Project description:RPS27, a significantly down-regulated and validated RBP in kaposi's sarcoma (KS), and known to be associated with viral infection. As KS is an endothelial cell cancer, we used HUVECs as the cell model to explore the functions of RPS27. RNA-seq technology was used to investigate the differentially expressed genes in HUVECs. By using small interference RNAs (siRNAs) to silence the expression of RPS27 (siRPS27), we detected significant decrease of RPS27 expression in RNA levels comparing with the negative control (siNC) samples.
Project description:Intra- and extracellular metabolomics dataset of human dermal blood endothelial cells (HDBECs), human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs), human dermal lymphatic endothelial cells (HDLECs) and intestinal lymphatic endothelial cells (iLECs) in proliferation and quiescence.
Project description:Endothelial cells are critical for angiogenesis, and microRNAs plays important roles in this process. We investigated the regulatory role of microRNAs in endothelial cells of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) by examining the microRNA expression profile of human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs) in the absence or presence of human HCC cells, and identified miR-146a as the most highly up-regulated microRNA. Furthermore, we revealed that miR-146a promoted the expression of platelet-derived growth factor receptor (PDGFRA) in HUVECs, and this process was mediated by BRCA1. Overexpression of PDGFRA in the ECs of HCC tissues was associated with microvascular invasion, and predicted a poorer prognosis. These results suggest that MiR-146a plays a key role in regulating the angiogenic activity of ECs in HCC through miR-146a-BRCA1-PDGFRA pathway. MiR-146a may emerge as a potential anti-angiogenic target on ECs for HCC therapy. We have employed whole genome OneArray to examine the genome expression changes of HUVECs overexpressing miR-146a.
Project description:MicroRNAs regulate various cellular processes. While several genes associated with replicative senescence have been described in endothelial cells, miRNAs that regulate these genes remain largely unknown. The present study was designed to identify miRNAs associated with replicative senescence and their target genes in HUVECs. We have employed Agilent Human MicroRNAs microarray platform to evaluate the expressions of 866 human miRNAs and 89 human viral miRNAs, based on Sanger miRNA database release 12.0 miRNA expression profiles were established for young and replicative senescent HUVECs
Project description:The scope of this study is to understand effect of microgravity on HUVECs (Human Umbilical vein Endothelial cells) and comparative analysis with respect to control group.
Project description:MicroRNAs regulate various cellular processes. While several genes associated with replicative senescence have been described in endothelial cells, miRNAs that regulate these genes remain largely unknown. The present study was designed to identify miRNAs associated with replicative senescence and their target genes in HUVECs. Gene profiling was established using the same RNA input as that used for miRNA profiing. We have employed Agilent Whole Human Genome microarray platform to evaluate the expressions of 19,596 human genes . Gene expression profiles were established for young and replicative senescent HUVECs
Project description:Background: Chemoresistance, particularly to cisplatin, remains a significant challenge in treating high-risk neuroblastoma, resulting in a mere 20% five-year overall survival rate. Tumour-derived small extracellular vesicles (sEVs) have been implicated in cancer progression by promoting angiogenesis, invasion, and proliferation in recipient cells. This study investigated alterations in the protein cargo of sEVs secreted by cisplatin-sensitive and resistant neuroblastoma cells and their impact on reprogramming non-cancerous recipient cells. Methods: sEVs from cisplatin-resistant (KellyCis83) and its cisplatin-sensitive parental cell line (Kelly) were isolated and characterised, followed by proteomic profiling and Gene Set Enrichment Analysis. Functional assays using human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs) evaluated the effects of sEVs on proliferation, migration, tube formation, and metabolism. The clinical relevance of the shortlisted sEV glycolytic proteins were evaluated using the R2 Genomics Analysis and Visualisation Platform. Results: Proteomic analysis revealed dysregulated metabolic pathways in KellyCis83 sEVs. While the Kelly’s and KellyCis83’s sEV-induced aerobic glycolytic rate was similar, oxidative phosphorylation (OXPHOS) was significantly reduced in HUVECs treated with Kelly’s sEVs compared to KellyCis83’s sEVs, which may be due to an altered balance of glycolytic enzymes in sEVs. Under angiogenic factor-deprived conditions, the uptake of sEVs by HUVECs reduced their proliferation and increased anchorage-dependent differentiation. Our study demonstrated the enrichment of the MYCN oncogene and clinically relevant glycolytic proteins in neuroblastoma cell-derived sEVs. Conclusion: This study reports a potential mechanism by which sEVs derived from cisplatin-resistant neuroblastoma cells modulate endothelial cell function through alterations in metabolic pathways and provides an opportunity to explore exosomal MYCN and glycolytic proteins as circulating biomarkers for progression and treatment response signatures, using less invasive methods and enabling personalised treatment approaches for neuroblastoma patients.
Project description:Recently, a new strategy has been developed to directly reprogram one cell type towards targeted cell type by using different combinations of small molecule compounds. Here we attempted to induce stem cells from apical papilla (SCAP) into endothelial cells (ECs) by the same strategy. We developed a set of small molecules and growth factors that facilitates the conversion of SCAP into stable endothelial lineage. The SCAP-derived endothelial cells (SCAP-ECs) expressed some up-regulated endothelial specific genes and proteins, exhibited the ability to form functional tubular-like structures in vitro, and contributed to generate blood vessels in vivo. The aim of this study is to compare the ECs-related gene profile of SCAP, SCAP-derived ECs and HUVECs (primary ECs) and to explore whether SCAP-derived ECs showed enriched ECs gene expression.