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SRP069174
Mus musculus
12 Downloadable Samples
Illumina HiSeq 2000
Description
Inactivating mutations in the zinc finger gene PHF6 are seen in approximately 40% of adult T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemias (T-ALLs) and 3% of adult acute myeloid leukemias (AMLs). The absence of PHF6 mutations in B-cell lineage malignancies has led to the hypothesis that PHF6 may act as a lineage-specific tumor suppressor gene. Here, we demonstrate that PHF6 plays a critical role in regulating B-cell identity in the context of B-cell precursor acute lymphoblastic leukemia (preB-ALL). Transplantation of Phf6 knockout preB-ALL cells (hereafter referred to as Phf6KO cells) into immunocompetent syngeneic recipients resulted in the development of a fully penetrant lymphoma-like disease. Strikingly, the resulting lymphomas showed robust up-regulation of the canonical T-cell marker CD4, suggesting that Phf6KO cells adopt a T-cell program in the context of leukemogenesis. RNA sequencing analysis revealed numerous differentially expressed (DE) genes in Phf6WT and Phf6KO cells, including a significant down-regulation of genes and gene sets involved in pathways important for B-cell development. Chromatin immunoprecipitation followed by high-throughput sequencing analysis revealed that PHF6 co-localizes with H3K27ac signals close to the transcription start sites (TSSs) and enhancer regions of a significant proportion of DE genes. Notably, regions flanking the TSS of DE genes showed significant enrichment for binding sites of several well-described master regulators of B-cell development, including PU.1, EGR-1, EBF-1, NF-kB, TCF3 and TCF12. We found that PHF6 and TCF12 physically interact in preB-ALL cells, suggesting that these factors act synergistically in the establishment and maintenance of B-cell identity. In addition, we found that a human PHF6 mutant T-ALL cell line has an incompletely rearranged IGH locus, strongly suggesting that T-ALL can have a B-cell origin. These findings reveal an essential role for PHF6 in the establishment and maintenance of B-cell identity in preB-ALL by directly activating genes that are crucial for B-cell lineage commitment and maintenance. Collectively, these results indicate that loss of function of PHF6 in preB-ALL leads to an unstable cellular state in which cells acquire alternate developmental programs (such as the T-lineage program) to survive, potentially explaining the apparent absence of PHF6 mutations in human B cell-lineage malignancies. Overall design: Gene expression profiles by RNA-Seq of 3 Phf6 wild-type preB-ALL cells, 3 shPhf6 preB-ALL cells, 6 Phf6 knockout (2 different sgRNAs) preB-ALL cells
Publication Title
PHF6 regulates phenotypic plasticity through chromatin organization within lineage-specific genes.
Sample Metadata Fields
Specimen part, Cell line, Subject
View Samples- Homo sapiens
- 16 Downloadable Samples
Affymetrix Human Gene 1.0 ST Array (hugene10st)
Description
Background. Although the emergence of RNA sequencing (RNA-seq), microarrays remain in widespread use for gene expression analysis in the clinic. There are over 767,000 RNA microarrays from human samples in public repositories, which are an invaluable resource for biomedical research and personalized medicine. The absolute gene expression analysis allows the transcriptome profiling of all expressed genes under the specific biological condition without the need of a reference sample. However, the background fluorescence represents a challenge to determine the absolute gene expression in microarrays. Given that the Y chromosome is absent in female subjects, we used it as a new approach for absolute gene expression analysis in which the fluorescence of the Y chromosome genes of female subjects was used as the background fluorescence for all the probes in the microarray. This fluorescence was used to establish an absolute gene expression threshold, allowing the differentiation between expressed and non-expressed genes in microarrays.
Publication Title
A novel approach for human whole transcriptome analysis based on absolute gene expression of microarray data.
Sample Metadata Fields
Sex, Specimen part
View Samples- Homo sapiens
- 9 Downloadable Samples
- Affymetrix Human Genome U133A 2.0 Array (hgu133a2)
Description
Introduction: The genetic origin of familial combined hyperlipidemia (FCH) is not well understood. We used microarray profiling of peripheral blood monocytes to search novel genes and pathways involved in FCH. Methods: Fasting plasma for determination of lipid profiles, inflammatory molecules, and adipokines was obtained and peripheral blood monocytes were isolated from male FCH patients basally and after 4 weeks of atorvastatin treatment. Sex-, age- and adiposity-matched controls were also studied. Gene expression profile was analyzed using Affymetrix Human Genome U133A 2.0 GeneChip arrays. Results: Analysis of gene expression by cDNA microarrays showed that 82 genes were differentially expressed in FCH monocytes compared to controls. Atorvastatin treatment modified the expression of 87 genes. Changes in the expression of some genes, confirmed by real time RT-PCR, (CD36, leucine-rich repeats and immunoglobulin-like domains-1, tissue factor pathway inhibitor 2, myeloid cell nuclear differentiation antigen tumor necrosis factor receptor superfamily, member 25 and CD96) may be related to a proinflammatory environment in FCH monocytes, which is partially reversed by atorvastatin. Higher plasma levels of triglycerides and free fatty acids and lower levels of adiponectin in FCH patients could also trigger changes in gene expression that atorvastatin cannot modify. Conclusions: Our results demonstrate clear differences in gene expression in FCH monocytes compared with those of matched healthy controls, some of which are influenced by atorvastatin treatment.
Publication Title
Monocyte gene-expression profile in men with familial combined hyperlipidemia and its modification by atorvastatin treatment.
Sample Metadata Fields
No sample metadata fields
View Samples- Mus musculus
- 6 Downloadable Samples
- Illumina HiSeq 2500
Description
The tumor suppressor TP53 is mutated in the majority of human cancers, including over 70% of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC). Wild-type p53 accumulates in response to cellular stress and regulates the expression of genes that alter cell fate and constrain tumorigenesis. p53 also modulates several cellular metabolic pathways, though it remains unclear whether particular p53-regulated metabolites contribute to tumor suppression or whether metabolic alterations driven by p53 mutation sustain cancer progression. Here, we show that restoring endogenous p53 function in cancer cells derived from a murine PDAC model driven by oncogenic Kras and a regulatable p53 short hairpin RNA (shRNA) rewires glucose and glutamine metabolism leading to the accumulation of a-ketoglutarate (aKG), an obligate substrate for several chromatin modifying enzymes. p53 induces transcriptional programs characteristic of premalignant differentiation, an effect that can be partially recapitulated by addition of cell permeable aKG. Similarly, enforcing aKG accumulation in p53-deficient PDAC cells though the inhibition of oxoglutarate (aKG) dehydrogenase (Ogdh), the enzyme that consumes aKG in the tricarboxylic acid cycle, reduces tumor-initiating capacity and promotes tumor cell differentiation. Decreases in 5-hydroxymethylcytosine (5hmC), an aKG-dependent chromatin modification, are associated with the appearance of p53 mutations in the transition from premalignant to de-differentiated malignant lesions, whereas increases in 5hmC accompany tumor cell differentiation triggered by either p53 restoration or Ogdh depletion. Together these data nominate aKG as an effector of p53-mediated tumor suppression whose accumulation in p53-deficient tumors can drive tumor cell differentiation and antagonize malignant progression. Overall design: 6 samples were analyzed in duplicates of 3 conditions. 1. Control, KPsh cells grown on dox, treated with vehicle DMSO for 72 hours. 2. KPsh cells grown on dox, treated with 4mM cell permeable dimethyl-alpha ketoglutarate for 72 hours. 3. KPsh cells grown off dox for 8 days, treated with DMSO vehicle for 72 hours.
Publication Title
α-Ketoglutarate links p53 to cell fate during tumour suppression.
Sample Metadata Fields
Cell line, Treatment, Subject
View Samples- Homo sapiens
- 24 Downloadable Samples
- Affymetrix Human Gene 1.0 ST Array (hugene10st)
Description
In this study we analyzed the behavior of bone marrow MSC (BM-MSC) from MPN patients with the mutation in JAK2V617F. We initially characterized the biological function and gene expression profile changes in BM-MSC from MPN patients when compared to BM-MSC of healthy donors (HD). Then, we established co-cultures between MSC cell lines (HTERT and HS5) and the UKE-1 MPN cell line, and performed RT-PCR to study if the leukemic cells were able to modify the genes related to hematopoietic support.
Publication Title
Mesenchymal stromal cells (MSC) from JAK2+ myeloproliferative neoplasms differ from normal MSC and contribute to the maintenance of neoplastic hematopoiesis.
Sample Metadata Fields
Specimen part, Disease stage, Subject
View Samples- Homo sapiens
- 14 Downloadable Samples
- Affymetrix Human Exon 1.0 ST Array [transcript (gene) version (huex10st)
Description
This SuperSeries is composed of the SubSeries listed below.
Publication Title
Aberrant epigenome in iPSC-derived dopaminergic neurons from Parkinson's disease patients.
Sample Metadata Fields
Sex, Specimen part, Disease, Disease stage, Subject
View Samples- Homo sapiens
- 14 Downloadable Samples
Affymetrix Human Exon 1.0 ST Array [transcript (gene) version (huex10st)
Description
We analysed the RNA profile of IPSC-derived dopaminergic neurons from idiophatic and genetic form (LRRK2) of Parkinsons disease (PD). Both, idiopathic and genetic form of the disease show similar expression alterations and were merged in one whole PD group. We found 437 differentially expressed genes (DEGs) in the PD group as a whole. Up-regulated DEGs (n=254) encompassed genes involved in neural functions and transcription factor functions whereas down-regulated DEGs (n=183) affected basic homeostasis. These data point towards the presence of gene - and also protein - expression changes in DAn from PD patients which co-occur simultaneously along with DNA methylation changes.
Publication Title
Aberrant epigenome in iPSC-derived dopaminergic neurons from Parkinson's disease patients.
Sample Metadata Fields
Sex, Specimen part, Disease, Disease stage
View Samples- Homo sapiens
- 5 Downloadable Samples
- Affymetrix Human Gene 2.0 ST Array (hugene20st)
Description
Most lung adenocarcinoma deaths are related to metastases, indicating the necessity of detecting and inhibiting tumor cell dissemination. We have identified that overexpression of miRNAs located on 14q32 was associated with metastasis in lung adenocarcinoma patients. For functional analysis, we utilized CRISPR activation technology to increase levels of miRNAs clustered on 14q32 in a coordinated manner, and the results showed that 14q32 miRNA overexpression promoted tumor cell migratory and invasive properties. Whole transcriptome microarray analysis of the miRNA-overexpressing cells was performed to define the underlying molecular mechanisms.
Publication Title
Epigenetically Regulated Chromosome 14q32 miRNA Cluster Induces Metastasis and Predicts Poor Prognosis in Lung Adenocarcinoma Patients.
Sample Metadata Fields
Specimen part, Cell line
View Samples- Homo sapiens
- 3 Downloadable Samples
- Affymetrix Human Gene 2.0 ST Array (hugene20st)
Description
Neuroblastoma (NB) is a neoplasm of the sympathetic nervous system, and is the most common solid tumor of infancy. NBs are very heterogeneous, with a clinical course ranging from spontaneous regression to resistance to all current forms of treatment. High-risk patients need intense chemotherapy, and only 30-40% will be cured. Relapsed or metastatic tumors acquire multi-drug resistance, raising the need for alternative treatments. Owing to the diverse mechanisms that are responsible of NB chemoresistance, we aimed to target epigenetic factors that control multiple pathways to bypass therapy resistance. We found that the SWI/SNF-related, matrix-associated, actin- dependent regulator of chromatin, subfamily a, member 4 (SMARCA4/BRG1) was consistently upregulated in advanced stages of NB, with high BRG1 levels being indicative of poor outcome. Loss-of-function experiments in vitro and in vivo showed that BRG1 is essential for the proliferation of NB cells. Furthermore, whole genome transcriptome analysis revealed that BRG1 controls the expression of key elements of oncogenic pathways such as PI3K/AKT and BCL2, which offers a promising new combination therapy for high-risk NB
Publication Title
BRG1/SMARCA4 is essential for neuroblastoma cell viability through modulation of cell death and survival pathways.
Sample Metadata Fields
Cell line
View Samples- Zea mays
- 8 Downloadable Samples
- Affymetrix Maize Genome Array (maize)
Description
Camptothecin (CPT) is a plant alkaloid that specifically binds topoisomerase I (Topo I) inhibiting its activity and inducing double stranded breaks in the DNA, activating the genotoxic cell responses, and ultimately, it might trigger programmed cell death (PCD). We used microarrays to detail the changes in gene expression during as a consequence of CPT treatment in maize immature embryos. In four independent experiments immature embryos were plated on MS medium supplemented with 50 uM CPT and incubated during three days. Untreated embryos incubated on MS medium were used as controls.
Publication Title
Transcriptomic and proteomic profiling of maize embryos exposed to camptothecin.
Sample Metadata Fields
Specimen part, Compound
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