Transcripts upregulated or downregulated by HOXB7-MEK signaling were identified for use on the microarray using the Affymetrix GeneChip WT PLUS Reagent Kit in comparison with HOXB7-knockdown S2-013 cells that were transfected with rescue-HOXB7 plasmid and treated with MEK inhibitor, and HOXB7-knockdown S2-013 cells that were transfected with rescue-HOXB7 plasmid but not treated with MEK inhibitor.
The transcription factor HOXB7 regulates ERK kinase activity and thereby stimulates the motility and invasiveness of pancreatic cancer cells.
Specimen part
View SamplesThe effect Ds insertion mutation in Ds13-2198-1 line on the gene expression profiles was investigated. The genes for photosynthesis and some transcriptional factors were upregulated while genes for metabolism were downregulated.
Top-down phenomics of Arabidopsis thaliana: metabolic profiling by one- and two-dimensional nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy and transcriptome analysis of albino mutants.
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View Samples<Objective> To compare gene expression in labial salivary glands (LSG) of IgG4-related disease (IgG4-RD) with Sjgrens syndrome (SS).
DNA microarray analysis of labial salivary glands in IgG4-related disease: comparison with Sjögren's syndrome.
Sex, Specimen part
View SamplesMotor-related areas of neocortex are highly differentiated into several subareas from both functional and cytoarchitectural aspects in the higher primates. To assess the molecular basis of such areal specialization, we investigated the gene expression profiles of primary motor area (M1), premotor area (dorsal and ventral) (PMd and PMv) and prefrontal area (A46) in the rhesus monkey by DNA microarray method. We found that 476 genes were differentially expressed among those areas. More than half of those genes were most abundantly expressed in M1, and most genes were complementarily expressed between M1 and A46. The expression profiles of PMd and PMv were similar to each other compared to those of M1 and A46. The data will give us a fundamental basis for further analysis of structure-function relationship of the primate brain.
Differentially expressed genes among motor and prefrontal areas of macaque neocortex.
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View SamplesObjective: Adult Stills disease (ASD) is a systemic disorder of unknown etiology characterized by high spiking fever, rash and arthritis. The purpose of this study was to determine the pathogenic roles of specific genes in ASD. Methods: Differentially expressed genes (DEGs) were examined by DNA microarray and validated by quantitative PCR using monocytes isolated from patients with active-ASD, inactive-ASD and healthy controls. The correlation between validated DEGs and ASD activity was analyzed. After inflammasome activation with LPS and Nigericin, the production of IL-1, IL-18, inflammasome and autophagy related proteins in DEGs-overexpressing THP-1 cells was carried out by ELISA or western blotting. DEGs-overexpressing THP-1 cells were treated with an inhibitor of autophagy followed by assessment of IL-1 and IL-18 production by ELISA and western blotting method.Conclusions: The overexpression of PLAC8 in monocytes might play a regulatory role in the production of IL-1 and IL-18 by the enhancement of autophagy, resulting in the suppression of ASD. Results:A total of 68 genes were highly expressed in monocytes isolated from active-ASD patients, relative to their expression in inactive-ASD patients and healthy controls. After validation of expression of 13 genes (CLU, FCGR1B, PLAC8, TLR1, S100A12, CD55, PIM1, BCL2A1, SOD2, PLSCR1, CYP1B1, STEAP4, IL1RN), the expression of PLAC8 was significantly higher in active-ASD patients than the other groups. In ASD, PLAC8 expression level correlated with serum levels of CRP, ferritin and IL-18. Stimulation of monocytes with lipopolysaccharide resulted in PLAC8 upregulation. LPS or Nigericin stimulation of PLAC8-overexpressing THP-1, but not THP-1 cells< was associated with significant decrease in IL-1 and IL-18 production. PLAC8 overexpressing in THP-1 cells was associated with enhanced autophagy and suppression of IL-1 and IL-18 production. Conclusions: PLAC8 upregulation in monocytes seemed to play a regulatory role in the production of IL-1 and IL-18 through enhanced autophagy, resulting in suppression of ASD. The results highlight the role of PLAC8 in the pathogenesis of ASD and suggest its potential suitability as a therapeutic target in ASD.
Placenta Specific 8 Suppresses IL-18 Production through Regulation of Autophagy and Is Associated with Adult Still Disease.
Sex, Age, Specimen part, Disease, Disease stage
View SamplesIt is well-known that indomethacin (the cyclooxygenase 1 & 2 inhibitor) and RU486 (or mifepristone, the progesterone receptor antagonist) block follicular rupture in rats. To characterize genetic alterations in unruptured follicles, gene expression profiles in ovarian follicle were analyzed in indomethacin- and RU486-treated female Sprague-Dawley rats. Ovaries are collected at 22:00 on the proestrus day and 10:00 on the following estrus day after a single dose of indomethacin and RU486. Histopathologically, changes depicting responses to LH surge were observed in ovaries, uteri and vagina. Total RNA was extracted from pre-ovulatory follicles or unruptured follicles collected by laser microdissection and analyzed by GeneChip. Among genes showing statistically significant changes compared to control groups, following changes were considered relevant to induction of unruptured follicles. In indomethacin-treated rats, Wnt4 was down-regulated, suggesting effect on tissue integrity and steroid genesis. In RU486-treated rats, Adamts1, Adamts9, Edn2, Ednra, Lyve1, Plat, and Pparg were down-regulated. These changes suggest effects on proteolysis for extracellular matrix or surrounding tissue (Adamts1 & 9, and Plat), constriction of smooth muscle surrounding follicles (Edn2, Ednra, and Pparg), follicular fluid (Lyve1), and angiogenesis (Pparg). Down-regulation of angiogenesis related genes (Angpt2, Hmox1, and Vegfa) was observed in both treatment groups. Here, we clarify genetic alterations induced by the inhibition of cyclooxygenase or progesterone receptor.
Altered gene expression profile in ovarian follicle in rats treated with indomethacin and RU486.
Specimen part, Treatment
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.
Sex, Specimen part
View SamplesUsing microarrays to genotype the parental origin of progeny resulting from a cross between S96 and YJM789 yeast strains, we mapped the distribution of crossovers that occurred during meiosis. Knowledge of the crossover distribution allowed us to assess changes in crossover control in wild type and mutant strains.
Global analysis of the meiotic crossover landscape.
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View SamplesDespite advance in interferon-based treatment for chronic hepatitis C, difficult-to-treat patients remain in existence yet. To identify key genes involved in difficult-to-treat characteristics, gene expression patterns of miRNA and RNA were analyzed by profiling pretreatment liver tissues from five sustained virological responders (SVR), three relapsers (R) and four non-responders (NR). Expression levels of miRNA and mRNA were compared between SVR/R and NR groups by using microarray, respectively. Quantitative real-time reverse-transcriptase polymerase chain reaction and statistical analyses validated genes with significantly differential expression levels in 50 liver tissues: proliferation-, inflammation- and anti-apoptosis-related mRNA expression levels increased significantly in NR, compared to SVR/R. Of miRNA with significantly differential expression levels on microarray, several miRNA were correlated inversely with those significant mRNA. In vitro studies by using miRNA inhibitors and mimics verified the inverse correlation between the miRNA and mRNA. These findings enhance our understanding of the difficult-to-treat molecular mechanism and identification of target molecules for novel treatments.
Involvement of MAP3K8 and miR-17-5p in poor virologic response to interferon-based combination therapy for chronic hepatitis C.
Sex, Specimen part
View SamplesTo elucidate the fundamental molecular mechanisms responsible for multistep hepatotumorigenesis, this study investigated genes that were upregulated in a stepwise manner from the nave liver condition through to chronic oxidative stress-induced hepatitis and liver tumor by time-series microarray analysis. The time-dependent gene expression profile should reflect the multistep process of hepatotumorigenesis, and might identify genes that function specifically in hepatotumorigenesis.
IQGAP1 and vimentin are key regulator genes in naturally occurring hepatotumorigenesis induced by oxidative stress.
Sex, Age, Specimen part, Disease
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