Project description:Obstruction in any part between the outlet of the bladder and the external urethra is called partial Bladder outlet obstruction (pBOO), which is a common disease in urology, which may cause bladder dysfunction. We have comfirmed that human urine-derived stem cells (hUSCs) could improve the bladder function of pBOO rats in our previous study. We thus explored the role of miRNAs in pBOO rats before and after treatment of hUSCs, and revealed that they could serve as effective prevention and treatment therapeutic targets. Rat bladder tissues were used for miRNA sequencing. We identified 8 differentially expressed miRNAs in the pBOO rats before and after treatment of hUSCs.
Project description:Obstruction in any part between the outlet of the bladder and the external urethra is called partial Bladder outlet obstruction (pBOO), which is a common disease in urology, which may cause bladder dysfunction. We have comfirmed that human urine-derived stem cells (hUSCs) could improve the bladder function of pBOO rats in our previous study. We thus explored the role of miRNAs in pBOO rats before and after treatment of hUSCs, and revealed that they could serve as effective prevention and treatment therapeutic targets. Rat bladder tissues were used for circRNA, lncRNA and mRNA sequencing.
Project description:In the development and progression of bladder cancer, there are many genetic changes. We established a SD rat orthotopic bladder cancer model through intravesical instillation of N-methyl-nitrosourea and pathologic diagnosis is bladder transtional cell carcinomal (BTCC). We used microarrays to analysis the gene expression changes among these rat bladder carcinoma, adjacent normal tissues and bladder tissues of normal rats.
Project description:We compared the chnages in urinary bladder and iliac lymph nodes microRNAs in the control and experimental autoimmune cystitis in mice. A set of urinary bladder microRNAs (miRNAs) shows profound upregulation or downregulation in the expression profiles of the experimental IC as compared to control.
Project description:Objective: Bladder outlet obstruction (BOO) is a common urologic disease associated with poorly understood molecular mechanisms. This study aimed to investigate the possible involvements of circRNAs (circular RNAs) and circRNA-encoded proteins in BOO development. Methods: The rat BOO model was established by the partial bladder outlet obstruction surgery. Differential expression of circRNA and protein profiles were characterized by deep RNA sequencing and iTRAQ quantitative proteomics respectively. Novel proteins encoded by circRNAs were predicted through ORF (open reading frame) selection using the GETORF software and verified by the mass spectrometry in proteomics, combined with the validation of their expressional alterations by quantitative RT-PCR. Results: Totally 3051 circRNAs were differentially expressed in bladder tissues of rat BOO model with widespread genomic distributions, including 1414 up-regulated and 1637 down-regulated circRNAs. Our following quantitative proteomics revealed significant changes of 85 proteins in rat BOO model, which were enriched in multiple biological processes and signaling pathways such as the PPAR and Wnt pathways. Among them, 21 differentially expressed proteins were predicted to be encoded by circRNAs and showed consistent circRNA and protein levels in rat BOO model. The expression of five protein-encoding circRNA were further validated by quantitative RT-PCR and mass spectrometry. Conclusion: The circRNA and protein profiles were substantially altered in rat BOO model, with great expressional changes of circRNA-encoded novel proteins.
Project description:The Norway rat is an important experimental model for many human disease, including arthritis, hypertension, diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases.
Project description:In the development and progression of bladder cancer, there are many genetic changes. We established a SD rat orthotopic bladder cancer model through intravesical instillation of N-methyl-nitrosourea and pathologic diagnosis is bladder transtional cell carcinomal (BTCC). We used microarrays to analysis the gene expression changes among these rat bladder carcinoma, adjacent normal tissues and bladder tissues of normal rats. Three paired tumor tissues (Group A) and adjacent normal tissues (Group B) were obtained from 3 SD rats with BTCC, and 3 normal tissues (Group C) obtained from 3 normal SD rats. Affymetrix microarrays analyzed the gene expression changes among above 3 groups of tissues.