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Homo sapiens
36 Downloadable Samples
Sentrix Human-6 Expression BeadChip
Description
There is emerging evidence that, beyond their cholesterol lowering properties, statins exhibit important antileukemic effects in vitro and in vivo, but the precise mechanisms by which they generate such responses remain to be determined. We have previously shown that statins promote differentiation of acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL) cells and enhance generation of all-trans-retinoic acid (ATRA)-dependent antileukemic responses. We now provide evidence that statin-dependent leukemic cell differentiation requires engagement and activation of the JNK kinase pathway. In addition, in experiments to define the molecular targets and mediators of statin-induced differentiation we found a remarkable effect of statins on ATRA-dependent gene transcription, evidenced by the selective induction of over 400 genes by the combination of atorvastatin and ATRA. Altogether, our studies identify novel statin molecular targets linked to differentiation, establish that statins modulate ATRA-dependent transcription, and suggest that combined use of statins with retinoids may provide a novel approach to enhance antileukemic responses in APL and possibly other leukemias.
Publication Title
Regulation of leukemic cell differentiation and retinoid-induced gene expression by statins.
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No sample metadata fields
View Samples- Mus musculus
- 31 Downloadable Samples
- Affymetrix Mouse Gene 1.0 ST Array (mogene10st)
Description
Anaplastic thyroid carcinoma (ATC) is the most aggressive form of thyroid cancer, and often derives from pre-existing well-differentiated tumors. We have engineered the first mouse model of ATC by combining in the mouse thyroid follicular cells two molecular hallmarks of human ATC: activation of PI3K (via Pten deletion) and inactivation of p53. By 9 months of age, over 75% of the compound mutant mice develop aggressive, undifferentiated thyroid tumors that evolve from pre-existing follicular hyperplasia and carcinoma. These tumors display all the features of their human counterpart, including pleomorphism, epithelial-mesenchymal transition, aneuploidy, local invasion and distant metastases.
Publication Title
Thyrocyte-specific inactivation of p53 and Pten results in anaplastic thyroid carcinomas faithfully recapitulating human tumors.
Sample Metadata Fields
Sex, Age, Specimen part
View Samples- Homo sapiens
- 38 Downloadable Samples
- Affymetrix Human Genome U133A Array (hgu133a)
Description
We conducted a proof-of-concept experiment to explore the possibility of using gene expression-based high throughput screening (GE-HTS) to find inhibitors of a signaling cascade, using platelet derived growth factor receptor (PDGFR) signaling as the example.
Publication Title
Gene expression-based screening for inhibitors of PDGFR signaling.
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No sample metadata fields
View Samples- Mus musculus
- 12 Downloadable Samples
- Affymetrix Mouse Expression 430A Array (moe430a)
Description
We are interested in comparing expression patterns of hematopoletic stem cells, mast cell precursors and mature mast cells. Our group recently reported that murine mast cells express CD34, Sca-1 and c-kit. Microarray analysis may uncover other novel surface antigens useful in separating mast cells from stem cells.
Publication Title
Prion protein expression and release by mast cells after activation.
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Sex
View Samples- Mus musculus
- 10 Downloadable Samples
Illumina HiSeq 2500
Description
We develop a theoretical-computational framework for inferring cell state transition dynamics, and apply it to mouse embryonic stem cells states defined by expression levels of Esrrb, Tbx3, and Zscan4. RNA-seq was performed to characterize the larger transcriptional differences between states expressing combinations of these three specific genes, and proceed to explore their dynamic interconversion. Overall design: A double knock-in reporter for Esrrb and Tbx3 with distinct fluorescent proteins was constructed to enable purification of substates defined by their relative expression levels (Esrrb-/Tbx3-; Esrrb+/Tbx3-; Esrrb+/Tbx3+). A second line was constructed using a promoter-fragment reporter to isolate Zscan4+ from Zscan4- cells. Following FACS isolation, the subpopulations were sequenced on an Illumina HiSeq2500. Biological replicates were collected on different days.
Publication Title
Inferring Cell-State Transition Dynamics from Lineage Trees and Endpoint Single-Cell Measurements.
Sample Metadata Fields
Specimen part, Subject
View Samples- Mus musculus
- 22 Downloadable Samples
- Illumina HiSeq 2500
Description
These data consist of an expression survey of three receptor cell lines and the parental cell types was performed to determine expression of BMP related genes. Overall design: Sequence libraries for three cell types were constructed using NEBNext Ultra RNA-seq (NEB #E7530) and sequenced on Illumnia HiSeq2500.
Publication Title
Combinatorial Signal Perception in the BMP Pathway.
Sample Metadata Fields
Cell line, Subject
View Samples- Mus musculus
- 3 Downloadable Samples
- Affymetrix Mouse Genome 430 2.0 Array (mouse4302)
Description
In contrast to the migration of leukocytes from blood vessels into tissues, and the involvement of adhesion molecules and chemokines in this process, the migration of leukocytes from the tissue into lymphatic vessels is much less well understood. This can, in part be explained by the fact that murine lymphatic endothelial cells (LECs) have proven particularly hard to isolate and propagate in culture. Hence, it has been difficult to establish suitable models to study this process in vitro. Combining magnetic bead-based purification and fluorescence-activated cell sorting (FACS), we have isolated LECs (immorto-LECs) from the skin of mice which express a temperature-sensitive SV40 large T antigen (H-2Kb-tsA58 mice; ImmortoMice) in all cell types under the control of the MHC-class-I-promotor, H-2Kb. The isolated cells are viable for more than 30 passages when cultured at 33 C, the temperature at which the large T antigen is stably expressed. Furthermore, immorto-LECs tolerate several days of culture at 37 C, but become senescent if continuously cultured at this temperature. All cells stably express endothelial and lymphatic markers like CD31, podoplanin, Prox-1 and VEGFR-3 up to passage 30. When cultured in presence of tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-a), immorto-LECs upregulate adhesion molecules, such as ICAM-1, VCAM-1 and E-selectin, similarly to what has been reported to occur under inflammatory conditions in vivo. Overall, our findings establish immorto-LECs as a useful and handy tool for the in vitro investigation of immune cell transmigration across lymphatic endothelium.
Publication Title
Tissue inflammation modulates gene expression of lymphatic endothelial cells and dendritic cell migration in a stimulus-dependent manner.
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Specimen part
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SRP040269- Caenorhabditis elegans
- 12 Downloadable Samples
- Illumina HiSeq 2500
Description
Dietary restriction (DR) extends lifespan in a wide variety of species, yet the underlying mechanisms are not well understood. Here we show that the Caenorhabditis elegans HNF4a-related nuclear hormone receptor NHR-62 is required for metabolic and physiologic responses associated with DR-induced longevity. nhr-62 mediates the longevity of eat-2 mutants, a genetic mimetic of dietary restriction, and blunts the longevity response of DR induced by bacterial food dilution at low nutrient levels. Metabolic changes associated with DR, including decreased Oil Red O staining, decreased triglyceride levels, and increased autophagy are partly reversed by mutation of nhr-62. Additionally, the DR fatty acid profile is altered in nhr-62mutants. Expression profiles reveal that several hundred genes induced by DR depend on the activity of NHR-62, including a putative lipase required for the DR response. This study provides critical evidence of nuclear hormone receptor regulation of the DR longevity response, suggesting hormonal and metabolic control of life span. Overall design: Young adult worms before bearing eggs inside were collected. N2 serves as the control of wild type. 3 biological replicates included in this experiment.
Publication Title
Dietary restriction induced longevity is mediated by nuclear receptor NHR-62 in Caenorhabditis elegans.
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Subject
View Samples- Caenorhabditis elegans
- 6 Downloadable Samples
- Illumina HiSeq 2500
Description
We performed RNA-seq analysis of WT and blmp-1(tm548) mutant L3 larvae to identify genes regulated by the zing-finger transcription factor BLMP-1. Overall design: We analyzed three WT and three blmp-1 mutant biological replicates
Publication Title
DRE-1/FBXO11-dependent degradation of BLMP-1/BLIMP-1 governs C. elegans developmental timing and maturation.
Sample Metadata Fields
Cell line, Subject
View Samples- Arabidopsis thaliana
- 24 Downloadable Samples
- Arabidopsis Gene 1.1 ST Array (aragene11st)
Description
In dense stands,the earliest neighbor response is induced by touching,leading to shade avoidance. During light competion the R:FR distribution is not homogenous, leading to local differences in light quality (R:FR) within the same leaf. Hyponasty is induced by FR-signaling in the lamina tip, which then induces local cell growth in the petiole base. Likewise, local touching of the leaf tip induces a similar phenoype.
Publication Title
Neighbor detection at the leaf tip adaptively regulates upward leaf movement through spatial auxin dynamics.
Sample Metadata Fields
Specimen part, Treatment
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