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Gene expression analysis in absence epilepsy using a monozygotic twin design.
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View SamplesA specialized population of memory CD8+ T-cells resides in the epithelium of the respiratory tract to maintain protection against recurring infections. These cells express CD69 and the integrin 7 (CD103) and correspond to tissue resident memory T-cells (TRM) also described in intestine, liver and brain. A less well characterized population of CD103- CD8+ T-cells also resides in lungs and expresses markers characteristic of effector memory T-cells (TEM). We determined the transcriptional profiles of these memory CD8+ T-cell subsets retrieved from human lung resection samples and compared these with corresponding T-cell populations from peripheral blood of the same individuals. Our results demonstrate that each of the populations exhibits a distinct transcriptional identity. We found that the lung environment has a major impact on gene expression profiles. Thus, transcriptomes from CD103+ and CD103- subsets from lungs are much more resemblant to one another than to those from CD103+ or CD103- memory CD8+ T-cells from blood. TRM express specific sets of chemokine receptors, in accordance with their unique migratory properties. Furthermore, these cells constitutively express cytokine and cytotoxic genes for immediate effector function and chemokines to attract auxiliary immune cells. At the same time, multiple genes encoding inhibitory regulators are also expressed. This suggests that rapid ability to unleash effector functions is counterbalanced by programmed restraint, a combination that may be critical in the exposed but delicate tissue of the lung. Comprehensive sets of transcription factors were identified that characterize the memory CD8+ populations in the lungs. Prominent among these were components of the Notch pathway. Using mice genetically lacking expression of the NOTCH1 and NOTCH2 receptors in T-cells, we demonstrated that Notch controls both the number of lung TRM as well as the function of lung TEM. Our data illustrate the adaptation of lung resident T-cells to the requirements of the respiratory epithelial environment. Defining the molecular imprinting of these cells is important for rational vaccine design and may help to improve the properties of T-cells for adoptive cellular therapy.
Programs for the persistence, vigilance and control of human CD8<sup>+</sup> lung-resident memory T cells.
Specimen part, Subject
View SamplesSpermatogonia expressing the highest levels of ID4 (ID4-GFP Bright) represent a population highly enriched for spermatogonial stem cells (SSC) while those expressing lower levels (ID4-GFP Dim) are the putative immediate progenitors. Comparing the transcriptome of these populations can provide insight into the SSC to progenitor transition. Overall design: Comparison of transcriptomes of ID4-GFP Bright and ID4-GFP Dim spermatogonia from postnatal day 8 mouse pups
ID4 levels dictate the stem cell state in mouse spermatogonia.
Specimen part, Subject
View SamplesFanconi anemia (FA) is a genetic disorder characterized by congenital abnormalities, bone marrow failure and increased susceptibility to cancer. Of the fifteen FA proteins, Fanconi anemia group C (FANCC) is one of eight FA core complex components of the FA pathway. Unlike other FA core complex proteins, FANCC is mainly localized in the cytoplasm, where it is thought to function in apoptosis, redox regulation, cytokine signaling and other processes. Previously, we showed that regulation of FANCC involved proteolytic processing during apoptosis. To elucidate the biological significance of this proteolytic modification, we searched for molecular interacting partners of proteolytic FANCC fragments. Among the candidates obtained, the transcriptional corepressor protein C-terminal binding protein-1 (CtBP1) interacted directly with FANCC and other FA core complex proteins. Although not required for stability of the FA core complex or ubiquitin ligase activity, CtBP1 is essential for proliferation, cell survival and maintenance of chromosomal integrity. Expression profiling of CtBP1-depleted and FA-depleted cells revealed that several genes were commonly up- and down-regulated, including the Wnt antagonist Dickkopf-1 (DKK1). These findings suggest that FA and Wnt signaling via CtBP1 could share common effectors.
Fanconi anemia proteins interact with CtBP1 and modulate the expression of the Wnt antagonist Dickkopf-1.
Cell line
View SamplesWe sequenced whole adipose tissue from control and LCMV infected mice 6dpi, in control vs T cell-specific IFNAR knockoutmice to understand the transcriptional changes in adipose tissue upon loss of type I IFN-T cell singaling axis, and how it contributes to cachexia. Overall design: inguinal fat pad (after removing iLN) was used for sequencing in control and infected mice (LCMV clone13 2x10^6PFU), this was done in two genotypes (IFNARfl/fl) as controls, vs (IFNARfl/fl-CD4cre/+) as T-cell specific IFNAR knockouts.
CD8<sup>+</sup> T cells induce cachexia during chronic viral infection.
Specimen part, Subject
View SamplesCalcific aortic valve disease is the most common form of valvular heart disease in the Western World. Milder degrees of aortic valve calcification is called aortic sclerosis and severe calcification with impaired leaflet motion is called aortic stenosis.
MicroRNA-125b and chemokine CCL4 expression are associated with calcific aortic valve disease.
Specimen part, Disease, Disease stage
View SamplesThe proliferation and survival of hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) has to be strictly coordinated to ensure the timely production of all blood cells. Here we report that the splice factor and RNA binding protein hnRNP L (heterogeneous nuclear ribonucleoprotein L) is required for hematopoiesis, since its genetic ablation in mice reduces almost all blood cell lineages and causes premature death of the animals. In agreement with this, we observed that hnRNP L deficient HSCs lack both the ability to self-renew and foster hematopoietic differentiation in transplanted hosts. They also display mitochondrial dysfunction, elevated levels of ?H2AX, are Annexin V positive and incorporate propidium iodide indicating that they undergo cell death. Lin(-)c-Kit(+) fetal liver cells from hnRNP L deficient mice show high p53 protein levels and up-regulation of p53 target genes. In addition, cells lacking hnRNP L up-regulated the expression of the death receptors TrailR2 and CD95/Fas and show Caspase-3, Caspase-8 and Parp cleavage. Treatment with the pan-caspase inhibitor Z-VAD-fmk, but not the deletion of p53, restored cell survival in hnRNP L deficient cells. Our data suggest that hnRNP L is critical for the survival and functional integrity of HSCs by restricting the activation of caspase-dependent death receptor pathways. Overall design: fetal liver cells from either hnRNPL wild-type or hnRNPL KO embryos were analysed for differential expression and alternative splicing by RNA-Seq. RNA-Seq was carried out in biological triplicate for each sample type. Each sample is a single embryo.
Heterogeneous Nuclear Ribonucleoprotein L is required for the survival and functional integrity of murine hematopoietic stem cells.
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View SamplesMegakaryocytes isolated from Gfi1b flox/flox mice carrying PF4-Cre or not, and from Gfi1b flox/flox mice carrying ROSA-Cre-ERT with or without tamoxifen injection were analyzed for differential expression by RNA-Seq Overall design: A sample of each Gfi1b wild-type and Knock-Out from each model was analyzed
Gfi1b regulates the level of Wnt/β-catenin signaling in hematopoietic stem cells and megakaryocytes.
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View SamplesAims: establishment of reference samples to investigate gene expression selective for endocrine or ductal-exocrine cells within the adult human pancreas. To this end, human islet endocrine cells, FACS-enriched in insulin+ cells, (n=3) and human exocrine ductal cells (n=2) are compared on Affymetrix HG133A platform with duplicate hybridizations of a panel of other primary human tissues.
Clusters of conserved beta cell marker genes for assessment of beta cell phenotype.
Specimen part
View SamplesThe study was designed to capture the in vivo adaptations of nutrient-sensing pancreatic beta cells to fed or fasted (24h) state.
Clusters of conserved beta cell marker genes for assessment of beta cell phenotype.
Sex, Age, Specimen part
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