Project description:Under physiological conditions, extracellular vesicles (EVs) are present simultaneously in the extracellular compartment together with cytokines. Thus, we hypothesized that EVs in combination with cytokines induce different responses of monocyte cells compared to EVs or cytokines alone. Human monocyte U937 cells were incubated with EV-containing or EV-free CCRF human T-cell supernatant, with or without the addition of TNF. U937 cells cultured in EV-free supernatant, supernatant containing CCRF t-cell derived EVs, TNF or both. Each treatment option was measured in 3 replicates.
Project description:Under physiological conditions, extracellular vesicles (EVs) are present simultaneously in the extracellular compartment together with cytokines. Thus, we hypothesized that EVs in combination with cytokines induce different responses of monocyte cells compared to EVs or cytokines alone. Human monocyte U937 cells were incubated with EV-containing or EV-free CCRF human T-cell supernatant, with or without the addition of TNF.
Project description:Comparative RNA profiling between tumor cells and their secreted extracellular vesicles. Results revealed enrichment in genes involved in cellular migration and metastasis in extracellular vesicles, in agreement with their role as mediators of tumor progression. Mice were orthotoplically transplanted with MDA-MB-231 Breast Adenocarcinoma cells. Cells and extracellular vesicles (EVs) from the resulting tumors were isolated. EVs were characterized by electron microscopy and Nanoparticle Tracking Analysis before total RNA isolation for comparative analysis with cellular RNA. Three biological replicates were analyzed in (technical) duplicate.
Project description:In this study, we address mRNA composition of hepatocyte-like derived extracellular vesicles (EVs), using as cellular model the mouse liver derived cell line MLP29, and primary cell culture of rat hepatocyte (RH) obtained by in vivo liver perfusion. The study shows qualitative characterization of RNA, identification of transcripts and its functional characterization through gene expression array technique. To reach a deeper nowledge in the biology of EVs, we perform RNase protection assay, density gradients matching RNA with typical exosomal protein markers, and capture assays to probe that mRNA was internalized. Aim of the project: To identify transcripts present in extracellular vesicles secreted by Rat hepatocytes primary cell culture and to identify extracellular vesicles secreted by mouse hepatocyte cell line MLP29, and in this case, compare the enrichment of transcripts respect to the cell, to know if the composition in the extracellular vesicles is similar to the cell, or if their composition is not directly determined by the abundance of transcripts in the cell.
Project description:Exosomes and microvesicles (i.e., extracellular vesicles; EVs) have been identified within ovarian follicular fluid, and recent evidence suggests that EVs are able to elicit profound effects on ovarian cell function. While existence of miRNA within EVs has been reported, it remains unknown if EV size and concentration as well as their cargos (i.e., proteins and RNA) change during antral follicle growth. Extracellular vesicles isolated from follicular fluid of small, medium and large bovine follicles were similar in size, while concentration of EVs decreased progressively as follicle size increased. Electron microscopy indicated a highly purified population of the lipid bilayer enclosed vesicles that were enriched in exosome biomarkers including CD81 and Alix. Small RNA sequencing identified a large number of known and novel miRNAs that changed in the EVs of different size follicles. Ingenuity Pathway Analysis (IPA) indicated that miRNA abundant in small follicle EV preparations were associated with cell proliferation pathways, while those miRNA abundant in large follicle preparations were related to inflammatory response pathways. These studies are the first to demonstrate that EVs change in their levels and makeup during antral follicle development and point to the potential for a unique vesicle-mediated cell-to-cell communication network within the ovarian follicle. Examination of small RNA population in bovine follicular fluid extracellular vesicles isolated from antral follicles
Project description:Extracellular vesicles (EV) convey biological messages through their cargoes. Herein we focus on monocyte/platelet aggregates characteristic of several cardiovascular diseases with an analysis of monocyte-derived EV (mEVs) effects on the atherosclerotic plaque. Monocyte preparations were stimulated with TNF-α in presence or absence of prostacyclin and EVs isolated via centrifugation. EV physical characteristics were determined by Nanoparticle Tracking analysis while surface profile was analysed using imaging flow cytometry. Atherosclerotic plaques from 5 patients undergoing endarterectomy were cultured with or without mEVs. Cytokines and proteins released in the culture media were measured by multiplex ELISA and mass spectrometry. Proteomic of mEVs prepared in different incubation settings was also conducted. Monocyte isolation yielded ~80% platelet-monocyte aggregates. TNF-α stimulation produced CD14+ EVs as well as a subset bearing the CD41 marker for platelets (CD14+/CD41+). Prostacyclin addition did not modulate monocyte/platelet aggregates, but impacted on mEV numbers. Addition of TNF-α mEVs on atherosclerotic plaque fragments impacted on general protein release (19 upregulated and 7 downregulated) and elevated cytokine release. mEVs generated by TNF-α and prostacyclin produced minimal changes on plaque reactivity. Proteomic analysis of mEVs revealed a distinctive composition when the cell preparation was activated with TNF-α alone or with prostacyclin. In conclusion, mEVs activate the atherosclerotic plaque. Attenuating platelet activation has an effect on EV composition with downstream modulation of their pro-inflammatory actions. EV heterogeneity reflects the mode of activation of the cell of origin and may differently contribute to the development and progression of atherosclerosis.
Project description:Extracellular vesicles (EV) convey biological messages through their cargoes. Herein we focus on monocyte/platelet aggregates characteristic of several cardiovascular diseases with an analysis of monocyte-derived EV (mEVs) effects on the atherosclerotic plaque. Monocyte preparations were stimulated with TNF-α in presence or absence of prostacyclin and EVs isolated via centrifugation. EV physical characteristics were determined by Nanoparticle Tracking analysis while surface profile was analysed using imaging flow cytometry. Atherosclerotic plaques from 5 patients undergoing endarterectomy were cultured with or without mEVs. Cytokines and proteins released in the culture media were measured by multiplex ELISA and mass spectrometry. Proteomic of mEVs prepared in different incubation settings was also conducted. Monocyte isolation yielded ~80% platelet-monocyte aggregates. TNF-α stimulation produced CD14+ EVs as well as a subset bearing the CD41 marker for platelets (CD14+/CD41+). Prostacyclin addition did not modulate monocyte/platelet aggregates, but impacted on mEV numbers. Addition of TNF-α mEVs on atherosclerotic plaque fragments impacted on general protein release (19 upregulated and 7 downregulated) and elevated cytokine release. mEVs generated by TNF-α and prostacyclin produced minimal changes on plaque reactivity. Proteomic analysis of mEVs revealed a distinctive composition when the cell preparation was activated with TNF-α alone or with prostacyclin. In conclusion, mEVs activate the atherosclerotic plaque. Attenuating platelet activation has an effect on EV composition with downstream modulation of their pro-inflammatory actions. EV heterogeneity reflects the mode of activation of the cell of origin and may differently contribute to the development and progression of atherosclerosis.
Project description:Transcriptional comparison of B16F10 cells with B16F10 cell-derived extracellular vesicles (EVs) to identify transcripts enriched or de-enriched in EVs compared to their donor cells.
Project description:Extracellular vesicles (EVs) are membrane-enclosed nanoparticles containing specific repertoires of genetic material. In mammals, EVs can mediate the horizontal transfer of various cargos and signaling molecules, notably miRNA and mRNA species. Whether this form of intercellular communication prevails in other metazoans remains unclear. Here, we report the first parallel comparative morphologic and transcriptomic characterization of EVs from Drosophila and human cellular models. Electronic microscopy revealed that Drosophila, like human cells release exosome-like EVs with diameter ranging from 30 to 200 nm, which contain complex populations of transcripts. RNA-seq identified abundant ribosomal RNA pseudogenes and retrotransposons in human and Drosophila EVs. Vault RNAs and Y RNAs abounded in human samples, whereas small nucleolar RNAs involved in pseudouridylation were most prevalent in Drosophila EVs. Numerous mRNAs were identified, largely consisting of exonic sequences displaying full-length read coverage and enriched for translation and electronic transport chain functions. By analogy with human systems, these extensive similarities suggest that EVs could also enable RNA-mediated intercellular communication in Drosophila. We performed RNA-seq on extracellular vesicles purified from of human and Drosophila cell line cultures. S2R+ and D17 Drosophila EVs were analyzed, along with human A431 and HepG2 EVs. No ribosomal RNA depletion or polyA selection was performed on EV samples. For comparative analyses, we also analyzed total cellular RNA from Drosophila D17 and human HepG2. Ribodepletion was performed on cellular samples.