Project description:This set of arrays was published in Molecular Biology of the Cell. The manuscript was released electronically on 12/01/2003 and the hard copy version in February 2004. The FT number indicates the kidney from which the component parts were dissected. Abstract: The kidney is a highly specialized organ with a complex, stereotyped architecture and a great diversity of functions and cell types. Because the microscopic organization of the nephron, the functional unit of the kidney, has a consistent relationship to the macroscopic anatomy of the kidney, knowledge of the characteristic patterns of gene expression in different compartments of the kidney could provide insight into the functions and functional organization of the normal nephron. We studied gene expression in dissected renal lobes of five adult human kidneys using cDNA microarrays representing approximately 30,000 different human genes. Total RNA was isolated from sections of the inner and outer cortex, inner and outer medulla, papillary tips, and renal pelvis and from glomeruli isolated by sieving. The results revealed unique and highly distinctive patterns of gene expression for glomeruli, cortex, medulla, papillary tips, and pelvic samples. Immunohistochemical staining using selected antisera confirmed differential expression of several cognate proteins and provided histological localization of expression within the nephron. The distinctive patterns of gene expression in discrete portions of the kidney may serve as a resource for further understanding of renal physiology and the molecular and cellular organization of the nephron An all pairs experiment design type is where all labeled extracts are compared to every other labeled extract. Computed
Project description:This set of arrays was published in Molecular Biology of the Cell. The manuscript was released electronically on 12/01/2003 and the hard copy version in February 2004. The FT number indicates the kidney from which the component parts were dissected. Abstract: The kidney is a highly specialized organ with a complex, stereotyped architecture and a great diversity of functions and cell types. Because the microscopic organization of the nephron, the functional unit of the kidney, has a consistent relationship to the macroscopic anatomy of the kidney, knowledge of the characteristic patterns of gene expression in different compartments of the kidney could provide insight into the functions and functional organization of the normal nephron. We studied gene expression in dissected renal lobes of five adult human kidneys using cDNA microarrays representing approximately 30,000 different human genes. Total RNA was isolated from sections of the inner and outer cortex, inner and outer medulla, papillary tips, and renal pelvis and from glomeruli isolated by sieving. The results revealed unique and highly distinctive patterns of gene expression for glomeruli, cortex, medulla, papillary tips, and pelvic samples. Immunohistochemical staining using selected antisera confirmed differential expression of several cognate proteins and provided histological localization of expression within the nephron. The distinctive patterns of gene expression in discrete portions of the kidney may serve as a resource for further understanding of renal physiology and the molecular and cellular organization of the nephron An all pairs experiment design type is where all labeled extracts are compared to every other labeled extract. Keywords: all_pairs
Project description:Background: The mammalian kidneys maintain salt and water homeostasis for proper electrolyte balance and hydration. As the glomerular filtrate passes through the nephron and into the renal medulla, electrolytes, water, and urea are reabsorbed through the concerted actions of solute carrier channels and aquaporins located at various positions along the nephron and in the outer and inner medulla. Renal epithelial cells develop from Pax2 positive proliferating stem cells that suppress Pax2 expression once differentiated into mature proximal and distal tubules, but continue to express the related Pax8 protein. The collecting tubules and renal medulla are derived from a Pax2 positive ureteric bud epithelia that continue to express Pax2 and Pax8 in adult kidneys. Despite the necessity for Pax2 in renal development, functions for Pax2 or Pax8 in adult renal epithelia have not been established. Methods: In this report, we deleted either Pax2, Pax8, or both genes in adult mice and examined the phenotypes and changes in gene expression patterns. The mechanism of Pax8 mediated activation of potential target genes was described in inner medullary collecting duct cells. Results: Mice with induced deletions of both Pax2 and Pax8 exhibit severe polyuria that can be attributed to significant changes in the expression of solute carriers, such as the urea transporter UTA1, and aquaporins within the inner and outer medulla. Furthermore, Pax8 expression is induced by high salt in collecting duct cells and activates the UTA1 gene by recruiting a histone methyltransferase complex to the promoter. Conclusions: These data uncover novel functions for Pax proteins, in adult renal epithelia, that are essential for retaining water and concentrating urine.
Project description:We are interested in the inner medulla of the kidney and how the nephrotoxic drug, cisplatin, may affect the transcriptome. Furthermore, we are interested in male and female inner medullary transcriptomic differences.
Project description:To characterize the molecular features of human kidney development, and to capture timing of emergence of important kidney compartments, we generated mRNA-Seq data from human kidneys at various developing stages. In order to capture tissue representing the entire kidney, we sampled kidneys with a wedge spanning from the cortex to medulla region.
Project description:Libraries obtained from microdissected kidney outer medullary collecting duct from C57Bl6/J mice control or after 3 days potassium-depleted diet. Keywords: other
Project description:Libraries generated from microdissected kidney samples from the healthy pole of cancerous kidneys. Donors were from either sex. Libraries were generated using Sau3A I as anchoring enzyme. Data are provided after removal of linker derived sequences.
Project description:Libraries obtained from microdissected kidney outer medullary collecting duct from C57Bl6/J mice control or after 3 days potassium-depleted diet. Keywords: other
Project description:Urine was obtained from healthy kidney donors, from transplanted kidneys intrasurgery, at postoperative day 1 and at later timepoints. Exosomes were isolated and measured using nLC-MS/MS. For details, see the accompanying manuscript.
Project description:To study the developmental process of human podocytes and compare to the in vitro counterpart, we dissociated cells from the inner and outer kidney cortex as well as kidney organoids, and performed 10X Genomics single-cell RNA sequencing.