Project description:Collagenase digestion (d) and cellular outgrowth (og) are the current modalities of meniscus fibrochondrocytes (MFC) isolation for bioengineering and mechanobiology related studies. However, how these modalities may impact study outcomes are unknown. Here, we show og- and d-isolated MFC have distinct proliferative capacity, transcriptomic profiles via RNA sequencing (RNAseq), extracellular matrix (ECM)-forming and migratory capacities. Our data show that microtissue models developed from og-isolated MFC display a contractile phenotype with higher expressions of α-smooth muscle actin (ACTA2) and transgelin (TAGLN) and are mechanically stiffer than their counterparts from d-MFC. Moreover, we introduce a novel method of MFC designated digestion-after-outgrowth (dog). The transcriptomic prolife of dog-MFC are distinct from d-and og-MFC including a higher expression of mechanosensing caveolae-associated caveolin-1 (CAV1). Additionally, dog-MFC were superior chondrogenically and generated larger-size microtissue models containing a higher frequency of smaller collagen fiber diameters. Thus, we demonstrate that the modalities of MFC isolation influences the downstream outcomes of bioengineering and mechanobiology-related studies.
Project description:The aim of this study is to demonstrate that mechanical unloading via SMG will induce a higher osteoarthritic-like gene profile in bioengineered meniscal cartilage from healthy female MFC versus healthy male MFC. This would serve as the molecular basis for early onset of knee osteoarthritis in females
Project description:The review provides an overview of the current status of the solvent-producing clostridia. The origin and development of industrial clostridial species, as well as the history of the industrial Acetone Butanol Ethanol fermentation process, is reexamined, and the recent resurgence of interest in the production of biobutanol is reviewed. Over 300 fully sequenced genomes for solvent-producing and closely related clostridial species are currently available in public databases. These include 270 genomes sourced from the David Jones culture collection. These genomes were allocated arbitrary DJ codes, and a conversion table to identify the species and strains has now been provided. The expanded genomic database facilitated new comparative genomic and phylogenetic analysis. A synopsis of the common features, molecular taxonomy, and phylogeny of solvent-producing clostridia and the application of comparative phylogenomics are evaluated. A survey and analysis of resident prophages in solvent-producing clostridia are discussed, and the discovery, occurrence, and role of novel R-type tailocins are reported. Prophage genomes with R-type tailocin-like features were detected in all 12 species investigated. The widespread occurrence of tailocins in Gram-negative species is well documented; this survey has indicated that they may also be widespread in clostridia.
Project description:MFC 10A for bru-seq comparison For data usage terms and conditions, please refer to http://www.genome.gov/27528022 and http://www.genome.gov/Pages/Research/ENCODE/ENCODE_Data_Use_Policy_for_External_Users_03-07-14.pdf