Expression Profiling Reveals Unexpected Targets and Functions of the Human Steroid Receptor RNA Activator (SRA) Gene
Ontology highlight
ABSTRACT:
ORGANISM(S): Homo sapiens
SUBMITTER: Anna Tsimelzon
PROVIDER: E-GEOD-20081 | biostudies-arrayexpress |
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-arrayexpress
Similar Datasets
Project description:The human steroid receptor RNA activator (SRA) gene encodes both non-coding RNAs (ncRNAs) and protein-generating isoforms. However, the breadth of endogenous target genes that might be regulated by SRA RNAs remains largely unknown. To address this, we depleted SRA RNA in two human cancer cell lines (HeLa and MCF-7) with small interfering RNAs, then assayed for changes in gene expression by microarray analyses using Affymetrix HGU133+2 arrays. We also tested if SRA depletion affects estradiol-regulated genes in MCF-7 breast cancer cells.
2010-02-01 | GSE20081 | GEO
Project description:We employed next generation sequencing to examine whether knocking down the steroid receptor RNA activator (SRA) gene significantly affect the expression levels of certain genes in MCF-7 cells. MCF-7 cells were transfected with either a pool of four non-target control siRNAs or a pool of four SRA siRNAs for 32 hrs. 157 million reads were generated from triplicate samples of the control group; 151 million reads were generated from triplicate samples of the SRA knockdown group. Six genes were identified as significantly changed in the expression levels with the cutoff of q value ≤ 0.05, fold change ≤ 0.5 or ≥ 2, and reads per kilobase per million mapped reads (RPKM) ≥ 1. However, except for SRA itself, the other five genes were shown by real-time PCR to be only affected by one siRNA in the SRA siRNA pool. Further analysis of this dataset with different cuttoff setting may reveal true SRA-regulated genes in MCF-7. MCF-7 cells were cultured in high glucose DMEM with 10% fetal bovine serum, 2 mM Glutamax-1, 100 units/ml penicillin and 100 μg/ml streptomycin. ON-TARGETplus SMARTpool for human SRA (Thermo Scientific, L-027192-00-0005) was used to knockdown SRA (siSRA) and ON-TARGETplus Non-targeting Pool Thermo Scientific, D-001810-10-05) was used as a negative control (siCtrl). A total of 25 nM siRNA was transfected in 6-well dishes using Lipofectamine™ RNAiMAX Reagent (Life Technologies, Invitrogen) following the manufacturer’s recommendations. Polyadenylated RNA was purified from the cells 32 hrs after transfection. cDNA libraries were prepared and double-stranded cDNA was fragmented using DNase I according to Illumina specifications, prior to adaptor ligation. Sequencing libraries were amplified and sequenced using an Illumina HiSeq 2000 sequencer.
2014-01-23 | E-GEOD-52385 | biostudies-arrayexpress
Project description:Annexin 1 (ANXA1), an endogenous anti-inflammatory protein which modulates cellular processes such as proliferation, differentiation and apoptosis has been implicated in cancer initiation and progression. ANXA1 was previously shown to be regulated by hsa-miR-196a and promoted cell proliferation and anchorarge-dependent growth and suppressed apoptosis. However, whether ANXA1 itself regulates miRNA expression is unknown. Therefore, in this study, we investigated the regulation of miRNA by ANXA1 in breast cancer cells. Using microarray technology, 12 miRNAs were found to be significantly and consistently downregulated in MCF-7 cells (MCF-V5) overexpressing ANXA1 overexpressing MCF-7 cells (MCF-V5). Hsa-miR-26b* and hsa-miR-562 were chosen for further investigation.The data suggest that miR-26b* and miR-562 may play a role in ANXA1-induced migration and possibly angiogenesis by targeting NFKB and point towards a potential therapeutic target for breast cancer. Breast cancer MCF-7 cells (MCF-V5) overexpressing ANXA1 were cultured for RNA extraction and hybridization on Affymetrix miRNA microarrays. These were compared against the control, which were MCF-7 cells (MCF-EV) carrying an empty expression vector. Expression analyses were carried out in triplicates
2015-01-05 | E-GEOD-54439 | biostudies-arrayexpress
Project description:Background: Cancer stem cells are presumed to have virtually unlimited proliferative and self-renewal abilities and to be highly resistant to chemotherapy, a feature that is associated with overexpression of ATP-binding cassette transporters. We investigated whether prolonged continuous selection of cells for drug resistance enriches cultures for cancer stem-like cells. Methods: Cancer stem cells were defined as CD44+/CD24– cells that could self-renew (ie, generate cells with the tumorigenic CD44+/CD24– phenotype), differentiate, invade, and form tumors in vivo. We used doxorubicin-selected MCF-7/ADR cells, weakly tumorigenic parental MCF-7 cells, and MCF-7/MDR, an MCF-7 subline with forced expression of ABCB1 protein. Cells were examined for cell surface markers and side-population fractions by microarray and flow cytometry, with in vitro invasion assays, and for ability to form mammospheres. Xenograft tumors were generated in mice to examine tumorigenicity (n = 52). The mRNA expression of multidrug resistance genes was examined in putative cancer stem cells and pathway analysis of statistically significantly differentially expressed genes was performed. All statistical tests were two-sided. Results: Pathway analysis showed that MCF-7/ADR cells express mRNAs from ABCB1 and other genes also found in breast cancer stem cells (eg, CD44, TGFB1, and SNAI1). MCF-7/ADR cells were highly invasive, formed mammospheres, and were tumorigenic in mice. In contrast to parental MCF-7 cells, more than 30% of MCF-7/ADR cells had a CD44+/CD24– phenotype, could self-renew, and differentiate (ie, produce CD44+/CD24– and CD44+/CD24+ cells), and overexpressed various multidrug resistance-linked genes (including ABCB1, CCNE1, and MMP9). MCF-7/ADR cells were statistically significantly more invasive in Matrigel than parental MCF-7 cells (MCF-7 cells = 0.82 cell per field and MCF-7/ADR = 7.51 cells per field, difference = 6.69 cells per field, 95% confidence interval = 4.82 to 8.55 cells per field, P<.001). No enrichment in the CD44+/CD24– or CD133+ population was detected in MCF-7/MDR. Conclusion: The cell population with cancer stem cell characteristics increased after prolonged continuous selection for doxorubicin resistance. PARALLEL study design with 4 samples Parental MCF-7 cell line versus Doxorubicin Resistant MCF-7 cell sublines Biological replicates: 2 parental controls, 2 drug resistant, independently grown and harvested. agent:Selection agent is multi-step doxorubicin selection: MCF7226ng, MCF7262ng biological replicate: MCF71, MCF72 biological replicate: MCF226ng, MCF7262ng
2011-09-25 | E-GEOD-24460 | biostudies-arrayexpress
Project description:Homologous recombination-mediated DNA repair deficiency (HRD) predisposes to cancer development, but also provides therapeutic opportunities. Here, we identified an HRD gene signature that robustly predicted HRD status. Unexpectedly, concurrent loss of PTEN in BRCA1-deficient cells might extensively rewire the HR repair network and confer resistance to PARP inhibitor, partially through over-expression of TTK. We used the HRD gene signature as a drug discovery tool and found several PARP-inhibitor-synergizing agents through the connectivity map. Thus gene expression profiling can be used to define the functional status of the HR repair network providing prognostic and therapeutic information. Various shRNAs that target genes involved in homologous recombination (HR) were transfected in MCF-10A non-transformed breast cells lines. Stable HR gene knockdown MCF-10A cells were seeded 200000 at 10 cm plate. Cells were harvested after 48 hours culturing and used for gene expression profiling. The shRNAs that target ATM, ATR, CHK1, CHK2, and 53BP1 genes were transfected in MCF-10A non-transformed breast cell line by lentiviral particles and selected stable ATM, ATR, CHK1, CHK2, and 53BP1 knockdown MCF-10A cells. Scrambled control shRNA-transfected and wild type MCF-10A cells were applying as control. All knockdown and control MCF-10A cells were seeded with 2 x 10^5 cells at 10 cm culture plate. Cells were cultured in MCF-10A medium and harvested after 48 hours culturing. mRNA was extracted from collected cells and performing gene expression profiling. Three biological replicates were applied.
2014-01-24 | E-GEOD-54268 | biostudies-arrayexpress
Project description:Homologous recombination-mediated DNA repair deficiency (HRD) predisposes to cancer development, but also provides therapeutic opportunities Here, we identified an HRD gene signature that robustly predicted HRD status Unexpectedly, concurrent loss of PTEN in BRCA1-deficient cells might extensively rewire the HR repair network and confer resistance to PARP inhibitor, partially through over-expression of TTK We used the HRD gene signature as a drug discovery tool and found several PARP-inhibitor-synergizing agents through the connectivity map Thus gene expression profiling can be used to define the functional status of the HR repair network providing prognostic and therapeutic information Various shRNAs that target genes involved in homologous recombination (HR) were transfected in MCF-10A non-transformed breast cells lines Stable HR gene knockdown MCF-10A cells were seeded 200000 at 10 cm plate Cells were harvested after 48 hours culturing and used for gene expression profiling The shRNA that target Brit1 genes was transfected in MCF-10A non-transformed breast cell line by lentiviral particles and selected stable Brit1 knockdown MCF-10A cells. Scrambled control shRNA-transfected MCF-10A cells were applying as control. Both stable Brit1 knockdown and control MCF-10A cells were seeded with 2 x 10^5 cells at 10 cm culture plate. Cells were cultured in MCF-10A medium and harvested after 48 hours culturing. mRNA was extracted from collected cells and performing gene expression profiling. Three or four biological replicates were applied.
2014-01-24 | E-GEOD-54264 | biostudies-arrayexpress
Project description:Defects in replication stress response (RSR) allow the survival and proliferation of genomically unstable cells, ultimately leading to tumorigenesis. Therefore, the RSR status can potentially serve as a powerful indicator to predict the possibility of early tumorigenesis. Here, we identified an RSR defects (RSRD) gene signature that robustly predicted RSR status. For the clinical benefit, our identification of RSRD gene signature gives the possibility to assess the risk of early tumorigenesis in the precancerous patients. Various shRNAs that target genes involved in replication stress response were transfected in MCF-10A non-transformed breast cell lines after oncogenic cyclin E overexpressed. All MCF-10A variants were seeded 200000 at 10 cm plate. Cells were harvested after 48 hours culturing and used for gene expression profiling.
2016-02-29 | E-GEOD-59227 | biostudies-arrayexpress
Project description:We report the results of chromatin immunoprecipitation following by high-thoughput tag sequencing (ChIP-Seq) using the GA II platform from Illumina for the human transcription factor STAT1 in HeLa S3 cells. The STAT1 ChIP was performed using HeLa S3 cells that are stimulated using gamma-interferon. We have also generated a seqenced input DNA dataset for gamma-interferon stimulated HeLa S3 cells. Raw data for this study is available for download from the Short Read Archive database at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/Traces/sra/sra.cgi?study=SRP000703. For data usage terms and conditions, please refer to http://www.genome.gov/27528022 and http://www.genome.gov/Pages/Research/ENCODE/ENCODEDataReleasePolicyFinal2008.pdf Examination of the STAT1 transcription factor in Human HeLa S3.
2008-09-15 | E-GEOD-12782 | biostudies-arrayexpress
Project description:We employed next generation sequencing to examine whether knocking down the steroid receptor RNA activator (SRA) gene significantly affect the expression levels of certain genes in MCF-7 cells. MCF-7 cells were transfected with either a pool of four non-target control siRNAs or a pool of four SRA siRNAs for 32 hrs. 157 million reads were generated from triplicate samples of the control group; 151 million reads were generated from triplicate samples of the SRA knockdown group. Six genes were identified as significantly changed in the expression levels with the cutoff of q value ≤ 0.05, fold change ≤ 0.5 or ≥ 2, and reads per kilobase per million mapped reads (RPKM) ≥ 1. However, except for SRA itself, the other five genes were shown by real-time PCR to be only affected by one siRNA in the SRA siRNA pool. Further analysis of this dataset with different cuttoff setting may reveal true SRA-regulated genes in MCF-7.
2014-01-23 | GSE52385 | GEO
Project description:The steroid receptor RNA activator gene (SRA1) produces both a functional RNA (SRA) and a protein (SRAP), whose exact roles remain unknown. To identify cellular processes regulated by this unusual bi-faceted system, we characterized the transcriptome of two differenct cell lines upon depletion of these molecules. Two differenct cell lines including breast cancer MBD-MDA-231 and cervical cancer Hela cells upon SRA1 depletion and SRAP overexpression
2015-11-05 | E-GEOD-74461 | biostudies-arrayexpress