Project description:To explore the regulatory network of noncoding RNAs after M.tb infection and the role of Rv1759c in the infection process, we collected samples of H37Rv- and H37Rv△1759c-infected macrophages and explored the full transcriptome expression profile. We constructed DE-lncRNA/DE-circRNA-DE-miRNA-DE-mRNA regulatory networks during H37Rv and H37Rv△1759c infection. In addition, we first discovered the close relationship between Rv1759c and chemokines during M.tb infection by comparing the transcription profiles of H37Rv and H37Rv△1759c and bioinformatics analysis. Here, our study comprehensively characterizes the ncRNA and mRNA profiles in macrophages infected with H37Rv and H37Rv△1759c, which provides support and new directions for in-depth exploration of ncRNA and PE/PPE family functions during the infection process.
Project description:Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb) is well adapted to survive in macrophages and usually subverts the bactericidal mechanisms of these professional phagocytes. The adaptation of Mtb to the intracellular life depends on its ability to regulate the expression of its genes. Among the most important bacterial transcription activators are the sigma factors that bind to the RNA polymerase and give it promotor specificity. Sigma factor E (SigE) controls the expression of genes that are essential for Mtb virulence. Analysis of the macrophage transcriptional response indicated that proteins encoded by the sigE regulon are involved in the modulation of the macrophage inflammatory response. We compared the global gene expression of THP1 macrophages infected with H37Rv and SigE to the gene expression profile of uninfected macrophages.
Project description:The purpose of this study was to identify Mtb- and hsa-encoded miRNAs produced in infected macrophages. RNA from 9 THP-1 samples (3 were uninfected, 3 were infected with Mtb H37Rv for 3 days and 3 were infected with Mtb H37Rv for 6 days) was sequenced and miRNAs were detected.
Project description:We have sequenced miRNA libraries from human embryonic, neural and foetal mesenchymal stem cells. We report that the majority of miRNA genes encode mature isomers that vary in size by one or more bases at the 3’ and/or 5’ end of the miRNA. Northern blotting for individual miRNAs showed that the proportions of isomiRs expressed by a single miRNA gene often differ between cell and tissue types. IsomiRs were readily co-immunoprecipitated with Argonaute proteins in vivo and were active in luciferase assays, indicating that they are functional. Bioinformatics analysis predicts substantial differences in targeting between miRNAs with minor 5’ differences and in support of this we report that a 5’ isomiR-9-1 gained the ability to inhibit the expression of DNMT3B and NCAM2 but lost the ability to inhibit CDH1 in vitro. This result was confirmed by the use of isomiR-specific sponges. Our analysis of the miRGator database indicates that a small percentage of human miRNA genes express isomiRs as the dominant transcript in certain cell types and analysis of miRBase shows that 5’ isomiRs have replaced canonical miRNAs many times during evolution. This strongly indicates that isomiRs are of functional importance and have contributed to the evolution of miRNA genes
Project description:Control and NCoR1 knockdown THP1 cells infected with Mycobacterium tuberculosis (H37Rv) and RNA sequencing were performed in four different conditions (uninfected, 0hr, 12hr, 24hr) including timepoints. The sequencing libraries were prepared using TruSeq Stranded Total RNA Library Prep Kit and sequenced in NextSeq 550.
Project description:The peritoneal macrophages were infected with Mtb H37Rv for 4 hours, and the miRNA expression profile were analyzed with deep sequencing.
Project description:Homo sapiens fresh whole blood was infected with Candida parapsilosis. RNA-pool of both species extracted at 0min (control), 15, 30, 60, 120, 240 min. Samples are rRNA depleted. Measurement of Homo sapiens gene expression.
