We sequenced mRNA from subcuteneous adipose tissue of 36 pigs (12 Low, 12 Mean and 12 High) to investigate expression profiling of obesity (porcine model) Overall design: Examination of mRNA levels in different obese states in a porcine model for human obesity
An integrative systems genetics approach reveals potential causal genes and pathways related to obesity.
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View SamplesBackground: Although genome-wide association studies (GWAS) have identified hundreds of variants associated with risk of autoimmune and immune-related disorders (AID), our understanding of the diseases mechanisms is limited. In particular, more than 90% of the risk variants lie in non-coding regions, and almost 10% of these map to long non-coding RNA transcripts (lncRNAs). LncRNAs are known to show more cell-type specificity than protein-coding genes. Methods: In this study, we aimed to characterize lncRNAs and protein-coding genes located in loci associated with nine AID which have been well-defined by Immunochip analysis, by transcriptome analysis across seven peripheral blood leukocyte populations (granulocytes, monocytes, NK cells, B-cells, memory-T cells, naive CD4+ and naive CD8+ T-cells) and four cord blood derived T-helper cell populations (precursor, primary, polarized (Th1, Th2) T-helper cells). Results: We show that lncRNAs mapping to loci shared between AIDs are significantly enriched in immune cell types when compared to lncRNAs from the whole genome (a<0.005). We were not able to prioritize single cell types relevant for specific diseases, but we observed five cell types enriched (a<0.005) in five AID (NK cells for inflammatory bowel disease, juvenile idiopathic arthritis, primary biliary cirrhosis, psoriasis; memory-T and CD8+ T-cells in juvenile idiopathic arthritis, primary biliary cirrhosis, psoriasis, rheumatoid arthritis; Th0 and Th2 cells for inflammatory bowel disease, juvenile idiopathic arthritis, primary biliary cirrhosis, psoriasis, rheumatoid arthritis). Furthermore we show that co-expression analyses of lncRNAs and protein-coding genes can predict the signaling pathways in which these AID-associated lncRNAs are involved. Conclusions: The observed enrichment of lncRNA transcripts in AID loci implies an important role for lncRNAs in AID etiology and suggests that lncRNA genes should be studied in more detail to correctly interpret GWAS findings. The co-expression results strongly support a model in which the lncRNA and protein-coding genes function together in the same pathways. Overall design: 7 immune cell types
Expression profiles of long non-coding RNAs located in autoimmune disease-associated regions reveal immune cell-type specificity.
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Genetic and epigenetic regulation of gene expression in fetal and adult human livers.
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View SamplesGenome wide expression analysis of 92 adult and 14 fetal liver samples
Genetic and epigenetic regulation of gene expression in fetal and adult human livers.
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Systematic identification of trans eQTLs as putative drivers of known disease associations.
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View SamplesSamples were collected from 'control participants' of the Heart and Vascular Health (HVH) study that constitutes a group of population based case control studies of myocardial infarction (MI), stroke, venous thromboembolism (VTE), and atrial fibrillation (AF) conducted among 30-79 year old members of Group Health, a large integrated health care organization in Washington State.
Systematic identification of trans eQTLs as putative drivers of known disease associations.
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View SamplesSamples were collected from 'control participants' of the Heart and Vascular Health (HVH) study that constitutes a group of population based case control studies of myocardial infarction (MI), stroke, venous thromboembolism (VTE), and atrial fibrillation (AF) conducted among 30-79 year old members of Group Health, a large integrated health care organization in Washington State.
Systematic identification of trans eQTLs as putative drivers of known disease associations.
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View SamplesGene expression analysis of wid type and Lmnb1-/- epicardial cells Overall design: Total RNA was isolated from wild type and Lmnb1-/- epicardial explants and subject ot sequencing on the Illumina platform
Lamin-B1 contributes to the proper timing of epicardial cell migration and function during embryonic heart development.
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View SamplesWe discovered that two mitotic regulators, BuGZ and Bub3, involved in splicing regulation during interphase Overall design: 8 samples from primary Human foreskin fibroblast cells (HFFs) , 12 samples from TOV21G cells. Control siRNA. BuGZ siRNA or Bub3 siRNA were transfected for 48 h before sample collection. Cells treated with pladienolide B served as positive controls. For each RNAi experiment, we had two biological replicates.
Splicing function of mitotic regulators links R-loop-mediated DNA damage to tumor cell killing.
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View SamplesWe report the transcriptional response of the zebrafish digestive organs to an acute high-fat feed using RNASeq analysis and highlight the changes in gene expression involved in the synthesis, storage, and dispersal of lipids. These key physiological responses to a high-fat meal all stem from the endoplasmic reticulum (ER), where lipids are formed and assigned to their fates. Overall design: A feeding time course was undertaken with 6.5-dpf larval zebrafish. Triplicate samples were independently prepared from pairwise crosses fed either high-fat or low-fat food. 5% egg yolk emulsion (high-fat) feeds and 10% egg white (low-fat) feeds were prepared. At the appropriate time points, digestive organs (intestine, liver, pancreas) were dissected from 10 anesthetized larval zebrafish. Unfed controls were used to determine a transcriptional baseline.
Endoplasmic Reticulum Lipid Flux Influences Enterocyte Nuclear Morphology and Lipid-dependent Transcriptional Responses.
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