Cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (cuSCC) comprises 15-20% of all skin cancers, accounting for over 700,000 cases in the U.S. annually. Most cuSCC arise in association with a distinct precancerous lesion, the actinic keratosis (AK). In order to identify potential targets for molecularly targeted chemoprevention, we performed integrated cross-species genomic analysis of cuSCC development through the preneoplastic AK stage using matched human samples and a solar UV-driven Hairless mouse model. We identified the major transcriptional drivers of this sequence showing that the key genomic changes in cuSCC development occur in the normal skin to AK transition. Our data validate the use of this UV-driven mouse cuSCC model for cross-species analysis and demonstrate that cuSCC bears deep molecular similarities to multiple carcinogen-driven SCCs from diverse sites, suggesting that cuSCC may serve as an effective, accessible model for multiple SCC types and that common treatment and prevention strategies may be feasible. Overall design: We sought to identify important genetic events that drive squamous cell carcinoma development through combined analysis of next generation sequencing of matched patient samples with a UV-driven mouse model to identify key pathways.
Cross-species identification of genomic drivers of squamous cell carcinoma development across preneoplastic intermediates.
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View SamplesStudies of gene expression profiles using the whole genome wide microarray analysis in SUM149PT cells (ER-, p53mut) and SUM190PT cells (ER-, p53mut) when treated with 5 or 7.5 M CG-1521 alone and in combination with 10 nM 17-Estradiol. Comparisons between each treatment group provides evidence for the dysregulation of genes associated with the spindle assembly checkpoint.
Histone deacetylase inhibitors modulate miRNA and mRNA expression, block metaphase, and induce apoptosis in inflammatory breast cancer cells.
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View SamplesTranscriptomic analysis of ICM and TE from in vivo-derived equine blastocysts using Illumina sequencing technology Overall design: RNA was extracted from individual equine blastocyst ICM and TE (Arcturus Picopure), cDNA was synthesized and amplified (Nugen Ovation V2) and indexed libraries were created for sequencing (TruSeq DNA V1)
RNA-seq transcriptome profiling of equine inner cell mass and trophectoderm.
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View SamplesPurpose: The goal of this study was to map the pathway of mRNA decay by human RNase L Methods: Total RNA was extracted (RNeasy kit, Qiagen). RNA integrity was verified by an RNA 6000 Nano Chip, using BioAnalyzer and 2100 Expert software (Agilent Technologies). The mRNA was enriched by oligo-dT pulldown from total RNA, followed by fragmentation, adapter ligation, PCR amplification, and finally sequencing on Illumina HiSeq 2000 platform. For sequencing introns, the oligo-dT pulldown step was replaced with Ribo-Zero rRNA removal (Illumina). Sequencing reads were mapped to the human genome hg19 using TopHat 2 set to map stranded reads with default parameters. Mapped read counts were obtained using HTseq-count run in union mode. Results: We developed an approach for transcriptome-wide profiling of RNase L activity in human cells and identified hundreds of direct RNA targets and non-targets. We show that this RNase L-dependent decay (RLDD) selectively affects transcripts regulated by miR-17/miR-29/miR-200 and other microRNAs that function as suppressors of mammalian cell adhesion and proliferation. RNase L mimics the effects of these microRNAs and acts as a suppressor of proliferation and adhesion in mammalian cells. Conclusions: Our data suggest that RLDD serves to establish an anti-proliferative state via destabilization of the microRNA-regulated transcriptome. Overall design: Human mRNA profiles from HeLa, T47D and HAP1 cells were generated by deep sequencing using Illumina Illumina HiSeq 2000.
Human RNase L tunes gene expression by selectively destabilizing the microRNA-regulated transcriptome.
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View SamplesAfter-ripening induced seed dormancy release in wheat is associated with mRNA oxidation.
Integrated analysis of seed proteome and mRNA oxidation reveals distinct post-transcriptional features regulating dormancy in wheat (Triticum aestivum L.).
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View SamplesUMR106-01 osteoblastic cells are a model for studying bone mineralization. We have shown that mineralization is temporally synchronized within cultures grown under defined conditions . Cells are plated at time zero and differentiate into osteoblastic phenotype by 64 h later. If an exogenous phosphate source is added to the cultures, the cells form and deposit hydroxyapatite mineral within distinct extracellular supramolecular lipid protein complexes termed biomineralization foci (BMF) starting 12 h later. Mineralization is largely complete by 24 h later (88 h after plating). We have also shown that AEBSF, covalent serine protease inhibitor, blocks mineralization within BMF and inhibits the fragmentation of several proteins related to biomineralization. The present experiment was designed to test whether AEBSF treatment for 12 h has an effect on transcription by UMR106-01 osteoblastic cells. AEBSF is known to inactivate several serine proteases including SKI-1 (site 1, subtilisin kexin protease-1).SKI-1 functions intracellularly to activate transmembrane bound transcription factor precursors releasing the transcriptionally active N-terminal portions to imported into the nucleus. Thus, if AEBSF blocks transcription of mineralization related genes, it would support a role for SKI-1 in gene regulation in mineralizing UMR106-01 osteoblastic cells.
Inhibition of proprotein convertase SKI-1 blocks transcription of key extracellular matrix genes regulating osteoblastic mineralization.
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View SamplesCrosstalk between Aryl hydrocarbonreceptor (AHR) and Estrogen receptor (ER) is poorly understood, but seems to play a major role in female reproductive organs.
Cross-Talk in the Female Rat Mammary Gland: Influence of Aryl Hydrocarbon Receptor on Estrogen Receptor Signaling.
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View SamplesPurpose: To identify the molecular phenotype of endothelial cells (EC) isolated from the unique vasculature of the corpus cavernosum.
Transcriptional profiling of human cavernosal endothelial cells reveals distinctive cell adhesion phenotype and role for claudin 11 in vascular barrier function.
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View SamplesType I low-grade gliomas (LGGs), characterized by 1p/19q co-deletions and IDH1/2 mutations, show superior overall survival compared to other gliomas. Approximately 70% of cases harbour mutations in the Capicua (CIC) gene, whose product is a transcriptional repressor whose transcriptional network has yet to be extensively studied in human cells. To address this, we developed CIC knockout cell lines and used transcriptome analyses to study the consequences of CIC loss. Results were further compared to data for Type I LGGs and stomach adenocarcinomas from The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA). We find that CIC appears to regulate the expression of genes involved in cell-cell adhesion and nervous system development. CIC deficiency is also found to be associated with a MEK activation transcriptional signature and to act as an effector of MEK signalling. Loss of CIC may thus present a novel mechanism for the dysregulation of this and other oncogenic pathways.
Comparative transcriptome analysis of isogenic cell line models and primary cancers links capicua (CIC) loss to activation of the MAPK signalling cascade.
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View Samplesp/CIP binds to many nuclear receptors and plays a major role in hormone dependent transcription of genes. Recently, p/CIP was shown to affect mouse stem cell pluripotency.
Critical components of the pluripotency network are targets for the p300/CBP interacting protein (p/CIP) in embryonic stem cells.
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