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SRP058347
Mus musculus
12 Downloadable Samples
Illumina HiSeq 2000
Description
MicroRNAs (miRNA) are small, non-coding RNAs mediating post-transcriptional regulation of gene expression. miRNAs have recently been implicated in hippocampus-dependent functions such as learning and memory, although the roles of individual miRNAs in these processes remain largely unknown. Here, we achieved stable inhibition using AAV-delivered miRNA sponges of individual, highly expressed and brain-enriched miRNAs; miR-124, miR-9 and miR-34, in hippocampal neurons. Molecular and cognitive studies revealed a role for miR-124 in learning and memory. Inhibition of miR-124 resulted in an enhanced spatial learning and working memory capacity, potentially through altered levels of genes linked to synaptic plasticity and neuronal transmission. In contrast, inhibition of miR-9 or miR-34 led to a decreased capacity of spatial learning and of reference memory, respectively. On a molecular level, miR-9 inhibition resulted in altered expression of genes related to cell adhesion, endocytosis and cell death, while miR-34 inhibition caused transcriptome changes linked to neuroactive ligand-receptor transduction and cell communication. In summary, this study establishes distinct roles for individual miRNAs in hippocampal function. Overall design: Three RNA samples containing bilateral entire hippocampi from three different mice, per group. Group 1 were injected with vector containing GFP and a miR34sp/miR9sp and the other group were subjected to a vector expressing GFP only.
Publication Title
Distinct cognitive effects and underlying transcriptome changes upon inhibition of individual miRNAs in hippocampal neurons.
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View Samples- Mus musculus
- 12 Downloadable Samples
Description
We established a neuron-specific Argonaute2:GFP-RNA immunoprecipitation followed by high throughput sequencing (AGO2-RIP-seq) to analyse the regulatory role of miRNAs in mouse hippocampal neurons. Using this technique, we identified more than two thousand miRNA target genes in hippocampal neurons, regulating essential neuronal features such as axon guidance and transcription. Furthermore, we found that stable inhibition of the highly expressed miR-124 in hippocampal neurons led to significant changes in the AGO2 binding of target mRNAs, resulting in subsequent upregulation of numerous miRNA target genes. Our data suggest that target redundancies are common among microRNA families. Together, these findings greatly enhance our understanding of the mechanisms and dynamics through which miRNAs regulate their target genes in neurons. Overall design: Analysis of the miRNA targetome in hippocampal neurons after inhibition of 2 different miRNAs. AAV5 injections into the hippocampus of adult C57BL/6 mice producing either of the following under a synapsin promoter: GFP only (Samples beginning with ''GFP124…'' or ''GFP125…''), GFP-miR124sp (Samples beginning with ''miR124…''), GFP-miR125sp (Samples beginning with ''miR125…''), GFP-AGO2-miR292sponge (samples ending with ''…292''), GFP-AGO2-miR124sponge (samples ending with ''…124''), GFP-AGO2-miR125sponge (samples ending with ''…125''). All other samples were sham-injected.
Publication Title
Identification of the miRNA targetome in hippocampal neurons using RIP-seq.
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No sample metadata fields
View Samples- Homo sapiens
- 12 Downloadable Samples
- IlluminaHiSeq2000
Description
MicroRNAs (miRNAs) have been implicated in regulating multiple processes during brain development in various species. However, the function of miRNAs in human brain development remains largely unexplored. Here, we provide a comprehensive analysis of miRNA expression of regionalized neural progenitor cells derived from human embryonic stem cells and human fetal brain. We found mir-92b-3p and mir-130b-5p to be specifically associated with neural progenitors and several miRNAs that display both age-specific and region-specific expression patterns. Among these miRNAs, we identified miR-10 to be specifically expressed in the human hindbrain and spinal cord, while absent from rostral regions. We found that miR-10 regulates a large number of genes enriched for functions including transcription, actin cytoskeleton and ephrin receptor signaling. When overexpressed, miR-10 influences caudalization of human neural progenitors cells. Together, these data confirms a role for miRNAs in establishing different human neural progenitor populations. This data set also provides a comprehensive resource for future studies investigating the functional role of different miRNAs in human brain development. Overall design: Human embryonic stem cells (hESCs) were transduced with lentiviral vectors expressing either miR10a-GFP or miR10b-GFP. The expression of the vectors is Tet-regulated and they will only be expressed in the presence of Doxycycline. In order to detect direct targets of the miR10a and miR10b, we differentiated the trasduced hESCs for 14 days, and added doxycycline to only half of the groups - resulting in groups that are overexpressing miR10a or miR10b and some groups that are not overexpressing these miRNAs.
Publication Title
Comprehensive analysis of microRNA expression in regionalized human neural progenitor cells reveals microRNA-10 as a caudalizing factor.
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No sample metadata fields
View Samples- Mus musculus
- 55 Downloadable Samples
Affymetrix Mouse Genome 430A 2.0 Array (mouse430a2)
Description
Reactive gliosis is a complex process that involves profound changes in gene expression. We used microarray to indentify differentially expressed genes and to investigate the molecular mechanisms of reactive gliosis in optic nerve head in response to optic nerve crush injury.
Publication Title
The Time Course of Gene Expression during Reactive Gliosis in the Optic Nerve.
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Sex, Specimen part
View Samples- Mus musculus
- 10 Downloadable Samples
- Affymetrix Mouse Genome 430A 2.0 Array (mouse430a2)
Description
Reactive astrocytes are typically studied in models that cause irreversible mechanical damage to axons, neuronal cell bodies, and glia. We evaluated the response of astrocytes in the optic nerve head to a subtle injury induced by a brief, mild elevation of the intraocular pressure. Astrocytes demonstrated reactive remodeling showing hypertrophy, process retraction and simplification of their shape.
Publication Title
Reversible reactivity by optic nerve astrocytes.
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Sex
View Samples- Mus musculus
- 6 Downloadable Samples
- Illumina HiSeq 2000
Description
Here we show that in neural progenitor cells (NPCs) TRIM28 silences transcription of two groups of endogenous retroviruses (ERVs): IAP1 and MMERVK10C. Derepression of ERVs in Trim28-deficient NPCs was associated with a loss of H3K9me3 and resulted in transcriptional upregulation and reverse transcription. These findings demonstrate a unique dynamic transcriptional regulation of ERVs in NPCs. Overall design: Analysis of upregulation of ERVs in Trim28-deficient NPCs
Publication Title
TRIM28 represses transcription of endogenous retroviruses in neural progenitor cells.
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Specimen part, Cell line, Subject
View Samples- Mus musculus
- 2 Downloadable Samples
- Illumina Genome Analyzer II
Description
RNA-seq and expression profile of WT and ZFP57 KO ES cells Overall design: RNA was extracted from both cell lines, PolyA RNA were extracted and RNA-seq was performed
Publication Title
In embryonic stem cells, ZFP57/KAP1 recognize a methylated hexanucleotide to affect chromatin and DNA methylation of imprinting control regions.
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Specimen part, Subject
View Samples- Homo sapiens
- 910 Downloadable Samples
- Illumina HiSeq 2500
Description
Non-coding RNAs regulate many biological processes including neurogenesis. The brain-enriched miR-124 is assigned as a key player of neuronal differentiation via its complex, but little understood, regulation of thousands of annotated targets. To systematically chart its regulatory functions, we used CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing to disrupt all six miR-124 alleles in human stem cells. Upon neuronal induction, miR-124-depleted cells underwent neurogenesis and became functional neurons, albeit with altered morphology and neurotransmitter specification. By RNA-induced-silencing-complex precipitation, we found that other miRNA species were upregulated in miR-124 depleted neurons. Furthermore, we identified 98 miR-124 targets of which some directly led to decreased viability. We performed advanced transcription-factor-network analysis and revealed indirect miR-124 effects on apoptosis and neuronal subtype differentiation. Our data emphasizes the need for combined experimental- and systems-level analyses to comprehensively disentangle and reveal miRNA functions, including their involvement in the neurogenesis of diverse neuronal cell types found in the human brain. Overall design: RNA profile for timecourse of neuronal Neurogenin-1 and 2-triggered differentiation from human iPSCs (wildtype and ?miR-124).
Publication Title
Combined Experimental and System-Level Analyses Reveal the Complex Regulatory Network of miR-124 during Human Neurogenesis.
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Subject
View Samples- Homo sapiens
- 93 Downloadable Samples
- Illumina HiSeq 2500
Description
Non-coding RNAs regulate many biological processes including neurogenesis. The brain-enriched miR-124 is assigned as a key player of neuronal differentiation via its complex, but little understood, regulation of thousands of annotated targets. To systematically chart its regulatory functions, we used CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing to disrupt all six miR-124 alleles in human stem cells. Upon neuronal induction, miR-124-depleted cells underwent neurogenesis and became functional neurons, albeit with altered morphology and neurotransmitter specification. By RNA-induced-silencing-complex precipitation, we found that other miRNA species were upregulated in miR-124 depleted neurons. Furthermore, we identified 98 miR-124 targets of which some directly led to decreased viability. We performed advanced transcription-factor-network analysis and revealed indirect miR-124 effects on apoptosis and neuronal subtype differentiation. Our data emphasizes the need for combined experimental- and systems-level analyses to comprehensively disentangle and reveal miRNA functions, including their involvement in the neurogenesis of diverse neuronal cell types found in the human brain. Overall design: RNA interacting protein immunoprecipitation with AGO2 for miR-124 target enrichment from neuronal Neurogenin-1 and 2-triggered differentiation from human iPSCs (wildtype and ?miR-124) and subsequent sequencing.
Publication Title
Combined Experimental and System-Level Analyses Reveal the Complex Regulatory Network of miR-124 during Human Neurogenesis.
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Subject
View Samples- Mus musculus
- 6 Downloadable Samples
- Affymetrix Mouse Gene 1.0 ST Array (mogene10st)
Description
The aim of the study was to investigate the role of TGIF1 in MLL-AF9 transformed cells
Publication Title
TGIF1 is a negative regulator of MLL-rearranged acute myeloid leukemia.
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Cell line
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