Project description:Evaluation of X-linked gene expression in MEFs isolated from STC1 wild type and knock out mice X chromosome inactivation (XCI) is initiated in cis by the Xist RNA, which coats the inactive X chromosome (Xi) from which it is produced. We performed a large-scale RNA interference screen to identify trans-acting XCI factors (XCIFs) that comprise regulators of cell signaling and transcription. We find that the XCIFs promote Xist expression and/or localization to the Xi. One of the XCIFs, STC1, is a glycoprotein found in both the cytoplasm and nucleus and whose function is poorly understood. A homozygous mouse knockout of STC1 has a defect in XCI but surprisingly is phenotypically normal. We performed transcriptome profiling (RNA-Seq) experiments to determine whether the expression levels of X-encoded genes were elevated in Stc1-/- female MEFs. In these experiments, RNA was prepared from three independent cultures of Stc1+/+ or Stc1-/- female MEFs. RNA samples were processed and amplified followed by deep sequencing. The similarity of X-linked gene expression between Stc1+/+ and Stc1-/- MEFs was statistically significant. The vast majority of autosomal genes were also expressed at comparable levels in Stc1+/+ and Stc1-/- MEFs. Sequenced mRNA isolated from the STC1+/+ or STC1-/- MEFs.
Project description:Stanniocalcin 1 (STC1) plays an integral role in the metastasis of ovarian cancer. However, the functional role of STC1 in lipid metabolism is not fully understood. Single-cell sequencing assays verified that STC1 expression was significantly enhanced in ovarian cancer tissues compared with para-carcinoma tissues, and it was further up-regulated in peritoneal metastasis tissues compared with tumor tissues. In vitro and in vivo experiments demonstrated that STC1 promoted cell proliferation and metastasis by enhancing lipid metabolism. Mechanistically, STC1 directly bound to integrin β6 (ITGB6) and activated the PI3K signaling pathway. Moreover, STC1 was directly regulated by FOXC2 and FOXC2 was up-regulated and positively correlated with STC1 in ovarian cancer. Notably, STC1 knockdown had a synergistic effect with cisplatin (DDP) chemotherapy.Overall, these findings reveal that STC1 increases metastasis by promoting lipid metabolism via the FOXC2/ITGB6 signaling axis and may be a potential target for chemotherapy-resistant ovarian cancer.
Project description:We sequenced and analyzed the genome of a highly inbred miniature Chinese pig strain, the Banna Minipig Inbred Line (BMI). we conducted whole genome screening using next generation sequencing (NGS) technology and performed SNP calling using Sus Scrofa genome assembly Sscrofa11.1.
Project description:Evaluation of X-linked gene expression in MEFs isolated from STC1 wild type and knock out mice X chromosome inactivation (XCI) is initiated in cis by the Xist RNA, which coats the inactive X chromosome (Xi) from which it is produced. We performed a large-scale RNA interference screen to identify trans-acting XCI factors (XCIFs) that comprise regulators of cell signaling and transcription. We find that the XCIFs promote Xist expression and/or localization to the Xi. One of the XCIFs, STC1, is a glycoprotein found in both the cytoplasm and nucleus and whose function is poorly understood. A homozygous mouse knockout of STC1 has a defect in XCI but surprisingly is phenotypically normal. We performed transcriptome profiling (RNA-Seq) experiments to determine whether the expression levels of X-encoded genes were elevated in Stc1-/- female MEFs. In these experiments, RNA was prepared from three independent cultures of Stc1+/+ or Stc1-/- female MEFs. RNA samples were processed and amplified followed by deep sequencing. The similarity of X-linked gene expression between Stc1+/+ and Stc1-/- MEFs was statistically significant. The vast majority of autosomal genes were also expressed at comparable levels in Stc1+/+ and Stc1-/- MEFs.
Project description:Leishmania donovani WHO reference strain MHOM/IN/80/DD8 and Leptomonas seymouri isolates Ld 2001 and Ld39 were used for proteome analysis which were originally isolated from clinical cases of kala azar patients with different inherent antimonial sensitivities. Ld 2001 was Sb-S and Ld 39 was Sb-R. The genome sequencing of these isolates had confirmed co-infection with Leptomonas.
Project description:Analysis of genes regulated by STC1 down-regulation in mouse 4T1 derived clone, 4T1ch9. STC1 expression is associated with tumor growth and metastasis. This study looks at genes affected when STC1 expression is down-regulated by STC1 shRNA.
Project description:Analysis of genes regulated by STC1 down-regulation in mouse 4T1 derived clone, 4T1ch9. STC1 expression is associated with tumor growth and metastasis. This study looks at genes affected when STC1 expression is down-regulated by STC1 shRNA. Total RNA isolated from shRNA transduced cells subjected to puromycin selection for 5-6 days.
Project description:Candida lusitaniae is an emerging human opportunistic yeast, which can switch from yeast to pseudohyphae, and one of the rare Candida species capable of sexual reproduction. Its haploid genome and the genetic tools available make it a model of interest to study gene function. This study describes the consequences of DPP3 inactivation on cell morphology and mating, both altered in the dpp3Δ knock-out. Interestingly, reintroducing a wild-type copy of the DPP3 gene in the dpp3Δ mutant failed to restore the wild-type phenotypes. Proteomic analyses showed that about 150 proteins were statistically deregulated in the dpp3Δ mutant, and that most of them did not return to their wild-type level in the reconstituted DPP3 strain. The analysis of the segregation of the dpp3Δ mutation and the phenotypes in the progeny of a cross (between the dpp3Δ knock-out and a wild-type strain) showed that the phenotypes are not linked to dpp3Δ, but to a secondary mutation. Genome sequencing of the dpp3Δ mutant allowed us to identify this secondary mutation.