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Evidence for Alteration of Gene Regulatory Networks through MicroRNAs of the HIV-infected brain: novel analysis of retrospective cases.
Sex, Age, Specimen part
View SamplesMajor depressive disorder (MDD) is a clinically defined entity with little understanding as to the underlying pathological substrate. Biologically, MDD is characterized by disruption of neurotransmitters, especially serotonin and noradrenaline, which are the main targets of antidepressants. We previously demonstrated significant reduction of glial cell number in the cingulate and dorsolateral prefrontal cortical regions. Unfortunately, individuals living with HIV still have very high rates of MDD, despite the fact that mortality rates have fallen sharply with effective antiretroviral treatment. It is possible that in this treatment era, living with chronic HIV infection may result in long-term neuropathological changes that predispose to MDD. For example, it is known that HIV is associated with a range of inflammatory pathologies, neuronal loss, and dendrite-synaptic damage. In HIV, these neurodegenerative changes have been linked to neurocognitive impairments, however it is also possible that these changes potentiate MDD.
Evidence for Alteration of Gene Regulatory Networks through MicroRNAs of the HIV-infected brain: novel analysis of retrospective cases.
Sex, Age, Specimen part
View SamplesSchizophrenia (SCZ) and bipolar disorder (BPD) are polygenic disorders with many genes contributing to their etiologies. The aim of this investigation was to search for dysregulated molecular and cellular pathways for these disorders as well as psychosis. We conducted a blood-based microarray investigation in two independent samples with SCZ and BPD from San Diego (SCZ=13, BPD=9, control=8) and Taiwan [data not included](SCZ=11, BPD=14, control=16). Diagnostic groups were compared to controls, and subjects with a history of psychosis [PSYCH(+): San Diego (n=6), Taiwan (n=14)] were compared to subjects without such history [PSYCH(-): San Diego (n=11), Taiwan (n=14)]. Analyses of covariance comparing mean expression levels on a gene-by-gene basis were conducted to generate the top 100 significantly dysregulated gene lists for both samples by each diagnostic group. Gene lists were imported into Ingenuity Pathway Analysis (IPA) software. Results showed the ubiquitin proteasome pathway (UPS) was listed in the top ten canonical pathways for BPD and psychosis diagnostic groups across both samples with a considerably low likelihood of a chance occurrence (p = .001). No overlap in dysregulated genes populating these pathways was observed between the two independent samples. Findings provide preliminary evidence of UPS dysregulation in BPD and psychosis as well as support further investigation of the UPS and other molecular and cellular pathways for potential biomarkers for SCZ, BPD, and/or psychosis.
Preliminary evidence of ubiquitin proteasome system dysregulation in schizophrenia and bipolar disorder: convergent pathway analysis findings from two independent samples.
Sex, Age, Disease
View SamplesPreviously, long-term effects on body weight and reproductive performance have been demonstrated in the chicken model of prenatal protein undernutrition by albumen removal. Introduction of such persistent alterations in phenotype suggests stable changes in gene expression. A genome-wide screening for differences in hepatic transcriptome by RNA-Seq was performed in adult Isa Brown hens (55 weeks of age). Albumen-deprived hens were created by removal of 3 ml of the albumen from fertilized eggs and replacement with saline early during embryonic development (embryonic day 1). Results were compared to mock-treated sham hens and non-treated control hens. Correlation between relative expression levels obtained from the RNA-Seq and qPCR results was very high (Pearson’s correlation coefficiënt = 0.85), confirming the validity of the RNA-Seq results. In addition, after expansion of the sample size, 7 out of 15 selected genes demonstrated the same significant gene expression differences in the qPCR as in the RNA-Seq dataset, and were thus biologically confirmed. Grouping of the differentially expressed (DE) genes according to biological functions revealed the involvement of processes such as ‘embryonic and organismal development’, ‘organ morphology’, ‘organ and tissue development’, ‘reproductive system development and function’. Molecular pathways that were altered were ‘amino acid metabolism’, ‘molecular transport’, ‘small molecule biochemistry’, ‘cell death and survival’, ‘cell-to-cell signaling and interaction’, ‘carbohydrate metabolism’ and ‘protein synthesis’. In conclusion, the present results demonstrated for the first time that prenatal protein undernutrition by albumen removal leads to long-term alterations of the hepatic transcriptome in the chicken. Overall design: 3 biological replicates per group (control, sham, albumen-deprived) were analyzed
Differential Expression of Genes and DNA Methylation associated with Prenatal Protein Undernutrition by Albumen Removal in an avian model.
Cell line, Subject
View SamplesG9a is an H3K9m2 methyltransferase, which is critical in controlling gene suppression and DNA methylation. We used microarray analysis to identify the target genes that are regulated by G9a in MDA-MB231 cells, in which E-cadherin is silenced.
G9a interacts with Snail and is critical for Snail-mediated E-cadherin repression in human breast cancer.
Specimen part, Cell line, Treatment
View SamplesBesides the established selection criteria based on embryo morphology and blastomere number, new parameters for embryo viability are needed to improve the clinical outcome of in vitro fertilization (IVF) and more particular of elective single embryo transfer (eSET). The aim of the study was to analyse genome-wide whether the embryo viability was reflected by the expression of genes in the oocyte surrounding cumulus cells. Early cleavage (EC) was chosen as a parameter for embryo viability.
Differential gene expression in cumulus cells as a prognostic indicator of embryo viability: a microarray analysis.
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View SamplesGene expression changes in the heart of MCH3-KO mouse (HDAC3 f/f, Muscle Creatine Kinase-Cre) versus control WT mouse (HDAC3 f/f).
Diet-induced lethality due to deletion of the Hdac3 gene in heart and skeletal muscle.
Specimen part
View SamplesGrowth in dense stands induces shade avoidance responses. Early responses to neighbors seem to be assoctaed with touch, not light signalling.
Plant neighbor detection through touching leaf tips precedes phytochrome signals.
Specimen part
View SamplesIn dense stands,the earliest neighbor response is induced by touching,leading to shade avoidance. During light competion the R:FR distribution is not homogenous, leading to local differences in light quality (R:FR) within the same leaf. Hyponasty is induced by FR-signaling in the lamina tip, which then induces local cell growth in the petiole base. Likewise, local touching of the leaf tip induces a similar phenoype.
Neighbor detection at the leaf tip adaptively regulates upward leaf movement through spatial auxin dynamics.
Specimen part, Treatment
View SamplesMammalian transcriptomes display complex circadian rhythms with multiple phases of gene expression that cannot be accounted for by current models of the molecular clock. We have determined the underlyingmechanisms by measuring nascent RNA transcription around the clock in mouse liver. Unbiased examination of eRNAs that cluster in specific circadian phasesidentified functional enhancers driven by distinct transcription factors (TFs). We further identify on a global scale the components of the TF cistromes that function to orchestrate circadian gene expression. Integrated genomicanalysesalso revealed novel mechanisms by which a single circadian factor controls opposing transcriptional phases. These findings shed new light on the diversity and specificity of TF function in the generation of multiple phases of circadian gene transcription in a mammalian organ.
Circadian enhancers coordinate multiple phases of rhythmic gene transcription in vivo.
Sex, Time
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