Pioglitazone competes with EGR1 to suppress PKD1 in Angiotensin II-treated macrophages
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ABSTRACT: THP-1 cells were differentiated to macrophages with the phorbol 12-myristate 13-acetate (PMA) for a total time of 28 hours. To understand the effects of Angiotensin II (AngII) and of AngII in the presence of the thiazolidinedione pioglitazone (Pio), after 4 hours of PMA-induced differentiation of THP-1 cells (when cells became adherent), the PMA-containing medium was supplemented with AngII (1mg/ml), AngII (1 mg/ml) with Pio (1 uM), or no supplement for another 24 hours. At this time point the cells were harvested, RNA was extracted and used for a microarray-based gene profiling analysis of THP-1 cells, under the three conditions: PMA, AngII and AngII with Pio.
Project description:We analysed the capacity of THP-1 cells (differentiated to macrophagoid cells) to recognize RNA sequences via pattern recognition receptors in vitro. Gene expression was analysed by RNA-Microarray. Cytokine production was analysed by ELISA assays. We used microarrays to investigate differential gene expression in THP-1 cell line undifferentiated in comparison with 3 days or 8 days differentiated with phorbol myristate acetate (PMA). Microarray analysis revealed differential gene expression patterns of THP-1 when differentiated. THP-1 cells, undifferentiated, 3 days PMA-differentiated and 8 days PMA-differentiated
Project description:We characterized the metabolic and cardiac mitochondrial function in a mouse model of non-ischemic HF. Inhibition of nitric oxide synthesis and hypertension, which often present together, are two important risk factors in human non-ischemic HF. Compared with L-NAME L-NG-Nitroarginine methyl ester (L-NAME), an inhibitor of nitric oxide synthesis or Angiotensin II (AngII), a hypertensive agent treatment alone, L-NAME+AngII induced the most severe HF phenotype characterized by edema, hypertrophy, fibrosis, increased blood pressure and reduced ejection fractions. L-NAME+AngII treated mice had robust deterioration of cardiac mitochondrial function we observed. Microarray analyses revealed majority of the gene changes attributed to the combination of L-NAME+AngII. Pathway analyses indicated significant changes in metabolic pathways such as mitochondrial oxidative phosphorylation, fatty acid metabolism and tricarboxylic acid pathways etc.in L-NAME+AngII hearts. We conclude that combination of L-NAME+AngII exacerbates cardiac contractile and mitochondrial functional de-regulation compared with L-NAME and AngII alone, resulting in non-ischemic HF. This model of heart failure may be highly valuable in studying mechanisms and treatments for non-ischemic heart failure. Twelve week-old C57BL6 male mice were randomly assigned to 4 groups: 1. Control, 2. L-NAME treatment, 3. AngII treatment, 4. L-NAME+AngII treatment.L-NAME (0.3 mg/ml with 1% NaCl) was administered in drinking water. AngII (0.7 mg/kg/day) was administered via subcutaneous micro-osmotic pumps. L-NAME and AngII were administered to mice for 5 weeks and 4 weeks in combination to induce HF or alone to study the effects of the individual agents.
Project description:The data is supplementary to the RNA-seq analysis of LPS and palmitate stimulation of THP-1 macrophages (E-MTAB-6064), where palmitate for the cell treatment was dissolved in sodium hydroxide and coupled with BSA at a molar ratio 7.5:1. Here we stimulated THP-1 macrophages with the corresponding concentration of BSA (4%) and NaOH (0.4 mM) in the presence of 10 nM phorbol 12-myristate 13-acetate (PMA) for 24 hours added to the standard RPMI 1640 medium with 10% fetal bovine serum (FBS) to estimate the effects and compared them with unstimulated THP-1 macrophages cultured in RPMI 1640 medium with 10% FBS and 10nM PMA.
Project description:Angiotensin II (AngII) is a polypeptide hormone that plays a pivotal role in the regulation of blood pressure. In vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs), AngII signaling results in hypertrophy, proliferation, contraction, and migration, which ultimately promote atherosclerosis and hypertensive cardiovascular diseases. Recent studies have shown that fundamental biological processes such as cell proliferation and differentiation are mediated in part by the activities of long non-protein-coding RNAs (lncRNAs). In this study, we sought to identify lncRNAs that are involved in the response to AngII-signaling. Genome-wide analysis of de novo assembled transcripts from rat vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs) identified novel lncRNA as well as protein-coding transcripts which have not been previously annotated. The majority of the genomic loci from which these novel transcripts are transcribed are enriched for histone H3 lysine 4 trimethylation and histone H3 lysine 36 trimethylation, two chromatin modifications that are closely associated with actively transcribed regions, further supporting these as bona fide transcripts. Compared with previously annotated rat transcripts, these novel lncRNA transcripts, on average, are shorter in length and are less abundant, consistent with reports from mice and humans. Expression analyses of transcripts from control and AngII-stimulated VSMCs reveal that AngII signaling affects the abundance of both protein-coding transcripts as well as lncRNAs transcripts. Altogether, these data provide new insights into the global effects of AngII signaling and reveal potential novel therapeutic targets for treatment of AngII-associated cardiovascular diseases. RNA-sequencing of control and AngII (3hrs)-stimulated rVSMSCs. ChIP-sequencing of H3K4me3 and H3K36me3 in control and AngII (3hrs)-stimulated rVSMCs.
Project description:Compare the gene expression in intact Ubs after treated with AngII vs. Media, determine the key genes related to the ub branching gene expression change pattern. Two condition experiments, media and AngII. Biological replicate. Two for media samples, two for AngII treatment samples.
Project description:Lipid laden macrophages (LLM) can often be found in the airway and may indicate aspiration secondary to gastro-oesophageal reflux (GOR). GOR is often associated chronic inflammatory airways diseases. We therefore sought to determine whether lipid droplets from undigested or partially digested food had an effect on macrophage gene expression leading to bronchial inflammation. To test this, we generated an in vitro model using differentiated THP-1 cells which were treated with a high fat liquid feed. Gene expression, using the Agilent G4851C (v3) array, in phorbol myristate acetate (PMA) differentiated THP-1 cells was compared to undifferentiated cells and lipid treated differentiated THP-1 cells.
Project description:Gene expression: Identification of primary target genes of liver X receptor (LXR) in an immune-related cellular model (THP-1 cells) to study, in conjunction with LXR binding data from ChIP-seq, the genome-wide mechanisms of transcriptional regulation by LXR. ChIP-Seq: We performed ChIP-seq in macrophage-type PMA-differentiated THP-1 cells after stimulation with the potent synthetic LXR ligand T0901317 (T09). As a reference we performed microarray gene expression analysis in the same cellular model. We identified in total 1357 LXR binding locations on chromatin (FDR < 1%), of which 526 were observed after T09 treatment. De novo analysis of LXR site sequences identified DR4-type binding sites as major motif. gene expression: THP-1 cells were treated for 4 h with 1 M-BM-5M T09 or vehicle (DMSO) ChIP-Seq: PMA-differentiated THP-1 cells were treated for 60 min with 1 M-BM-5M T09 or vehicle (DMSO)
Project description:We have employed whole genome microarray expression profiling as a platform to identify AngII -regulated genes sensitive to CsA. VSMC were treated with AngII with or without CsA ( as an inhibitor of the CN/NFAT pathway). 4 independent VSMC cultures (4 replicates) from aortas of C57BL/6 mice were used for each condition (1uM AngII or 1uM AngII+200ng/ml CsA).
Project description:RNA-Seq was carried out in order to obtain the expression profile of lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced transcriptome changes in PMA-differentiated human THP-1 cell line.
Project description:Increased level of the hormone angiotensin II (AngII) contributes to the development of several cardiovascular issues, including atherosclerosis, vascular remodeling, and hypertension by altering gene expression. In our study, we use microarray analysis to investigate the effect of AngII on primary vascular smooth muscle cells derived from rat thoracic aorta. We have identified genes upregulated in response to AngII and are investigating their contribution to these cardiovascular conditions.