Project description:Analysis of trophoblast cell line HTR8/SVneo knocking down the DNA hydroxymethylase TET1. The results provide insights into genes that undergo expression changes in trophoblast cells due to DNA hydroxymethylation.
Project description:This dataset profiles the proteomic effects of altering BAP1 expression in human trophoblast stem cells and trophoblast organoids. Samples from control, BAP1-overexpressing, and BAP1-knockdown conditions were analyzed by LC–MS/MS. DIA-NN–based quantification and differential analysis revealed BAP1-dependent changes affecting trophoblast differentiation, inflammatory signaling, and pathways linked to early-onset preeclampsia.
Project description:Comparison of genes associated with the EMT between undifferentiated cytotrophoblast cells (CTB) and differentiated extravillous trophoblast cells (EVT) from third trimester human placenta. Cells isolated from control (placenta previa) and cases (preeclampsia). Cells isolated by immunomagnetic separation using anti-integrin beta4 antibody to purify CTB and anti-HLA-G antibody to purify EVT.
Project description:Placentation requires the proper regulation of extravillous trophoblast (EVT) migration and invasion into the decidua and maternal vasculature, processes which are initiated in physiologic hypoxic conditions. Abnormal EVT migration and/or invasion have been suggested to lead to pregnancy complications, such as preeclampsia. The objectives of this study are to determine how exposure to hypoxia impacts gene expression and cellular motility of first trimester trophoblasts, and to assess if expression of migration-associated genes is dysregulated in 2nd trimester chorionic villous samples (CVS) from preeclampsia pregnancies relative to CVS from healthy pregnancies. The 1st trimester trophoblast cell line, HTR8/SVneo, was used to investigate the relationship between hypoxia and Notch signaling in trophoblast migration and invasion. RNA sequencing and quantitative RT-PCR analyses show that exposure to hypoxia (2.5% O2) activates Notch signaling in HTR-8/SVneo. We demonstrate that exposure of HTR-8/SVneo to hypoxia induces expression of genes associated with cellular migration and invasion and increases HTR-8/SVneo cellular migration and invasion, whereas inhibition of gamma-secretase decreases Notch signaling and decreases HTR-8/SVneo migration and invasion. Analysis of RNA sequencing data from CVS of preeclampsia and uncomplicated pregnancies identified significant differentially expressed genes that are involved in cellular migration and invasion. Decreased expression of migration and invasion genes in CVS from preeclampsia pregnancies, may impair trophoblast migration and invasion in the 2nd trimester of pregnancy, resulting in the development of preeclampsia.
Project description:The ten-eleven translocation (Tet) proteins are well known for their role in maintaining naive pluripotency of embryonic stem cells. Here, we demonstrate that jointly, Tet1 and Tet2 also safeguard the self-renewal potential of trophoblast stem cells (TSCs) and have partially redundant roles in maintaining their epithelial integrity. For the more abundantly expressed Tet1, we demonstrate that this is achieved by binding to critical epithelial genes, notably E-Cadherin, which becomes hyper-methylated and down-regulated in the absence of Tet1. This epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition phenotype is accompanied by centrosome duplication and separation defects. Moreover, we identify a novel role of Tet1 in stabilizing Cyclin B1, thereby acting as a facilitator of mitotic cell cycle progression. As a result, Tet1/2 mutant TSCs are prone to undergo endoreduplicative cell cycles leading to the formation of polyploid trophoblast giant cells. Taken together, our data reveal essential functions of Tet proteins in the trophoblast lineage.
Project description:The maternal signs of preeclampsia, principally the new onset of high blood pressure, are thought to occur secondary to faulty placentation. Previous studies profiled the gene expression patterns of chorionic villi, the maternal-fetal interface or isolated cytotrophoblasts in this pregnancy complication. We theorized that transcriptomic analyses of trophoblast subpopulations in situ would give us new insights into the role of these cells in preeclampsia pathogenesis.
Project description:Preeclampsia, a life threatening hypertensive disorder of pregnancy, is a leading cause of maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality. Its early onset form (EO PE), requiring delivery before 34 weeks of gestation, is particularly severe and closely linked to defective trophoblast differentiation. Here, we identify BRCA1-associated protein 1 (BAP1) and its cofactors ASXL2 and ASXL3 are upregulated in EO PE placentas. Enforced BAP1 expression in human trophoblast stem cells reinforced epithelial identity, enhanced adhesion, and impaired both extravillous trophoblast differentiation and syncytiotrophoblast formation. Integrated transcriptomic and proteomic analyses revealed suppression of lineage-specific pathways alongside maintenance of progenitor-like and pro-inflammatory signatures. In trophoblast organoids, excess of BAP1 disrupted syncytial maturation and induced interferon-driven pathways overlapping with EO PE transcriptomes. Together, these findings establish BAP1 as a key regulator of human trophoblast differentiation and implicate its dysregulation in the pathogenesis of EO PE, providing mechanistic insight into the cellular basis of placental dysfunction.
Project description:To explore the potential role of focal adhesion kinase (FAK) in trophoblast functions in early-onset preeclampsia (EOPE).We first examined expression and localization in placental tissue as well as in villus tissue during early pregnancy. Then, FAK activity was inhibited with Y15. The effects of FAK on the invasion and proliferation of trophoblast cells (HTR8/SVneo) were investigated. Transcriptomic and bioinformatics analyses were then used to predict the possible pathways by which FAK is involved in PE. Finally, we measured the expression of FAK in a PE mouse model. Transcriptomic and bioinformatics results suggest that Rap1 may be a downstream regulator of trophoblast FAK. In mouse models, we found reduced expression of FAK and Rap1 in the placenta of PE mice.
Project description:Successful placentation requires delicate communication between endometrium and trophoblasts. The invasion and integration of trophoblasts into the endometrium during early pregnancy is crucial to placentation. Dysregulation of these functions is associated with various pregnancy complications such as miscarriage and preeclampsia. The endometrial microenvironment exerts an important influence on trophoblast cell functions. We hypothesized that the hormonal environment regulates the miRNA profile and secretome of the human endometrial gland, which subsequently modulates trophoblast functions during early pregnancy. By establishing the first secretome profiles and miRNA atlas of these endometrial organoids to the hormonal changes followed by trophoblast functional assays, we demonstrated that sex steroid hormones modulate aquaporins (AQP)1/9 and S100A9 secretions through miR-3194 activation in endometrial epithelial cells, which in turn enhanced trophoblast migration and invasion during early pregnancy.