We have investigated the p53-dependent stress response in medium spiny neurons (MSNs) that degenerate in Huntingtons disease. To induce p53 signaling cascade, we have genetically inactivated by the Cre/loxP system the essential RNA polymerase I (Pol I) transcription factor TIF-IA, leading to stabilization of p53 and induction of p53-dependent apoptosis.
A neuroprotective phase precedes striatal degeneration upon nucleolar stress.
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View SamplesHearts of Myh6-MeCP2 transgenic mice and wildtype littermates were rapidly dissected and flash frozen.
Adrenergic Repression of the Epigenetic Reader MeCP2 Facilitates Cardiac Adaptation in Chronic Heart Failure.
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View SamplesTranscriptom analysis of stellate sympathetic ganglia after 8 weeks of cardiac pressure overload caused by transverse aortic constriction.
Sympathetic alpha(2)-adrenoceptors prevent cardiac hypertrophy and fibrosis in mice at baseline but not after chronic pressure overload.
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View SamplesTranscriptom analysis of microdissect adrenal medulla after 8 weeks of cardiac pressure overload caused by transverse aortic constriction.
Chronic cardiac pressure overload induces adrenal medulla hypertrophy and increased catecholamine synthesis.
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View Samplesalpha2-adrenoceptors are essential presynaptic regulators of norepinephrine release from sympathetic nerves. Previous studies in mice with targeted deletions in the three alpha2-adrenoceptor genes have indicated that these receptors are essential for embryonic development. In the present study, we searched for the alpha2-adrenoceptor subtype(s) involved in placental development and its molecular mechanism using mice carrying targeted deletions in alpha2-adrenoceptor genes.
Upregulation of soluble vascular endothelial growth factor receptor 1 contributes to angiogenesis defects in the placenta of alpha 2B-adrenoceptor deficient mice.
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View SamplesIn summary, we characterized genomic signatures of response to drugs of abuse and we found positive correlations between the drug-induced expression and various behavioral effects. These signatures are formed by two dynamically inducible transcriptional networks: (1) CREB/SRF-dependent gene pattern that appears to be related to drug-induced neuronal activity, (2) the pattern of genes controlled at least in part via release of glucocorticoids and androgens that are associated with rewarding and harmful drug effects. The discovery of co-expressed networks of genes allowed for the identification of master-switch controlling factors involved in molecular response to the drugs. Finally, using the pharmacological tools we were able to dissect and inhibit particular gene expression patterns from genomic profile.
The dissection of transcriptional modules regulated by various drugs of abuse in the mouse striatum.
Compound, Time
View SamplesTo identify molecular effects of chronic drug treatment, heroin and methamphetamine treated animals were compared with saline treated animals at multiple time-points using microarray technology. Gene expression profile was assessed 14 h after the last dose of 1, 3, 6 or 12 days drug treatment and after 13, 15, 18 or 24 days of withdrawal.
Common transcriptional effects in the mouse striatum following chronic treatment with heroin and methamphetamine.
Specimen part, Compound
View SamplesKetamine has been found to elicit a rapid antidepressant effects in treatment-refractory affective disorders. To indicate the underlying mechanism of action we have performed whole-genome microarray profiling. Moreover, the effects of ketamine were compared to other NMDA receptor antagonists phencyclidine and memantine.
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View SamplesKetamine has been found to elicit a rapid antidepressant effects in treatment-refractory affective disorders. To indicate the underlying mechanism of action we have performed whole-genome microarray profiling. Moreover, the effects of ketamine were compared to other NMDA receptor antagonists phencyclidine and memantine.
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