Project description:Gene expression analysis of tumor-specific CD8 T cells encountering a tumor-specific antigen in pre-malignant lesions in the liver at different time points post tumor initiation. The overall goal of this mouse study was to elucidate the molecular program in tumor-specific T cells encountering a tumor-specific antigen in pre-malignant lesions. The study identifies the genes and pathways that are dysregulated in tumor-specific T cells associated with T cell unresponsiveness in tumors. To identify the genes and pathways that are dysregulated in tumor-specific T cells. Gene signatures of the following sample groups were compared: 1. Naïve CD8 T cells; 2. Effector CD8 T cells; 3. Dysfunctional tumor-specific CD8 T cells isolated from pre-malignant lesions 8-12 days after tumor induction. 4. Dysfunctional tumor-specific CD8 T cells isolated from pre-malignant lesions 32-34 days after tumor initiation. The mouse tumor model that was used is an autochthonous, tamoxifen-inducible liver cancer model (ASTxCre-ERT2; AST=Albumin-floxStop-SV40 large T antigen; Cre-ERT2 = TAM-dependent Cre-recombinase) in which the SV40 large T antigen serves as the oncogenic driver and tumor-specific antigen; SV40-I TCR transgenic mice, whose CD8 T cells express a Db-restricted TCR specific for the Tag epitope I were used as source of naïve tumor-specific CD8 T cells (TCRSV40-I) Total RNA was isolated from flow-sorted transgenic CD8 TCRSV40-I T cells from the following sample groups: Naïve, effector, D8-12-pre-malignant lesions, and D32-34 pre-malignant lesions.
Project description:Gene expression analysis of tumor-specific CD8 T cells encountering a tumor-specific antigen in pre-malignant lesions in the liver at different time points post tumor initiation. The overall goal of this mouse study was to elucidate the molecular program in tumor-specific T cells encountering a tumor-specific antigen in pre-malignant lesions. The study identifies the genes and pathways that are dysregulated in tumor-specific T cells associated with T cell unresponsiveness in tumors. To identify the genes and pathways that are dysregulated in tumor-specific T cells. Gene signatures of the following sample groups were compared: 1. Naïve CD8 T cells; 2. Effector CD8 T cells; 3. Dysfunctional tumor-specific CD8 T cells isolated from pre-malignant lesions 8-12 days after tumor induction. 4. Dysfunctional tumor-specific CD8 T cells isolated from pre-malignant lesions 32-34 days after tumor initiation. The mouse tumor model that was used is an autochthonous, tamoxifen-inducible liver cancer model (ASTxCre-ERT2; AST=Albumin-floxStop-SV40 large T antigen; Cre-ERT2 = TAM-dependent Cre-recombinase) in which the SV40 large T antigen serves as the oncogenic driver and tumor-specific antigen; SV40-I TCR transgenic mice, whose CD8 T cells express a Db-restricted TCR specific for the Tag epitope I were used as source of naïve tumor-specific CD8 T cells (TCRSV40-I)
Project description:Purpose: To study the alteration of whole transcriptome of Lewis lung carcinoma (LLC) cells after the decreasing of malignant properties of tumor by treatment of tumor-bearing mice with RNase A. Methods: Whole transcriptome profile of Lewis lung carcinoma before and after RNase A treatment were generated by deep sequencing using SOLiD 5.5. The sequence reads were mapped by Bioscope 1.3 software, differential expression was evaluated by Cufflinks v.2.0.1 package. Results: Difference in expression was found for 966 genes. Conclusions: Our study represents the first detailed analysis of alteration of transcriptome of Lewis lung carcinoma after the decrease of malignant prtoperties of the tumor (proliferation and invasion) by RNase A.
Project description:Purpose: To study the alteration of whole transcriptome of Lewis lung carcinoma (LLC) cells after the decreasing of malignant properties of tumor by treatment of tumor-bearing mice with RNase A. Methods: Whole transcriptome profile of Lewis lung carcinoma before and after RNase A treatment were generated by deep sequencing using SOLiD 5.5. The sequence reads were mapped by Bioscope 1.3 software, differential expression was evaluated by Cufflinks v.2.0.1 package. Results: Difference in expression was found for 966 genes. Conclusions: Our study represents the first detailed analysis of alteration of transcriptome of Lewis lung carcinoma after the decrease of malignant prtoperties of the tumor (proliferation and invasion) by RNase A. Whole transcriptome profile of Lewis lung carcinoma before and after RNase A treatment were generated by deep sequencing using SOLiD 5.5.
Project description:We collected whole genome testis expression data from hybrid zone mice. We integrated GWAS mapping of testis expression traits and low testis weight to gain insight into the genetic basis of hybrid male sterility.
Project description:We found that BAP1 (BRCA1 Associated Protein-1) shows loss of heterozygosity in over 25% of pancreatic cancer patients and functions as tumor suppressor. Conditional deletion of Bap1 in murine pancreas led to genomic instability, accumulation of DNA damage, and an inflammatory response that evolved to pancreatitis with full penetrance. Concomitant expression of oncogenic KrasG12D led to malignant transformation and development of invasive and metastatic pancreatic cancer. At the molecular level, BAP1 maintains the integrity of the exocrine pancreas by regulating genomic stability and its loss confers sensitivity to radio- and platinum-based therapies.