IKB Kinase beta (IKKB), a key component of the NFKB signalling pathway plays an important role in inflammation and cancer. Here we describe a previously unknown role of the IKK/FoxO3a axis in bone metastasis. We found that IKK was highly expressed in invasive human breast tumours and that levels of expression were elevated in bone metastasis. Overexpression of IKK in parental and bone-tropic human breast cancer cell-lines increased tumour volume, worsened cachexia, promoted osteolysis and increased mortality in adult mice whereas pharmacological inhibition and knockdown of IKK were inhibitory. Inhibition of IKK in breast cancer cell lines and bone cells stimulated bone formation and reduced tumour growth by a mechanism that was mediated in part, by cytoplasmic sequestering of FoxO3a independently of NFKB inhibition. We conclude that IK contributes significantly to the regulation of tumour growth and osteolysis in breast cancer by NFKB dependent and independent mechanisms.
Regulation of breast cancer induced bone disease by cancer-specific IKKβ.
Cell line
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Controlled reoxygenation cardiopulmonary bypass is associated with reduced transcriptomic changes in cyanotic tetralogy of Fallot patients undergoing surgery.
Specimen part
View SamplesTo determine cardiac transcription profile in cyanotic Tetralogy of Fallot patients subjected to conrolled reoxygenation cardiopulmonary bypass, we collected myocardial samples at the end of the ischemic time. The transcriptional profile of the mRNA in these samples was measured with gene array technology
Controlled reoxygenation cardiopulmonary bypass is associated with reduced transcriptomic changes in cyanotic tetralogy of Fallot patients undergoing surgery.
Specimen part
View SamplesTo determine cardiac transcription profile in cyanotic Tetralogy of Fallot patients subjected to hyperoxic/standard cardiopulmonary bypass, we collected myocardial samples at the end of the ischemic time. The transcriptional profile of the mRNA in these samples was measured with gene array technology
Controlled reoxygenation cardiopulmonary bypass is associated with reduced transcriptomic changes in cyanotic tetralogy of Fallot patients undergoing surgery.
Specimen part
View SamplesIdentifying the genes underlying quantitative trait loci (QTL) for disease has proven difficult, mainly due to the low resolution of the approach and the complex genetics involved. However, recent advances in bioinformatics and the availability of genetic resources now make it possible to narrow the genetic intervals and test candidate genes. In addition to identifying the causative genes, defining the pathways that are affected by these QTL is of major importance as it can give us insight into the disease process and provide evidence to support candidate genes. In this study we mapped three significant and one suggestive QTL on Chromosomes (Chrs) 1, 4, 15, and 17, respectively, for increased albumin excretion (measured as albumin-to-creatinine ratio) in a cross between the MRL/MpJ and SM/J mouse inbred strains. By combining data from several sources and by utilizing gene expression data, we identified Tlr12 as a likely candidate for the Chr 4 QTL. Through the mapping of 33,881 transcripts measured by microarray on kidney RNA from each of the 173 male F2 animals, we identified several downstream pathways associated with these QTL. Among these were the glycan degradation, leukocyte migration, and antigen presenting pathways. We demonstrate that by combining data from multiple sources, we can identify not only genes that are likely to be causal candidates for QTL, but also the pathways through which these genes act to alter phenotypes. This combined approach provides valuable insights into the causes and consequences of renal disease.
Uncovering genes and regulatory pathways related to urinary albumin excretion.
Sex, Age
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Off-pump coronary artery bypass surgery is associated with fewer gene expression changes in the human myocardium in comparison with on-pump surgery.
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View SamplesWe treated logarithmically growing cultures of E.coli with a sub-lethal dose of an antimicrobial arylamide compound (PMX 10070) and Polymyxin B sulfate to measure transcriptional responses in an effort to understand mechanism of action
Antibacterial mechanism of action of arylamide foldamers.
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View SamplesTo investigate changes in cardiac transcription profiles caused by off-pump cardiac surgery, we collected myocardial samples, prior and after grafting, from patients undergoing off-pump coronary revascularization surgery. The transcriptional profile of the mRNA in these samples was measured with gene array technology. Changes in transcriptional profiles can be correlated with the stress response of heart to off-pump surgery.
Off-pump coronary artery bypass surgery is associated with fewer gene expression changes in the human myocardium in comparison with on-pump surgery.
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View SamplesTo investigate changes in cardiac transcription profiles caused by on-pump cardiac surgery, we collected myocardial samples, prior and after grafting, from patients undergoing on-pump coronary artery bypass grafting with cardiopulmonary bypass and cardiac arrest. The transcriptional profile of the mRNA in these samples was measured with gene array technology. Changes in transcriptional profiles can be correlated with the stress response of heart to surgery, cardiopulmonary bypass and cardiac arrest.
Off-pump coronary artery bypass surgery is associated with fewer gene expression changes in the human myocardium in comparison with on-pump surgery.
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View SamplesTo determine the changes in intra-renal gene expression in a novel large animal model of post Cardiopulmonary Bypass (CPB) acute kidney injury, we collected renal medulla samples obtained 24hours post intervention.
Changes in renal medulla gene expression in a pre-clinical model of post cardiopulmonary bypass acute kidney injury.
Specimen part, Treatment
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