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GSE39925
Homo sapiens
76 Downloadable Samples
Affymetrix Human Gene 1.0 ST Array (hugene10st)
Description
Plasma cell leukemia (PCL) is a rare form of plasma cell dyscrasia that presents either as a progression of previously diagnosed multiple myeloma (MM), namely secondary PCL (sPCL), or as the initial manifestation of disease, namely primary PCL (pPCL). Although presenting signs and symptoms include those seen in MM, pPCL is characterized by several aspects that clearly define more aggressive course. To provide insights into the biology of pPCL, we have investigated the transcriptional profiles of a cohort of 21 newly-diagnosed, homogeneously treated pPCL patients included in a multicenter prospective clinical trial. All but one pPCL had one of the main IGH translocations, whose associated transcriptional signatures resembled those observed in MM. A 503-gene signature was identified that distinguished pPCL from MM, from which emerged 28 genes whose trend in expression levels was found associated with the progressive stages of plasma cell dyscrasia in a large dataset of cases from multiple institutions, including samples from normal donors throughout PCL. The transcriptional pattern of the pPCL series was then evaluated in association with outcome. Three genes were identified having expression levels correlated with response to the first-line treatment with lenalidomide/dexamethasone, whereas a 27-gene signature was identified associated with overall survival independently of molecular alterations, hematological parameters and renal function. Overall, our data contribute to a fine dissection of pPCL and may provide novel insights into the molecular definition of a subgroup of high-risk pPCL.
Publication Title
Transcriptional characterization of a prospective series of primary plasma cell leukemia revealed signatures associated with tumor progression and poorer outcome.
Sample Metadata Fields
Sex, Age, Specimen part
View Samples- Homo sapiens
- 11 Downloadable Samples
- Affymetrix Mapping 250K Nsp SNP Array (mapping250knsp), Affymetrix Human Gene 1.0 ST Array (hugene10st)
Description
This SuperSeries is composed of the SubSeries listed below.
Publication Title
Genome-wide analysis of primary plasma cell leukemia identifies recurrent imbalances associated with changes in transcriptional profiles.
Sample Metadata Fields
Specimen part, Disease, Disease stage
View Samples- Homo sapiens
- 11 Downloadable Samples
Affymetrix Human Gene 1.0 ST Array (hugene10st), Affymetrix Mapping 250K Nsp SNP Array (mapping250knsp)
Description
Primary plasma cell leukaemia (pPCL) is a rare, yet aggressive form of de novo plasma cell tumor, distinguished from secondary PCL (sPCL) which represents a leukemic transformation of pre-existing multiple myeloma (MM). Here, we performed a comprehensive molecular analysis of a prospective series of pPCLs by means of FISH, single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) array and gene expression profiling (GEP). IGH@ translocations were identified in 87% of pPCL cases, with prevalence of t(11;14) (40%) and t(14;16) (30.5%), whereas the most frequently altered regions were located at 1p (38%), 1q (48%), 6q (29%), 8p (42%), 13q (74%), 14q (71%), 16q (53%) and 17p (35%). A relevant finding of our study was the identification of a minimal biallelical deletion (1.5 Mb) in 8p21.2 encompassing the putative tumor suppressor gene PPP2R2A that was significantly down-regulated in deleted cases. Mutations of TP53 were identified in 4 cases all but one associated with a monoallelic deletion of the gene, whereas activating mutations of BRAF occurred in one case and were absent for N- and K-RAS. To evaluate the influence of allelic imbalances in transcriptional expression we performed an integrated genomic analysis with GEP data, showing a significant dosage effect of genes involved in transcription, translation, methyltransferases activity, apoptosis as well as Wnt and NF-kB signaling pathways. Overall, we provide a compendium of genomic alterations in a prospective series of pPCLs which may contribute to our understanding of this particular form of plasma cell dyscrasia and to better elucidate the mechanisms of tumor progression in MM.
Publication Title
Genome-wide analysis of primary plasma cell leukemia identifies recurrent imbalances associated with changes in transcriptional profiles.
Sample Metadata Fields
Specimen part, Disease, Disease stage
View Samples- Homo sapiens
- 57 Downloadable Samples
- Affymetrix Human Gene 1.0 ST Array (hugene10st)
Description
We study the global gene expression profiles of BKV viremia and nephropathy patients using microarrays in order to better understand the immunologic response to polyomavirus BK (BKV).
Publication Title
Genomics of BK viremia in kidney transplant recipients.
Sample Metadata Fields
Specimen part, Disease
View Samples- Homo sapiens
- 57 Downloadable Samples
- Affymetrix Human Gene 1.0 ST Array (hugene10st)
Description
We investigated the clinical, histopathologic and genomic features of donor-specific antibody (DSA) +/C4d- and DSA-/C4d- transplant glomerulopathy (TGP) using microarrays. Comparison of the gene expression profiles of DSA-/C4d- TGP biopsies with ptc+g score > 1 to normal and IFTA (Interstitial Fibrosis and Tubular Atrophy) biopsies by microarrays revealed increased expression of quantitative cytotoxic T cell--associated transcripts (QCAT). However, CAMR (chronic antibody-mediated rejection) and DSA+/C4d- TGP had increased expression of QCAT, interferon-gamma and rejection induced, constitutive macrophage-associated, natural killer cell-associated, and DSA selective transcripts. B cell and endothelial cell associated transcripts expression were upregulated only in CAMR biopsies. Our results suggest that while DSA+/C4d- TGP should be classified under CAMR, DSA-/C4d- TGP with ptc+g score > 1 probably develops through a chronic cellular immune response.
Publication Title
The clinical and genomic significance of donor-specific antibody-positive/C4d-negative and donor-specific antibody-negative/C4d-negative transplant glomerulopathy.
Sample Metadata Fields
Specimen part
View Samples- Homo sapiens
- 27 Downloadable Samples
- Affymetrix Human Gene 1.0 ST Array (hugene10st)
Description
We study the global gene expression profiles of TGP patients with or without graft loss to determine if a clinical and/or gene expression profile can predict allograft survival.
Publication Title
Clinical, Histological, and Molecular Markers Associated With Allograft Loss in Transplant Glomerulopathy Patients.
Sample Metadata Fields
Specimen part
View Samples- Mus musculus
- 24 Downloadable Samples
- Affymetrix Mouse Gene 1.0 ST Array (mogene10st)
Description
Human infection with Cryptococcus neoformans (Cn), a prevalent fungal pathogen, occurs by inhalation and deposition in the lung alveoli of infectious particles. The subsequent host pathogen interaction is multifactorial and can result either in eradication, latency or extra-pulmonary dissemination. Successful control of Cn infection is dependent on host macrophages as shown by numerous studies. However in vitro macrophages display little ability to kill Cn. Recently, we reported that ingestion of Cn by macrophages induces early cell cycle progression that is subsequently followed by mitotic arrest, an event that almost certainly reflects damage to the host cell. The goal of the present work was to understand macrophage pathways affected by Cn toxicity. Infection of J774.16 macrophage-like cell line macrophages by Cn in vitro was associated with changes in gene pattern expression. Concomitantly we observed depolarization of macrophage mitochondria and alterations in protein translation rate. Our results indicate that Cn infection impairs multiple host cellular functions. Therefore we conclude Cn intracellular residence in macrophages undermines the health of these critical phagocytic cells interfering with their ability to clear the fungal pathogen.
Publication Title
Macrophage mitochondrial and stress response to ingestion of Cryptococcus neoformans.
Sample Metadata Fields
Specimen part, Cell line, Time
View Samples- Mus musculus
- 16 Downloadable Samples
Illumina HiSeq 2500
Description
We identified the ubiquitin ligase Huwe1 as a crucial regulator of hematopoietic stem cell (HSC) functions. We generated Huwe1 conditional knock-out mice and discovered that the loss of this ligase causes an increased proliferation and stem cell exhaustion, together with a decreased lymphoid specification in vivo. We observed that the ubiquitin ligase Huwe1 is controlling the expression of N-myc at the level of the most immature stem and progenitor hematopoietic populations, mediating the described effects. Overall design: High-troughput RNA-sequencing of sorted HSC (Lin-Sca+Kit+CD48-CD150+) from wild type or Huwe1 conditional knockout mice (constitutively deleted with Vav-Cre recombinase or inducibly deleted with Mx1-Cre)
Publication Title
The ubiquitin ligase Huwe1 regulates the maintenance and lymphoid commitment of hematopoietic stem cells.
Sample Metadata Fields
Specimen part, Subject
View Samples- Mus musculus
- 4 Downloadable Samples
- Affymetrix Mouse Genome 430 2.0 Array (mouse4302)
Description
We identified the ubiquitin ligase Huwe1 as a crucial regulator of hematopoietic stem cell (HSC) functions. We generated Huwe1 conditional knock-out mice and discovered that the loss of this ligase causes an increased proliferation and stem cell exhaustion, together with a decreased lymphoid specification in vivo. We observed that the ubiquitin ligase Huwe1 is controlling the expression of N-myc at the level of the most immature stem and progenitor hematopoietic populations, mediating the described effects.
Publication Title
The ubiquitin ligase Huwe1 regulates the maintenance and lymphoid commitment of hematopoietic stem cells.
Sample Metadata Fields
Specimen part
View Samples- Homo sapiens
- 115 Downloadable Samples
- Affymetrix Human Gene 1.0 ST Array (hugene10st)
Description
The presence of Donor-Specific anti-HLA Antibodies (DSA) is associated with an increased risk of both acute and chronic antibody-mediated rejection (AMR) in kidney allografts. AMR has remained challenging in kidney transplantation and is the major cause of late allograft loss. However, not all patients with DSA develop AMR, leading to the question of whether this represents accommodation, if other protective mechanisms exist or if this is actually a state of pre-rejection.
Publication Title
A pathogenesis-based transcript signature in donor-specific antibody-positive kidney transplant patients with normal biopsies.
Sample Metadata Fields
Specimen part
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