterize at a molecular level (changes in transcriptomes) the crosstalk between tumor hepatocytes and activated hepatic stellate cells (HSC) in liver cancer. This was adressed by using a coculture model system of HepaRG cell line (tumor hepatocytes, human), and LX2 cell line (HSC, human). By using genome-wide expression profiling, we demonstrated that hepatocyte-HSC crosstalk is bidirectional and results in the deregulation of functionally relevant gene networks.
Project description:Deactivation of aHSCs has emerged as a novel and promising therapeutic approach for liver fibrosis. However, our knowledge of the master regulators involved in the deactivation of fibrotic HSCs is still limited. The transcription factor GATA4 has been previously shown to play an important role in embryonic hepatic stellate cells quiescence. We aim to evaluate whether GATA4 is able to revert the active phenotype of LX2 cells. Adenoviruses approaches were used to genetically manipulate Gata4 expression in adult hepatic stellate cells. To analyze changes in gene expression mediated by GATA4 we overexpressed Gata4 in LX2 cells and performed Affimetrix analyses
Project description:The human hepatic stellate cell line LX2 was treated with 8 Gy X-ray irradiation and/or 2ng/ml recombinant human TGF-β1. The iTRAQ-based high throughput quantitative proteomic approach was used to obtain a comprehensive view of the protein ensembles affected by irradiation and/or TGF-β1 treatment on LX2. This study provides clues for further investigation of the mechanisms behind radiation-induced liver fibrosis.