Common genetic traits are not well defined in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), because necroinflammation lasting long in prior to hepatocarcinogenesis embeds highly heterogenous genetic background in hepatocytes over the liver. We experienced a rare case with chronic hepatitis C, in which multiple liver tumors at different stages in multistep hepatocarcinogenesis were observed at the same time. Under the same genetic and etiological backgrounds, comparisons of expression profiles among dysplastic nodules (DN), well differentiated HCC (WEL), and moderately differentiated HCC (MOD) would provide critical genetic information for the initiation and progression of HCC.
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View SamplesGene expressions relate to the pathogenesis of periodontitis and have a crucial role in local tissue destruction and susceptibility to the disease. The aims of the present study were to explore comprehensive gene expressions/transcriptomes in periodontitis-affected gingival tissues, and to identify specific biological processes.
Altered gene expression in leukocyte transendothelial migration and cell communication pathways in periodontitis-affected gingival tissues.
Sex, Specimen part
View SamplesThe precise physiological mechanisms of cardio-renal syndrome are yet to be elucidated. In order to investigate the molecular basis of cardio-renal syndrome, we established a mouse model for cardio-renal syndrome by the combination of abdominal aortic banding and uninephrectomy.
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View SamplesRetinoic acid Receptor Beta (RARβ) protein encoded by RARβ gene is a nuclear receptor protein that binds to retinoic acid (RA) to mediate RA function in cellular signalling in embryogenic morphogenesis, cell growth and differentiation. However, the function of RARβ in cancer stem cells (CSCs) maintenance of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is yet to be determined
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View SamplesThe Japanese Serous Ovarian Cancer Study Group
High-risk ovarian cancer based on 126-gene expression signature is uniquely characterized by downregulation of antigen presentation pathway.
Specimen part
View SamplesTo assess RNA regulation in FALS for gene expression and alternative processing of RNA in the motor neuron precurssors (MPCs)
Establishment of In Vitro FUS-Associated Familial Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Model Using Human Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells.
Specimen part
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Comprehensive molecular and immunological characterization of hepatocellular carcinoma.
Specimen part, Cell line
View SamplesHepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a heterogeneous disease with a variety of etiological factors, and ranks as the second leading cause of cancer-related mortality worldwide due to multifocal recurrence. Comprehensive molecular evaluation of HCC by multiplatform analysis defined three major subtypes: (1) mitogenic and stem cell-like tumors with chromosomal instability; (2) CTNNB1-mutated tumors displaying DNA hypermethylation; and (3) metabolic syndrome-associated tumors, which included an immunogenic subgroup characterized by macrophage infiltration and favorable prognosis. Although genomic and epigenomic analysis explicitly discriminated HCC with intrahepatic metastasis (IM) from multicentric HCC (MC), the phenotypic similarity between the primary and recurrent tumors was not linked to the IM/MC diagnosis, but rather the integrated classification. Thus, identification of these HCC subtypes provides insights into patient stratification and opportunities for therapeutic development.
Comprehensive molecular and immunological characterization of hepatocellular carcinoma.
Specimen part
View SamplesThe entire small intestine was obseved by balloon endoscopy. Biopsy specimens were taken from jejunum, ileum and colon, respectively.
Reduced Human α-defensin 6 in Noninflamed Jejunal Tissue of Patients with Crohn's Disease.
Specimen part, Disease, Disease stage
View SamplesTongue squamous cell carcinoma (TSCC) varies in characteristics even in early stages and is mainly classified into three subtypes, which are superficial, exophytic and endophytic types, based on a macroscopic appearance of tumor growth.Of these subtypes, endophytic tumor has a poorer prognosis because of its invasive feature and higher frequency to have metastasis. To understand a molecular mechanism of endophytic subtype and identify biomarkers, we performed comprehensive microarray analysis for mRNAs from clinical biopsy sampleswhich were classified into subtypes and found overexpression of parvin-beta (PARVB) gene significantly related to endophytic type. PARVB is known to play a critical role in actin reorganization and focal adhesions. Knocking down PARVB expression in vitrocaused apparent decreases in cell migration and wound healing, implying that PARVB has a crucial role in cellular motility. Moreover, metastasis-free survival was significantly lowered in patients with higher PARVB expression. Therefore overexpression of PARVB is a candidate biomarker for endophytic tumor and metastasis and may be clinically applicable for decision making of an adjuvant therapy in TSCC.
PARVB overexpression increases cell migration capability and defines high risk for endophytic growth and metastasis in tongue squamous cell carcinoma.
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