Project description:eIF3 is a multi-subunit complex thought to execute numerous functions in canonical translation initiation, including mRNA recruitment to the 40S ribosome, scanning for the start codon, and inhibition of 60S subunit joining 1–3. eIF3 was also found to interact with 40S and 60S ribosomal proteins and translation elongation factors 4, but a direct involvement in translation elongation has never been demonstrated. Using selective ribosome profiling, we made the unexpected observation that eIF3 remains bound to post-initiation 80S ribosomes, followed by release after translation of ~50 codons. Furthermore, eIF3 deficiency reduces early ribosomal elongation speed, particularly on mRNAs encoding proteins associated with membrane-associated functions, resulting in defective synthesis of their encoded proteins and abnormal mitochondrial and lysosomal physiology. Accordingly, heterozygous eIF3e+/- knockout mice accumulate giant mitochondria in skeletal muscle and show a progressive decline in muscle strength with age. Hence, in addition to its canonical role in translation initiation, eIF3 interacts with 80S ribosomes to enhance, at the level of early elongation, the synthesis of proteins with membrane-associated functions, an activity that is critical for normal muscle health.
Project description:Methylated DNA binding protein 2 (MBD2) has been shown to bind specific methylated promoters and suppress transcription. Here we systematically investigate MBD2 suppression by overexpressing MBD2 in MCF-10A cells and generating gene expression profiles of overexpressing cells and normal MCF-10A cells.
Project description:Methylated DNA binding protein 2 (MBD2) has been shown to bind specific methylated promoters and suppress transcription. Here we systematically investigate MBD2 suppression by overexpressing MBD2 in MCF-10A cells and generating gene expression profiles of overexpressing cells and normal MCF-10A cells. MCF-10A cells were infected with MBD2 lentivirus in order to increase MBD2 expression. Total RNA was extracted from both infected and non-infected cells and hybridized to Affymetrix gene expression microarrays. Three technical replicates were hybridized for infected and non-infected cells.
Project description:To study the function of 14-3-3ζ, we established MCF-10A human mammary epithelial cells transduced with 14-3-3ζ (10A.ζ) and vector (10A.Vec) We performed gene expression profiling on 10A.ζ cells and 10A.Vec cells, and normalized to profiling of MCF-10A parental cells
Project description:We performed ribosome profiling (RIBO-seq) and transcriptome profiling (RNA-seq) to monitor RNAs associated with ribosome in the MCF-7 cell model Keywords: ribosome profiling, translation, MCF-7
Project description:We profiled gene expression and splicing changes in MCF-10A human mammary epithelial cells expressing MYC fused to a portion of estrogen receptor (MYC-ER) (Eilers et al., 1989; Littlewood et al., 1995). We performed RNA-seq, in triplicate, on 3D-grown MCF-10A MYC-ER cells at 0, 8, and 24 hours (h) after 4-OHT-induced MYC activation. As a control for 4-OHT-induced effects, 3D-grown parental MCF-10A cells lacking the MYC-ER fusion protein were treated with 4-OHT at the same timepoints.
Project description:Homologous recombination-mediated DNA repair deficiency (HRD) predisposes to cancer development, but also provides therapeutic opportunities Here, we identified an HRD gene signature that robustly predicted HRD status Unexpectedly, concurrent loss of PTEN in BRCA1-deficient cells might extensively rewire the HR repair network and confer resistance to PARP inhibitor, partially through over-expression of TTK We used the HRD gene signature as a drug discovery tool and found several PARP-inhibitor-synergizing agents through the connectivity map Thus gene expression profiling can be used to define the functional status of the HR repair network providing prognostic and therapeutic information Various shRNAs that target genes involved in homologous recombination (HR) were transfected in MCF-10A non-transformed breast cells lines Stable HR gene knockdown MCF-10A cells were seeded 200000 at 10 cm plate Cells were harvested after 48 hours culturing and used for gene expression profiling The shRNA that target Brit1 genes was transfected in MCF-10A non-transformed breast cell line by lentiviral particles and selected stable Brit1 knockdown MCF-10A cells. Scrambled control shRNA-transfected MCF-10A cells were applying as control. Both stable Brit1 knockdown and control MCF-10A cells were seeded with 2 x 10^5 cells at 10 cm culture plate. Cells were cultured in MCF-10A medium and harvested after 48 hours culturing. mRNA was extracted from collected cells and performing gene expression profiling. Three or four biological replicates were applied.
Project description:A comparison of different energetics based techniques for the characterization of two mammalian breast cell lines, MCF-7 a luminal A breast cancer cell line and MCF-10A a normal human breast cell line. The techniques of stability of proteins from rates of oxidation (SPROX), thermal proteome profiling (TPP), and conventional expression level analyses were compared and the relative advantages and disadvantages are discussed.
Project description:We have compared the proteome, transcriptome and metabolome of two isogenic cell lines: MCF-10A, derived from human breast epithelium, and the mutant MCF-10A-H1047R. These cell lines differ by a single amino acid substitution (H1047R) caused by single nucleotide change in one allele of the PIK3CA gene which encodes the catalytic subunit p110α of phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase (PI3K). The H1047R mutation of PIK3CA is one of the most frequently encountered somatic cancer-specific mutations. In MCF-10A, this mutation induces an extensive cellular reorganization that far exceeds the known signaling activities of PI3K. The changes are highly diverse; with examples in structural protein levels, the DNA repair machinery and sterol synthesis. Gene set enrichment analysis reveals a highly significant concordance of the genes differentially expressed in MCF-10A-H1047R cells and the established protein and RNA signatures of basal breast cancer. No such concordance was found with the specific gene signatures of other histological types of breast cancer. Our data document the power of a single base mutation, inducing an extensive remodeling of the cell toward the phenotype of a specific cancer.
Project description:To study the function of 14-3-3ζ, we established MCF-10A human mammary epithelial cells transduced with 14-3-3ζ (10A.ζ) and vector (10A.Vec) We performed gene expression profiling on 10A.ζ cells and 10A.Vec cells, and normalized to profiling of MCF-10A parental cells Total mRNA were extracted from 10A.Parental cells, 10A.Vec cells, 10A.ζ cells which were cultured in 3D culture model for 16 days, and subjected to Affymetrix microarray analysis