Project description:This study identified a cytogenetic-molecular entity, we named BCL11B-R, that showed a typical constellation of genomic features, namely BCL11B activation via chromosome translocations at 14q32, a distinct transcriptome profile, and FLT3 mutations.
Project description:This study identified a cytogenetic-molecular entity, we named BCL11B-R, that showed a typical constellation of genomic features, namely BCL11B activation via chromosome translocations at 14q32, a distinct transcriptome profile, and FLT3 mutations.
Project description:This study identified a cytogenetic-molecular entity, we named BCL11B-R, that showed a typical constellation of genomic features, namely BCL11B activation via chromosome translocations at 14q32, a distinct transcriptome profile, and FLT3 mutations.
Project description:We characterized two recurrent translocations, i.e. t(2;14)(q22.3;q32) and t(6;14)(q25;q32), in FLT3 positive mixed myeloid/T-cell lymphoid leukemias (MLPA). Both translocations involved BCL11B at 14q32. In cases with t(2;14), the 2q22.3 breakpoint disrupted ZEB2 and produced a ZEB2-BCL11B fusion, a significant ZEB2-BCL11B over-expression with concomitant BCL11B wild type (wt) down-regulation. In cases with t(6;14), the 6q25 breakpoints fell in a 100Kb region where no genes have been mapped thus it not appeared to produce a fusion transcript. As long and short BCL11B isoforms were overexpressed in cases with t(6;14), this could be linked to loss of negative regulatory elements or juxtaposition to strong enhancers/promoters to the intact gene. As BCL11B and ZEB2-BCL11B have identical motifs for DNA and protein interactions, we hypothresized that common downstream target genes might be deregulated. Indeed, gene expression profiling analysis identified a specific signature that characterized this subgroup of MLPA and was unlike any known AML and T-ALL. Exome sequencing did no revealed common variations, thus it was used to investigate 252 candidate genes known to be involved in solid cancer or leukemias. Recurrent mutations in 13 genes, 5 of which were new somatic mutations of DNMT3A, EP300, GNAS, FAT4, and PRRX1 were identified.
Project description:Loss of BCL11B in human peripheral blood CD8+ T cells led to acquisition of an innate-like phenotype and the ability to efficiently lyse tumor cells either spontaneously via the NKp30/B7H6 axis or mediated by a GD2 antibody. The phenotype of BCL11B knock-out cells was investigated by characterization of surface marker profile, transcriptome, and proteome compared to control cells.
Project description:B-cell leukemia/lymphoma 11B (Bcl11b) is a transcription factor showing predominant expression in the striatum. To date, there are no known gene targets of Bcl11b in the nervous system. Here, we define targets for Bcl11b in striatal cells by performing genome-wide expression profiling. Transcriptome-wide analysis revealed that 694 genes were significantly altered in striatal cells over-expressing Bcl11b, including genes showing striatal-enriched expression similar to Bcl11b. Functional analysis on the gene target list identified significant association of Bcl11b to brain-derived neurotrophic factor/neurotrophin signaling. These data implicate Bcl11b as a novel regulator of the BDNF signaling pathway, which is disrupted in many neurological disorders. n=4 wt STHdh striatal cells and n=4 Bcl11b-transfected STHdh striatal cells
Project description:Transcriptional profiling of mouse iNKT cells comparing wild type and Bcl11b deficient cell. The mice were treated with 4 μg of α-galactosylceramide. Goal was to determine the effects of transcription factor Bcl11b removal in iNKT cells. Intraperitoneal treatment with 4 μg of α-Galactosylceramide. Two pair of wild type (BCL11b F/F Vα14 transgenic) and Knock out (BCL11b F/F PLZF-Cre Vα14 transgenic)) mice were treated. Lymphocytes from spleen and liver were enriched and stain with PBS-57 Loaded CD1d tetramer. Pure iNKT cells were collected through cell sorter.
Project description:Review on the role of Bcl11b in thymus and periphery and impact on diseases RNA was extracted from DP thymocytes of bcl11bf/fCd4cre/tcra-/- and tcra-/- mice. Tcra-/- mice only have preselected DP thymocytes. Such mice were used to determine the role of Bcl11b before selection, considering the defective positive selection in bcl11bf/fcd4cre mice. RNA was isolated and submitted for library generation and microarray analysis to determine expression profile of bcl11b-/- preselected DP thymocytes.