Project description:This series of microarray experiments monitored the gene expression profiles for monoclonal cell lines (derived from HEK-293 parental cell culture) with high (H1, H15, H24, H36, H39) or low (L3, L28, L29) levels of store-operated Ca2+ entry (SOCE). For selection of clones, HEK-293 cells were loaded with indo-1 and sorted by FACS on the basis of their cyclopiazonic acid (CPA)-stimulated Ca2+ entry. Monoclonal cell lines were selected from the sorted cells and their levels of SOCE confirmed by monitoring thapsigargin-stimulated Ba2+ entry. Total RNA was extracted from cells immediately after removal from their growth environment. RNA was processed and hybridized to the Affymetrix HG-U133A chip. Two parallel hybridizations were done for each RNA preparation from each monoclonal cell line or from the parental HEK-293 cell culture.
Project description:This series of microarray experiments monitored the gene expression profiles for monoclonal cell lines (derived from HEK-293 parental cell culture) with high (H1, H15, H24, H36, H39) or low (L3, L28, L29) levels of store-operated Ca2+ entry (SOCE). For selection of clones, HEK-293 cells were loaded with indo-1 and sorted by FACS on the basis of their cyclopiazonic acid (CPA)-stimulated Ca2+ entry. Monoclonal cell lines were selected from the sorted cells and their levels of SOCE confirmed by monitoring thapsigargin-stimulated Ba2+ entry. Total RNA was extracted from cells immediately after removal from their growth environment. RNA was processed and hybridized to the Affymetrix HG-U133A chip. Two parallel hybridizations were done for each RNA preparation from each monoclonal cell line or from the parental HEK-293 cell culture. Keywords: parallel sample
Project description:Calcium is a critical signaling molecule in many cell types including immune cells. The calcium-release activated calcium channels (CRAC) responsible for store-operated calcium entry (SOCE) in immune cells are gated by STIM family members functioning as sensors of Ca2+ store content in the endoplasmic reticulum. We investigated the effect of SOCE blocker BTP2 on human peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMC) stimulated with the mitogen phytohemagglutinin (PHA).
Project description:The purpose is to have a overview on how chronic dysfunction of store-operated calcium entry change transcription profiles of adult fly fat tissue. Methods:To achieve chronic dysfunction of store-operated calcium entry, we carried out the Temperature-caused RNAi Pulse Induction of Stim (29 celcius degree incubation, Stim-TRiPI, or Stim-TRIP in data file) in fat storage tissue of 6 days old adult male flies. At day 10 and 11 after Stim-TRiPI (Stim-TRIP), we isolated the fat tissues and carried out RNAseq analysis based gene-level read counts.
Project description:The Stromal interaction molecule 1 (STIM1) is an ER-Ca2+ sensor and an essential component of ER-Ca2+ store operated Ca2+entry (SOCE). Loss of STIM1 affects metabotropic Glutamate Receptor 1 (mGluR1) mediated synaptic transmission, neuronal Ca2+ homeostasis and intrinsic plasticity in Purkinje Neurons (PNs). Long-term changes of intracellular Ca2+ signaling in PNs lead to neurodegenerative conditions, as evident in individuals with mutations of the ER-Ca2+ channel, the Inositol, 1,4,5-triphosphate receptor (IP3R). Moreover, Changes in gene expression upon reduced SOCE in non-excitable immune cells, the developing mouse brain, Drosophila pupal neurons and human neural precursor cells have been reported. Gene expression profiles of mature differentiated neurons with loss of STIM1/nSOC have not been published to date. The study evaluated the differential gene expression in STIM1 knockout purkinje neurons compared to wild type purkinje neurons from 1 year old mice. Analysis of gene expression profiles demonstrated that STIM1 dependent Ca2+ homeostasis and signaling helps to maintain the expression of multiple key components of synaptic architecture and function in ageing animals. Our findings are significant in the context of finding new therapeutic means of alleviating the neurodegenerative changes associated with human SCAs.
Project description:T follicular helper (TFH) cells promote affinity maturation of B cells in germinal centers (GCs), whereas T follicular regulatory (TFR) cells limit GC reaction. Store-operated Ca2+ entry (SOCE) through Ca2+ release-activated Ca2+ (CRAC) channels mediated by STIM and ORAI proteins is a fundamental signaling pathway in T lymphocytes. Here we show that SOCE is required for the differentiation and function of both TFH and TFR cells. Conditional deletion of Stim1 and Stim2 genes in T cells or Treg cells results in spontaneous autoantibody production and humoral autoimmunity. Conversely, antibody-mediated immune responses following viral infection critically depend on SOCE in TFH cells. Mechanistically, STIM1 and STIM2 control early TFR and TFH cell differentiation through NFAT-mediated IRF4, BATF and Bcl-6 expression. SOCE plays a dual role in GC response by controlling TFH and TFR cell function, thus enabling protective B cell responses and preventing humoral autoimmunity. RNAseq analyses of WT and Stim1Stim2 DKO follicular T cells and non-follicular T cells; 4-6 mice per cohort in duplicates. Mice were infected for 10 days with LCMV.
Project description:T follicular helper (TFH) cells promote affinity maturation of B cells in germinal centers (GCs), whereas T follicular regulatory (TFR) cells limit GC reaction. Store-operated Ca2+ entry (SOCE) through Ca2+ release-activated Ca2+ (CRAC) channels mediated by STIM and ORAI proteins is a fundamental signaling pathway in T lymphocytes. Here we show that SOCE is required for the differentiation and function of both TFH and TFR cells. Conditional deletion of Stim1 and Stim2 genes in T cells or Treg cells results in spontaneous autoantibody production and humoral autoimmunity. Conversely, antibody-mediated immune responses following viral infection critically depend on SOCE in TFH cells. Mechanistically, STIM1 and STIM2 control early TFR and TFH cell differentiation through NFAT-mediated IRF4, BATF and Bcl-6 expression. SOCE plays a dual role in GC response by controlling TFH and TFR cell function, thus enabling protective B cell responses and preventing humoral autoimmunity.
Project description:Activated Foxp3+ regulatory T (Treg) cells differentiate into effector Treg (eTreg) cells to maintain peripheral immune homeostasis and tolerance. T cell receptor (TCR)-mediated induction and regulation of store-operated Ca2+ entry (SOCE) is essential for eTreg cell differentiation and function. However, SOCE regulation in Treg cells remains unclear. Here we show that inositol polyphosphate multikinase (IPMK), which generates inositol tetrakisphosphate and inositol pentakisphosphate, is a pivotal regulator of Treg cell differentiation downstream of TCR signaling. IPMK is highly expressed in TCR-stimulated Treg cells and promotes a TCR-induced Treg cell program. IPMK-deficient Treg cells display aberrant T cell activation and impaired differentiation into RORγt+ Treg cells, and tissue-resident Treg cells. Mechanistically, IPMK controls the generation of higher-order inositol phosphates, thereby promoting Ca2+ mobilization and Treg cell effector functions. Our findings identify IPMK as a critical regulator of TCR-mediated Ca2+ influx and highlight the importance of IPMK in Treg cell-mediated immune homeostasis.