Project description:To identify the genes that are differntially expressed in the bone marrow microenvironment of mice with leukemia we isolated total RNA from primary stromal cells sorted from mice with chronic or acute myeloid leukemia.
Project description:Chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) cells circulate between blood and bone marrow niche, representing different microenvironments. We studied the role of the two RNA binding proteins, T-cell-restricted intracellular antigen (TIAR) and the fragile X mental retardation protein (FMRP) in the regulation of protein translation in CML cells residing in settings mimicking peripheral blood microenvironment (PBM) and bone marrow microenvironment (BMM). We studied how conditions shaped the translation process through TIAR and FMRP activity, considering its relevance in therapy resistance. The QuaNCAT mass-spectrometric approach revealed that TIAR and FMRP have a discrete modulatory effect on protein synthesis and thus affect distinct aspects of leukemic cells functioning in the hypoxic niche. We demonstrate that TIAR substantially supports the resistance of CML cells to translation inhibition by homoharringtonine in the BMM. Overall, our results show that targeting post-transcriptional control should be considered when designing anti-leukemia therapeutic solutions.
Project description:Chronic apical periodontitis, typified by inflammatory granulation tissue formation and alveolar bone destruction, is the immune response around the apical root caused by long-term infection and pathogenic stimulation in the root canal. Through the recruitment and infiltration of immune cells and inflammatory mediators, wound healing begins accompanied by the starting of infection. Hence, a comprehensive understanding of biological processes and disease development from the cellular microenvironment in inflammatory periapical areas has important implications.
