ABSTRACT: EpiSCs were transfected with different TET1 constructs or empty vector controls. RNA was collected using All prep Qiagen kit and ran on gel to check for RNA integrity.
Project description:EpiCS were transfected with KLF4 and different TET1 constructs. Cells were grown in standard N2B27 medium and collected after two passages. RNA was collected using All prep Qiagen kit and ran on gel to check for RNA integrity.
Project description:The requirements for self-renewal differ between EpiSCs and ES cells and the underlying mechanism is largely unknown. Here we show that mouse EpiSCs can be efficiently derived and robustly propagated even from single cells, using two small-molecule inhibitors: CHIR99021 and XAV939. The whole-genome microarray analyses is performed to confirm the identity of EpiSC maintained in CHIR/XAV by comparing the expression profile in EpiSC-CHIR/XAV to those in ESC maintained in 2i and EpiSC maintained in FGF2/activin.
Project description:The requirements for self-renewal differ between EpiSCs and ES cells and the underlying mechanism is largely unknown. Here we show that mouse EpiSCs can be efficiently derived and robustly propagated even from single cells, using two small-molecule inhibitors: CHIR99021 and XAV939. The whole-genome microarray analyses is performed to confirm the identity of EpiSC maintained in CHIR/XAV by comparing the expression profile in EpiSC-CHIR/XAV to those in ESC maintained in 2i and EpiSC maintained in FGF2/activin. Total RNA from ESC-2i, EpiSC-CHIR/XAV, and EpiSC-FGF2/activin were extracted for microarray analisys
Project description:To characterize molecular features of new EpiSC lines established by the Wnt inhibition method, global gene expression profiles of the EpiSC lines were determined by microarray, and compared to those of EpiSC lines established by other group using the conventional method. Epiblasts, the source of the EpiSCs, and mESCs were also analyzed. EpiSCs and mESC were maintained as undifferentiated state on feeder layers. The stem cells were then separated from feeders, and RNAs were extracted from the stem cell lines. Embryonic tissues were manually dissected out from mouse embryos of E5.5, E6.5 or E7.5, from which RNAs were extracted.
Project description:Epiblast stem cells (EpiSCs) maintained in the medium with activin were freed from activin to elicit neural development, exposed to various strengths of Wnt signals, which may provide the initial stage of anteroposterior regional specificities, and placed in the culture condition to arrest neural development but expand cells as neural stem cells (NSCs) with epidermal growth factor (EGF) and fibroblast growth factor 2 (FGF2).
Project description:The requirements for self-renewal differ between EpiSCs and ES cells and the underlying mechanism is largely unknown. Here we show that mouse EpiSCs can be efficiently derived and robustly propagated even from single cells, using two small-molecule inhibitors: CHIR99021 and XAV939. To better define how CHIR and XAV act together to maintain EpiSC self-renewal, we performed microarray analyses to identify their downstream targets. The data show the genes regulated by addition of CHIR, XAV or both.
Project description:To characterize molecular features of new EpiSC lines established by the Wnt inhibition method, global gene expression profiles of the EpiSC lines were determined by microarray, and compared to those of EpiSC lines established by other group using the conventional method. Epiblasts, the source of the EpiSCs, and mESCs were also analyzed.
Project description:The requirements for self-renewal differ between EpiSCs and ES cells and the underlying mechanism is largely unknown. Here we show that mouse EpiSCs can be efficiently derived and robustly propagated even from single cells, using two small-molecule inhibitors: CHIR99021 and XAV939. To better define how CHIR and XAV act together to maintain EpiSC self-renewal, we performed microarray analyses to identify their downstream targets. The data show the genes regulated by addition of CHIR, XAV or both. EpiSCs starved in serum free growth medium (shown in growth protocol) for 12hrs were treated with CHIR (2hrs), XAV(4hrs), or both, after which total RNA was extracted for analysis.
Project description:Here we report that TET1 has a critical role in B-ALL development. TET1-depleted cells delayed the onset of B-ALL. To investigate the mechanisms, we first generate the patient-derived xenograft cells (PDX2) and transduce with inducible-Cas9 and sgRNA targeting TET1. After treatment with doxycycline, we observe the expression of Cas9 and a depletion of TET1 protein. By using the high throughput sequencing RNA-seq, we check the potential targets of TET1 in B-ALL cells. Finally, we validate that CD72 and JCHAIN are two essential targets of TET1 signaling in B-ALL cells.
Project description:Osteoblasts from 4 donors were seeded onto 20 constructs. Constructs were constructed as described: Calcium phosphate (brushite / β-TCP) posts were pinned into a Sylgard 184 silicone elastomer (base and curing agent, Dow Corning Corporation) base layer in 6-well dishes. Cells were seeded in fibrinogen onto a thrombin gel and subsequently cultured in 3ml of proliferation media (osteoblast media, 50 μg/ml ascorbate-2-phosphate, 40 μg/ml proline) per well until cells had fully contracted the gel between the support posts. Week 0 constructs were harvested and snap-frozen at this point with the remainder transferred to osteogenic media (proliferation media, 10 mM β-glycerophosphate, 10 nM dexamethasone) and harvested at 2, 4, 6 and 8 weeks.