Patients with the genetic skin blistering disease recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa (RDEB) develop aggressive and metastatic cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma which is the principal cause of premature mortality in this patient group. We performed gene expression profiling of RDEB-SCC cells compared to RDEB keratinocytes in order to identify tumor-specific molecules that could potentially be exploited for detection, diagnosis, and therapy of this devastating disease.
Extracellular Vesicles as Biomarkers for the Detection of a Tumor Marker Gene in Epidermolysis Bullosa-Associated Squamous Cell Carcinoma.
Specimen part, Disease
View SamplesAdaptive immune responses to infection result in the formation of memory T cells that respond more rapidly and robustly to reinfections, providing the basis of the immunological memory targeted by vaccines. Underlying the enhanced responsiveness of memory cells is their ability to rapidly up-regulate the transcription of key effector genes at a higher level compared to nave cells (termed transcriptional memory). While transcriptionally permissive histone modifications are known to provide chromatin structures that facilitate transcriptional memory, the molecular mechanisms that underpin this process still remain elusive. Here we investigate the transcriptional response of the Jurkat T cell line to stimulation with PMA and Ionomycin and determine if this response differs in cells that have seen stimuli previously.
Nuclear PKC-θ facilitates rapid transcriptional responses in human memory CD4+ T cells through p65 and H2B phosphorylation.
Cell line, Treatment
View SamplesIn this placebo-controlled randomized controlled trial, we tested whether remote ischemic preconditioning (RIPC) elicited by four 5-minute cycles of 300 mmHg of cuff inflation/deflation of the lower limb would reduce myocardial necrosis in isoflurane-anesthetized patients undergoing on-pump coronary artery bypass graft surgery. Secondary outcomes were the perioperative release of the biomarkers NTproBNP, hsCRP, S100, atrial transcriptional profiles, and short- and long-term clinical outcomes. RIPC with concomitantly applied isoflurane did not affect the release of biomarkers or clinical outcome. NTproBNP release correlated with isoflurane- but not RIPC-induced transcriptional changes.
Remote ischemic preconditioning applied during isoflurane inhalation provides no benefit to the myocardium of patients undergoing on-pump coronary artery bypass graft surgery: lack of synergy or evidence of antagonism in cardioprotection?
Specimen part, Treatment
View SamplesTranscriptome profile of highly purified multipotential (P), erythroid (E), and myeloid (M) bone marrow progenitors from three RPS19 mutated Diamond-Blackfan anemia and six control human subjects.
Defective ribosomal protein gene expression alters transcription, translation, apoptosis, and oncogenic pathways in Diamond-Blackfan anemia.
Sex, Age, Specimen part, Disease, Subject
View SamplesWe used microarrays to detail transcriptional changes in the rat heart in response to doxorubicin, a chemotherapeutic drug known to induce cardiac disfunction/heart failure
Early effects of doxorubicin in perfused heart: transcriptional profiling reveals inhibition of cellular stress response genes.
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View SamplesWe used microarrays to detail transcriptional changes in cultured human smooth muscle cells in response to acute and chronic 2-methoxyestradiol treatment
2-Methoxyestradiol blocks the RhoA/ROCK1 pathway in human aortic smooth muscle cells.
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View SamplesAnesthetic gases elicit organ protection in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery. This study aimed at identifying myocardial transcriptional phenotypes and anesthetic-induced changes in gene expression to predict cardiovascular biomarkers and cardiac function after off-pump CABG.
Gene regulatory control of myocardial energy metabolism predicts postoperative cardiac function in patients undergoing off-pump coronary artery bypass graft surgery: inhalational versus intravenous anesthetics.
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View SamplesFundamental research and drug development for personalized medicine necessitates cell cultures from defined genetic backgrounds. However, providing sufficient numbers of authentic cells from individuals poses a challenge. Here, we present a new strategy for rapid cell expansion that overcomes current limitations. Using a small gene library, we expanded primary cells from different tissues, donors and species. Cell type specific regimens that allow the reproducible creation of cell lines were identified. In depth characterization of a series of endothelial and hepatocytic cell lines confirmed phenotypic stability and functionality. Applying this technology enables rapid, efficient and reliable production of unlimited numbers of personalized cells. As such, these cell systems support mechanistic studies, epidemiological research and tailored drug development.
Expansion of functional personalized cells with specific transgene combinations.
Specimen part
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