Use NGS-transcriptome profiling (RNA-seq) to investigate deregulated genes involved in the proliferative effects of ID-8 and Harmine after hypoxia-induced damage in primary human proximal tubular epithelial cells (HPTECs) Overall design: Examination of differentially expressed genes in HPTECs treated with 1uM of ID-8; or 1uM of Harmine; or EGF in comparison to cells without treatment after 24 hours of hypoxia, in triplicates
A High-Throughput Screen Identifies DYRK1A Inhibitor ID-8 that Stimulates Human Kidney Tubular Epithelial Cell Proliferation.
Specimen part, Subject
View SamplesDrug-induced kidney injury, largely caused by proximal tubular intoxicants, limits development and clinical use of new and approved drugs. Assessing preclinical nephrotoxicity relies on animal models that are frequently insensitive, and thus, novel techniques, including human microphysiological systems, or “organs on chips,” are proposed to accelerate drug development and predict safety. Polymyxins are potent antibiotics against multidrug-resistant microorganisms; yet clinical use remains restricted because of high risk of nephrotoxicity and limited understanding of toxicological mechanisms. To mitigate risks, structural analogs of polymyxins (NAB739 and NAB741) are currently in clinical development. Using a microphysiological system to model human kidney proximal tubule, we exposed cells to polymyxin B (PMB) and observed significant increases of injury signals, including kidney injury molecule-1 KIM-1and a panel of injury-associated miRNAs (each P < 0.001). Surprisingly, transcriptional profiling identified cholesterol biosynthesis as the primary cellular pathway induced by PMB (P = 1.2 ×10–16), and effluent cholesterol concentrations were significantly increased after exposure (P < 0.01). Additionally, we observed no upregulation of the nuclear factor (erythroid derived-2)–like 2 pathway despite this being a common pathway upregulated in response to proximal tubule toxicants. In contrast with PMB exposure, minimal changes in gene expression, injury biomarkers, and cholesterol concentrations were observed in response to NAB739 and NAB741. Our findings demonstrate the preclinical safety of NAB739 and NAB741 and reveal cholesterol biosynthesis as the novel (to our knowledge) pathway for PMB- induced injury. To our knowledge, this is the first demonstration of a human-on-chip platform used for simultaneous safety testing of new chemical entities and defining unique toxicological pathway responses of an FDA-approved molecule. Overall design: Cells from six donors were seeded into a total of 74 kidney chips, and effluents of kidney MPS were exposed for 48 hours of treatments
Human kidney on a chip assessment of polymyxin antibiotic nephrotoxicity.
Specimen part, Treatment, Subject
View SamplesExpression profiling of cultured HL-1 cardiomyocytes subjected to hypoxia for 8 hours.
The VLDL receptor promotes lipotoxicity and increases mortality in mice following an acute myocardial infarction.
Cell line
View SamplesIn order to identify the processes altered in T regulatory cells (Treg) by Zoledronic acid (ZA), we examined RNA expression by RNA-seq in Treg treated with and without ZA. We identified gene expression alterations in ZA-treated Treg that were essential to Treg function. Overall design: Human T regulatory cells isolated from healthy donors (n=6) were cultured overnight with IL-2 and OKT3 (anti-CD3) in the presence or absence of ZA. RNA sequencing (Illumina HiSeq2500) was performed to identify differential gene expression induced by ZA treatment of Treg.
Zoledronic acid inhibits NFAT and IL-2 signaling pathways in regulatory T cells and diminishes their suppressive function in patients with metastatic cancer.
Specimen part, Disease, Treatment, Subject
View SamplesExpression data from NIH-3T3 cells left uninfected or infected with MCMV for 2, 4 or 6h on total RNA as well as newly transcribed RNA labeled for 1-2, 3-4, and 5-6hpi. For newly transcribed RNA, the isolated RNA was labeled for 1h and separated from total cellular RNA following Trizol RNA preparation and thiol-specific biotinylation. We used microarrays to analyze the effects of MCMV infection in total and newly transcribed RNA.
Real-time transcriptional profiling of cellular and viral gene expression during lytic cytomegalovirus infection.
Disease, Cell line, Time
View SamplesCells producing adrenalin are largely derived from nerve-associated Schwann cell precursors via an intermediate progenitor “bridge” cell. We demonstrate that large numbers of chromaffin cells arise from peripheral glial stem cells, termed Schwann cell precursors (SCPs) Overall design: SCPs migrate along the visceral motor nerve to the vicinity of the forming adrenal gland where they detach from the nerve and form post-synaptic neuroendocrine chromaffin cells. An intricate molecular logic drives two sequential phases of gene expression, one unique for a distinct transient cellular state and another for cell-type specification. Subsequently, these programs downregulate SCP- and upregulate chromaffin-cell-gene networks. The adrenal medulla forms through limited cell expansion and requires the recruitment of numerous SCPs. Thus, peripheral nerves serve as a stem cell niche for neuroendocrine system development.
RNA velocity of single cells.
Specimen part, Subject
View SamplesHek293 cells were metabolically labelled using 4-thiouracil as described in (Schwalb et al, Science. 2016 Jun 3;352(6290):1225-8) but without fragmentation, and then bulk RNA was prepared for sequencing using the STRT method (Islam et al, Genome Res. 2011 Jul;21(7):1160-7). Samples were incubated in duplicate for 5, 15 and 30 minutes and included an unlabeled control representing the steady-state expression state. Overall design: 2 samples each of 4 incubation times, 2 cDNA preparations, 2 tagmentation replicates, and 2 biological replicates
RNA velocity of single cells.
Cell line, Subject
View SamplesCholecystokinin (CCK) is a satiety hormone produced by discrete enteroendocrine cells scattered among absorptive cells of the small intestine. CCK is released into blood following a meal; however, the mechanisms inducing hormone secretion are largely unknown. Ingested fat is the major stimulant of CCK secretion. We recently identified a novel member of the lipoprotein remnant receptor family known as immunoglobulin-like domain containing receptor 1 (ILDR1) in intestinal CCK cells and postulated that this receptor conveyed the signal for fat-stimulated CCK secretion. In the intestine, ILDR1 is expressed exclusively in CCK cells. Orogastric administration of fatty acids elevated blood levels of CCK in wild type but not ILDR1-deficient mice, although the CCK secretory response to trypsin inhibitor was retained. The uptake of fluorescently labeled lipoproteins in ILDR1-transfected CHO cells and release of CCK from isolated intestinal cells required a unique combination of fatty acid plus HDL. CCK secretion secondary to ILDR1 activation is associated with increased [Ca2+]i consistent with regulated hormone release. These findings demonstrate that ILDR1 regulates CCK release through a mechanism dependent on fatty acids and lipoproteins and that absorbed fatty acids regulate gastrointestinal hormone secretion.
Immunoglobulin-like domain containing receptor 1 mediates fat-stimulated cholecystokinin secretion.
Specimen part
View SamplesChoroid plexuses (CP) develop early during development. They form a barrier between the blood and the cerebrospinal fluid, and fulfill important protective and nutritive functions. We used Affymetrix microarrays to assess whether CP of the lateral ventricles (LVCP) have similar functions in developing and adult brain. We identified distinct families of protective and transport genes and found that most of these genes were already well expressed during development.
Developmental changes in the transcriptome of the rat choroid plexus in relation to neuroprotection.
Specimen part
View SamplesGene expression profiling in rat lumbar spinal cord following ventral root avulsion in the two inbred rat strains.
Genetically determined susceptibility to neurodegeneration is associated with expression of inflammatory genes.
Sex, Specimen part, Time
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