Project description:BeWo trophoblast cells differentiate in response to expsure to cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP) analogs. Differentiation includes syncytialization (fusion) and hormonogenesis. The goal of this study was to globally determine transcripts differentially expressed in BeWo trophoblast cells following a 24-h exposure to 250 uM 8-bromo-cAMP. 3 replicates undifferentiated BeWo trophoblast cells; and 3 replicates BeWo trophoblast cells treated with 250 uM 8-Br-cAMP for 24 h.
Project description:BeWo trophoblast cells differentiate in response to expsure to cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP) analogs. Differentiation includes syncytialization (fusion) and hormonogenesis. The goal of this study was to globally determine transcripts differentially expressed in BeWo trophoblast cells following a 24-h exposure to 250 uM 8-bromo-cAMP.
Project description:We had previously discovered that the transcription factor OVO-like 1 (OVOL1) was highly induced during trophoblast differentiation. In this study, we used an lentiviral shRNA strategy to decrease OVOL1 expression in BeWo trophoblast cells. Control cells were transduced with shRNAs targeting no known mammalian transcript (shCont). Following stimulation of differentiation (48h exposure to 8-bromo-cyclic adenosine monophosphate), a RNA-seq approach was used to determine global transcript differences in OVOL1-knockdown cells compared to control cells. Trophoblast cells transduced with control shRNAs were used as controls. Cells transduced with shRNAs targeting OVOL1 were used as treatment. All cells received 250 uM 8-bromo-cyclic adenosine monophosphate to stimulate differentiation. Three independent replicates of control and treatment groups were analyzed.
Project description:We had previously discovered that the transcription factor OVO-like 1 (OVOL1) was highly induced during trophoblast differentiation. In this study, we used an lentiviral shRNA strategy to decrease OVOL1 expression in BeWo trophoblast cells. Control cells were transduced with shRNAs targeting no known mammalian transcript (shCont). Following stimulation of differentiation (48h exposure to 8-bromo-cyclic adenosine monophosphate), a RNA-seq approach was used to determine global transcript differences in OVOL1-knockdown cells compared to control cells.
Project description:Cerebellar granular neuronal precursors were plated in presence of Sonic Hedgehog (Shh) for 24h and then treated with the PKA activator Dibutyryl Cyclic Adenosine Monophosphate (DBA) for addittional 24h
Project description:Cyclic guanosine monophosphate (GMP)-adenosine monophosphate (AMP) synthase (cGAS) is a newly discovered sensor that detects cytosolic DNA as a universal danger-associated molecular pattern (DAMP). Here, we used RNA-seq to analyze transcriptomic expression difference between control-siRNA and cGAS-siRNA cells to find out what genes involved in the regulation of inflammation and injury.
Project description:The Hsp70 chaperone BiP is covalently modified with adenosine monophosphate (referred to as AMPylation) in order to adapt its activity to the fluctuating folding load within the endoplasmic reticulum. This modification is catalyzed by the only human representative of the family of filamentation induced by cyclic adenosine monophosphate (Fic) enzymes HYPE/FICD. The structural basis for BiP binding and AMPylation has remained elusive due to the low affinity of enzyme substrate complexes.
Project description:This study investigates the role of nucleos(t)ide metabolism, transport, and adenosine signaling in placental development and spontaneous preterm birth (PTB). We analyzed gene expression in human placentas, primary trophoblasts, BeWo cells and rat placentas across different gestational stages to understand metabolic adaptations and stress responses To understand the role of nucleos(t)ide metabolism (de novo synthesis and salvage patways), transport, and adenosine signaling in placental development and the adaptive response during spontaneous preterm birth (PTB), we analyzed gene expression in first-trimester and term human placentas, PTB placentas, primary human trophoblasts, and BeWo cells. Additionally, we examined rat placentas at different gestation days (GD12, GD15, and GD20) to provide developmental context and validate findings from human samples. Our results highlight the upregulation of nucleos(t)ide metabolism and adenosine signaling during placental growth and trophoblast differentiation (cytotrophoblast to syncytiotrophoblast), with further metabolic shifts in PTB placentas, particularly in pyrimidine de novo synthesis, purine salvage, and adenosine metabolism, suggesting an adaptive stress response. Additionally enhanced and also adenosine signaling and nucleoside transport was observed. This integrated approach provides novel insights into the metabolic regulation of placental function under both normal and pathological conditions
