Gene-expression microarray datasets generated as part of the Immunological Genome Project (ImmGen) for samples that use a different set of amplification reagents (Ambion WT Expression Kit, not the Affymetrix GeneChip WT cDNA Synthesis and Amplification Kits).
The tumor microenvironment shapes lineage, transcriptional, and functional diversity of infiltrating myeloid cells.
Sex, Age, Specimen part
View SamplesTo investigate whether FRCs express molecules capable of promoting the functions of activated T cells, we expanded FRCs from primary lymph node stromal cell (LNSC) cultures as previously described (Lukacs-Kornek et al., Nature Immunology, 2011), and then cultured them alone or with splenocytes activated with soluble antibody (0.25μg/ml) against CD3 (anti-CD3) and anti-CD28 for 16 hours. FRCs co-cultured with activated T cells upregulated expression of genes encoding molecules known to dampen T cell function such as Arg1, CD274 and Nos2. However, in response to activated T cells, FRCs also upregulated molecules with immunostimulatory capabilities such as Icosl, Cd40 and Il6.
Fibroblastic reticular cells enhance T cell metabolism and survival via epigenetic remodeling.
Specimen part, Treatment
View SamplesWe have found that thyroid hormones (THs), acting as soluble integrin avß3 ligands, activate growth-related signaling pathways in T-cell lymphomas (TCL). Specifically, TH-activated avß3 integrin signaling promotes TCL proliferation and angiogenesis, in part, via the up-regulation of VEGF. Overall design: CUTLL1 cells were treated with T3- and T4-bound agarose or agarose alone for 24hrs. Total RNA was harvested from cells and used for expression profiling via RNA-seq.
Integrin αvβ3 acting as membrane receptor for thyroid hormones mediates angiogenesis in malignant T cells.
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View SamplesRNA-sequencing analysis was carried out on ascetic fluid-isolated mesothelial cells from ovarian cancer patients compared to control human peritoneal mesothelial cells to identify a mesothelial-mesenchymal gene signature. Overall design: Three control human peritoneal mesothelial cell samples isolated from omentum obtained from non-oncologic patients undergoing abdominal surgery and three ascitic fluid-isolated mesothelial cell samples obtained from the peritoneal effucsions of stage III/IV ovarian serous carcinoma patients
Mesothelial-to-mesenchymal transition as a possible therapeutic target in peritoneal metastasis of ovarian cancer.
Specimen part, Subject
View SamplesMicroarray analysis was performed on retina/RPE/choroid samples taken from the right eyes of male chicks across control and recovery from form deprivation conditions.
Pathway analysis identifies altered mitochondrial metabolism, neurotransmission, structural pathways and complement cascade in retina/RPE/ choroid in chick model of form-deprivation myopia.
Sex, Specimen part, Treatment, Time
View SamplesDifferential expression in human peripheral blood monocytes between F. novicida-infected and uninfected, and between Francisella tularensis tularensis isolate Schu S4 and uninfected.
Microarray analysis of human monocytes infected with Francisella tularensis identifies new targets of host response subversion.
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View SamplesThe similarity in gene-expression profiles suggest that PGL2, like SDHD, is involved in the functionality of the SDH complex, and that tumor formation in these three subgroups involves the same pathways as in SDH linked paragangliomas. We were not able to clarify the identity of PGL2 on 11q13. The lack of differential gene-expression of chromosome 11 genes might indicate that chromosome 11 loss, as demonstrated in SDHD-linked paragangliomas, is an important feature in the formation of a paraganglioma regardless of the genetic background.
Similar gene expression profiles of sporadic, PGL2-, and SDHD-linked paragangliomas suggest a common pathway to tumorigenesis.
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View SamplesBrain-derived serotonin favors appetite in mice following its binding to the Htr1a and Htr2b receptors in arcuate neurons of the hypothalamus. In this study, we identified that CREB is the transcriptional effector of brain-derived serotonin control of appetite in arcuate nuclei.
Leptin-dependent serotonin control of appetite: temporal specificity, transcriptional regulation, and therapeutic implications.
Age, Specimen part
View SamplesThe chromatin of individual chromosomes is organized into chromosome territories (CTs) in the interphase nucleus. The spatial arrangement of CTs is non-random and evolutionarily conserved. The gene-dense and gene-poor CTs are positioned in the nuclear center and periphery, respectively. As candidates for key molecules involved in nuclear organization, we have investigated the nuclear actin-related proteins (Arps), which include the evolutionarily conserved actin-family together with conventional actin. We used a conditional knockout system with chicken DT40 cells to analyze the functions of the actin-related protein Arp6. Consistent with a previous identification of Arp6 in the SRCAP chromatin remodeling complex, the histone variant H2AZ was significantly decreased in the chromatin of Arp6-deficient cells. Most importantly, Arp6-deficient cells had impaired radial positioning of both gene-poor macrochromosome and gene-rich microchromosome CTs. A transcription microarray analysis of the cells suggests that the radial positioning of CTs impacts only a limited number of genes and plays an active role in repression, rather than in induction. As far as we know, this report is the first observation that an inner nuclear protein is required for the radial distribution of CTs, and will provide new insight into the mechanisms and physical significance of the positioning of CTs in the nucleus.
The actin family member Arp6 and the histone variant H2A.Z are required for spatial positioning of chromatin in chicken cell nuclei.
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View SamplesThe histone variant H2A.Z is evolutionarily conserved from yeast to vertebrates. H2A.Z regulates gene expression when localized to promoter region. Recently, we identified two genes encoding H2A.Z, H2A.Z-1 and H2A.Z-2 in vertebrate genome. However, it is not clear that both H2A.Z-1 and H2A.Z-2 were required for the function of H2A.Z in gene regulation. To address this issue, we generated the H2A.Z-1 and H2A.Z-2 double knock out (KO) cells in chicken DT40 cells. The expression pattern of H2A.Z-1 and H2A.Z-2 double KO cells was compared with WT cells to characterize the genes regulated by H2A.Z-1 and H2A.Z-2.
The actin family member Arp6 and the histone variant H2A.Z are required for spatial positioning of chromatin in chicken cell nuclei.
Specimen part, Cell line
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