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TTCA: an R package for the identification of differentially expressed genes in time course microarray data.
Cell line, Treatment
View SamplesThe analysis of microarray time series promises a deeper insight into the dynamics of the cellular response following stimulation. A common observation in this type of data is that some genes respond with quick, transient dynamics, while other genes change their expression slowly over time. The existing methods for the detection of significant expression dynamics often fail when the expression dynamics show a large heterogeneity, and often cannot cope with irregular and sparse measurements.
TTCA: an R package for the identification of differentially expressed genes in time course microarray data.
Cell line, Treatment
View SamplesThe analysis of microarray time series promises a deeper insight into the dynamics of the cellular response following stimulation. A common observation in this type of data is that some genes respond with quick, transient dynamics, while other genes change their expression slowly over time. The existing methods for the detection of significant expression dynamics often fail when the expression dynamics show a large heterogeneity, and often cannot cope with irregular and sparse measurements.
TTCA: an R package for the identification of differentially expressed genes in time course microarray data.
Cell line, Treatment
View SamplesSystemic onset Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (SoJIA) represents up to 20% of Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA). We have previously reported that this disease is Interleukin 1 (IL1)-mediated, and that IL-1 blockade results in clinical remission in the majority of patients. The diagnosis of SoJIA, however, still relies on clinical findings as no specific diagnostic tests are available, which leads to delays in the initiation of specific therapy. To identify specific diagnostic markers, we analyzed gene expression profiles in 19 pediatric patients with SoJIA during the systemic phase of the disease (fever and/or arthritis), 25 SoJIA patients with no systemic symptoms (arthritis only or no symptoms), 39 healthy controls, 94 pediatric patients with acute viral and bacterial infections (available under GSE6269), 38 pediatric patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), and 6 patients with a second IL-1 mediated disease known as PAPA syndrome. Statistical group comparison and class prediction identified genes differentially expressed in SoJIA patients compared to healthy children. These genes, however, were also changed in patients with acute infections and SLE. By performing an analysis of significance across all diagnostic groups, we generated a list of 88 SoJIA-specific genes (p<0.01 in SoJIA and >0.5 in all other groups). A subset of 12/88 genes permitted us to accurately classify an independent test set of SoJIA patients with systemic disease. We were also able to identify a group of transcripts that changed significantly in patients undergoing IL-1 blockade. Thus, analysis of transcriptional signatures from SoJIA blood leukocytes can help distinguishing this disease from other febrile illnesses and assessing response to therapy. Availability of accurate diagnostic markers for SoJIA patients may allow prompt initiation of effective therapy and prevention of long-term disabilities.
Blood leukocyte microarrays to diagnose systemic onset juvenile idiopathic arthritis and follow the response to IL-1 blockade.
Sex, Age, Treatment, Race
View SamplesMost lung adenocarcinoma deaths are related to metastases, indicating the necessity of detecting and inhibiting tumor cell dissemination. We have identified that overexpression of miRNAs located on 14q32 was associated with metastasis in lung adenocarcinoma patients. For functional analysis, we utilized CRISPR activation technology to increase levels of miRNAs clustered on 14q32 in a coordinated manner, and the results showed that 14q32 miRNA overexpression promoted tumor cell migratory and invasive properties. Whole transcriptome microarray analysis of the miRNA-overexpressing cells was performed to define the underlying molecular mechanisms.
Epigenetically Regulated Chromosome 14q32 miRNA Cluster Induces Metastasis and Predicts Poor Prognosis in Lung Adenocarcinoma Patients.
Specimen part, Cell line
View SamplesThe recruitment of mesenchymal stem cells in order to reconstruct damaged cartilage of osteoarthritis joints is a challenging tissue engineering task. Vision towards this goal is blurred by a lack of knowledge about the underlying differences between chondrocytes and MSC during the chondrogenic cultivation process. The aim of this study was to shed light on the differences between chondrocytes and MSC occurring during chondral differentiation through tissue engineering.
Expression pattern differences between osteoarthritic chondrocytes and mesenchymal stem cells during chondrogenic differentiation.
Specimen part
View SamplesThe analysis of patient blood transcriptional profiles offers a means to investigate the immunological mechanisms relevant to human diseases on a genome-wide scale. In addition, such studies provide a basis for the discovery of clinically relevant biomarker signatures. We designed a strategy for microarray analysis that is based on the identification of transcriptional modules formed by genes coordinately expressed in multiple disease data sets. Mapping changes in gene expression at the module level generated disease-specific transcriptional fingerprints that provide a stable framework for the visualization and functional interpretation of microarray data. These transcriptional modules were used as a basis for the selection of biomarkers and the development of a multivariate transcriptional indicator of disease progression in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus. Thus, this work describes the implementation and application of a methodology designed to support systems-scale analysis of the human immune system in translational research settings.
A modular analysis framework for blood genomics studies: application to systemic lupus erythematosus.
Sex, Age, Race
View SamplesWe designed a strategy for microarray analysis that is based on the identification of transcriptional modules formed by genes coordinately expressed in multiple disease data sets. Mapping changes in gene expression at the module level generated disease-specific transcriptional fingerprints that provide a stable framework for the visualization and functional interpretation of microarray data.
A modular analysis framework for blood genomics studies: application to systemic lupus erythematosus.
Sex, Age, Race
View SamplesTranscriptional modules were used as a basis for the selection of biomarkers and the development of a multivariate transcriptional indicator of disease progression in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus.
A modular analysis framework for blood genomics studies: application to systemic lupus erythematosus.
Sex, Age, Race
View SamplesBACKGROUND: Climate change will lead in the future to an occurrence of heat waves with a higher frequency and duration than observed today, which has the potential to cause severe damage to seedlings of temperate maize genotypes. In this study, we aimed to (I) assess phenotypic variation for heat tolerance of temperate European Flint and Dent maize inbred lines, (II) investigate the transcriptomic response of temperate maize to linearly increasing heat levels and, (III) identify genes associated with heat tolerance in a set of genotypes with contrasting heat tolerance behaviour. RESULTS: Strong phenotypic differences with respect to heat tolerance were observed between the examined maize inbred lines on a multi-trait level. We identified 607 heat responsive genes as well as 39 heat tolerance genes. CONCLUSION: Our findings indicate that individual inbred lines developed different genetic mechanisms in response to heat stress. We applied a novel statistical approach enabling the integration of multiple genotypes and stress levels in the analysis of abiotic stress expression studies. Overall design: Identifcation of differentially expressed genes between 8 genotypes and 3 heat levels
Genome-wide expression profiling and phenotypic evaluation of European maize inbreds at seedling stage in response to heat stress.
Specimen part, Subject
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