Spinocerebellar ataxia type 3 (SCA3) is one of the polyglutamine (polyQ) diseases, which are caused by a CAG repeat expansion within the coding region of the associated genes.
Genes and pathways affected by CAG-repeat RNA-based toxicity in Drosophila.
Sex, Specimen part
View SamplesIL-27 has been shown to play a role in modulating functions of diverse cell types like Th1, Th2, NK and B cells demonstrating both pro and anti-inflammatory roles. It is also capable of inducing STAT1, STAT3 and ISG's. To investigate the role of IL-27 on hepatocytes, Huh7.5 cells were treated with Il-27 and analysed the differentially expressed genes by microarray analysis.
Impact of IL-27 on hepatocyte antiviral gene expression and function.
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View SamplesThis study aimed to identify genes that are linked with optineurin expression using a combined siRNA-microarray approach
Identification of genes that are linked with optineurin expression using a combined RNAi--microarray approach.
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View SamplesThe pre-synaptic protein -synuclein is a key player in the pathogenesis of Parkinson's disease. Together with accumulation and missfolding of -synuclein protofibrils serve as seed structures for the aggregation of numerous proteins in the cytoplasm of neuronal cells, the so-called Lewy bodies. Furthermore, missense mutations in the SNCA gene and gene multiplications lead to autosomal dominant forms of familiar PD. However, so far the exact biological role of -synuclein in normal brain is elusive. To gain more insights into the biological function of this protein we monitored whole genome expression changes in dopaminergic neuroblastoma cells (SH-SY5Y) caused by a 90% reduction of -synuclein by RNA interference.
Microarray expression analysis of human dopaminergic neuroblastoma cells after RNA interference of SNCA--a key player in the pathogenesis of Parkinson's disease.
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View SamplesParkinsons Disease is a multi-system, disabling progressive neurodegenerative condition. Clinical progression is highly heterogeneous and, thus far, there are not available biomarkers to accurately predict the rate of disease progression. Thus, identifying molecular signatures that allow discriminating between different progression rates might significantly assist the therapeutic strategy, and enable improved outcomes in clinical trials.
Gene Expression Differences in Peripheral Blood of Parkinson's Disease Patients with Distinct Progression Profiles.
Sex, Specimen part
View SamplesMicroarray analysis and quantitative real-time PCR revealed that TB40E infection of DCs led to changes of the gene expression pattern. A variety of pro-inflammatory cytokines and chemokines (CXCL10, CXCL11, CCL5), TLR3 and genes whose products function downstream of the TLR3 signalling pathway (e.g. IFN-, IFN-) were significantly upregulated.
Toll-like receptor 3 has no critical role during early immune response of human monocyte-derived dendritic cells after infection with the human cytomegalovirus strain TB40E.
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View SamplesAlpha-synuclein is an abundant protein implicated in synaptic function and plasticity, but the molecular mechanism of its action is not understood. Missense mutations and gene duplication/triplication events result in Parkinson's disease, a neurodegenerative disorder of old age with impaired movement and emotion control. Here, we systematically investigated the striatal as well as the cerebellar transcriptome profile of alpha-synuclein-deficient mice via a genome-wide microarray survey in order to gain hypothesis-free molecular insights into the physiological function of alpha-synuclein. A genotype-dependent, specific and strong downregulation of forkhead box P1 (Foxp1) transcript levels was observed in all brain regions from postnatal age until old age and could be validated by qPCR. In view of the co-localization and heterodimer formation of FOXP1 with FOXP2, a transcription factor with a well established role for vocalization, and the reported regulation of both alpha-synuclein and FOXP2 expression during avian song learning, we performed a detailed assessment of mouse movements and vocalizations in the postnatal period. While there was no difference in isolation-induced behavioral activity in these animals, the alpha-synuclein-deficient mice exhibited an increased production of isolation-induced ultrasonic vocalizations (USVs). This phenotype might also reflect the reduced expression of the anxiety-related GABA-A receptor subunit gamma 2 (Gabrg2) we observed. Taken together, we identified an early behavioral consequence of alpha-synuclein deficiency and accompanying molecular changes, which supports the notion that the neural connectivity of sound or emotion control systems is affected.
Alpha-synuclein deficiency affects brain Foxp1 expression and ultrasonic vocalization.
Age, Specimen part
View SamplesThis SuperSeries is composed of the SubSeries listed below.
The exoribonuclease Nibbler controls 3' end processing of microRNAs in Drosophila.
Sex, Specimen part
View Samplesnbr/CG9247 gene function regulates the length of the 3'end of miRNAs.
The exoribonuclease Nibbler controls 3' end processing of microRNAs in Drosophila.
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Role of IFN-gamma and IL-6 in a protective immune response to Yersinia enterocolitica in mice.
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