Project description:RNA-seq of human and mouse kidneys reveals both known and uncharacterized alternative transcripts derived from genes that are critical for sodium reabsorption and blood pressure regulation.
Project description:Increased export of transglutaminase-2 (TG2) by tubular epithelial cells (TECs) into the surrounding interstitium modifies the extracellular homeostatic balance leading to fibrotic membrane expansion. Although silencing of extracellular TG2 ameliorates progressive kidney scarring in animal models of chronic kidney disease, the pathway through which TG2 is secreted from TECs and contributes to disease progression has not been elucidated. In this study, we developed a global proteomic approach to identify binding partners of TG2 responsible for TG2 externalization in kidneys subjected to unilateral ureteric obstruction, using TG2-knockout kidneys as negative controls. We report a robust and unbiased analysis of the membrane interactome of TG2 in fibrotic kidneys relative to the entire proteome post-UUO detected by SWATH-mass spectrometry.
Project description:Transcriptional profiling of mouse embryonic kidneys (E13.5) comparing UB HDAC1,2-/- kidneys with wild type kidneys. Studies in our lab showed that histone deacetylase 1 (HDAC1) and 2 (HDAC2) perform redundant, yet essential functions in the developing mouse ureteric bud (UB) tissue. Double deletion of HDAC1 and HDAC2 in the UB results in impaired UB branching morphogenesis, followed by severe kidney dysgenesis. The goal of the microarray analysis was to identify the genetic pathways controlled by HDAC1 and 2 in the UB.
Project description:Transcriptional profiling of cultured CD1 mouse embryonic kidneys (E13.5) comparing HDACi-treated kidneys with control drug-treated kidneys. Studies in our lab showed that pharmacological inhibition of HDAC activity in ex-vivo cultured metanephroi results in extensive defects in kidney development, including impaired UB branching, tubulogenesis, and glomerulogenesis, accompanied by cell cycle arrest and apoptosis.The goal of the microarray analysis was to elucidate the morphogenetic pathways affected by HDACi.
Project description:Transcriptional profiling of mouse embryonic kidneys (E13.5) comparing UB HDAC1,2-/- kidneys with wild type kidneys. Studies in our lab showed that histone deacetylase 1 (HDAC1) and 2 (HDAC2) perform redundant, yet essential functions in the developing mouse ureteric bud (UB) tissue. Double deletion of HDAC1 and HDAC2 in the UB results in impaired UB branching morphogenesis, followed by severe kidney dysgenesis. The goal of the microarray analysis was to identify the genetic pathways controlled by HDAC1 and 2 in the UB. Two-condition experiment: E13.5 mutant kidneys (UB HDAC1,2-/-) vs. E13.5 wild type kidneys . Biological replicates: 4 control replicates, 4 UB HDAC1,2-/- replicates. Two-color Agilent 4x44k chips with dye-swaps on 2 of 4 arrays.