Project description:Neonatal thymus MSCs and bone derived MSCs have differential abilities to stimulate angiogenesis and invade extracellular matrix. We utilized microarray to identify differentially expressed genes between these two types of MSCs and analyzed this information in the context of the phenotypic differences between these two cell types.
Project description:Transcriptional profiling of COLO 320 xenograft tumor cells comparing control COLO 320 xenograft without co-implanted rat MSCs with COLO 320 xenograft with co-implanted rat MSCs. The latter makes co-implanted MSCs visualization possible by using MSCs labeled by GFP under FACS and single cell microscopy. Two-condition experiment, COLO 320 xenograft without rat MSCs [COLO320 MSC(-)] vs. COLO 320 xenograft with rat MSCs [COLO320 MSC(+)]. Biological replicates: 1 control, 1 sample, paired xengraft tumor cells grown and harvested from the same mouse host. One replicate per array.
Project description:Lung cancer is a highly malignant tumor and the majority of cancer-related deaths are due to metastasis. The tumor microenvironment (TME) plays a fundamental role in the metastatic spread of tumor cells. Among other stromal cells, mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are known to be present within the TME and to be involved in cancer progression. However the majority of previous studies have been performed on bone marrow-derived MSCs. To investigate the role of the TME on the pulmonary MSC phenotype, we compared the expression profile of paired MSCs isolated from lung tumor (T-) and normal adjacent tissues (N-) from lung carcinoma patients. We used microarray data to find differentially expressed genes between N- and T-MSCs and identified several genes associated with poor prognosis that are more highly expressed in T- than in N-MSCs and potentially involved in the MSC promotion of lung cancer metastasis.
Project description:Transcriptional profiling of human mesenchymal stem cells comparing normoxic MSCs cells with hypoxic MSCs cells. Hypoxia may inhibit senescence of MSCs during expansion. Goal was to determine the effects of hypoxia on global MSCs gene expression.
Project description:Transcriptional profiling of human mesenchymal stem cells comparing normoxic MSCs cells with hypoxic MSCs cells. Hypoxia may inhibit senescence of MSCs during expansion. Goal was to determine the effects of hypoxia on global MSCs gene expression. Two-condition experiment, Normoxic MSCs vs. Hypoxic MSCs.
Project description:Gene methylation profiling of immortalized human mesenchymal stem cells comparing HPV E6/E7-transfected MSCs cells with human telomerase reverse transcriptase (hTERT)- and HPV E6/E7-transfected MSCs. hTERT may increase gene methylation in MSCs. Goal was to determine the effects of different transfected genes on global gene methylation in MSCs.
Project description:Gene methylation profiling of immortalized human mesenchymal stem cells comparing HPV E6/E7-transfected MSCs cells with human telomerase reverse transcriptase (hTERT)- and HPV E6/E7-transfected MSCs. hTERT may increase gene methylation in MSCs. Goal was to determine the effects of different transfected genes on global gene methylation in MSCs. Two-condition experiment, KP MSCs vs. 3A6 MSCs.
Project description:Expression profiling of lung derived mesenchymal stromal cells to lung fibrblasts and cord blood derived mesenchymal stromal cells We have previously isolated mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) from the tracheal aspirates of premature neonates with respiratory distress. While isolation of MSCs correlates with the development of bronchopulmonary dysplasia, the physiologic role of these cells remains unclear. To address this, we further characterized the cells, focusing on the issues of gene expression, origin and cytokine expression. Microarray comparison of early passage neonatal lung MSC gene expression to cord blood MSCs and human fetal and neonatal lung fibroblast lines demonstrated that the neonatal lung MSCs differentially expressed 971 gene probes compared to cord blood MSCs, including the transcription factors Tbx2, Tbx3, Wnt5a, FoxF1 and Gli2, each of which have been associated with lung development. Compared to lung fibroblasts, 710 gene probe transcripts were differentially expressed by the lung MSCs, including IL-6 and IL-8/CXCL8. Further, neonatal lung MSCs exhibited a pattern of Hox gene expression distinct from cord-blood MSCs but similar to human fetal lung fibroblasts, consistent with a lung origin. Together, these data suggest that MSCs isolated from neonatal tracheal aspirates originate in the lung and are distinct from lung fibroblasts.
Project description:Background: Bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD), the most common complication of extreme preterm birth, can be caused by oxygen-related lung injury and is characterized by impaired alveolar and vascular development. Mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) have lung protective effects. Conversely, BPD is associated with increased MSCs in tracheal aspirates. Objective: To determine whether endogenous lung (L-)MSCs are perturbed in a well-established oxygen-induced rat model mimicking BPD features. Methods: Rat pups were exposed to room air or 95% oxygen from birth to postnatal day 10. On day 12, CD146+ L-MSCs were isolated and characterized according to the International Society for Cellular Therapy criteria. Epithelial and vascular repair potential were tested by scratch assay and endothelial network formation respectively, immune function by mixed lymphocyte reaction assay. Microarray analysis was performed using the Affymetrix GeneChip and gene set enrichment analysis (GSEA) software. Results: CD146+ L-MSCs isolated from rat pups exposed to hyperoxia had decreased CD73 expression and inhibited lung endothelial network formation. CD146+ L-MSCs indiscriminately promoted epithelial wound healing and limited T-cell proliferation. Expression of potent anti-angiogenic genes of the axonal guidance cue and CDC42 pathways was increased after in vivo hyperoxia, whereas genes of the anti-inflammatory JAK/STAT and lung/vascular growth promoting Fibroblast Growth Factor (FGF) pathways were decreased. Conclusions: In vivo hyperoxia exposure alters the pro-angiogenic effects and FGF expression of L-MSCs. Additionally, decreased CD73 and JAK/STAT expression suggest decreased immune function. L-MSC function may be perturbed and contribute to BPD pathogenesis. These findings may lead to improvements in manufacturing exogenous MSCs with superior repair capabilities.