Project description:This work studies the impact of AtNIGT1/HRS1-GR entrance in the nucleus upond DEX treatment in protoplasts. AtNIGT1/HRS1 TARGET. The whole procedure has been performed as previously described in Bargmann et al Mol Plant 2013. In brief, the protoplasts were transfected with the plasmid pBeaconRFP_GR-HRS1 that trigger the expression of HRS1 protein fused with the glucocorticoid receptor under control of CaMV35S promoter. Protoplasts were treated with 35µM cycloheximide (CHX) to inhibit translation and to select only direct target genes and 10µM dexamethasone (DEX) to induce HRS1-GR entry in the nucleus. Nitrate is maintained during the whole TARGET procedure. The Red Fluorescent Protein was used as marker selection for fluorescent-activated cell sorting (FACS) of successfully transformed protoplasts. RNA were extracted and amplified in order to be tested with ATH1 Affymetrix™ chips.
Project description:The effects of nitrogen and cycloheximide treatments on nitrogen response and TF-target identification was tested in the cell-based TARGET assay. For protoplast experiments, Arabidopsis plants were grown on low nitrogen (1mM KNO3) and after 10 days protoplasts were generated from root tissue. Cells were transfected with a vector containing the GR-TGA4 fusion or GR-only empty vector and incubated overnight. In the morning, samples were pre-treated with nitrogen as specified for 2 hours, and +/-cycloheximide for 20 minutes, before TF entry into the nucleus was induced with dexamethasone. 3 hours after dex treatment samples were FACS sorted into RNA extraction buffer. For whole roots, Arabidopsis were grown in liquid media with low nitrogen (1 mM KNO3) in Phytatrays for 11 days. In the morning and at the same time as the protoplasts, the plants were transferred to fresh media containing either 20 mM KCL or 20mM KNO3 + 20mM NH4NO3 for 5 hours. Roots were harvested and immediately frozen in liquid N2.
Project description:The direct targets of 16 TFs were identified using the TARGET system. Arabidopsis plants were grown on 1/2X MS media and after 10 days protoplasts were generated from root tissue, Cells were transfected with a vector containing the GR-TF fusion and incubated overnight. Each experiment also included a GR-only empty vector control. In the morning, samples were pre-treated with cycloheximide for 20 minutes, before TF entry into the nucleus was induced with dexamethasone. 3 hours after dex treatment samples were FACS sorted into RNA extraction buffer and RNA-seq libraries were generated. Transcriptional response to each TF compared to empty vector was assayed.
Project description:The direct targets of 33 Nitrogen-early responsive TFs were identified using the TARGET system. Arabidopsis plants were grown on low nitrogen (1mM KNO3) and after 10 days protoplasts were generated from root tissue, Cells were transfected with a vector containing the GR-TF fusion and incubated overnight. Each experiment also included a GR-only empty vector control. In the morning, samples were pre-treated with 20 mM KNO3 and 20 mM NH4NO3 for 2 hours, and cycloheximide for 20 minutes, before TF entry into the nucleus was induced with dexamethasone. 3 hours after dex treatment samples were FACS sorted into RNA extraction buffer and RNA-seq libraries were generated. Transcriptional response to each TF compared to empty vector was assayed.
Project description:Deciphering gene regulatory networks (GRNs) is a key for understanding gene expression regulations in living systems. Here, we describe the investigation of the ABSCISIC ACID INSENSITIVE 3 (ABI3) plant transcription factor GRN vicinity by a technique called Network Walking. The method involves transient transformation of protoplasts and inducible nuclear re-localization of transcription factors along with transcriptomic analysis. This genome-wide approach allowed the de novo recovery of i) direct and indirect ABI3 target genes, ii) cis-binding site preference, and iii) biological processes regulated by this canonical abscisic acid response factor. This work improves our knowledge of ABI3 action by inferring network motifs (such as Feed Forwar Loops) under its influence. The novel high-throughput-oriented technique will help accelerate GRN systems investigations in plants, as well as in other organisms.
Project description:Direct target genes of VND7 were explored with inducible expression system using glucocorticoid receptor (GR). Transgenic plants expressing 35S:VND7-VP16-GR were treated with dexamethazone (DEX) and/or protein synthesis inhibitor cycloheximide (CHX). A number of genes related to the formation of vascular vessel was induced by DEX even in the presence of CHX. Total RNAs of the transgenic plants expressing 35S:VND7-VP16-GR treated with DEX plus CHX and those treated with CHX only were compared. As a control experiment, transgenic plants harboring empty vector were treated similarly and the total RNAs were compared similarly to identify genes merely induced by DEX treatment itself.
Project description:In Arabidopsis thaliana, cytokinin responsive B-type ARR transcription factors and HD-ZIP III transcription factors such as REVOLUTA (REV), act cooperatively as master regulators of shoot regeneration. To identify the downstream targets of ARR-HD-ZIP III transcriptional complex, we used an inducible line of REV, 35S::FLAG-GR-rREV, in which FLAG-tagged miR165/6-non-targetable form of REV (rREV)-GR fusion protein was expressed from 35S promoter. DEX treatment induced activation of REV by translocation of FLAG-GR-rREV fusion protein from cytoplasm to the nucleus. We treated 35S::FLAG-GR-rREV seedlings with 6-benzylaminopurine (6-BA, a cytokinin), dexamethasone (DEX), or 6-BA+DEX for 2 hours. Total RNAs were extracted and subjected to Agilent Arabidopsis Gene Expression Microarray analyses. The differentially expressed genes (>1.5-fold, p<0.05) were identified. 10-day-old 35S::FLAG-GR-rREV plants were treated with 6-benzylaminopurine (6-BA), dexamethasone (DEX), or 6-BA+DEX for 2 hours. DEX treatment induced activation of REV by translocation of FLAG-GR-rREV fusion protein from cytoplasm to the nucleus. Total RNA was extracted with RNeasy Mini Kit and hybridized to Agilent Arabidopsis Gene Expression Microarray. Differentially expressed genes were defined by a 1.5-fold expression difference with a P value<0.05. Biological replicates were performed.
Project description:We report changes in ER and GR binding profiles genome-wide upon co-treatment with Dex and E2 when compared to Dex or E2 treatments alone. We examine ER and GR binding under four different treatments (unt, Dex, E2, and Dex + E2).
Project description:We report changes in ER and GR binding profiles genome-wide upon co-treatment with Dex and E2 when compared to Dex or E2 treatments alone.
Project description:The functions of human testicular peritubular cells (HTPCs), which form a small compartment located between the seminiferous epithelium and the interstitials areas of the testis, go beyond intratesticular sperm transport and include immunological roles. The expression of the glucocorticoid receptor (GR/NR3C1) by these cells indicates that they are a target of glucocorticoids (GCs), yet detailed insights into consequences of GC actions are unknown. To address this point, we studied cultured HTPCs, which serve as a window into the human testis. We used a cytokine profiler assay to screen for changes in secreted cytokines upon dexamethasone (Dex) treatment and employed qPCR and ELISA studies to verify the results. Dex, used in a therapeutic concentration, decreased proinflammatory factors, including IL6, IL8, MCP1 and CXCL1 within 24 - 48 h. An siRNA-mediated knockdown of GR reduced these actions. Exposure to Dex resulted in reduced GR levels, implying that exposure to Dex could also reduce anti-inflammatory actions of Dex. To evaluate the influence of Dex on HTPCs further, we performed a proteomic analysis of cellular components and secreted proteins. Strong responses were detectable after 24 h (31 significantly altered cellular proteins) and more pronounced ones after 72 h (30 less abundant and 42 more abundant cellular proteins). Dex also altered the composition of the secretome (33 proteins decreased, 13 increased) after 72 h. Among the regulated proteins were ECM- and basement membrane components (e.g. FBLN2, COL1A2, COL3A1), as well as PTX3 and StAR. These results reveal that Dex via GR exerts profound actions in HTPCs. If transferrable to the human testis, changes specifically in ECM and the immunological state of the testis may result in men upon treatment with Dex for medical reasons. -Secretome Data Subset-