Project description:Exosomes have recently been shown to play a key role in cell-to-cell communication through delivery of various functional content, including microRNAs (miRNAs). We investigated the potential roles of exosomal miRNA derived intrafollicular cells in polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Using microarray profiling, a total of 492 miRNAs and 220 miRNAs were found in follicular fluid-derived exosomes and serum-derived exosomes, respectively, in PCOS and non-PCOS females. By excluding miRNAs existing in serum-derived exosomes, we found 179 miRNAs which were specifically expressed in follicular fluid-derived exosomes both in PCOS and non-PCOS females. Using microarray profiling, a total of 492 miRNAs and 220 miRNAs were found in follicular fluid-derived exosomes and serum-derived exosomes, respectively, in PCOS and non-PCOS females. By excluding miRNAs existing in serum-derived exosomes, we found 179 miRNAs which were specifically expressed in follicular fluid-derived exosomes both in PCOS and non-PCOS females.
Project description:Small extracellular vesicles (sEV) are nano-sized (40-150 nm), membrane-encapsulated vesicles that are released by malignant or pathologic and non-pathologic cells into the extracellular space and function as intercellular signaling vectors through the horizontal transfer of biologic molecules, including microRNA (miRNA) and other small non-coding RNA (ncRNA), that can alter the phenotype of recipient cells. sEV are present in essentially all extracellular biofluids, including serum, urine and saliva, and offer a new avenue for discovery and development of novel biomarkers of various disease states and exposures. The objective of this study was to determine the similarities and differences between sEV ncRNA derived from saliva, serum and urine, as well as cell-free ncRNA from serum. Saliva, urine and serum were concomitantly collected from 4 healthy donors, and sEV were isolated from each respective biofluid, along with cfRNA from serum. sEVs were isolated from the respective biofluids via differential ultracentrifugation. Small RNA-sequencing was performed on each sample, and cluster analysis was performed based on ncRNA profiles. While some similarities existed in terms of sEV ncRNA cargo across biofluids, there are also notable differences in ncRNA class and ncRNA secretion, with each sEVs in each biofluid bearing a unique ncRNA profile. We conclude that sEV ncRNA cargo varies according to biofluid, so thus should be carefully selected and interpreted when designing translational or epidemiological studies.
Project description:Gene expression profiles were generated using RNA-sequencing from migratory and non-migratory B-cells after exposure to conditioned medium of breast cancer cells, either containing or depleted from extracellular vesicles. The purpose of the experiment was to investigate how breast cancer cell derived extracellular vesicles induce specific molecular pathways involved in B-cell migration and B-cell infiltration.
Project description:Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common reproductive endocrine disease characterized by persistent anovulation and hyperandrogenism, affecting approximately 8%-10% of women of childbearing age and occupying an important position in the etiology of infertility. There is increasing evidence that lncRNAs are involved in the development of PCOS, but the potential regulatory mechanism is still unclear. This study performed high-throughput lncRNA sequencing of follicular fluid exosomes in non-PCOS infertility patients and PCOS infertility patients. The sequencing results led to the identification of 1253 upregulated and 613 downregulated lncRNAs from a total of 1866 detected candidates. There was no significant difference between the PCOS patients and non-PCOS patients in body mass index (BMI) or the fasting blood glucose (FBG) level. However, luteinizing hormone (LH), estradiol (E2), testosterone (T), serum prolactin (PRL) and anti-Mullerian hormone (AMH) levels were clearly upregulated in PCOS patients compared to those in non-PCOS patients. There was also an increase in LH/FSH (>2) in the PCOS patients. Functional analysis showed that the functions of lncRNAs were related to adenine metabolism, adenine biosynthesis and cytidine triphosphate biosynthesis. These results suggest that lncRNAs may play an important role in the pathogenesis of PCOS and may be potential targets for the diagnosis and treatment of PCOS.
Project description:The present dataset contains small non-coding RNA sequencing data from extracellular vesicles steadily released by donor matched, cultured human CD4+ and CD8+ T cells and from extracellular vesicles released within the immunological synapse. The dataset includes RNA sequencing files collected within two independent sequencing facilities. Control samples (S0) are included to correct the sequencing data from noise in the case of EVs released in the synapse (S1).
Project description:Human small non-coding RNA sequencing of serum from sons of PCOS mothers (n=9) and sons of control mothers (n=9), see publication for details.