We report a comprehensive large-scale expression profiling analysis of mammalian male germ cells undergoing mitotic growth, meiosis and gametogenesis using High Density Oligonucleotide Microarrays and highly enriched cell populations. Among 11955 rat loci investigated, 1268 were identified as differentially transcribed in germ cells at subsequent developmental stages as compared to total testis, somatic Sertoli cells as well as brain and skeletal muscle controls. The loci were organized into four expression clusters that correspond to somatic, mitotic, meiotic and post-meiotic cell types. This work provides information about expression patterns of approximately 200 genes known to be important during male germ cell development. Approximately 40 of those are included in a group of 121 transcripts for which we report germ cell expression and lack of transcription in three somatic control cell types. Moreover, we demonstrate the testicular expression and transcriptional induction in mitotic, meiotic and/or post-meiotic germ cells of 293 as yet uncharacterized transcripts some of which are likely to encode factors involved in spermatogenesis and fertility. This group also contains numerous potential germ cell specific targets for innovative contraceptives. A graphical display of the data is conveniently accessible through the GermOnline database at <a href="http://www.germonline.org" target="_blank">http://www.germonline.org</a>.
Expression profiling of mammalian male meiosis and gametogenesis identifies novel candidate genes for roles in the regulation of fertility.
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View SamplesmiR-34a and miR-34b/c genes are frequently epigenetically silenced in primary CRCs. However, the in vivo relevance of miR-34a/b/c for suppression of intestinal tumor formation has not been analyzed by genetic approaches. ApcMin/+ mice with deletion of the miR-34a and miR-34b/c genes were generated and analyzed. The mRNA expression profiles of intestinal adenomas with and without functional miR-34a/b/c genes were compared. Overall design: miR-34a/b/c deficient ApcMin/+ mice and wild-type ApcMin/+ mice were sacrificed at 18 weeks of age. 3 tumor RNA samples were obtained for each genotype; each tumor RNA sample represented a pool of 3 tumors isolated from the same mouse.
<i>miR-34a</i> and <i>miR-34b/c</i> Suppress Intestinal Tumorigenesis.
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View SamplesAtrial fibrillation (AF) is a major risk factor for cardioembolic stroke. Anticoagulant drugs are effective in preventing AF-related stroke. However, the high frequency of anticoagulant-associated major bleeding is a major concern particularly when antiplatelet treatment is simultaneously administered. Here, microarray analysis in peripheral blood cells in eight patients with AF and stroke and eight AF subjects without stroke identified a stroke related gene expression pattern. HSPA1B, which encodes for heat-shock protein 70 kDa (Hsp70), was the most differentially expressed gene. This gene was downregulated in stroke subjects, a finding confirmed further in an independent AF cohort of 200 individuals. Hsp70 knock-out (KO) mice subjected to different thrombotic challenges developed thrombosis significantly earlier than their wild-type (WT) counterparts.
Hsp70 protects from stroke in atrial fibrillation patients by preventing thrombosis without increased bleeding risk.
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View SamplesWe employ mRNA-seq to investigate transcriptome of Pum1-Knockout, Pum2-Knockout and WT conditons Overall design: In order to investigate whether Pum1 and Pum2 regulate their targets at their RNA levels, we used 1/10 of the samples from the Pum1 and Pum2 iCLIP experiments (four biological repeats of WT, P1KO, and P2KO neonatal brains) to extract total RNAs for RNA deep sequencing. And we also collected three Ndcko neonatal brains for RNA deep sequencing.
Post-transcriptional regulation of mouse neurogenesis by Pumilio proteins.
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View SamplesGene expression analysis performed on FACS sort purified GC LZ and DZ cells of either high or low affinity to identify unique gene signatures.
Differentiation of germinal center B cells into plasma cells is initiated by high-affinity antigen and completed by Tfh cells.
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View SamplesGene expression analysis performed on FACS sort purified GC LZ and DZ cells of either high and low affinity to identify unique gene signatures.
Differentiation of germinal center B cells into plasma cells is initiated by high-affinity antigen and completed by Tfh cells.
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View SamplesActivity-dependent gene expression is central for sculpting neuronal connectivity in the brain. Despite the importance for synaptic plasticity, a comprehensive analysis of the temporal changes in the transcriptomic response to neuronal activity is lacking. In a genome wide survey we identified genes that were induced at 1, 4, 8, or 24 hours following neuronal activity in the hippocampus.
Genome-wide profiling of the activity-dependent hippocampal transcriptome.
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View SamplesDNA microarrays were used to investigate global gene expression patterns in cultured human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVEC) exposed to 1 nmol/L estradiol for 24 hours, compared to control cells.
Estradiol stimulates vasodilatory and metabolic pathways in cultured human endothelial cells.
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View SamplesPreeclampsia complicates more than 3% of all pregnancies in the United States and Europe. High-risk populations include women with diabetes, dyslipidemia, thrombotic disorders, hyperhomocysteinemia, hypertension, renal diseases, previous preeclampsia, twin pregnancies, and low socioeconomic status. In the latter case, the incidence may increase to 20% to 25%. Preeclampsia is a major cause of maternal and fetal morbidity and mortality. Preeclampsia is defined by systolic blood pressure of more than 140 mm Hg and diastolic blood pressure of more than 90 mm Hg after 20 weeks gestation in a previously normotensive patient, and new-onset proteinuria. Abnormal placentation associated with shallow trophoblast invasion (fetal cells from outer cell layer of the blastocyst) into endometrium (decidua) and improper spiral artery remodeling in the decidua are initial pathological steps.
Dysregulation of the circulating and tissue-based renin-angiotensin system in preeclampsia.
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View Samples3 samples, 2 reps each. comparison of wildtype cotyledon to RNAioleosin transgenic
Suppression of soybean oleosin produces micro-oil bodies that aggregate into oil body/ER complexes.
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