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Homo sapiens
6 Downloadable Samples
Illumina Genome Analyzer IIx
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Purpose: Utilized Next-generation sequencing (NGS) to profile transcriptional differences between two populations, carriers (CC) of rs10846744 SNP associated with cardiovascular disease (CVD) and non-carriers (GG) who are disease free. Methods: Total RNA was isolated from three subjects homozygous for the rs10846744 reference (GG) allele and three subjects homozygous for the rs10846744 risk (CC) allele and then subjected to full transcriptome sequencing using the Perkin Elmer next gen sequencing platform (Perkin Elmer, Branford, CT). Bioinformatics was performed using Perkin Elmer GeneSifter software program. The data was adjusted by selecting total map reads, quality reads >20, log transformation, and using Benjamini Hochberg to correct for multiple testing. RNA targets of interest were validated by qRT–PCR using TaqMan assays and western blotting using standard methodologies. Results: Using Perkin Elmer''s Genesifter Analysis Edition Software, we mapped about 100 million sequence reads per sample to the human genome (build 37.2), normalized the raw read count by total mapped million reads and identified 937 upregulated and 587 downregulated transcripts in the EBV (Epstein Barr Virus)-transformed B lymphocyte cells isolated from 3 carriers of the risk (CC) allele and 3 non-carriers of the (GG) reference allele with BWA workflow. RNA-seq data confirmed differential expression of LAG3 and this was validated with qRT–PCR. Conclusions: Our study represents the first detailed analysis of differential LAG3 expression, contributing to CVD, with biologic replicates, generated by RNA-seq technology. Overall design: mRNA transcriptional profiles from EBV (Epstein Barr Virus)-transformed B lymphocyte cells, isolated from 3 carriers of the risk (CC) allele and 3 non-carriers of the (GG) reference allele, were generated by deep sequencing, in triplicate, using Illumina platform technology.
Publication Title
Lymphocyte activation gene 3 and coronary artery disease.
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Specimen part, Subject
View Samples- Mus musculus
- 4 Downloadable Samples
Affymetrix Mouse Genome 430 2.0 Array (mouse4302)
Description
Antigen uptake, processing and presentation by dendritic cells are regulated by complex intra- and inter-cellular signalling events. Typical vaccine adjuvants lead to the transcription of pro-inflammatory cytokines and chemokines which relate to immune induction.
Publication Title
Nanoemulsion mucosal adjuvant uniquely activates cytokine production by nasal ciliated epithelium and induces dendritic cell trafficking.
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Sex, Age, Specimen part, Time
View Samples- Mus musculus
- 10 Downloadable Samples
- Affymetrix Mouse Genome 430 2.0 Array (mouse4302)
Description
Nanoemulsion adjuvant affects immune gene expression in dendritic cells.
Publication Title
Distinct pathways of humoral and cellular immunity induced with the mucosal administration of a nanoemulsion adjuvant.
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Specimen part
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GSE35048- Rattus norvegicus
- 8 Downloadable Samples
- Affymetrix Rat Gene 1.0 ST Array (ragene10st)
Description
Introduction: The kidney is the major arbiter of extracellular phosphate homeostasis. The vast majority of glomerular filtrated phosphate is reabsorbed in the proximal tubule. Posttransplant phosphaturia is common and aggravated by sirolimus immunosuppression. The cause of sirolimus induced phosphaturia however remains elusive.
Publication Title
Sirolimus induced phosphaturia is not caused by inhibition of renal apical sodium phosphate cotransporters.
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Sex, Specimen part
View Samples- Bos taurus
- 15 Downloadable Samples
- Affymetrix Bovine Genome Array (bovine)
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Fetal spleens were collected at days 82 and 97 of gestation following maternal infection with BVDV on day 75 of gestation.
Publication Title
Attenuated lymphocyte activation leads to the development of immunotolerance in bovine fetuses persistently infected with bovine viral diarrhea virus†.
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Sex, Specimen part
View Samples- Mus musculus
- 6 Downloadable Samples
- Illumina MouseWG-6 v2.0 expression beadchip
Description
Migrating schistosomula are an important stage of the schistosome lifecycle and represent a key target for elimination of infection by natural and vaccine induced host immune responses. To gain a better understanding of how these parasites initiate a primary host immune response we have characterised the host lung response to migrating Schistosoma japonicum schistosomula using a combination of histochemistry, microarrays and quantitative cytokine analysis. Our data suggest that, during a S. japonicum infection, actively migrating schistosomula induce a Type-2 cytokine response in the lung that may support the subsequent development of a CD4+ T helper 2 (Th2) response against egg antigens. This hypothesis is supported by the fact that schistosomula and schistosome eggs are known to express important Th2-inducing antigens such as omega-1, peroxiredoxin, kappa-5 and IPSE/alpha1. The host lung response to migrating schistosomula was associated with increased numbers of macrophages and expression of markers for alternatively activated macrophages (AAM) in the lung. Activation of AAM in the lung and at the systemic level could lead to the modulation of the host immune response to favour parasite survival. Induction of these cells could also contribute to diminished inflammatory responses to, for example, allergy and asthma that are known to be associated with helminth infections. These data enhance our understanding of the mechanisms whereby schistosomes may evade the immune response and the mechanisms by which schistosome infection can help influence the host response following exposure to allergenic stimuli.
Publication Title
Migrating Schistosoma japonicum schistosomula induce an innate immune response and wound healing in the murine lung.
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Sex, Age, Specimen part
View Samples- Arabidopsis thaliana
- 8 Downloadable Samples
- Affymetrix Arabidopsis ATH1 Genome Array (ath1121501)
Description
Sulphur is an essential macronutrient for plant growth and development. Reaching a thorough understanding of the molecular basis for changes in plant metabolism depending on the sulphur-nutritional status at the systems level will advance our basic knowledge and help target future crop improvement. Although the transcriptional responses induced by sulphate starvation have been studied in the past, knowledge of the regulation of sulphur metabolism is still fragmentary. This work focuses on the discovery of candidates for regulatory genes such as transcription factors (TFs) using omics technologies. For this purpose a short term sulphate-starvation / re-supply approach was used. ATH1 microarray studies and metabolite determinations yielded 21 TFs which responded more than 2-fold at the transcriptional level to sulphate starvation. Categorization by response behaviors under sulphate-starvation / re-supply and other nutrient starvations such as nitrate and phosphate allowed determination of whether the TF genes are specific for or common between distinct mineral nutrient depletions. Extending this co-behavior analysis to the whole transcriptome data set enabled prediction of putative downstream genes. Additionally, combinations of transcriptome and metabolome data allowed identification of relationships between TFs and downstream responses, namely, expression changes in biosynthetic genes and subsequent metabolic responses. Effect chains on glucosinolate and polyamine biosynthesis are discussed in detail. The knowledge gained from this study provides a blueprint for an integrated analysis of transcriptomics and metabolomics and application for the identification of uncharacterized genes.
Publication Title
Transcriptome and metabolome analysis of plant sulfate starvation and resupply provides novel information on transcriptional regulation of metabolism associated with sulfur, nitrogen and phosphorus nutritional responses in Arabidopsis.
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Specimen part
View Samples- Pseudomonas aeruginosa
- 14 Downloadable Samples
- Illumina Genome Analyzer IIx, Illumina HiSeq 2500
Description
Gene regulation via transcription factors influences the metabolic, adaptive and pathogenic capabilities of the organism. We report the transcriptomes of the mutants of six major P. aeruginosa PA14 trancription factors - RhlR, LasR, Anr, GacA, FleQ and CbrB. Overall design: The P. aeruginosa PA14 transposon mutants were analyzed by RNA-seq. All samples were cultivated in LB medium until reaching an OD600 of 2.0. For each biological replicate, three cultures were pooled for RNA extraction, library preparation and sequencing.
Publication Title
Functional modules of sigma factor regulons guarantee adaptability and evolvability.
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Subject
View Samples- Pseudomonas aeruginosa
- 4 Downloadable Samples
- Affymetrix Pseudomonas aeruginosa Array (paeg1a)
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Many Gram-negative bacteria employ cell-to-cell communication mediated by N-acyl homoserine lactones (quorum sensing) to control expression of a wide range of genes including, but not limited to, genes encoding virulence factors. Outside the laboratory, the bacteria live in complex communities where signals may be perceived across species. We here present a newly found natural quorum sensing inhibitor, produced by the pseudomonads Pseudomonas sp. B13 and Pseudomonas reinekei MT1 as a blind end in the biodegradation of organochloride xenobiotics, which inhibits quorum sensing in P.aeruginosa in naturally occurring concentrations. This catabolite, 4-methylenebut-2-en-4-olide, also known as protoanemonin, has been reported to possess antibacterial properties, but seems to have dual functions. Using transcriptomics and proteomics, we found that protoanemonin significantly reduced expression of genes and secretion of proteins known to be under control of quorum sensing in P.aeruginosa. Moreover, we found activation of genes and gene products involved in iron starvation response. It is thus likely that inhibition of quorum sensing, as the production of antibiotics, is a phenomenon found in complex bacterial communities.
Publication Title
Protoanemonin: a natural quorum sensing inhibitor that selectively activates iron starvation response.
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Compound
View Samples- Homo sapiens
- 24 Downloadable Samples
- Affymetrix Human Gene 1.0 ST Array (hugene10st)
Description
The efficiency of central nervous system (CNS) remyelination declines with age. This is in part due to an age-associated decline in the phagocytic removal of myelin debris, which contains inhibitors of oligodendrocyte progenitor cell differentiation. In this study we show that expression of genes involved in the retinoid X receptor (RXR) pathway are decreased with aging in myelin-phagocytosing cells. Loss of RXR function in young macrophages mimics aging by delaying remyelination after experimentally-induced demyelination, while RXR agonists partially restore myelin debris phagocytosis in aged macrophages. The FDA-approved RXR agonist bexarotene, when used in concentrations achievable in human subjects, caused a reversion of the gene expression profile in aging human monocytes to a more youthful profile. These results reveal the RXR pathway as a positive regulator of myelin debris clearance and a key player in the age-related decline in remyelination that may be targeted by available or newly-developed therapeutics.
Publication Title
Retinoid X receptor activation reverses age-related deficiencies in myelin debris phagocytosis and remyelination.
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Specimen part, Disease, Treatment
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