Transcription profiling of mouse back muscle from Six1-/-Six4-/- and control embryos in order to identify genes under the control of Six proteins at E18.5. E18.5
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ABSTRACT: The aim of the experiment was to compare the transcriptome of Six1-/-Six4-/- and control embryos in order to identify genes under the control of Six proteins at E18.5. E18.5 RNAs from back muscles of three SixdKO and two control embryos were hybridized on Affymetrix mouse genome 430A2.0 arrays (Affymetrix, Strasbourg - France).
Project description:The aim of the experiment was to compare the transcriptome of Six1-/-Six4-/- and control embryos in order to identify genes under the control of Six proteins at E10.5.<br><br>E10.5 embryos were eviscerated, head and limbs were discarded, the neural tube was removed, and RNAs were prepared with the remaining axial tissues. <br><br>E10.5 RNAs from three SixdKO and two control embryos were hybridized on Affymetrix mouse genome 430A2.0 arrays (Affymetrix, Strasbourg - France).
Project description:Identification of the gene targets of the SIX transcription factors in myogenic stem cells and in whole back muscles during murine fetal development Pax7 expression marks stem cells in developing skeletal muscles and adult satellite cells during homeostasis and muscle regeneration. The genetic determinants that control the entrance into the myogenic program and the appearance of PAX7+ cells during embryogenesis are poorly understood. SIX homeoproteins are encoded by the Sine oculis homeobox related Six1-Six6 genes in vertebrates. Six1, Six2, Six4 and Six5 are expressed in the muscle lineage. Here we tested the hypothesis that Six1 and Six4 could participate in the genesis of myogenic stem cells. We show that fewer PAX7+ cells occupy a satellite cell position between the myofiber and its associated basal lamina in Six1 and Six4 (s1s4KO) at E18. However, PAX7+ cells are detected in remaining muscle masses present in the epaxial region of the double mutant embryos and are able to divide and contribute to muscle growth. To further characterize the properties of s1s4KO PAX7+ cells, we analyzed their transcriptome and tested their properties after transplantation in adult regenerating tibialis anterior (TA) muscle. Mutant stem cells form hypotrophic myofibers that are not innervated but retain the ability to self-renew.
Project description:Six1, Six4 and Myogenin are transcription factors that are known to be required for skeletal myogenesis. Currently, very little is known about the genes targeted by Six1 and Six4. Gene expression profiling when one or both transcription factors were knock-down by siRNA was performed to identify genes affected by their absence. We also hypothesized that Six1 and Six4 can work in cooperation with the myogenic regulatory factor (MRFs) family of transcription factors, such as Myogenin. Therefore, we performed the same type of experiment where the myogenin was knocked-down by siRNA to identify genes that are possibly regulated by the Six1 or Six4 in conjunction with Myogenin.
Project description:Six1, Six4 and Myogenin are transcription factors that are known to be required for skeletal myogenesis. Currently, very little is known about the genes targeted by Six1 and Six4. Gene expression profiling when one or both transcription factors were knock-down by siRNA was performed to identify genes affected by their absence. We also hypothesized that Six1 and Six4 can work in cooperation with the myogenic regulatory factor (MRFs) family of transcription factors, such as Myogenin. Therefore, we performed the same type of experiment where the myogenin was knocked-down by siRNA to identify genes that are possibly regulated by the Six1 or Six4 in conjunction with Myogenin. C2C12 Myoblasts were transfected with siRNA against Six1, Six4, Six1 with Six4, Myogenin, or control 24h before start of differentiation. The cells were allowed to differentiate in differentiation medium for 24h and were harvested for gene expression profiling. Four replicates per siRNA were performed.
Project description:In this study, we used ChIP-seq to map Six4 binding profile in different C2C12 cell lines 24 hours after differentiation (T24). We performed ChIP-seq using two different antibodies: anti-Flag antibody in Flag-Six4 C2C12 cell line or in parental C2C12 cells; a custom-made anti-Six4 antibody in shNS C2C12 cell line (a control cell line) or shSix4 C2C12 (C2C12 with stable Six4 knockdown using short hairpin RNA). We also performed ChIP-seq in parental C2C12 cells using normal rabbit IgG. We were able to identify Six4-bound loci in C2C12 T24 that were recognized by two different antibodies and showed a decrease in peak intensity in shSix4 C2C12 compared to shNS C2C12 cells.
Project description:In this study, we used ChIP-seq to map Six4 binding profile in different C2C12 cell lines 24 hours after differentiation (T24). We performed ChIP-seq using two different antibodies: anti-Flag antibody in Flag-Six4 C2C12 cell line or in parental C2C12 cells; a custom-made anti-Six4 antibody in shNS C2C12 cell line (a control cell line) or shSix4 C2C12 (C2C12 with stable Six4 knockdown using short hairpin RNA). We also performed ChIP-seq in parental C2C12 cells using normal rabbit IgG. We were able to identify Six4-bound loci in C2C12 T24 that were recognized by two different antibodies and showed a decrease in peak intensity in shSix4 C2C12 compared to shNS C2C12 cells. We established a C2C12 cell line with stable Six4 knockdown by short hairpin RNA (shSix4) vs. a control cell line (shNS). We also established a C2C12 cell line with stable expression of Flag-Six4-myc by infection of retroviruses expressing pBABE-Flag-Six4-myc (Flag-Six4 C2C12) vs. parental C2C12. We differentiate these cells for 24 hours before using them for ChIP-seq.
Project description:To identify Six1 target genes, we chose the mK4 cell line that represents later metanephric mesenchyme of the embryonic kidney. The cells were infected with adenovirus vectors (AxCAwt) overexpressing VP16-Six1wt or VP16-Six1W171R and cultured for 24h. Total RNA was extracted using Isogen reagent (Nippon Gene), treated with RNase-free DNase (Roche Diagnostics) and purified with RNeasy Midi Kit (QIAGEN). Poly A+ RNA was selected using Oligotex-dT30 latex beads (TaKaRa). Poly A+ RNA (20 µg) was reverse transcribed using an oligo(dT) primer in the presence of aminoallyl dUTP without the addition of spike-in controls. Then, single-stranded cDNAs were coupled with Cy3 (AxCAwt VP16-Six1wt infected sample) or Cy5 (AxCAwt VP16-Six1W171R infected sample) dyes, and the labeled probes were purified with QIAquick PCR Purification kit (QIAGEN). Hybridization to the microarray was carried out at 65°C for 17h according to the manufacturer's instruction. The arrays were washed, dried and scanned using ScanArray 5000 (GSI Lumonics) at two different PMT voltage settings (high and low) to avoid signal saturation. Cy3 and Cy5 intensities for each spot on the array were determined by QuantArray software (Version 3.0.0.0, GSI Lumonics). The raw data thus obtained was processed and the Cy3 to Cy5 ratios were calculated as follows: 1) subtraction of the fluorescence intensity of negative control spots as background from the intensity of each of the Cy3 and Cy5 spots, 2) normalization of the entire data set using the global normalization method, 3) elimination of spots with high background intensity for either dye, and 4) determination of the Cy3 to Cy5 ratios. To identify Six4 target genes, we chose the mK4 cell line that represents later metanephric mesenchyme of the embryonic kidney. The cells were infected with adenovirus vectors (AxCAwt) overexpressing VP16-Six4wt or VP16-Six4W263R and cultured for 24h. Total RNA was extracted using Isogen reagent (Nippon Gene), treated with RNase-free DNase (Roche Diagnostics) and purified with RNeasy Midi Kit (QIAGEN). Poly A+ RNA was selected using Oligotex-dT30 latex beads (TaKaRa). Poly A+ RNA (20 µg) was reverse transcribed using an oligo(dT) primer in the presence of aminoallyl dUTP without the addition of spike-in controls. Then, single-stranded cDNAs were coupled with Cy3 (AxCAwt VP16-Six4wt infected sample) or Cy5 (AxCAwt VP16-Six4W263R infected sample) dyes, and the labeled probes were purified with QIAquick PCR Purification kit (QIAGEN). Hybridization to the microarray was carried out at 65°C for 17h according to the manufacturer's instruction. The arrays were washed, dried and scanned using ScanArray 5000 (GSI Lumonics) at two different PMT voltage settings (high and low) to avoid signal saturation. Cy3 and Cy5 intensities for each spot on the array were determined by QuantArray software (Version 3.0.0.0, GSI Lumonics). The raw data thus obtained was processed and the Cy3 to Cy5 ratios were calculated as follows: 1) subtraction of the fluorescence intensity of negative control spots as background from the intensity of each of the Cy3 and Cy5 spots, 2) normalization of the entire data set using the global normalization method, 3) elimination of spots with high background intensity for either dye, and 4) determination of the Cy3 to Cy5 ratios. Keywords: other
Project description:The aim of this study is to address the functional role of miRNAs in the FoxD1+ renal stroma progenitors and derivatives during embryonic kidney development. To achieve this, we generated transgenic mice that lack miRNAs in the renal stroma lineage (FoxD1 Cre;Dicer), and performed a microarray analysis on E18.5 whole kidneys to determine the transcriptional changes. 3 litters of E18.5 FoxD1 Cre;Dicer and control littermate kidneys were used for the microarray analysis. Each litter consists of kidneys pooled from 2 embryos per genotype for the RNA extraction.