Project description:Transforming growth factor β (TGFβ) signaling regulates multifaceted reproductive processes via its transmembrane receptor complex-associated machinery. It has been shown that the type 1 receptor of TGFβ (TGFBR1) is indispensable for female reproductive tract development, pregnancy success, and fertility. However, the role of TGFβ signaling in decidual development and function remains poorly defined. Our objective is to determine the impact of uterine-specific deletion of Tgfbr1 on the differentiation of endometrial stromal cells in pregnant mice, with a focus on the cellular and molecular properties of the decidua. An approach combining histological and immunohistochemical analyses, quantitative PCR, western blot, and RNA-sequencing was utilized. Our results show that decidual development is altered in TGFBR1 conditionally depleted uteri, substantiated by downregulation of genes associated with inflammatory response and uterine natural killer cell abundance, reduced presence of non-decidualized fibroblasts in the antimesometrial region, and impaired decidual cell differentiation. Notably, conditional ablation of TGFBR1 results in the formation of decidua containing more abundant alpha smooth muscle actin (ACTA2)-positive cells at the peripheral region of the antimesometrial side versus controls. This finding is corroborated by upregulation of a subset of smooth muscle marker genes in Tgfbr1 conditionally-deleted decidua. The abnormal cell differentiation is accompanied with increased cell proliferation and enhanced decidual ERK1/2 signaling upon decidual regression. In summary, this study has identified an important role of TGFBR1 in decidual cell differentiation by revealing that conditional ablation of TGFBR1 in the uterus profoundly impacts the cellular and molecular properties of the decidua. Our results suggest that TGFBR1 is required for the development of an integral decidua, a transient but crucial structure that supports embryo development.
Project description:total RNA from mouse (male c57BL/6) spleen labeled with Cy3 vs total RNA from mouse (male c57BL/6) B cells treated with TGF-beta (transforming growth factor-beta) labeled with Cy5- time course with repeats Keywords: ordered
Project description:We have examined the changes in gene expression aftert reatment of A549 cells, a cultured alveolar epithelial cells, with flagellin and transforming growth factor beta 1. In this dataset, we include the expression data obtained from A549 cells after treatment with purified flagellin or transforming growth factor beta 1 receptor. The analysis indicated that flagellin induced a change in gene expression that was similar to the changes induced by transforming growth factor 1. A549 cells were treated with flagellin or transforming growth factor 1 for 24 h. Total RNA was extracted and reverse transcribed to cDNA. Synthesized cDNA was fragmented and labeled with biotin. The biotinylated cDNA was hybridized to to an Affymetrix GeneChip Array, and probe signal intensities were captured.
Project description:We have examined the changes in gene expression aftert reatment of A549 cells, a cultured alveolar epithelial cells, with flagellin and transforming growth factor beta 1. In this dataset, we include the expression data obtained from A549 cells after treatment with purified flagellin or transforming growth factor beta 1 receptor. The analysis indicated that flagellin induced a change in gene expression that was similar to the changes induced by transforming growth factor 1.
Project description:CD4+ T cells that selectively produce interleukin (IL)-17, are critical for host defense and autoimmunity1-4. Crucial for T helper17 (Th17) cells in vivo5,6, IL-23 has been thought to be incapable of driving initial differentiation. Rather, IL-6 and transforming growth factor (TGF)-β1 have been argued to be the factors responsible for initiating specification7-10. Herein, we show that Th17 differentiation occurs in the absence of TGF-β signaling. Neither IL-6 nor IL-23 alone efficiently generated Th17 cells; however, these cytokines in combination with IL-1β effectively induced IL-17 production in naïve precursors, independently of TGF-β. Epigenetic modification of the Il17a/Il17f and Rorc promoters proceeded without TGF-β1, allowing the generation of cells that co-expressed Rorγt and T-bet. T-bet+Rorγt+ Th17 cells are generated in vivo during experimental allergic encephalomyelitis (EAE), and adoptively transferred Th17 cells generated with IL-23 in the absence of TGF-β1 were more pathogenic in this experimental disease. These data suggest a new model for Th17 differentiation. Consistent with genetic data linking the IL23R with autoimmunity, our findings re-emphasize the role of IL-23 and therefore have important implications for the development of new therapies. Mouse T helper 17 cell differentiation with or without TGFB
Project description:CD4+ T cells that selectively produce interleukin (IL)-17, are critical for host defense and autoimmunity. Crucial for T helper17 (Th17) cells in vivo, IL-23 has been thought to be incapable of driving initial differentiation. Rather, IL-6 and transforming growth factor (TGF)-β1 have been argued to be the factors responsible for initiating specification. Herein, we show that Th17 differentiation occurs in the absence of TGF-β signaling. Neither IL-6 nor IL-23 alone efficiently generated Th17 cells; however, these cytokines in combination with IL-1β effectively induced IL-17 production in naïve precursors, independently of TGF-β. Epigenetic modification of the Il17a/Il17f and Rorc promoters proceeded without TGF-β1, allowing the generation of cells that co-expressed Rorγt and T-bet. T-bet+Rorγt+ Th17 cells are generated in vivo during experimental allergic encephalomyelitis (EAE), and adoptively transferred Th17 cells generated with IL-23 in the absence of TGF-β1 were more pathogenic in this experimental disease. These data suggest a new model for Th17 differentiation. Consistent with genetic data linking the IL23R with autoimmunity, our findings re-emphasize the role of IL-23 and therefore have important implications for the development of new therapies. Examination of Stat3 binding and H3K4me and H3Ac in helper T cells.
Project description:This SuperSeries is composed of the SubSeries listed below. Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a complex disease of unknown etiology. Environmental factors can affect disease susceptibility via epigenetic effects. Few studies explore global DNA methylation in lung fibroblasts, but none have focused on transforming growth factor beta-1 (TGF-b1) as a potential modifier of the DNA methylome. Here we analyzed changes in methylation and gene transcription in normal and IPF fibroblasts following TGF-b1 treatment.
Project description:Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a complex disease of unknown etiology. Environmental factors can affect disease susceptibility via epigenetic effects. Few studies explore global DNA methylation in lung fibroblasts, but none have focused on transforming growth factor beta-1 (TGF-b1) as a potential modifier of the DNA methylome. Here we analyzed changes in methylation and gene transcription in normal and IPF fibroblasts following TGF-b1 treatment.