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Homo sapiens
16 Downloadable Samples
IlluminaHiSeq2000
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Objective: Amniotic fluid (AF) is a proximal fluid to the fetus containing higher amounts of cell-free fetal RNA/DNA than maternal serum, thereby making it a promising source for novel biomarker discovery of fetal development and maturation. Our aim was to compare AF transcriptomic profiles at different time points in pregnancy to demonstrate unique genetic signatures that would serve as potential biomarkers indicative of fetal maturation. Methods: We isolated AF RNA from 16 women at different time points in pregnancy: 4 from 18-24 weeks, 6 from 34-36 weeks, and 6 from at 39-40 weeks. RNA-sequencing was performed on cell-free RNA. Gene expression and splicing analyses were performed in conjunction with cell-type and pathway inference. Results: Sample-level analysis at different time points in pregnancy yielded a strong correlation with cell types found in the intrauterine environment and fetal respiratory, digestive and external barrier tissues of the fetus, using high-confidence cellular molecular markers. While some genes and splice variants were present throughout pregnancy, an abundant number of transcripts were uniquely expressed at different time points in pregnancy and associated with distinct fetal co-morbidities (respiratory distress and gavage feeding), indicating fetal immaturity. Conclusions: The AF transcriptome exhibits unique cell- and organ-selective expression patterns at different time points in pregnancy that can potentially identify fetal organ maturity and predict neonatal morbidity. Developing novel biomarkers indicative of the maturation of multiple organ systems can improve upon our current methods of fetal maturity testing which focus solely on the lung, and better inform obstetrical decisions regarding delivery timing. Overall design: RNA-Seq from cell-free was used to idenitfy mRNA transcripts indicative of overall fetal maturity.
Publication Title
Systems biology evaluation of cell-free amniotic fluid transcriptome of term and preterm infants to detect fetal maturity.
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No sample metadata fields
View Samples- Mus musculus
- 4 Downloadable Samples
Affymetrix Mouse Genome 430 2.0 Array (mouse4302)
Description
The placenta serves as the structural interface for nutrient and waste exchange for proper fetal development. Although defects in placental function result in various placental disorders, molecular mechanisms orchestrating placental development and function are poorly understood. Gene targeting studies have shown that Hgf or c-Met KO embryos exhibit growth retardation and markedly smaller size of the placenta, and die by E14.5. Stem/progenitor cells in various tissues express c-Met and they participate in morphogenesis and tissue repair. Thus, we hypothesized that the HGF/c-Met signaling pathway is essential for the emergence, proliferation, and/or differentiation of putative stem/precursor cells of labyrinth trophoblasts at the midgestation stage.
Publication Title
c-Met-dependent multipotent labyrinth trophoblast progenitors establish placental exchange interface.
Sample Metadata Fields
Specimen part
View Samples- Rattus norvegicus
- 6 Downloadable Samples
- Affymetrix Rat Gene 2.0 ST Array (ragene20st)
Description
We created a rat sugar cataract model and examined the effects of various inhibitors on lens clouding. Lenses were removed from 6-week-old SD rats and cultured in M199 medium containing 30 mM galactose.
Publication Title
Histone acetyltransferase and Polo-like kinase 3 inhibitors prevent rat galactose-induced cataract.
Sample Metadata Fields
Age, Specimen part
View Samples- Homo sapiens
- 15 Downloadable Samples
- Ion Torrent Proton
Description
G protein coupled receptor (GPCR) signalling covers three major mechanisms. GPCR agonist engagement allows for the G proteins to bind to the receptor leading to a classical downstream signalling cascade. The second mechanism is via the utilization of the ß-arrestin signalling molecule and thirdly via transactivation dependent signalling. GPCRs can transactivate protein tyrosine kinase receptors (PTKR) to activate respective downstream signalling intermediates. In the past decade GPCR transactivation dependent signalling was expanded to show transactivation of serine/threonine kinase receptors (S/TKR). Kinase receptor transactivation enormously broadens the GPCR signalling paradigm. This work utilizes next generation RNA-sequencing to study the contribution of transactivation dependent signalling to total protease activated receptor (PAR)-1 signalling. Transactivation, assessed as gene expression, accounted for 50 percent of the total genes regulated by thrombin acting through PAR-1 in human coronary artery smooth muscle cells. GPCR transactivation of PTKRs is approximately equally important as the transactivation of the S/TKR with 209 and 177 genes regulated respectively, via either signalling pathway. This work shows that genome wide studies can provide powerful insights into GPCR mediated signalling pathways Overall design: Human CASMCS cells were subject to various treatments: basal, thrombin, thrombin + SB, thrombin + AG and thrombin + SB + AG. Gene expression was studies after 30 minutes to assess genes that are differentially expressed by treat emnt with agonists and antagonists. The agonoists and antagonists are associated with transactivation of GPCRs and the gene expression results will help identify relevant genes.
Publication Title
RNA sequencing to determine the contribution of kinase receptor transactivation to G protein coupled receptor signalling in vascular smooth muscle cells.
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Specimen part, Treatment, Subject
View Samples- Homo sapiens
- 289 Downloadable Samples
- Affymetrix Human Genome U133 Plus 2.0 Array (hgu133plus2)
Description
Samples were taken from colorectal cancers in surgically resected specimens in 290 colorectal cancer patients. The expression profiles were determined using Affymetrix Human Genome U133Plus 2.0 arrays. The training set of our prognosis classifier included the stage A and D samples. Validation used our stage B and C samples.
Publication Title
Metastasis-Associated Gene Expression Changes Predict Poor Outcomes in Patients with Dukes Stage B and C Colorectal Cancer.
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No sample metadata fields
View Samples- Drosophila melanogaster
- 1 Downloadable Sample
- Illumina HiSeq 2000
Description
piRNAs direct Piwi to repress transposons to maintain genome integrity in Drosophila ovarian somatic cells. piRNA maturation and association with Piwi occur at perinuclear Yb bodies, the centers of piRNA biogenesis. Here, we show that piRNA intermediates arising from the piRNA cluster flamenco (flam) concentrate into perinuclear foci adjacent to Yb bodies, termed Flam bodies. Although flam expression is not required for Yb body formation, Yb, the core component of Yb bodies, is required for Flam body formation. Abolishment of the RNA-binding activity of Yb disrupts both Yb bodies and Flam bodies. Loss of Zucchini, an endoribonuclease necessary for piRNA maturation, enlarges Flam bodies, which now superimpose with Yb bodies. Yb directly binds flam, but not neighboring protein-coding gene, transcripts. Thus, Yb integrates piRNA processing factors and piRNA intermediates into Yb bodies and Flam bodies, respectively, through direct binding to enhance piRNA biogenesis and formation of piRNA-inducing silencing complexes. Overall design: HITS-CLIP was performed using OSC (Ovarian Somatic Cells). The antibody for Drosophila Yb, which was generated in this study, was used. Obtained CLIP tags were analyzed using illumina HiSeq200.
Publication Title
Yb integrates piRNA intermediates and processing factors into perinuclear bodies to enhance piRISC assembly.
Sample Metadata Fields
Specimen part, Subject
View Samples- Mus musculus
- 6 Downloadable Samples
- Affymetrix Mouse Clariom S Array (clariomsmouse)
Description
We used mouse Clariom-S microarrays to study the gene expression profile of ID8 cancer cells stimulated with C-C Chemokine Ligand 6 (CCL6).
Publication Title
Omental macrophages secrete chemokine ligands that promote ovarian cancer colonization of the omentum via CCR1.
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Specimen part, Cell line
View Samples- Homo sapiens
- 59 Downloadable Samples
Affymetrix Human Genome U133A Array (hgu133a)
Description
This SuperSeries is composed of the SubSeries listed below.
Publication Title
BAD phosphorylation determines ovarian cancer chemosensitivity and patient survival.
Sample Metadata Fields
Disease stage, Cell line
View Samples- Homo sapiens
- 38 Downloadable Samples
- Affymetrix Human Genome U133A Array (hgu133a)
Description
We treated 8 human ovarian cancer cell lines with cisplatin in treatment/recovery cycles to induce in-vitro resistance to the drug. Microarrays measured gene expression at baseline and after each dose schedule (after recovery).
Publication Title
BAD phosphorylation determines ovarian cancer chemosensitivity and patient survival.
Sample Metadata Fields
Cell line
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GSE23554- Homo sapiens
- 21 Downloadable Samples
- Affymetrix Human Genome U133A Array (hgu133a)
Description
Background. Genome-wide expression changes are associated with development of chemoresistance in patients with ovarian cancer (OVCA); the BCL2 antagonist of cell death (BAD) apoptosis pathway may play a role in clinical outcome.
Publication Title
BAD phosphorylation determines ovarian cancer chemosensitivity and patient survival.
Sample Metadata Fields
Disease stage
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