Project description:This SuperSeries is composed of the following subset Series: GSE13858: Global survey of miRNA microarray of uterus, ovariectomized female mice with or without estrogen (E2) treatment GSE13859: Global survey of miRNA microarray of whole embryo, wild type vs estrogen receptor alpha knockout mice Refer to individual Series
Project description:Mononuclear phagocytes play an important role in the removal of apoptotic cells by expressing cell surface receptors that recognize and remove apoptotic cells. Based on the knowledge that cigarette smoking is associated with increased lung cell turnover, we hypothesized that alveolar macrophages (AM) of normal cigarette smokers may exhibit enhanced expression of apoptotic cell removal receptor genes. AM obtained by bronchoalveolar lavage of normal non-smokers (n=11) and phenotypic normal smokers (n=13, 36 +/- 6 pack per year) were screened for mRNA expression of all known apoptotic cell removal receptors using Affymetrix HG-U133 Plus 2.0 chips with TaqMan RT-PCR confirmation. Of the 14 known apoptotic receptors expressed, only MER Tyrosine Kinase (MERTK), a transmembrane tyrosine kinase receptor, was significantly up-regulated in smokers. MERTK expression was then assessed in AM of smokers vs nonsmokers by TaqMan RT-PCR, immunohistochemistry, Western and flow analysis. Smoker AM had up-regulation of MERTK mRNA levels (smoker vs non-smoker, 3.6-fold by microarray, p<0.003; 9.5-fold by TaqMan RT-PCR, p<0.02). Immunohistochemistry demonstrated a qualitative increase in MERTK protein expression on AM of smokers. Increased protein expression of MERTK on AM of smokers was confirmed by Western and flow analyses (p< 0.007 and p< 0.0002, respectively). MERTK, a cell surface receptor that recognizes apoptotic cells, is expressed on human AM, and its expression is up-regulated in AM of cigarette smokers. This may reflect an increased demand for removal of apoptotic cells in smokers, an observation with implications for the development of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a disorder associated with dysregulated apoptosis of lung parenchymal cells. Experiment Overall Design: Alveolar macrophages were obtained from bronchoalveolar lavage.
Project description:Mononuclear phagocytes play an important role in the removal of apoptotic cells by expressing cell surface receptors that recognize and remove apoptotic cells. Based on the knowledge that cigarette smoking is associated with increased lung cell turnover, we hypothesized that alveolar macrophages (AM) of normal cigarette smokers may exhibit enhanced expression of apoptotic cell removal receptor genes. AM obtained by bronchoalveolar lavage of normal non-smokers (n=11) and phenotypic normal smokers (n=13, 36 ± 6 pack-yr) were screened for mRNA expression of all known apoptotic cell removal receptors using Affymetrix HG-U133 Plus 2.0 chips with TaqMan RT-PCR confirmation. Of the 14 known apoptotic receptors expressed, only MER Tyrosine Kinase (MERTK), a transmembrane tyrosine kinase receptor, was significantly up-regulated in smokers. MERTK expression was then assessed in AM of smokers vs nonsmokers by TaqMan RT-PCR, immunohistochemistry, Western and flow analysis. Smoker AM had up-regulation of MERTK mRNA levels (smoker vs non-smoker, 3.6-fold by microarray, p<0.003; 9.5-fold by TaqMan RT-PCR, p<0.02). Immunohistochemistry demonstrated a qualitative increase in MERTK protein expression on AM of smokers. Increased protein expression of MERTK on AM of smokers was confirmed by Western and flow analyses (p< 0.007 and p< 0.0002, respectively). MERTK, a cell surface receptor that recognizes apoptotic cells, is expressed on human AM, and its expression is up-regulated in AM of cigarette smokers. This may reflect an increased demand for removal of apoptotic cells in smokers, an observation with implications for the development of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a disorder associated with dysregulated apoptosis of lung parenchymal cells. Keywords: Comparison of gene expression in alveolar macrophages of normal non-smokers and normal smokers.
Project description:Total RNA was extracted from FFPE samples of 139 chemotherapy-naïve hormone-receptor-negative breast cancers pooled from three sample sources and assayed for the expression of 21 genes within two previously reported microarray-derived prognostic signatures in 6 RT-PCR multiplexes. RT-PCR gene expression profiling. Total RNA was extracted from 10 micron FFPE sections, and expression levels of the 21 genes of interest plus two reference genes were quantified with 6 multiplex RT-PCR TaqMan assays.
Project description:DES is a synthetic estrogen that is associated with adverse effects on reproductive organs. Our group has employed estrogen receptor (ER) α knockout (αERKO) mice to gain insight into the contribution of ER α in DES-induced toxicity following neonatal exposure
Project description:DES is a synthetic estrogen that is associated with adverse effects on reproductive organs. Our group has employed estrogen receptor (ER) α knockout (αERKO) mice to gain insight into the contribution of ER α in DES-induced toxicity following neonatal exposure
