Project description:The adverse macrophage-mediated immune response elicited by the bioinert surface of polyetheretherketone (PEEK) is responsible for the formation of fibrous encapsulation and inferior osseointegration for PEEK implants in the dental and orthopedic fields. A nanoporous thin film constructed by layer-by-layer technique was deposited on PEEK surface, and it can effectively suppress the acute inflammatory response of macrophages. However, the underlying molecular mechanism why macrophages respond differently on the modified surface is unknown. We used microarrays to elucidate the underlying molecular mechanisms why macrophages respond differently on the modified surface of PEEK.
Project description:A genomic expression comparison was done among neural progenitor cells cultured on 2D substrates, 3D porous polystyrene scaffolds, and as 3D neural spheres (in vivo surrogate), with the goal of assessing the feasibility of establishing the meaning of 3D and associated physiological relevance at the molecular level Neural progenitor cells were cultured on 2D surfaces, in 3D scaffolds and as 3D neural spheres. Chemical cues are controlled by coating. Only spacial properties of the culture systems were compared.
Project description:To evaluate mRNA expression profile (transcriptome), we identified mRNAs of osteoblastic cells from human alveolar crest culture in contact with different titanium surfaces: control (polished), nanotextured (polished titanium discs, etching at 25oC with 50% H2SO4conc and 50% H2O2aq) , nano+submicrotextured (polished titanium discs, etching at 50oC with 50% H2SO4conc and 50% H2O2aq) and rough microtexture (polished titanium discs, etching at 50oC with 100% H2O2aq). The osteoblastic cells were cultured in the alpha-minimum essential medium, supplemented with fetal bovine serum, gentamicin, fungizone, dexamethasone, ascorbic acid and β-glycerophosphate. The mRNA expression profiling was analyzed through hybridizations with whole-human genome Agilent microarray (4x44K format).
Project description:To evaluate miRNA expression profile (miRNOME), we identified microRNAs of osteoblastic cells from human alveolar crest culture in contact with different titanium surfaces: control (polished), nanotextured (polished titanium discs, etching at 25°C with 50% H2SO4conc and 50% H2O2aq) , nano+submicrotextured (polished titanium discs, etching at 50°C with 50% H2SO4conc and 50% H2O2aq) and rough microtexture (polished titanium discs, etching at 50°C with 100% H2O2aq). The osteoblastic cells were cultured in the alpha-minimum essential medium, supplemented with fetal bovine serum, gentamicin, fungizone, dexamethasone, ascorbic acid and β-glycerophosphate. The microRNA expression profiling was analyzed through hybridizations with Agilent miRNA-microarray (8x15K format).
Project description:Osteoclastogenesis is induced by the stimulation of RANKL. In the early stage of osteoclast differentiation, the osteoclast progenitor cells are primed by M-CSF, following a tightly controlled genetic program where specific sets of genes are up-regulated by RANKL. Some of them, for instance, control differentiation, cell-cell fusion and bone resorption. We used microarrays to detail the global program of gene expression underlying osteoclastogenesis and identified various up-regulated genes during this process. Macrophages and osteoclasts were cultured for RNA extraction and hybridization on Affymetrix microarrays. We sought to obtain homogeneous populations of macrophages and osteoclasts in order to increase the temporal resolution of expression profiles. To that end, mouse bone marrow cells were cultured in the presence of M-CSF for three days and harvested as macrophage and oseteoclast common progenitor cells. Then common progenitor cells were further cultured in the presence of M-CSF alone for macrophages and M-CSF plus RANKL for osteoclasts, respectively.
Project description:Titanium is a common implant material. However, in some patients titanium implants fail. Macrophages are key cells involved in foreign body response. To identify macrophage response to titainum, primary human macrophages were cultured on polished titanium discs for 6 days We used microarrays to determine the global expression pattern induced by polished titanium in macrophages and identify potential genes involved in implant failure.
Project description:Titanium is a common implant material. However, in some patients titanium implants fail. Macrophages are key cells involved in foreign body response. To identify macrophage response to titainum, primary human macrophages were cultured on porous titanium discs for 6 days We used microarrays to determine the global expression pattern induced by porous titanium in macrophages and identify potential genes involved in implant failure.
Project description:Initial attachment to a surface marks the onset of a bacterial life style switch from planktonic to biofilm mode of growth. Among dissimilatory iron reducing bacteria, S. oneidensis MR-1 is notable due to its extensive respiratory versatility. It has been hypothesized that direct interaction of Shewanella cells with, or close proximity to, an appropriate surface facilitates the deposition of electrons. In fact, Shewanella species have been demonstrated to adhere to various surfaces and form biofilms. Global transcriptome profiling was performed on cells in the transition to surface-associated growth using different surfaces and conditions to understand molecular mechanisms underlying the initiation of microbe-surface interactions and the switch from planktonic to sessile life style.