Project description:Objective: To evaluate the composition and function of mural cell populations in human gingival tissues Results: Two mural cell clusters, RGS5+THY1+ and ACTA2+MYH11+ subpopulations, were identified and confirmed by histological staining and cross-validation with three different single-cell RNA sequencing datasets in the GEO database. RGS5+THY1+ cluster in perivascular areas possessed cellular protrusions and exhibited immunomodulatory and synthetic phenotypes. In contrast, the ACTA2+MYH11+ cluster strictly distributed around vessel walls was characterized by a contractile phenotype. Mural cells closely interacted with endothelial cells through PDGF and NOTCH3 signaling. Mural cell loss was detected in the v_i group and in hopeless periodontal teeth, which might be caused by tumor necrosis factor-alpha induced apoptosis.
Project description:The interaction between neurogenesis and angiogenesis after traumatic brain injury is a complex and dynamic process. To resolve this, we chose the zebrafish model organism for studying brain wound healing via systems biology approach. Transcriptome microarray data and histological analysis of injured fish were sampled at different time points during recovery process. Time-course microarray data following wound healing of zebrafish were obtained. From this set of data, we constructed two intracellular proteinM-bM-^@M-^Sprotein interaction (PPI) networks for the traumatic brain injury healing mechanism. Each fish in each group was injured by a 1.5 mm, 27G needle tip from day 0 to 28, respectively. These injured fish were collected at 0, 0.25, 1, 3, 6, 10, 15, 21, 28 dpi (day post injury). 0.625M-NM-<g of Cy3 cRNA for C. albicans array and 1.65 M-NM-<g of Cy3 cRNA for zebrafish array was fragmented to an average size of about 50-100 nucleotides by incubation with fragmentation buffer at 60M-BM-0C for 30 minutes. Each time point contain two biological repeats.
Project description:The interaction between neurogenesis and angiogenesis after traumatic brain injury is a complex and dynamic process. To resolve this, we chose the zebrafish model organism for studying brain wound healing via systems biology approach. Transcriptome microarray data and histological analysis of injured fish were sampled at different time points during recovery process. Time-course microarray data following wound healing of zebrafish were obtained. From this set of data, we constructed two intracellular protein–protein interaction (PPI) networks for the traumatic brain injury healing mechanism.
Project description:When compared to skin, oral mucosal wounds heal rapidly and with reduced scar formation. This study used an Affymetrix microarray platform to compare the transcriptomes of oral mucosa and skin wounds in order to identify critical differences in the healing response at these two sites. Using microarrays, we explored the differences in gene expression in skin and oral mucosal wound healing in a murine model of paired equivalent-sized wounds. Samples were examined from day 0 to day 10 and spanned all stages of the wound healing process. Unwounded matched tissue was used as a control. Tissue samples collected at each post-wounding time point, as well as control samples, were represented by 3 biological replicates.
Project description:The mechanism of cardiomyocyte prliferation and migration after ventricular resection is a complex and dynamic process. To resolve this, we chose the zebrafish model organism for studying post-injury heart regeneration and wound healing progress via systems biology approach. Transcriptome microarray data and histological analysis of injured fish were sampled at different time points during recovery process. Time-course microarray data following wound healing of zebrafish were obatined. From this set of data, we constructed two intracellular protein–protein interaction (PPI) networks to provide insights into the ventricular resection wound healing mechanism.
Project description:This study aimed to evaluate the clinical value of copy number variations (CNVs) in fetuses with ultrasonic soft markers. Among 1131 fetuses, 729 had single ultrasonic soft marker, 322 had two ultrasonic soft markers, and 80 had three or more ultrasonic soft markers. All fetuses underwent single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) array analysis. Among 1131 fetuses with ultrasonic soft markers, 46 had chromosomal abnormalities. In addition to the 46 fetuses with chromosomal abnormalities consistent with the results of the karyotyping analysis, the SNP array identified additional 6.1% (69/1131) abnormal CNVs. No significant difference was found in the rate of abnormal CNVs among the groups. The SNP array can fully complement conventional karyotyping in fetuses with ultrasonic soft markers, improve detection rate of chromosomal abnormalities, and affect pregnancy outcomes.
Project description:Molecular mechanism underlying regeneration process, triggered by stem cells in tissue engineered urinary bladder, is still poorly explained. The study aimed to explore underlining pathways associated with regeneration process in urinary bladder reconstructed with stem cell seeded graft. The study was performed on 110 Wistar rats. Urinary bladders were augmented with bladder acellular matrix (BAM)(n=52) or BAM seeded with adipose derived stem cells (ADSCs)(n=52). The process of bladder healing was analyzed at 7, 30, 90 and 180 days postoperatively. Gene expression was evaluated using microarrays and analyzed in GeneSpring Software. Gene ontology (GO) and pathway enrichment analyses of differentially expressed genes (DEGs) were performed. A total of 4023, 4674, 7997 and 1120 of DEGs between the bladders augmented with ADSCs seeded BAM and BAM only were identified at 7, 30, 90 and 180 days postoperatively, respectively. The DEGs were enriched in GO terms associated with cellular and intercellular events, morphogenesis, epithelium, smooth muscles and nerves regeneration, angiogenesis, inflammatory response and wound healing. Numerous differentially expressed pathways between the bladders augmented with ADSCs seeded BAM and BAM only were identified. In conclusion, this study provided the unequivocal evidence that stem cells changed healing milieu in tissue engineered urinary bladder and indicated underlying pathways that can be associated with regeneration process triggered by stem cells.
Project description:Synaptic scaling is a form of homeostatic plasticity which allows neurons to reduce their action potential firing rate in response to chronic alterations in neural activity. Synaptic scaling requires profound changes in gene expression, but the relative contribution of local and cell-wide mechanisms to synaptic scaling is controversial. Here we performed a comprehensive multi-omics characterization of the somatic and process compartments of primary rat hippocampal neurons during synaptic scaling. Thereby, we uncovered highly compartment-specific and correlated changes in the neuronal transcriptome and proteome. Specifically, we identified highly compartment-specific downregulation of crucial regulators of neuronal excitability and excitatory synapse structure. Motif analysis further suggests an important role for trans-acting post-transcriptional regulators, including RNA-binding proteins and microRNAs, in the local regulation of the corresponding mRNAs. Altogether, our study indicates that compartmentalized gene expression changes are widespread in synaptic scaling and might co-exist with neuron-wide mechanism to allow synaptic computation and homeostasis.
Project description:Bone is a unique organ able to regenerate after severe traumatic injuries. However, regeneration is governed by the interplay between systems located in the site of injury. The immune system initiates the inflammatory response in the early phase of healing. Therefore, the global role of T-cells and B-cells in the bone regeneration and the resulting bone quality is the focus of this study. A standard unilateral closed fracture was created in the femora to study the overlapping phases of bone healing. Besides wild type (WT) a model of recombination activating gene 1 knockout (RAG1-/-) mice that lacking mature T and B-cells were investigated. In addition, at D7 the individual role of T-cells and B-cells were investigated through the (TCRβδ) and JHT-/- knockouts respectively. Radiological, biomechanical, histological and imaging were utilized along with differential expression analysis. RAG1-/- mice showed higher biomechanical stiffness in intact bone when compared to the WT mice. Higher mineralization at early stage was seen in the RAG1-/- and bone devoid of T-cells (TCRβδ-/-) including. However, healing in bone devoid of B-cells (JHT-/-) was not apparently deviant of that of WT. Interestingly, second harmonic photon microscopy revealed an disorganized collagen fibers in the RAG1-/- contemporary with the expression analysis showing dysregulation in the expression of ColI subunits. Gene network analysis reflected the expected down regulation of T cell related genes in the RAG1-/- but not the B-cell related genes. This can hint to backup mechanism compensating the lack of mature B-cells. Furthermore, differentially expressed genes in RAG1-/- mice showed an impact on angiogenesis, cytokines & growth factors and bone remodeling, and BMP signaling array throughout the healing process. This asserts the focus on the adaptive immune system in two directions: 1) suggested role of T-cells in governing bone quality. 2) indicated importance of B-cells for bone regeneration through backup mechanisms.
Project description:Cavitating ultrasonic aspirator devices are frequently used in pediatric neurosurgery for efficient microsurgical resection of brain tumours while minimizing tissue damage to surrounding healthy brain. Within this study molecular diagnostics using methylation-based classification of ultrasonic aspirated samples was performed and performance against routine microarray diagnostics was assessed.