Background: Previous studies comparing quantitative proteomics and microarray data have generally found poor correspondence between the two. We hypothesised that this might in part be because the different assays were targeting different parts of the expressed genome and might therefore be subjected to confounding effects from processes such as alternative splicing. Results: Using a genome database as a platform for integration, we combined quantitative protein mass spectrometry with Affymetrix Exon array data at the level of individual exons. We found significantly higher degrees of correlation than have been previously observed (r=0.808). The study was performed using cell lines in equilibrium in order to reduce a major potential source of biological variation, thus allowing the analysis to focus on the data integration methods in order to establish their performance. Conclusion: We conclude that much of the variation observed when integrating microarray and proteomics data may occur as a consequence both of the data analysis and of the high granularity to which studies have until recently been limited. The approach opens up the possibility for the first time of considering combined microarray and proteomics datasets at the level of individual exons and isoforms, important given the high proportion of alternative splicing observed in the human genome.
Exon level integration of proteomics and microarray data.
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View SamplesX-linked inhibitor of apoptosis (XIAP) is the most potent endogenous caspase inhibitor preventing cell death via caspase-9, -7 and -3 (initiator and executioner caspase pathways). Using short hairpin RNA (shRNA) against XIAP, stably expressed in a parent HCT116 human colon cancer cell line, a series of clones have been developed. XIAP mRNA levels were established by RT-PCR, the four X (XIAP knockdown) clonal cell lines show 82-93% reduction in XIAP mRNA when compared to the four L (luciferase control) cell lines. Immunoblot analysis showed a 67-89% reduction in XIAP protein in X cell lines compared to L. RNA was analysed by microarray and XIAP knockdown was confirmed in 7 probe sets, there was no significant compensation of other IAP family members. XIAP knockdown induced a 2-fold increase in the basal level of apoptosis without modification of caspase 3/7 activity. Finally, XIAP knockdown sensitises cells to radiotherapy by 20%, to recombinant TRAIL by a 3-fold factor, and to paclitaxel and docetaxel by >2 fold factor. Future work should focus on targeted agents such as rhTRAIL in combination with strategies to down regulate XIAP. XIAP antisense is now in clinical development in oncology.
Stable XIAP knockdown clones of HCT116 colon cancer cells are more sensitive to TRAIL, taxanes and irradiation in vitro.
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View SamplesWe explored the hypothesis that Serotonin (5HT) receptor signaling, that can be enhanced with 5HT transporter blockade with Fluoxetine (Fluox), in the aortic valve may vary based upon the biomechanical activity of the aortic valve leaflet.
Aortic valve cyclic stretch causes increased remodeling activity and enhanced serotonin receptor responsiveness.
Specimen part, Disease, Treatment
View SamplesThe ability of dendritic cells (DCs) to activate immunity is linked to their maturation status. In prior studies we have shown that selective antibody-mediated blockade of inhibitory FcgRIIB receptor on human DCs in the presence of activating immunoglobulin (Ig) ligands leads to DC maturation and enhanced immunity to antibody-coated tumor cells. Here we show that Fcg receptor (FcgR) mediated activation of human monocytes and monocyte-derived DCs is associated with a distinct gene expression pattern, including several inflammation associated chemokines as well as type 1 interferon (IFN) response genes including the activation of signal transducer and activator of transcription 1 (STAT1).
Selective blockade of the inhibitory Fcgamma receptor (FcgammaRIIB) in human dendritic cells and monocytes induces a type I interferon response program.
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View SamplesAnalysis of peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) separated from whole blood of healthy male subjects
Effects of exercise on gene expression in human peripheral blood mononuclear cells.
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View SamplesThe maturation of dendritic cells (DCs) after exposure to microbial products or inflammatory mediators plays a critical role in initiating the immune response. We found that maturation can also occur under steady state conditions, triggered by alterations in E-cadherin-mediated DC-DC adhesion. Selective disruption of these interactions induced the typical features of DC maturation including the upregulation of costimulatory molecules, MHC class II, and chemokine receptors. These events were triggered at least in part by activation of the b-catenin pathway. However, unlike maturation induced by microbial products, E-cadherin-stimulated DCs failed to release immunostimulatory cytokines, exhibiting an entirely different transcriptional profile. As a result, E-cadherin-stimulated DCs elicited an entirely different T cell response in vivo, generating T cells with a regulatory as opposed to an effector phenotype. These DCs induced tolerance in vivo and may thus contribute to the elusive steady state tolerogenic DCs.
Disruption of E-cadherin-mediated adhesion induces a functionally distinct pathway of dendritic cell maturation.
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View SamplesIn order to determine the role of the transcription factor Arntl2 in regulating metastatic ability and identify Arntl2-dependent transcriptonal targets in metastatic lung adenocarcinoma, we sequenced the mRNA from 3 mouse metastasis cell lines. Each of these cell lines (482N1shLuciferase, 482N1shArntl2#1, and 482N1shArntl2#2) were derived from the same parental cell line, 482N1. 482N1 was derived from a lymph node metastasis of a Kras LSL G12D, p53 flox/flox 129S1/SvlmJ mouse model of metastatic lung adenocarcinoma. A comparison of shLuciferase and shArntl2 cell lines reveals Arntl2-dependent changes in the metastatic transcriptome. Overall design: This study includes 6 samples: 2 biological replicates of 482N1 shLuciferase, 2 biological replicates of 482N1 shArntl2#1, and 2 biological replicates of 482N1shArntl2#2. Poly-A RNA was isolated and prepared for sequencing using the Illumina TruSeq RNA kit (v2) to generate 100bp paired end reads. Reads were aligned to mm10.
An Arntl2-Driven Secretome Enables Lung Adenocarcinoma Metastatic Self-Sufficiency.
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View SamplesPlasmacytoid dendritic cells (pDCs) are key regulators of anti-viral immunity. They rapidly secrete IFN-alpha and cross-present viral antigens thereby launching adaptive immunity. Here we show that activated human pDCs inhibit replication of cancer cells, and kill them in a contact dependent fashion. Expression of CD2 distinguishes two pDC subsets with distinct phenotype and function. Both subsets secrete IFN-alpha and express Granzyme B and TRAIL. CD2high pDCs uniquely express lysozyme and can be found in tonsils and in tumors. Both subsets launch recall T cell response. However, CD2high pDCs secrete higher levels of IL12 p40, express higher levels of co-stimulatory molecule CD80 and are more efficient in triggering proliferation of nave allogeneic T cells. Thus, human blood pDCs are composed of subsets with specific phenotype and functions.
CD2 distinguishes two subsets of human plasmacytoid dendritic cells with distinct phenotype and functions.
Specimen part
View SamplesCRISPR/Cas9-mediated Rgnef knockout was performed in the aggressive ID8-IPs (alternaate name is KMF cells). Gene expression profiles of Rgnef-/- or Rgnef-/- cells re-expressing GFP-Rgnef were generated. Differential downregulation of antioxidant genes was observed in Rgnef-/- cells. Results provide insight into the role of Rgnef in promoting ovarian tumor progression. Overall design: mRNA profiles of ID8-KMF Rgnef-/- or Rgnef-/- cell re-expressing GFP-Rgnef were generated in triplicate using an Illumina HiSeq 4000.
Rgnef promotes ovarian tumor progression and confers protection from oxidative stress.
Specimen part, Cell line, Subject
View SamplesSmall molecule BET bromodomain inhibitors (BETi) are actively being pursued in clinical trials for the treatment of a variety of cancers, however, the mechanisms of resistance to targeted BET protein inhibitors remain poorly understood. Using a novel mass spectrometry approach that globally measures kinase signaling at the proteomic level, we evaluated the response of the kinome to targeted BET inhibitor treatment in a panel of BRD4-dependent ovarian carcinoma (OC) cell lines. Despite initial inhibitory effects of BETi, OC cells acquired resistance following sustained treatment with the BETi, JQ1. Through application of Multiplexed Inhibitor Beads (MIBs) and mass spectrometry, we demonstrate that BETi resistance is mediated by adaptive kinome reprogramming, where activation of compensatory pro-survival kinase networks overcomes BET protein inhibition. Furthermore, drug combinations blocking these kinases may prevent or delay the development of drug resistance and enhance the efficacy of BET inhibitor therapy. Overall design: RNAseq was employed to identify changes in kinase RNA expression following short term (48h) or chronic (JQ1R) JQ1 treatment in three different ovarian cancer cell lines.
Resistance to BET Bromodomain Inhibitors Is Mediated by Kinome Reprogramming in Ovarian Cancer.
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