Project description:We collected whole genome testis expression data from hybrid zone mice. We integrated GWAS mapping of testis expression traits and low testis weight to gain insight into the genetic basis of hybrid male sterility.
Project description:PURPOSE: To provide a detailed gene expression profile of the normal postnatal mouse cornea. METHODS: Serial analysis of gene expression (SAGE) was performed on postnatal day (PN)9 and adult mouse (6 week) total corneas. The expression of selected genes was analyzed by in situ hybridization. RESULTS: A total of 64,272 PN9 and 62,206 adult tags were sequenced. Mouse corneal transcriptomes are composed of at least 19,544 and 18,509 unique mRNAs, respectively. One third of the unique tags were expressed at both stages, whereas a third was identified exclusively in PN9 or adult corneas. Three hundred thirty-four PN9 and 339 adult tags were enriched more than fivefold over other published nonocular libraries. Abundant transcripts were associated with metabolic functions, redox activities, and barrier integrity. Three members of the Ly-6/uPAR family whose functions are unknown in the cornea constitute more than 1% of the total mRNA. Aquaporin 5, epithelial membrane protein and glutathione-S-transferase (GST) omega-1, and GST alpha-4 mRNAs were preferentially expressed in distinct corneal epithelial layers, providing new markers for stratification. More than 200 tags were differentially expressed, of which 25 mediate transcription. CONCLUSIONS: In addition to providing a detailed profile of expressed genes in the PN9 and mature mouse cornea, the present SAGE data demonstrate dynamic changes in gene expression after eye opening and provide new probes for exploring corneal epithelial cell stratification, development, and function and for exploring the intricate relationship between programmed and environmentally induced gene expression in the cornea. Keywords: other
Project description:Recently, cancer immunotherapy has been paid much attention because of its improved efficacy and low frequency of adverse effects. A mouse breast cancer cell line, 4T1, has been known as poorly immunogeneic and highly metastatic cell line. In this study, we have identified a sub cell line of 4T1, designated as 4T1-Sapporo (4T1-S), which could induce a strong immune response against the same line. When 4T1-S was subcutaneously injected, striking enlargement of draining lymph nodes and increase of activated T cells were observed. The strong immune responses could not be observed when 4T1-S was injected to nude mice, indicating that this phenomenon is mediated by T cell response. Identification of 4T1-S characteristics may help to improve immunotherapy against breast cancer. 4T1-A1, 4T1-A2, 4T1-S1, 4T1-S2
Project description:We collected whole genome testis expression data from hybrid zone mice. We integrated GWAS mapping of testis expression traits and low testis weight to gain insight into the genetic basis of hybrid male sterility. Gene expression was measured in whole testis from males aged 62-86 days. Samples include 190 first generation lab-bred male offspring of wild-caught mice from the Mus musculus musculus - M. m. domesticus hybrid zone.
Project description:Microaaray data for CD44v8-10-positive / CD44v8-10-negative 4T1 cancer cells (mouse breast cancer cells) We used microarrays to detail the global programming of gene expression of 4T1 cells depending on whether CD44v is present or not. 4T1 cells, one of the mouse breast cancer cells, were selected for RNA extraction and hybridization on Affymetrix microarrays. We sought to obtain the data about to which extent gene expression profile is different between CD44v-positive and CD44v-negative 4T1 cancer cells.