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GSE72083
Homo sapiens
6 Downloadable Samples
Affymetrix Human Gene 2.0 ST Array (hugene20st)
Description
Membrane association of the tumor suppressor, annexin A6 (AnxA6), has been shown to regulate plasma membrane permeability to extracellular Ca2+, inhibit anchorage-independent tumor cell growth and paradoxically, promote tumor cell motility by mechanisms that remains poorly understood. Here, we identified RasGRF2, a Ca2+-activated Ras-specific guanine nucleotide exchange factor, as a major effector of AnxA6-elicited tumor-associated phenotypes in breast cancer cells. We demonstrate that reduced expression or loss of AnxA6 in breast cancer cells is associated with up-regulation of RasGRF2, increased Ras activity and consequently, early onset and rapid growth of xenograft tumors. Meanwhile, up-regulation of AnxA6 in AnxA6-low breast cancer cells is associated with a decrease in Ras activity and growth of xenograft tumors but on the contrary, an increase in Cdc42 activity and EGF-stimulated cell motility. Inhibition of Ca2+ influx into AnxA6-low breast cancer cells via Ni2+-sensitive or non-selective Ca2+ channels dose-dependently suppressed the expression of RasGRF2, induced the expression of AnxA6 and consequently, inhibited tumor cell proliferation. Finally, aberrant expression of RasGRF2 may be triggered by AnxA6-mediated or pharmacological inhibition of non-selective Ca2+ channels and occurs at least in part, by promoter methylation. These data for the first time identify RasGRF2 as a major effector of AnxA6-dependent breast tumor growth and motility and that regulated Ca2+ influx and/or RasGRF2 may be potential therapeutic targets for rapidly growing AnxA6-low breast carcinomas
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No associated publication
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Specimen part, Cell line
View Samples- Homo sapiens
- 9 Downloadable Samples
- Affymetrix Human Gene 1.1 ST Array (hugene11st)
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The molecular mechanisms of Trypanosoma cruzi induced cardiac fibrosis remains to be elucidated. Primary human cardiomyoctes (PHCM) exposed to invasive T. cruzi trypomastigotes were used for transcriptome profiling and downstream bioinformatic analysis to determine fibrotic-associated genes regulated early during infection process (0 to 120 minutes). The identification of early molecular host responses to T. cruzi infection can be exploited to delineate important molecular signatures that can be used for the classification of Chagasic patients at risk of developing heart disease. Our results show distinct gene network architecture with multiple gene networks modulated by the parasite with an incline towards progression to a fibrogenic phenotype. Early during infection, T. cruzi significantly upregulated transcription factors including activator protein 1 (AP1) transcription factor network components (including FOSB, FOS and JUNB), early growth response proteins 1 and 3 (EGR1, EGR3), and cytokines/chemokines (IL5, IL6, IL13, CCL11), which have all been implicated in the onset of fibrosis. The changes in our selected genes of interest did not all start at the same time point. The transcriptome microarray data, validated by quantitative Real-Time PCR, was also confirmed by immunoblotting and customized Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assays (ELISA) array showing significant increases in the protein expression levels of fibrogenic EGR1, SNAI1 and IL 6. Furthermore, phosphorylated SMAD2/3 which induces a fibrogenic phenotype is also upregulated accompanied by an increased nuclear translocation of JunB. Pathway analysis of the validated genes and phospho-proteins regulated by the parasite provides the very early fibrotic interactome operating when T. cruzi comes in contact with PHCM. The interactome architecture shows that the parasite induces both TGF- dependent and independent fibrotic pathways, providing an early molecular foundation for Chagasic cardiomyopathy. Examining the very early molecular events of T. cruzi cellular infection may provide disease biomarkers which will aid clinicians in patient assessment and identification of patient subpopulation at risk of developing Chagasic cardiomyopathy.
Publication Title
Early Regulation of Profibrotic Genes in Primary Human Cardiac Myocytes by Trypanosoma cruzi.
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Specimen part
View Samples- Mus musculus
- 4 Downloadable Samples
- Affymetrix Mouse Gene 1.0 ST Array (mogene10st)
Description
Study the global genes expression in mouse aorta endothelial cells (MAECs) overexpressing human catalase (hcatTg).
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No associated publication
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Specimen part
View Samples- Homo sapiens
- 121 Downloadable Samples
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To facilitate preclinical translational science, this cohort of patient-derived xenograft (PDX) models of leukemia and lymphoma has undergone molecular characterization with whole transcriptome sequencing, targeted exon sequencing of genes recurrently altered in leukemia and lymphoma, and other approaches. Here we provide the whole transcriptome sequencing data for these PDX models. Related molecular data and de-identified clinical information can be obtained at http://www.proxe.org.
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No associated publication
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No sample metadata fields
View Samples- Homo sapiens
- 44 Downloadable Samples
- Affymetrix Human Transcriptome Array 2.0 (hta20)
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Background: Patients developing meningococcal septic shock reveal very high levels of Neisseira meningitidis and endotoxin in the circulation and organs, leading to acute cardiovascular, pulmonary and renal failure, coagulopathy and a high case fatality rate within 24 hours.
Publication Title
Extensive Changes in Transcriptomic "Fingerprints" and Immunological Cells in the Large Organs of Patients Dying of Acute Septic Shock and Multiple Organ Failure Caused by <i>Neisseria meningitidis</i>.
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Specimen part, Disease
View Samples- Homo sapiens
- 27 Downloadable Samples
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Total RNA sequencing data from primary colorectal tumors, liver metastasis and patient derived xenographs. Persistence of Fusobacterium and co-occuring anaerobic bacteria in human colorectal cancer.
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No associated publication
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No sample metadata fields
View Samples- Homo sapiens
- 16 Downloadable Samples
- Affymetrix Human Genome U133 Plus 2.0 Array (hgu133plus2)
Description
A549 cells were grown at air liquid interphase (ALI) and exposed to airborne formaldehyde for three days. An exposure platform was developed for this purpose, which provided the volatile analyte in a humidified atmosphere. The platform was composed of a reference and an exposure chamber.
Publication Title
Cellular reactions to long-term volatile organic compound (VOC) exposures.
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Cell line
View Samples- Homo sapiens
- 16 Downloadable Samples
- Affymetrix Human Genome U133A 2.0 Array (hgu133a2)
Description
Study of the gene expression of T24 bladder cancer cells in response to hypericin-mediated photodynamic therapy in the absence or presence of the p38 MAPK inhibitor PD169316
Publication Title
Molecular effectors and modulators of hypericin-mediated cell death in bladder cancer cells.
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Specimen part, Cell line, Compound
View Samples- Mus musculus
- 6 Downloadable Samples
- Affymetrix Mouse Gene 2.0 ST Array (mogene20st)
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Adoptive natural regulatory T cell (nTreg) therapy has improved the outcome for patients suffering from graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) following allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplantation (allo-HCT). However, fear of broad immune suppression and subsequent dampening of beneficial graft-versus-leukemic (GVL) responses remains a challenge. To address this concern, we generated alloreactive induced Tregs (iTregs) from resting CD4 or CD8 T cells and tested their ability to suppress GVH and maintain GVL responses. We utilized major mismatched and haploidentical murine models of HCT with host-derived lymphoma or leukemia cell lines to evaluate GVH and GVL responses simultaneously. Alloreactive CD4 iTregs were effective in preventing GVHD, but abrogated the GVL effect against aggressive leukemia. Alloreactive CD8 iTregs moderately attenuated GVHD while sparing the GVL effect. Hence, we reasoned that using a combination of CD4 and CD8 iTregs could achieve the optimal goal of allo-HCT. Indeed, the combinational therapy was superior to CD4 or CD8 iTreg singular therapy in GVHD control; importantly, the combinational therapy maintained GVL responses. Cellular analysis uncovered potent suppression of both CD4 and CD8 effector T cells by the combinational therapy that resulted in effective prevention of GVHD, which could not be achieved by either singular therapy. Gene expression profiles revealed alloreactive CD8 iTregs possess elevated expression of multiple cytolytic molecules compared to CD4 iTregs, which likely contributes to GVL preservation. Our study uncovers unique differences between alloreactive CD4 and CD8 iTregs that can be harnessed to create an optimal iTreg therapy for GVHD prevention with maintained GVL responses.
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No associated publication
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Specimen part, Treatment
View Samples- Homo sapiens
- 11 Downloadable Samples
- Affymetrix Human Genome U133A Array (hgu133a)
Description
Identification of down-down target genes differentially regulated by the MECT1-MAML2 oncoprotein, as compared to two translocation gene partners, MAML2 and MECT1.
Publication Title
Transforming activity of MECT1-MAML2 fusion oncoprotein is mediated by constitutive CREB activation.
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Cell line
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