Laser capture microdissected choroid plexuses were obtained and expression arrays were generated to investigate gene expression in wt and ApoE choroid plexuses; the choroid plexus forms the cerebrospinal fluid, the cerebrospinal fliod barrier, functions as the major gateway for blood-born leukocytes to enter the brain in degenerative and inflammatory brain diseases, and the principal neuroimmune interface in the brain. We found lipid deposits in the aged choroid plexus of hyperlipidemic mice but none in the wt control choroid plexuses. Here, we studied the functional impact and gene epressions in wt and ApoE-deficient choroid plexuses.
ApoE attenuates unresolvable inflammation by complex formation with activated C1q.
Sex, Age, Specimen part
View SamplesFrom over 300 patients two groups were selected which had prostate tumors with either well differentiated (WD) or poorly differentiated (PD) after radical Prostatectomy. The PD group had Gleason score 8-9, seminal vesicle invasion, and poorly differentiated tumor cells; the WD group had Gleason score 6-7, no seminal vesicle invasion, and well to moderately differentiated tumor cells. LCM compatible specimens were selected from age and race (Caucasians) matched PD or WD patients with no family history of CaP. Matching normal epithelal cells were also selected for the analysis.
Elevated osteonectin/SPARC expression in primary prostate cancer predicts metastatic progression.
Specimen part
View SamplesIn this study, we used correlation analysis of the expression profiles and drip loss to produce a list of functional candidate genes under the assumption that genes with strong correlation between their expression values and drip belong to pathways or networks relevant for the control of the trait.
Trait correlated expression combined with expression QTL analysis reveals biological pathways and candidate genes affecting water holding capacity of muscle.
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View SamplesThis study identifies miR-198 as a potential inhibitor of keratinocyte migration in skin
'See-saw' expression of microRNA-198 and FSTL1 from a single transcript in wound healing.
Specimen part, Time
View SamplesTo understand the global view of dysregulated genes and pathwyas in CRYAAN101D lenses, RNA sequencing of 2 & 4 months old CRYAAWT and CRYAAN101D lenses was carried out. Overall design: Determination of differential gene expression between CRYAAWT and CRYAAN101D in 2 & 4 months old lenses
Molecular mechanism of formation of cortical opacity in CRYAAN101D transgenic mice.
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View SamplesWe report that AUF1 modulates global mRNA stability and translation, in turn promoting the maintenance of DNA integrity. Overall design: Please see individual series. For AUF1 PAR-CLIP, the four isoforms of AUF1 (p37, p40, p42, and p45) tagged with a Flag epitope were expressed in HEK293 cells. For total RNA-Seq HEK293 cells were transfected with Control siRNA, AUF1 siRNA, Empty Vector, Flag-AUF1 p37, p40, p42, or p45 as well as WI-38 cells were collected at PDL 15 and 55 and also transfected with Control siRNA, AUF1 siRNA, HuR siRNA. For Ribo-Seq HeLa cells were transfected with Control siRNA, AUF1 siRNA, or HuR siRNA.
PAR-CLIP analysis uncovers AUF1 impact on target RNA fate and genome integrity.
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View SamplesWe report that AUF1 modulates global mRNA stability and translation, in turn promoting the maintenance of DNA integrity. Overall design: Please see individual series. In short, for AUF1 PAR-CLIP, the four isoforms of AUF1 (p37, p40, p42, and p45) tagged with a Flag epitope were expressed in HEK293 cells. For total RNA-Seq HEK293 cells were transfected with Control siRNA, AUF1 siRNA, Empty Vector, Flag-AUF1 p37, p40, p42, or p45 as well as WI-38 cells were collected at PDL 15 and 55 and also transfected with Control siRNA, AUF1 siRNA, HuR siRNA. For Ribo-Seq HeLa cells were transfected with Control siRNA, AUF1 siRNA, or HuR siRNA.
PAR-CLIP analysis uncovers AUF1 impact on target RNA fate and genome integrity.
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View SamplesAffymetrix GeneChip Human Gene 1.0 ST Array was applied to compare the expression profiles in peripheral blood mononuclear cells(PBMC) between healthy controls and multiple sclerosis patients(MS pt).
Role of HDAC3 on p53 expression and apoptosis in T cells of patients with multiple sclerosis.
Specimen part, Disease, Disease stage
View SamplesThe activation of TLR-MyD88 (Toll like receptor- Myeloid differentiation factor 88) signaling within T cells functions as a potent costimulatory signal that boosts antitumor and antiviral responses. However, the molecular mechanisms underlying the costimulatory processes are poorly understood. We compared microarray gene analysis data between TLR1-TLR2 stimulated and unstimulated T cell receptor transgenic pmel and MyD88-/-pmel CD8+ T cells and identified changes in the expression levels of several TNF family members. In particular, TLR-stimulation increased 4-1BB levels in pmel but not in MyD88-/-pmel T cells. A link between 4-1BB and TLR1-TLR2 signaling in CD8+ T cells was highlighted by in fact that 4-1BB-/- T cells exhibited suboptimal responses to TLR1-TLR2 agonist, but responded normally to CD28 or OX40 costimulation. Moreover, blocking 4-1BB signaling with antibodies also hindered the costimulatory effects of the TLR1-TLR2 agonist. The elevated levels of 4-1BB transcripts in TLR1-TLR2stimulated cells were not due to increased mRNA stability nor increased histone activation but instead were associated with increased binding of p65 and c-Jun to two distinct 4-1BB promoter sites. Combining TLR1-TLR2 ligand with an agonistic anti-4-1BB antibody enhanced the antitumor activity in mice with established melanoma tumors. These studies reveal that the costimulatory effects of TLR1-TLR2 signaling in CD8+ T cells are in part mediated by 4-1BB and are important for mounting an effective antitumor immune response.
Cross-talk between 4-1BB and TLR1-TLR2 Signaling in CD8+ T Cells Regulates TLR2's Costimulatory Effects.
Specimen part
View SamplesJAK inhibitors like tofacitinib were thought to act primarily on T cells. However, our data and recent research suggest that JAK receptors are also present on keratinocytes. Here, we show effect of tofacitinib on primary keratinocytes, which could explain effects of topical tofacitinib treatment in psoriasis.
Tofacitinib Represses the Janus Kinase-Signal Transducer and Activators of Transcription Signalling Pathway in Keratinocytes.
Specimen part
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