Project description:Although differentiation of mice embryonic stem cells into vascular endothelial cells (ECs) gives a model for investigating molecular mechanisms of vascular development in vivo, temporal dynamics of gene expressions and chromatin modifications have not been studied until now. Here, we interrogated transcriptome and two histone modifications, H3K4me3 and H3K27me3, with a genome-wide scale during ECs differentiation and elucidated epigenetic switch peculiar to ECs. We find Gata2, Fli1, Sox7, and Sox18 are master regulators from genetic and epigenetic data, these genes were induced after Etv2 activation. These genes have specific histone modification pattern which is repressed by H3K27me3 modification at Flk-sorted mesoderm and changed to the bivalent (H3K4me3 and H3K27me3 both positive) state rapidly after vascular endothelial cells growth factor (VEGF) stimuli. Using a previously reported ECs differentiation model, we demonstrate that four transcription factors are critical for ECs specific gene expressions and efficient differentiation. Moreover, from knockdown experiments using si-RNA, we discovered these factors inhibited not only TGFβ signaling pathway, that is endothelial mesenchymal transition pathway, but also other near lineage commitment, including blood cells, skeletal muscle cells, vascular smooth muscle cells, and cardiomyocytes. We further identify each factor specific target genes during ECs differentiation by microarray, including both activating and repressing genes. Together, our findings from a detailed epigenetic approach provide a basic understanding temporal regulated chromatin signatures and resulting gene expression profile during ECs commitment, which is applicable to other models of differentiation and production of mature and long lasting ECs for regenerative medicine. Total 17 samples were derived from [1] ES cells, Flk-sorted mesoderm cells, and in the absense or presence of VEGF (6, 12, 24, and 48h) to determine VEGF activated genes during endothelial cells differentiation, [2] control si-RNA, si-Gata2, si-Fli1, si-Sox7, or si-Sox18 transfected cells under VEGF stimuli, [3] control si-RNA or si-Mix (si-Gata2, si-Fli1, si-Sox7, and si-Sox18) transfected cells under VEGF stimuli for the identification of each transcription factor dependent genes during endothelial cells differentiation.
Project description:Although differentiation of mice embryonic stem cells into vascular endothelial cells (ECs) gives a model for investigating molecular mechanisms of vascular development in vivo, temporal dynamics of gene expressions and chromatin modifications have not been studied until now. Here, we interrogated transcriptome and two histone modifications, H3K4me3 and H3K27me3, with a genome-wide scale during ECs differentiation and elucidated epigenetic switch peculiar to ECs. We find Gata2, Fli1, Sox7, and Sox18 are master regulators from genetic and epigenetic data, these genes were induced after Etv2 activation. These genes have specific histone modification pattern which is repressed by H3K27me3 modification at Flk-sorted mesoderm and changed to the bivalent (H3K4me3 and H3K27me3 both positive) state rapidly after vascular endothelial cells growth factor (VEGF) stimuli. Using a previously reported ECs differentiation model, we demonstrate that four transcription factors are critical for ECs specific gene expressions and efficient differentiation. Moreover, from knockdown experiments using si-RNA, we discovered these factors inhibited not only TGFβ signaling pathway, that is endothelial mesenchymal transition pathway, but also other near lineage commitment, including blood cells, skeletal muscle cells, vascular smooth muscle cells, and cardiomyocytes. We further identify each factor specific target genes during ECs differentiation by microarray, including both activating and repressing genes. Together, our findings from a detailed epigenetic approach provide a basic understanding temporal regulated chromatin signatures and resulting gene expression profile during ECs commitment, which is applicable to other models of differentiation and production of mature and long lasting ECs for regenerative medicine.
Project description:Although studies of the differentiation from mouse embryonic stem (ES) cells to vascular endothelial cells (ECs) provide an excellent model for investigating the molecular mechanisms underlying vascular development, temporal dynamics of gene expression and chromatin modifications have not been well studied. Herein, using transcriptomic and epigenomic analyses based on the H3K4me3 and H3K27me3 modifications at a genome-wide scale, we analyzed the EC differentiation steps from ES cells and crucial epigenetic modifications unique to ECs. We determined that Gata2, Fli1, Sox7, and Sox18 are master regulators of EC induced following expression of the hemangioblast commitment pioneer factor, Etv2. These master regulator gene loci were repressed by H3K27me3 under the mesoderm period, but rapidly transitioned to the histone modification switching from H3K27me3 to H3K4me3 after treatment with vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF). SiRNA knockdown experiments indicated that these regulators are indispensable not only for proper EC differentiation but also for blocking the commitment to other closely aligned lineages. Collectively, our detailed epigenetic analysis might provide an advanced model for understanding temporal regulation of chromatin signature and resulting gene expression profiles during EC commitment. These studies would lead the future development of methods to amplify the vascular endothelium for regenerative medicine.
Project description:Genome-wide analysis of histone modification (H2AZ, H3K27ac, H3K27me3, H3K36me3, H3K4me1, H3K4me2, H3K4me3 and H3K9me3), protein-DNA binding (TAF1, P300, Pou5f1 and Nanog), cytosine methylation and transcriptome data in mouse and human ES cells and pig iPS cells We generated histone modification data (H2AZ, H3K27ac, H3K27me3, H3K36me3, H3K4me1, H3K4me2, H3K4me3 and H3K9me3) and protein-DNA binding data (TAF1, P300, Pou5f1 and Nanog) using Chromatin Immunoprecipitation followed by short sequencing (ChIP-seq), cytosine methylation data using methylated DNA immunoprecipitation followed by sequencing (MeDIP-seq) and DNA digestion by methyl-sensitive restriction enzymes followed by sequencing (MRE-seq), transcriptome data with RNA short sequencing (RNA-seq) in human embryonic stem cells, mouse embryonic stem cells, pig induced pluripotent stem cells and mouse embryonic stem cells under activin-A-induced-differentiation. Examination of 8 histone modifications, 4 protein-DNA binding, cytosine methylation and transcriptome in human embryonic stem cells, mouse embryonic stem cells, pig induced pluripotent stem cells and mouse embryonic stem cells under activin-A-induced-differentiation.
Project description:Genome-wide analysis of histone modification (H2AZ, H3K27ac, H3K27me3, H3K36me3, H3K4me1, H3K4me2, H3K4me3 and H3K9me3), protein-DNA binding (TAF1, P300, Pou5f1 and Nanog), cytosine methylation and transcriptome data in mouse and human ES cells and pig iPS cells We generated histone modification data (H2AZ, H3K27ac, H3K27me3, H3K36me3, H3K4me1, H3K4me2, H3K4me3 and H3K9me3) and protein-DNA binding data (TAF1, P300, Pou5f1 and Nanog) using Chromatin Immunoprecipitation followed by short sequencing (ChIP-seq), cytosine methylation data using methylated DNA immunoprecipitation followed by sequencing (MeDIP-seq) and DNA digestion by methyl-sensitive restriction enzymes followed by sequencing (MRE-seq), transcriptome data with RNA short sequencing (RNA-seq) in human embryonic stem cells, mouse embryonic stem cells, pig induced pluripotent stem cells and mouse embryonic stem cells under activin-A-induced-differentiation.
Project description:Background: E2A, encoded by the TCF3 gene locus, belongs to the E protein transcription factor family, which also includes HEB (TCF12) and E2-2 (TCF4), has been suggested to play an important role in leukemogenesis. However, far less is known about the function of E2A in cell-fate regulation of hESCs. Therefore, further understanding of E2A in self-renewal and differentiation of embryonic stem cells may be influenced. In the study, we demonstrated E2A knockout exhibited blocked neural differentiation, which is tightly related to histone modification H3K4me3 and H3K27me3. Methods: The genomic DNA of H3K4me3 and H3K27me3 binding peaks in wild type and E2A knockout neural progenitor cells were generated by ChIP-seq technique using IIIumina Hiseq 2500. Results: A comprehensive human chromatin state of H3K4me3 and H3K27me3 in wild type and E2A knockout neural progenitor cells was provided. Function enrichment, network characteristics and disease association of the binding peaks were analyzed. Conclusion: The dataset could serve as a baseline resource for investigating the potential effects and mechanism of H3K4me3/H3K27me3/E2A complex in neural differentiation period of embryonic stem cells
Project description:In this study, we mapped modification of lysine 4 and lysine 27 of histone H3 genome-wide in a series of mouse embryonic stem cells (mESCs) varying in DNA methylation levels based on knock-out and reconstitution of DNA methyltransferases (DNMTs). We extend previous studies showing cross-talk between DNA methylation and histone modifications by examining a breadth of histone modifications, causal relationships, and direct effects. Our data shows a causal regulation of H3K27me3 at gene promoters as well as H3K27ac and H3K27me3 at tissue-specific enhancers. We also identify isoform differences between DNMT family members. This study provides a comprehensive resource for the study of the complex interplay between DNA methylation and histone modification landscape. Histone ChIP-seq of H3K4me3, H3K27me3, H3K4me1, and H3K27ac were performed on wild-type, Dnmt triple knock-out (Dnmt1/3a/3b; TKO), Dnmt double knock-out (Dnmt3a/3b; DKO), and respective reconstitution mouse embryonic stem cell lines
Project description:Mechanisms of plasticity to acquire different cell fates are critical for adult stem cell (SC) potential, yet are poorly understood. Reduced global histone methylation is an epigenetic state known to mediate plasticity in cultured embryonic SCs and T cell progenitors. We used mouse hair follicle stem cells (HFSCs) at two different hair cycle stages (early anagen and late catagen) to compare the genome-wide changes in the levels of histone modification marks H3K4me3, H3K9me3, and H3K27me3. Hair follicle stem cells from Early Anagen (EA-HFSCs) and Late Catagen (LC-HFSCs), and their non-HFSCs counterparts (nEA-HFSCs and nLC-HFSCs), were FACS-isolated for Chromatin Immunoprecipitation followed by sequencing (ChIP-seq) analysis of H3K4me3, H3K9me3, and H3K27me3.
Project description:Transcription factor/enhancer interactions determine cell specific gene expression. Here, we followed enhancers during differentiations of embryonic stem (ESCs) to epiblast like cells (EpiLCs). There were highly dynamic changes in histone lysine 27 acetylation at enhancer sites throughout the genome. These sites were enriched for a Foxd3 binding motif, a forkhead transcription factor essential in early embryonic development. Surprisingly, Foxd3 occupied largely mutually exclusive sites in the ESCs versus EpiLCs. Foxd3 bound to nucleosome occupied regions, simultaneously evicting the histones while inhibiting full gene expression through the recruitment of histone deacetylases. Knockout of Foxd3 resulted in hyperacetylation and transcriptional upregulation of neighboring genes, many of which were further upregulated at later stages of differentiation. These data show that Foxd3 primes enhancer sites during pregastrulation by removing nucleosomes, yet suppresses neighboring histone hyperacetylation. Such a mechanism may be common to many transcription factors that prepare enhancers for later gene activation during development. ChIP-seq of H3K4me1, H3K27ac, H3K27me3, p300, H3K4me3, RNA Pol2 and Oct4 in four pluripotent states: embryonic stem cells (ESCs) day 1 ESC differentiation, Epi-like stem cells (EpiLCs), and epiblast stem cells (EpiSCs); ChIP-seq of 3XFlag tagged Foxd3 in ESCs and EpiLCs; ChIP-seq of H3K4me1, H3K27ac, H3K27me3, p300 and H3K4me3 in Foxd3 conditional knockout cells (tamoxifen-inducible) -/+ 36h Tamoxifen treatemnt. ChIP seq of Flag-Foxd3 (third replicate), ChIP-seq of HDAC1 and Brg1 in WT and Foxd3 KO cells and MNase-ChIP-seq of H3K4me1
Project description:The experiment was designed to investigate histone modification changes during cell cycle progression of human embryonic stem cells (hESCs) during definitive endoderm differentiation. For this, FUCCI hESCs were sorted in Early G1 (EG1), and differentiation into endoderm was performed for up to 72 hours with a combination of cytokines as described in Pauklin and Vallier (2013) and Pauklin et al. (2016). ChIP-seq was generated at 12-hour and 36-hour time-points for H3K4me3, H3K27ac, H3K4me1, H3K36me3 and H3K27me3. Library preparation and sequencing were performed at the Wellcome Sanger Institute next-generation sequencing facility on Illumina HiSeq 2000, 2 x 75bp paired-end reads. ChIP-seq data from other time-points (0h, 24h, 48h and 72h) of the same experimental set-up is available elsewhere (GEO DataSet, accession PRJNA593217). All processed ChIP-seq data is publicly available at http://ngs.sanger.ac.uk/production/endoderm