Dent disease has multiple defects attributed to proximal tubule malfunction including low molecular weight proteinuria, aminoaciduria, phosphaturia and glycosuria. In order to understand the changes in kidney function of the Clc5 transporter gene knockout mouse model of Dent disease, we examined gene expression profiles from proximal tubules of mouse kidneys.
Transcriptional adaptation to Clcn5 knockout in proximal tubules of mouse kidney.
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View SamplesPurpose: Next-generation sequencing (NGS) has been utilized for systems-based analysis of all liver samples. The goals of this study were to compare the hepatic transcriptome and PBDE metabolism between conventional (CV) and germ-free (GF) mice. Methods: Livers from vehicle (corn oil), BDE-47, or BDE-99 treated adult male CV and GF mice were used for RNA-Seq (biological replicates: n=3 for CV corn oil, n=4 for CV BDE-47, n=2 for CV BDE-99, n=3 for GF corn oil, n=3 for GF BDE-47, and n=3 for BDE-99) using a HiSeq 2000 sequencer. The sequence reads that passed quality filters were mapped to the mouse reference genome (mm10) using HISAT v 0.1.6 beta; transcript abundance and differential expression were determined using Cufflinks (CuffDiff) v 2.2.1. Results: Using an optimized data analysis workflow,RNA-Seq generated approximately 47 to 68 million reads per sample, among which approximately 40 to 60 million reads were uniquely mapped to the mouse reference genome (NCBI GRCm/38/mm10). And we identified 393 drug processing genes in the livers of WT and hCAR-TG with with HISAT workflow. RNA-seq data confirmed that among all the 393 DPGs with known important functions in xenobiotic biotransformation, 90 DPGs were not expressed in livers of any groups (threshold: average FPKM < 1 in all treatment groups); whereas a total of 303 genes were expressed in livers of at least one groups, among which 258 DPGs were differentially regulated by mCAR or hCAR activation in either Day 5 or Day 60 (FDR-BH<0.05), and 45 genes were stably expressed among all treatment groups. Conclusions: Our study has unveiled a novel interaction between gut microbiome and the hepatic biotransformation of PBDEs, demonstrating that germ-free conditions modified the hepatic oxidation of PBDEs as well as the expression of relevant drug-processing genes in liver. Overall design: CV and GF male mice at the age of 9-weeks were treated with corn oil, BDE-47 (100umol/kg), or BDE-99 (100umol/kg) once daily for 4 consecutive days, and tissues were collected 24h after the final dose. Total RNAs were isolated from livesr using RNA zol bee reagent, and were subjected to RNA-Seq using a HiSeq 2000 sequencer.
Regulation of protein-coding gene and long noncoding RNA pairs in liver of conventional and germ-free mice following oral PBDE exposure.
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View SamplesNuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (Nrf2) is a transcription factor that induces a battery of cytoprotective genes in response to oxidative/electrophilic stress. Kelch-like ECH associating protein 1 (Keap1) sequesters Nrf2 in the cytosol. The purpose of this study was to investigate the role of Nrf2 in regulating the mRNA of genes encoding drug metabolizing enzymes and xenobiotic transporters. Microarray analysis was performed in livers of Nrf2-null, wild-type, Keap1-knockdown mice with increased Nrf2 activation, and Keap1-hepatocyte knockout mice with maximum Nrf2 activation. In general, Nrf2 did not have a marked effect on uptake transporters, but the mRNAs of organic anion transporting polypeptide 1a1, sodium taurocholate cotransporting polypeptide, and organic anion transporter 2 were decreased with Nrf2 activation. The effect of Nrf2 on cytochrome P450 (Cyp) genes was minimal, with only Cyp2a5, Cyp2c50, Cyp2c54, and Cyp2g1 increased, and Cyp2u1 decreased with enhanced Nrf2 activation. However, Nrf2 increased mRNA of many other phase-I enzymes, such as aldo-keto reductases, carbonyl reductases, and aldehyde dehydrogenase 1. Many genes involved in phase-II drug metabolism were induced by Nrf2, including glutathione S -transferases, UDP- glucuronosyltransferases, and UDP-glucuronic acid synthesis enzymes. Efflux transporters, such as multidrug resistance-associated proteins, breast cancer resistant protein, as well as ATP-binding cassette g5 and g8 were induced by Nrf2. In conclusion, Nrf2 markedly alters hepatic mRNA of a large number of drug metabolizing enzymes and xenobiotic transporters, and thus Nrf2 plays a central role in xenobiotic metabolism and detoxification.
Effect of graded Nrf2 activation on phase-I and -II drug metabolizing enzymes and transporters in mouse liver.
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View SamplesThe goal of this study was to investigate the effects of vairous diets on the expression of genes involved in intermediary metabolism in liver. Adult wild type male mice (3 for each group) were fed with the corresponding diet for two weeks, and then liver samples were collected. Total RNA was isolated by the RNAzol B reagent, and pellet was disolved in DEPC-treated water. Total RNA was isolated using RNA Bee reagent (Tel-Test Inc., Friendswood, TX) per the manufacturers protocol. RNA concentrations were quantified using a NanoDrop Spectrophotometer (NanoDrop Technologies, Wilmington, DE) at a wavelength of 260 nm. The integrity of the total RNA samples was evaluated by formaldehyde-agarose gel electrophoresis, and confirmed by visualization of 18S and 28S rRNA bands. The gene expression was determined by Affymetrix Mouse 430 2.0 Gene Expression Microarray. Nine different diets were used: Diet 1. TD.84224. EFA Deficient diet; Diet 2. TD 97070. High fat diet: Diet 3. TD.88137. Adjusted Calories Diet (42% from fat) (Western Diet); Diet 4. TD.02028. Atherogenic Rodent Diet; Diet 5. TD.89247. 60% Fructose Diet; Diet 6. TD.94048. AIN-93M Purified Diet, Diet 7. Current rodent diet used in LAR; Diet 8. DHA-supplemented diet; Diet 9. Diet-restriction: 75% of the diet consumed by ad lib feeding. Mice (n=3/diet) were fed one of these diets (Harlan Laboratories) for 3 weeks. All mice were euthanized in the morning (8:0010:00 A.M.) and blood and tissue samples were collected. All procedures were approved in accordance with Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee guidelines.
Effect of diet on expression of genes involved in lipid metabolism, oxidative stress, and inflammation in mouse liver-insights into mechanisms of hepatic steatosis.
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View SamplesEpigenetic regulation of chromatin states is thought to control the self-renewal and differentiation of embryonic stem (ES) cells. However, the roles of repressive histone modifications such as trimethylated histone lysine 20 (H4K20me3) in pluripotency and development are largely unknown. Here, we show that the histone lysine methyltransferase SMYD5 mediates H4K20me3 at heterochromatin regions. Depletion of SMYD5 leads to compromised self-renewal, including dysregulated expression of OCT4 targets, and perturbed differentiation. SMYD5 bound regions are enriched with repetitive DNA elements. Knockdown of SMYD5 results in a global decrease of H4K20me3 levels, a redistribution of heterochromatin constituents including H3K9me3/2, G9a, and HP1a, and de-repression of endogenous retroelements. A loss of SMYD5-dependent silencing of heterochromatin nearby genic regions leads to upregulated expression of lineage-specific genes, thus contributing to the decreased self-renewal and accelerated differentiation of SMYD5-depeleted ES cells. Altogether, these findings implicate a role for SMYD5 in regulating ES cell self-renewal and H4K20me3-marked heterochromatin. Overall design: RNA-Seq of undifferentiated and differentiated murine shLuc and shSmyd5 ES cells
SMYD5 regulates H4K20me3-marked heterochromatin to safeguard ES cell self-renewal and prevent spurious differentiation.
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View SamplesMajor depressive disorder is a common mood disorder. Chronic stressful life is presumably main etiology that leads to the neuron and synapse atrophies in the limbic system. However, the intermediate molecules from stress to neural atrophy remain elusive. Mice were treated by chronic unpredictable mild stress (CUMS) until demonstrating depression-like behaviors confirmed by the tests of sucrose preference, forced swimming and Y-maze. The sequencings of microRNA and mRNA from the medial prefrontal cortices were performed in CUMS-induced depression mice versus control mice to assess the molecular profiles of major depressive disorder. In the medial prefrontal cortices of depression-like mice, the levels of mRNAs that translated the proteins for the GABAergic synapses, dopaminergic synapses, myelination, synaptic vesicle cycle and neuronal growth were downregulated. miRNAs of regulating these mRNAs are upregulated. The deterioration of GABAergic and dopaminergic synapses as well as axonal growth is associated to CUMS-induced depression. Overall design: The sequencings of mRNA from the medial prefrontal cortices were performed in CUMS-induced depression mice(n=2) versus control (n=2)
Molecular Mechanism for Stress-Induced Depression Assessed by Sequencing miRNA and mRNA in Medial Prefrontal Cortex.
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View SamplesInterleukin 7 receptor (IL7R) is a transmembrane receptor which belongs to the type I cytokine receptor family. Recent studies have indicated that the IL7R is involved in the pathogenesis of some neurodegenerative disorders, such as multiple sclerosis. Previously, we found that the retinal neuroregenation was delayed following the targeted knockdown of IL7R, highlighting the potential role of IL7R in the development of nervous system.
Knockout of zebrafish interleukin 7 receptor (IL7R) by the CRISPR/Cas9 system delays retinal neurodevelopment.
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View SamplesHow animals coordinate gene expression in response to starvation is an outstanding problem closely linked to aging, obesity, and cancer. Newly hatched Caenorhabditis elegans respond to food deprivation by halting development and promoting long-term survival (L1 diapause), thereby providing an excellent model to study starvation response. Through a genetic search, we have discovered that the tumor suppressor Rb critically promotes survival during L1 diapause and likely does so by regulating the expression of genes in both insulin-IGF-1 signaling (IIS)-dependent and -independent pathways mainly in neurons and the intestine. Global gene expression analyses suggested that Rb maintains the starvation-induced transcriptome and represses the re-feeding induced transcriptome, including the repression of many pathogen/toxin/oxidative stress-inducible and metabolic genes, as well as the activation of many other stress-resistant genes, mitochondrial respiratory chain genes, and potential IIS receptor antagonists. Notably, the majority of genes dysregulated in starved L1 Rb(-) animals were not found to be dysregulated in fed conditions. Together, these findings identify Rb as a critical regulator of the starvation response and suggest a link between functions of tumor suppressors and starvation survival. These results may provide mechanistic insights into why cancer cells are often hypersensitive to starvation treatment.
The tumor suppressor Rb critically regulates starvation-induced stress response in C. elegans.
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Arabidopsis REF6 is a histone H3 lysine 27 demethylase.
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View SamplesWe found that LSD1 inhibition by a monoamine oxidase inhibitor, tranylcypromine (TC), could enhance fetal gamma globin expression.
Lysine-specific demethylase 1 is a therapeutic target for fetal hemoglobin induction.
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