Project description:Comparison of the transcriptome of CD14+ human monocytes and CD14+ human monocyte-derived macrophages generated in the presence of M-CSF (M-MØ) or GM-CSF (GM-MØ).
Project description:Monocytes are a heterogeneous cell population with subset-specific functions and phenotypes. The differential expression of CD14 and CD16 distinguishes classical CD14++CD16-, intermediate CD14++CD16+ and non-classical CD14+CD16++ monocytes. However, CD14++CD16+ monocytes remain the most poorly characterized subset so far. Therefore we analyzed the transcriptomes of the three monocyte subsets using SuperSAGE in combination with high-throughput sequencing. Analysis of 5,487,603 tags revealed unique identifiers of CD14++CD16+ monocytes, delineating these cells from the two other monocyte subsets. CD14++CD16+ monocytes were linked to antigen processing and presentation (e.g. CD74, HLA-DR, IFI30, CTSB), to inflammation and monocyte activation (e.g. TGFB1, AIF1, PTPN6), and to angiogenesis (e.g. TIE2, CD105). Therefore we provide genetic evidence for a distinct role of CD14++CD16+ monocytes in human immunity. Human monocyte subsets (CD14++CD16-, CD14++CD16+, CD14+CD16++) were isolated from 12 healthy volunteers based on MACS technology. Total RNA from monocyte subsets was isolated and same aliquots from each donor and monocyte subset were matched for SuperSAGE. Three SuperSAGE libraries (CD14++CD16-, CD14++CD16+ and CD14+CD16++) were generated.
Project description:Monocytes are a heterogeneous cell population with subset-specific functions and phenotypes. The differential expression of CD14 and CD16 distinguishes classical CD14++CD16-, intermediate CD14++CD16+ and non-classical CD14+CD16++ monocytes. However, CD14++CD16+ monocytes remain the most poorly characterized subset so far. Therefore we analyzed the transcriptomes of the three monocyte subsets using SuperSAGE in combination with high-throughput sequencing. Analysis of 5,487,603 tags revealed unique identifiers of CD14++CD16+ monocytes, delineating these cells from the two other monocyte subsets. CD14++CD16+ monocytes were linked to antigen processing and presentation (e.g. CD74, HLA-DR, IFI30, CTSB), to inflammation and monocyte activation (e.g. TGFB1, AIF1, PTPN6), and to angiogenesis (e.g. TIE2, CD105). Therefore we provide genetic evidence for a distinct role of CD14++CD16+ monocytes in human immunity.
Project description:Identification of genes differentially expressed between human CD14+CD16- and CD16+ monocyte-derived macrophages generated in the presence of either GM-CSF (termed GM14 and GM16, respectively) or M-CSF (termed M14 and M16, respectively) Human peripheral CD14+CD16- and CD16+ blood monocytes from three independent healthy donors (D1, D2 and D3) were isolated by positive selection from peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMC) using magnetic separation systems (MACS, Miltenyi Biotec). Briefly, PBMC were first incubated with MACS anti-CD56 antibody conjugated to paramagnetic microbeads in order to eliminate the NK (CD16+) cell fraction. NK-depleted PBMC were further incubated with MACS anti-CD16 antibody to isolate CD16+ monocytes. CD56-CD16- PBMC were finally incubated with MACS anti-CD14 antibody to obtain the CD14+CD16- monocyte fraction. Monocytes were cultured for 7 days in medium containing either GM-CSF or M-CSF. Total RNA from each condition was extracted using the RNeasy kit (Qiagen) and hybridized to an Agilent Human Whole Genome (4x44) Oligo Microarray. All experimental procedures were performed following manufacturer instructions.
Project description:High quality CD14+ monocytes/macrophages (plMo/Mφ) were used for RNA-sequencing (RNA-seq) in comparison with human monocyte-derived macrophages (MDM) natural (MDM-0) or IL-4-polarized(MDM-IL4)
Project description:microRNA profiling data includes biological replicates of primary monocytes and macrophages from three human donors Dye swap hybridization arrays were performed for total RNA isolated from fresh monocytes and 7-day monocyte-derived macrophages from each of three human donors
Project description:Macrophages play a key role in both innate and adaptive immunity, but our knowledge on the changes in transcription regulation that occurs during their differentiation from monocytes is still limited. In this study, we used a meta-analysis followed by a systems biology approach for the identification of differentially expressed genes between monocytes and macrophages and possible regulators of these changes in transcription. Based on the pattern of gene expression change, transcription regulator analysis predicted a decrease in Enhancer of Zeste homolog 2 (EZH2), a histone 3 lysine 27 methyl transferase, activity after differentiation of monocytes into macrophages. This inhibition was validated by a significant decrease in trimethylated H3K27 during differentiation of both human primary monocytes into macrophages and the THP-1 cell line into macrophage-like cells. Overexpressing EZH2 during differentiation of monocytes and THP-1 cells obstructs cellular adhesion, thus preventing the first step in differentiation. Another facet of macrophage differentiation is the cessation of proliferation, and inhibition of EZH2 by the small molecule inhibitor GSK126 in THP-1 cells indeed impedes proliferation. This study shows an important part for epigenetic changes during monocyte differentiation. It highlights the role of EZH2 activity behind the changes needed in adhesion and proliferation mechanisms for macrophage formation. Monocytes isolated from human peripherial mononuclear cells were differentiated in monocyte derived macrophages by M-CSF stimulation
Project description:DC, monocyte and macrophage networks are evolutionarily conserved but the distinct subsets have been difficult to distinguish due to shared overlapping phenotypic markers between the cells. Using transcriptome microarray profiling of human and mouse mononuclear phagocyte subsets, we have distinguished human dermal DCs from monocyte-derived cells and macrophages. Gene Expression from total RNA from human dermal macrophages, epidermal LCs and CD14+ cells subsets purified by FACS
Project description:Serum-free Fibrocytes, Serum-containing Fibrocytes, CD14++CD16- Monocytes, CD14++CD16+ Monocytes, CD14+CD16++ Monocytes, Macrophages were all generated from up to 3 biological replicates from each of 3 separate donors. RNA was extracted (Ambion RNAqueous), labelled with cy3, mixed with cy5 labelled human reference (Stratagene), and hybridised to slides printed with Human AROS v4.0 oligonucleotides (Operon). Slides were scanned using a Perkin Elmer GX plus, and the data then normalised with GEPAS v4.0 and collated. Final data analysis was carried out using TMEV 4.0. SAM was performed using a 0.1% FDR. PCA were plotted from this list, and interrogation carried out using DAVID to determine pathway enrichment.
Project description:Excessive alcohol consumption adversely affects the immune system and triggers the activation of peripheral blood (PB) monocytes and tissue macrophages, contributing to alcohol- related organ damage. This study aimed to analyze the M1/M2 and inflammatory phenotypes of circulating monocytes and macrophage-derived monocytes (MDMs). This single-center cross- sectional study included 20 excessive alcohol drinkers (EADs) and 22 healthy controls. PB samples were collected under fasting conditions for isolation of CD14+ monocytes and short-term culture without stimulation, LPS/IFNγ, or IL4/IL13. These conditions were also used to polarize monocyte-derived macrophages (MDMs) into M0, M1, or M2 phenotypes. Cytokine production was assessed in the blood samples and supernatants. M1/M2 related markers in PB monocytes and MDMs were analyzed using mRNA expression and surface marker analyses. In addition, the miRNA profile was analyzed in CD14+ monocytes. PB samples from EADs exhibited increased levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines.