Project description:In this study, we aimed to elucidate the profile of lesional and non-lesional keloid skin compared to normal skin. We performed gene (RNAseq, qRT-PCR) and protein (immunohistochemistry) expression analyses on biopsy specimens obtained from lesional and non-lesional skin of African American (AA) keloid patients compared to healthy skin from AA controls. We found that lesional versus normal skin showed significant up-regulation of markers of T-cell activation/migration (ICOS, CCR7), Th2- (IL-4R, CCL11, TNFSF4/OX40L), Th1- (CXCL9/CXCL10/CXCL11), Th17/Th22- (CCL20, S100As) pathways, and JAK/STAT-signaling (JAK3) (false-discovery rate [FDR]<0.05).
Project description:Keloids represent a common form of exaggerated wound scarring that cause considerable morbidity. Moreover, there are limited data on molecular mechanisms underlying keloids and effective therapies are lacking. To gain new insight in the transcriptomic alterations of wound healing in keloid-prone individuals, we followed an integrative approach of RNA-Seq and miRNA expression data analysis in serial skin biopsies of the same site (baseline and six weeks after wounding) in keloid-prone (n=8) and healthy matched control individuals (n=6). Bioinformatic analysis identified 37 miRNAs and 1449 genes that are differentially expressed specifically in keloid-prone individuals during wound healing. Pathway enrichment analysis was undertaken in the RNA-Seq data and identified NOTCH signaling, MAPK signaling, and Toll-like receptor pathways to be altered in keloid-prone individuals after wounding. In addition, dysregulation of DNA repair, p53 signalling and metabolic pathways (RNA, protein, fructose, mannose and glycerophospholipid metabolism) was highlighted during keloid formation. Gene association network analysis demonstrated divergent average expression profiles of cytokine signaling genes, as well as lipid metabolism genes between keloid-prone and healthy individuals during wound healing. In summary, our study provides a comprehensive and integrative analysis of the keloid transcriptome and miRNAome and highlights biological pathways that feature during keloid formation.
Project description:Keloids are scars that extend beyond original wounds and are resistant to treatment. In order to improve understanding of the molecular basis of keloid scarring, we have assessed the genomic profiles of keloid fibroblasts and keratinocytes. Skin and scar tissues were obtained for isolation of primary keratinocytes and fibroblasts. Keloid scars were excised from patients undergoing scar excision surgery, normal skin samples were isolated from patients undergoing elective plastic surgery. Primary culters were prepared for keratinocytes and fibroblasts, and were harvested for analysis up to passage three. Nine keloid scars, for adjacent non-lesional keloid skin samples, and three normal skin samples were obtained and cultured. RNA was isolated using RNeasy, and quality verified using an Agilent 2100 Bioanalyzer. Labeling and hybridization to Affymetrix Human Gene 1.0 ST microarray chips was performed by the Vanderbilt Genome Sciences Resource at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
Project description:To further explore the expression of circular RNAs in keloid,we have completed the Arraystar Human circRNA Array V2 analysis of the 8 samples,including 4 patients-derived keloid dermal fibroblasts and 4 normal dermal fibroblasts.
Project description:Keloids are fibroproliferative dermal tumors of unknown origin that are characterized by the overabundant accumulation of extracellular matrix (ECM) components. The mechanism of keloid formation has remained unclear because of a poor understanding of its molecular basis. In this study, the dermal ECM components of keloids were identified, and the pathological mechanism of keloid formation was characterized using large-scale, quantitative proteomic analyses of decellularized keloid biomatrix scaffolds. We identified a total of 267 dermal core ECM and ECM-associated proteins that were differentially expressed between patients with keloids and healthy controls. Skin mechanical properties, key pathways, and biological processes including protease activity, wound healing, and adhesion were disordered in keloids. The integrated network analysis of the upregulated ECM proteins revealed the involvement of estrogen signaling pathways in keloid formation. Our findings may improve the scientific basis of keloid treatment and provide new ideas for the establishment of keloid models.
Project description:Keloids represent a common form of exaggerated wound scarring that cause considerable morbidity. Moreover, there are limited data on molecular mechanisms underlying keloids and effective therapies are lacking. To gain new insight in the transcriptomic alterations of wound healing in keloid-prone individuals, we followed an integrative approach of RNA-Seq and miRNA expression data analysis in serial skin biopsies of the same site (baseline and six weeks after wounding) in keloid-prone (n=8) and healthy matched control individuals (n=6). Bioinformatic analysis identified 37 miRNAs and 1449 genes that are differentially expressed specifically in keloid-prone individuals during wound healing. Pathway enrichment analysis was undertaken in the RNA-Seq data and identified NOTCH signaling, MAPK signaling, and Toll-like receptor pathways to be altered in keloid-prone individuals after wounding. In addition, dysregulation of DNA repair, p53 signalling and metabolic pathways (RNA, protein, fructose, mannose and glycerophospholipid metabolism) was highlighted during keloid formation. Gene association network analysis demonstrated divergent average expression profiles of cytokine signaling genes, as well as lipid metabolism genes between keloid-prone and healthy individuals during wound healing. In summary, our study provides a comprehensive and integrative analysis of the keloid transcriptome and miRNAome and highlights biological pathways that feature during keloid formation.
2018-06-29 | GSE113619 | GEO
Project description:Pediatric spondyloarthritis patients versus healthy controls
Project description:Endothelial cells (ECs) are one of the major inductive cells in inflammation and keloid formation.The aim of this study was to identify gene expression patters of endothelial cells from keloid patients (KECs) comparing endothelial cells from normal patients (NECs).