Project description:Comparing the mRNA expression profiles of c-Myb deficient and c-Myb sufficient Tcra-/- DP thymocytes. Results provide insight into the role of c-Myb in the regulation of survival and differentiation during the pre-selection DP stage where c-Myb expression is abundant during T cell development.
Project description:Comparing the mRNA expression profiles of c-Myb deficient and c-Myb sufficient Tcra-/- DP thymocytes. Results provide insight into the role of c-Myb in the regulation of survival and differentiation during the pre-selection DP stage where c-Myb expression is abundant during T cell development. DP thymocytes were purified from four c-Myb deficient and four c-Myb sufficient mice over magnetic columns. RNA from each biological replicate was individually hybridized onto a total of eight MOE430 2.0 Chips.
Project description:The generation of mature CD4⁺ helper and CD8⁺ cytotoxic T cells from double-positive (DP) thymocytes is a central step in building an effective adaptive immune system. This process relies on positive selection, whereby αβTCR⁺ thymocytes are tested for recognition of self-peptide–MHC complexes presented by cortical thymic epithelial cells. Thymocytes with insufficient signaling die by neglect, while those receiving appropriately tuned signals survive and differentiate. Positive selection thus plays a dual role: establishing MHC restriction and directing lineage commitment into the CD4 or CD8 fate. After TCR rearrangement is completed, T cells can interact with APCs to transmit TCR signals and produce CD69 protein. SO, CD69+DP cells is undergoing positive selection. Here, we explored the mechanism of SATB1 regulating thymocyte positive selection. Firstly, We analysis the function of SATB1 in the transtion of CD69-DP to CD69+DP by CUT&Tag, ATAC and HiC assays. Then, Single-cell RNA sequencing assay of SATB1-deficient thymocytes showed that the cell identity of CD69+DP thymocytes was changed, and the genes differently expressed in CD69+DP cells. Smart-seq2 showed the similar tendency. CUT&Tag , ATAC-seq and HiC data show the mechanism for SATB1 in T cell positive selection or before this stage. ACC-seq confirms that SATB1 forms phase separation at these sites and regulates gene expression, These data helps us to understand the role of SATB1 in thymocyte positive selection.
Project description:Dr. Jameson's research focus is on development and regulation of lymphocytes, especially T cells. Recent work has suggested that differential glycosylation effects the sensitivity of the T cell receptors and its coreceptors, suggesting that regulation of glycosylation may be a critical element in controlling T cell development, survival and functional activity. Determination of how glycosylation enzymes/substrates change in gene expression during development of mouse CD8 T cells. Highly purified pre-selection CD4+8+ thymocytes (using transgenic/knockout mice in our colony) are compared to mature CD8 T cells from the lymph node. The goal is to build on data suggesting that this developmental step involves regulated expression of sialyltransferases (and/or neuraminidases). Highly purified pre-selection CD4+8+ thymocytes (using transgenic/knockout mice in our colony) are compared to mature CD8 T cells from the lymph node. Pre-selection CD4+8+ (DP) thymocytes were sorted from TCRa-/- thymi. Post-selection (post-positive selection) DP thymocytes came from an OT-I TCR transgenic mouse. Naïve (CD44lo) CD8 T cells from lymph node of OT-I mice were used as naïve CD8 T cells. For activated cells, naïve OT-I T cells were activated for 48 hours in vitro with cognate antigen (SIINFEKL peptide/Kb) (displayed on cell sized latex beads) in the presence of IL-2 and IL-12.
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.