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SRP056066
Homo sapiens
3 Downloadable Samples
IlluminaHiSeq2000
Description
Huntington’s disease (HD) is a devastating neurological disorder that is caused by an expansion of the poly-Q tract in exon 1 of the Huntingtin gene (HTT). HTT is an evolutionarily conserved and ubiquitously expressed protein that has been linked to a variety of functions including transcriptional regulation, mitochondrial function, and vesicle transport. This large protein has numerous caspase and calpain cleavage sites and can be decorated with several post-translational modifications such as phosphorylations, acetylations, sumoylations, and palmitoylations. However, the exact function of HTT and the role played by its modifications in the cell is still not well understood. Scrutiny of HTT function has been focused on a single, full length, mRNA. In this study, we report the discovery of 5 novel HTT mRNA splice isoforms that are expressed in normal and HD-hESC lines as well as cortical neurons differentiated from hESCs. Interestingly, none of the novel isoforms generates a truncated protein. Instead, 4 of the 5 new isoforms specifically eliminate domains and modifications to generate smaller HTT proteins. The fifth novel isoform incorporates a previously unreported additional exon, dubbed 41b, which is hominid-specific and introduces a potential phosphorylation site in the protein. The discovery of this hominid-specific isoform may shed light on human-specific pathogenic mechanisms of HTT, which could not be investigated with current mouse models of the disease. Furthermore, it provides a new human-specific target for drug screening in Huntington’s disease. Overall design: We performed RNAseq of human embryonic stem cells in pluripotency conditions to check expression of multiple HTT isoforms.
Publication Title
Discovery of novel isoforms of huntingtin reveals a new hominid-specific exon.
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View Samples- Mus musculus
- 4 Downloadable Samples
Affymetrix Mouse Genome 430 2.0 Array (mouse4302)
Description
gamma delta intraepithelial lymphocytes were isolated from the colons of DSS-treated and untreated mice. Total RNAs were isolated and compared by Affymetrix DNA microarray.
Publication Title
Reciprocal interactions between commensal bacteria and gamma delta intraepithelial lymphocytes during mucosal injury.
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No sample metadata fields
View Samples- Oryza sativa
- 11 Downloadable Samples
- Affymetrix Rice Genome Array (rice)
Description
Salt Stress response of salt-tolerant genotype FL478 compared to IR29
Publication Title
Comparing genomic expression patterns across plant species reveals highly diverged transcriptional dynamics in response to salt stress.
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Specimen part
View Samples- Plasmodium falciparum
- 2 Downloadable Samples
- Affymetrix Plasmodium/Anopheles Genome Array (plasmodiumanopheles)
Description
Investigations on the fundamental of malaria parasite biology, such as invasion, growth cycle, metabolism and cell signalling have uncovered a number of potential antimalarial drug targets, including choline kinase, a key enzyme involved in the synthesis of phosphatidylcholine, an important component in parasite membrane compartment.
Publication Title
Effect of choline kinase inhibitor hexadecyltrimethylammonium bromide on Plasmodium falciparum gene expression.
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Treatment
View Samples- Hordeum vulgare
- 24 Downloadable Samples
- Affymetrix Barley Genome Array (barley1)
Description
Salt Stress response of salt-tolerant genotype Golden Promise compared to Maythorpe
Publication Title
Array-based genotyping and expression analysis of barley cv. Maythorpe and Golden Promise.
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No sample metadata fields
View Samples- Oryza sativa indica group
- 6 Downloadable Samples
- Affymetrix Rice (Chinese Build) Gene 1.0 ST Array (rcngene10st)
Description
An auxin-binding protein (Abp57) was previously isolated from rice and known to activate plasma membrane proton ATPase. The Abp57 function was characterised by overexpression in the rice and Arabidopsis. The transgene expression was driven by constitutive promoter, CaMV35S. Results from physiological experiments showed that the transgenic lines were tolerant to drought and salinity stress.
Publication Title
Microarray dataset of transgenic rice overexpressing <i>Abp57</i>.
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Age, Specimen part
View Samples- Homo sapiens
- 6 Downloadable Samples
- Affymetrix Human Gene 1.0 ST Array (hugene10st)
Description
The water extract of the leaf of B. racemosa had been reported to posses high phenolic content and showed high antioxidant activities. However, scientific data on the molecular mechanisms underlying the beneficial properties of the leaf extract are still lacking. In this study, the effects of the leaf extract on the expression of genes in cultured HepG2 cells were investigated using microarray technology. The leaf extract significantly regulated the expression of genes involved with consequential impact on the glycolysis, gluconeogenesis and metabolism of xenobiotics.
Publication Title
Protective effects of the extracts of Barringtonia racemosa shoots against oxidative damage in HepG2 cells.
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Cell line, Treatment
View Samples- Oryza sativa indica group
- 23 Downloadable Samples
- Affymetrix Rice Genome Array (rice)
Description
Analysis of root gene expression of salt-tolerant genotypes FL478, Pokkali and IR63731, and salt-sensitive genotype IR29 under control and salinity-stressed conditions during vegetative growth. Results provide insight into the genetic basis of salt tolerance in indica rice.
Publication Title
Root-specific transcript profiling of contrasting rice genotypes in response to salinity stress.
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No sample metadata fields
View Samples- Mus musculus
- 4 Downloadable Samples
- Affymetrix Mouse Genome 430 2.0 Array (mouse4302)
Description
The mammalian gastrointestinal tract harbors thousands of bacterial species that include symbionts as well as potential pathogens. The immune responses that limit access of these bacteria to underlying tissue remain poorly defined.
Publication Title
Gammadelta intraepithelial lymphocytes are essential mediators of host-microbial homeostasis at the intestinal mucosal surface.
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Specimen part
View Samples- Homo sapiens
- 23 Downloadable Samples
- Affymetrix Human Genome U133 Plus 2.0 Array (hgu133plus2)
Description
Microvesicles (MV) are small membrane-bound particles comprised of exosomes and various sized extracellular vesicles. These are released by a number of cell types. Microvesicles have a variety of cellular functions from communication to mediating growth and differentiation. Microvesicles contain proteins and nucleic acids. Previously, we showed that plasma microvesicles contain microRNAs (miRNAs). Based on our previous report, the majority of peripheral blood microvesicles are derived from platelets while mononuclear phagocytes, including macrophages, are the second most abundant population. Here, we characterized macrophage-derived microvesicles and whether they influenced the differentiation of nave monocytes. We also identified the miRNA content of the macrophage-derived microvesicles. We found that RNA molecules contained in the macrophage-derived microvesicles were transported to target cells, including monocytes, endothelial cells, epithelial cells and fibroblasts. Furthermore, we found that miR-223 was transported to target cells and was functionally active. Based on our observations, we hypothesize that microvesicles bind to and activate target cells. Furthermore, we find that microvesicles induce the differentiation of macrophages. Thus, defining key components of this response may identify novel targets to regulate host defense and inflammation.
Publication Title
Macrophage microvesicles induce macrophage differentiation and miR-223 transfer.
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Specimen part, Treatment
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