Project description:This SuperSeries is composed of the following subset Series: GSE25068: PcG/TrxG profiling of differentially aged adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells GSE25069: Whole-genome microarray of long-term cultured adipose derived mesenchymal stem cells from differentially-aged mice GSE25679: microRNA profiling of mesenchymal stem cells from adipose tissue of differentially aged mice Refer to individual Series
Project description:The microarray reported here is part of a study aimed to investigate whether the gene expression profile of Polycomb, Trithorax and interacting molecules (collectively referred to PcG/TrxG genes) might be related to different states of differentiative potential. In particular , this microarray profiles the expression of PcG/TrxG genes in adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells isolated from the inguinal fat depot of mice of different age. MSC have been isolated from the inguinal fat pad of FVB mice aged 1, 3, 6, 12 or 24 months.
Project description:The microarray reported here is part of a study aimed to investigate whether the gene expression profile of Polycomb, Trithorax and interacting molecules (collectively referred to PcG/TrxG genes) might be related to different states of differentiative potential. In particular , this microarray profiles the expression of PcG/TrxG genes in adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells isolated from the inguinal fat depot of mice of different age.
Project description:The selective expression is pivotal in orchestrating human development, with the Trithorax Group (TrxG) and Polycomb Group (PcG) complexes playing crucial roles in transcriptional activation and repression, respectively. However, mechanism underlying selective regulation of transcription by TrxG and PcG remains poorly understood. In this study, RYBP was observed to interact with TrxG and PcG components. RYBP and TrxG co-localized loci selectively enriches RING1B. STAT3 enriches at RYBP-TrxG co-localized loci devoid of RING1B, while displaying minimal enrichment at RING1B-enrichred loci. Introduction of STAT3 at RYBP loci disrupted RING1B aggregation and chromatin binding. RYBP-deficiency impairs TrxG deposition at DNA repair genes in RYBP-TrxG loci, consequently diminishing their expression and inducing DNA damage. These results facilitate the transition of embryonic stem cells to 2-cell-like cells. Additionally, RYBP-deficiency attenuates PcG deposition at lineage-specific genes within RYBP-TrxG-RING1B loci, thereby promoting ESC differentiation. Collectively, these results provide novel insights into the selective regulation of gene expression.
Project description:The Polycomb group (PcG) and Trithorax group (TrxG) proteins are key epigenetic regulators controlling silenced and active states of genes in multicellular organisms, respectively. In Drosophila PcG/TrxG proteins are recruited to chromatin via binding to specialized DNA-elements termed Polycomb Response Elements (PREs). While precise mechanisms of PcG/TrxG proteins recruitment remains unknown, the important role is suggested to belong to sequence specific DNA-binding factors. Here, using affinity purification coupled with high throughput mass spectrometry (IP/MS), we isolated factors associated with Combgap, Psq, Zeste and Adf1 PRE DNA-binding Drosophila proteins. As a control we used unspecific IgG. For affinity purification the nuclear extract from Drosophila S2 cells and polyclonal antibodies against Combgap, Psq, Zeste and Adf1 were used.
