Project description:In this study we performed the first global RNA-seq analysis in 54 ichthyosis patients (7 Netherton syndrome/NS, 13 epidermolytic ichthyosis/EI, 16 lamellar ichthyosis/LI, 18 congenital ichthyosiform erythroderma/CIE) and 40 healthy controls. Differentially expressed genes (DEGs) were defined based on fold changes/FCH>2 and false discovery rate/FDR<0.05 criteria. We found robust and significant Th22/Th17 skewing in all subtypes (e.g. IL-17A/C/F, S100A7/8/9/12; p<0.001) with modest changes in Th2 pathway, primarily in NS, and Th1 skewing in CIE.
2022-03-06 | GSE192832 | GEO
Project description:LAMM syndrome with cholesteatoma associated with a novel FGF3 mutation: A Case Report
| PRJNA982127 | ENA
Project description:Pathogenic NF1 truncating mutation and copy number alterations in a dedifferentiated liposarcoma with multiple lung metastasis: a case report
Project description:The transcription factor GATA3 is a favorable prognostic indicator in estrogen receptor-M-NM-1 (ERM-NM-1)-positive breast tumors in which it participates with ERa and FOXA1 in a complex transcriptional regulatory program driving tumor growth. Paradoxically, GATA3 mutations are frequent in breast cancer and have been classified as drivers. To elucidate the contribution(s) of GATA3 alterations to oncogenesis, we studied two breast cancer cell lines, MCF7, which carries a heterozygous frameshift mutation in the second zinc finger of GATA3, and T47D, wild-type at this locus. Heterozygosity for the truncating mutation conferred protection from regulated turnover of GATA3, ERa and FOXA1 following estrogen stimulation. Thus, mutant GATA3 uncouples protein-level regulation of master regulatory transcription factors from hormone action. Consistent with increased protein stability, ChIP-seq profiling identified stronger accumulation of GATA3 in cells bearing the mutation, albeit with a similar distribution across the genome. We propose that this specific, cancer-derived mutation in GATA3 deregulates physiologic protein turnover, stabilizes GATA3 binding across the genome and modulates the response of mammary epithelial cells to hormone signaling, thus conferring a selective growth advantage. Genome-wide mapping of GATA3 in two cell lines. There were two biological replicates and unchipped (input) DNA was used as reference.
Project description:Autosomal recessive congenital ichthyosis (ARCI) is a group of rare inherited skin disorders characterized by remarkable hyperkeratosis. Transglutaminase 1 (TGM1) mutations have been reported to be involved in four different phenotypes of ARCI, including lamellar ichthyosis (LI), non-bullous congenital ichthyosiform erythroderma (NBCIE), bathing suit ichthyosis (BSI), and self-improving collodion ichthyosis (SICI) according to the clinical presentation and histopathology. TGM1 has been found as a defective gene in a large amount of patients with LI and some patients with NBCIE, BSI and SICI. To further understand the effect of TGM1 mutations in epidermal cells development, we performed the transcriptome analysis of HEK293T and HaCaT cells transfected with TGM1 shRNA, TGM1 wild-type and mutant clones. The transcriptomic analysis revealed the effects of TGM1 on cell-cell interaction by suppressing genes involved in the gap junctions, tight junctions and desmosomes. These findings suggested that the TGM1 deficiency disturbed the balance of keratinocytes proliferation and differentiation processes and impaired the epithelial barrier function. The results provided the basis for further understanding on the etiology of ARCI. To explore the functional impacts on some of the TGM1mutations identified, we cloned and transfected the TGM1 wild type and mutant clones into HEK293T and HaCaT cells. R142C and R348X sequence mutations observed in ARCI (Autosomal recessive congenital ichthyosis) patients were generated. The shRNA targeting TGM1 and a scrambled negative control were obtained from Invitrogen (Carlsbad, CA). The293T and HaCaT cells were transfected with over-expression clones carry either wild-type or mutated TGM1sequence. Cells were harvested 48 hours post-transfection.
Project description:Ichthyosis Curth–Macklin is a rare genetic disorder that is clinically characterized by severe palmoplantar keratoderma. We have described previously a severe familial phenotype caused by a novel mutation in the KRT1 gene. In this study, we analyzed the skin of one patient using gene expression microarrays. We used microarrays to study the differences of gene expression between normal skin and skin affected by Ichthyosis Curth-Macklin
2015-09-29 | GSE73512 | GEO
Project description:Case report: Novel genetic variant associated with epilepsy