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Becker TJ, Enkhmandakh B, Bayarsaihan D. Single-cell RNA analysis of chromodomain-encoding genes in mesenchymal stromal cells of the mouse dental pulp. J Cell Biochem 2024. [PMID: 38779967 DOI: 10.1002/jcb.30608] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2023] [Revised: 05/08/2024] [Accepted: 05/13/2024] [Indexed: 05/25/2024]
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The chromodomain helicase DNA-binding (CHD) and chromobox (CBX) families of proteins play crucial roles in cell fate decisions, differentiation, and cell proliferation in a broad variety of tissues and cell types. CHD proteins are ATP-dependent epigenetic enzymes actively engaged in transcriptional regulation, DNA replication, and DNA damage repair, whereas CBX proteins are transcriptional repressors mainly involved in the formation of heterochromatin. The pleiotropic effects of CHD and CBX proteins are largely dependent on their versatility to interact with other key components of the epigenetic and transcriptional machinery. Although the function and regulatory modes of CHD and CBX factors are well established in many cell types, little is known about their roles during osteogenic differentiation. A single-cell RNA-sequencing analysis of the mouse incisor dental pulp revealed distinct spatiotemporal expression patterns of CHD- and CBX-encoding genes within different clusters of mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) representing various stages of osteogenic differentiation. Additionally, genes encoding interaction partners of CHD and CBX proteins, such as subunits of the trithorax-COMPASS and polycomb chromatin remodeling complexes, exhibited differential co-expression behaviors within MSC subpopulations. Thus, CHD- and CBX-encoding genes show partially overlapping but distinct expression patterns in MSCs, suggesting their differential roles in osteogenic cell fate decisions.
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- Timothy James Becker
- Department of Computer Science, Connecticut College, New London, Connecticut, USA
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- Department of Reconstructive Sciences, Center for Regenerative Medicine and Skeletal Development, University of Connecticut Health Center, Farmington, Connecticut, USA
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- Department of Reconstructive Sciences, Center for Regenerative Medicine and Skeletal Development, University of Connecticut Health Center, Farmington, Connecticut, USA
- Institute for System Genomics, University of Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut, USA
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Wang S, Jiang W, Lv S, Sun Z, Si L, Hu J, Yang Y, Qiu D, Liu X, Zhu S, Yang L, Qi L, Chi G, Wang G, Li P, Liao B. Human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells-derived exosomes exert anti-inflammatory effects on osteoarthritis chondrocytes. Aging (Albany NY) 2023; 15:9544-9560. [PMID: 37724890 PMCID: PMC10564422 DOI: 10.18632/aging.205034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2023] [Accepted: 08/25/2023] [Indexed: 09/21/2023]
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Inflammation of chondrocytes plays a critical role in the occurrence and development of osteoarthritis (OA). Recent evidence indicated exosomes derived from mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs-Exos) exhibit excellent anti-inflammatory ability in many troublesome inflammatory diseases including OA. In the present study, we aimed to explore the role of human umbilical cord-derived MSCs-Exos (hUC-MSCs-Exos) in treating the inflammation of chondrocytes and its related mechanisms. Ultracentrifugation was applied to isolate hUC-MSCs-Exos from the culture supernatant of hUC-MSCs. Two OA-like in vitro inflammation models of human articular chondrocytes induced with interleukin 1β (IL-1β) and co-incubation with macrophage utilizing transwell cell culture inserts were both used to evaluate the anti-inflammatory effects of hUC-MSCs-Exos. The mRNA sequencing of chondrocytes after treatment and microRNA (miRNA) sequencing of hUC-MSCs-Exos were detected and analyzed for possible mechanism analysis. The results of the study confirmed that hUC-MSCs-Exos had a reversed effect of IL-1β on chondrocytes in the expression of collagen type II alpha 1 (COL2A1) and matrix metalloproteinase 13 (MMP13). The addition of hUC-MSCs-Exos to M1 macrophages in the upper chamber showed down-regulation of IL-1β and tumor necrosis factor α (TNF-α), up-regulation of IL-10 and arginase1 (ARG1), and reversed the gene and protein expression of COL2A1 and MMP13 of the chondrocytes seeded in the lower chamber. The results of this study confirmed the anti-inflammatory effects of hUC-MSCs-Exos in the human articular chondrocytes inflammation model. hUC-MSCs-Exos may be used as a potential cell-free treatment strategy for chondrocyte inflammation in OA.
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- Shichao Wang
- The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Qingyuan People's Hospital, Qingyuan 511518, Guangdong Province, People's Republic of China
- Obstetrics and Gynecology of Sino-Japanese Friendship Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun 130033, Jilin Province, People's Republic of China
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- The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Qingyuan People's Hospital, Qingyuan 511518, Guangdong Province, People's Republic of China
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- The Key Laboratory of Pathobiology, Ministry of Education, Department of Pathology, College of Basic Medical Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun 130021, Jilin Province, People's Republic of China
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- The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Qingyuan People's Hospital, Qingyuan 511518, Guangdong Province, People's Republic of China
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- The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun 130041, Jilin, People’s Republic of China
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- The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Qingyuan People's Hospital, Qingyuan 511518, Guangdong Province, People's Republic of China
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- The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Qingyuan People's Hospital, Qingyuan 511518, Guangdong Province, People's Republic of China
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- The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Qingyuan People's Hospital, Qingyuan 511518, Guangdong Province, People's Republic of China
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- The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Qingyuan People's Hospital, Qingyuan 511518, Guangdong Province, People's Republic of China
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- The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Qingyuan People's Hospital, Qingyuan 511518, Guangdong Province, People's Republic of China
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- The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Qingyuan People's Hospital, Qingyuan 511518, Guangdong Province, People's Republic of China
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- The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Qingyuan People's Hospital, Qingyuan 511518, Guangdong Province, People's Republic of China
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- The Key Laboratory of Pathobiology, Ministry of Education, Department of Pathology, College of Basic Medical Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun 130021, Jilin Province, People's Republic of China
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- The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Qingyuan People's Hospital, Qingyuan 511518, Guangdong Province, People's Republic of China
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- The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Qingyuan People's Hospital, Qingyuan 511518, Guangdong Province, People's Republic of China
- The Key Laboratory of Pathobiology, Ministry of Education, Department of Pathology, College of Basic Medical Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun 130021, Jilin Province, People's Republic of China
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- The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Qingyuan People's Hospital, Qingyuan 511518, Guangdong Province, People's Republic of China
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Jiang P, Ma X, Han S, Ma L, Ai J, Wu L, Zhang Y, Xiao H, Tian M, Tao WA, Zhang S, Chai R. Characterization of the microRNA transcriptomes and proteomics of cochlear tissue-derived small extracellular vesicles from mice of different ages after birth. Cell Mol Life Sci 2022; 79:154. [PMID: 35218422 PMCID: PMC11072265 DOI: 10.1007/s00018-022-04164-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2021] [Revised: 12/30/2021] [Accepted: 01/23/2022] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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The cochlea is an important sensory organ for both balance and sound perception, and the formation of the cochlea is a complex developmental process. The development of the mouse cochlea begins on embryonic day (E)9 and continues until postnatal day (P)21 when the hearing system is considered mature. Small extracellular vesicles (sEVs), with a diameter ranging from 30 to 200 nm, have been considered a significant medium for information communication in both physiological and pathological processes. However, there are no studies exploring the role of sEVs in the development of the cochlea. Here, we isolated tissue-derived sEVs from the cochleae of FVB mice at P3, P7, P14, and P21 by ultracentrifugation. These sEVs were first characterized by transmission electron microscopy, nanoparticle tracking analysis, and western blotting. Next, we used small RNA-seq and mass spectrometry to characterize the microRNA transcriptomes and proteomes of cochlear sEVs from mice at different ages. Many microRNAs and proteins were discovered to be related to inner ear development, anatomical structure development, and auditory nervous system development. These results all suggest that sEVs exist in the cochlea and are likely to be essential for the normal development of the auditory system. Our findings provide many sEV microRNA and protein targets for future studies of the roles of cochlear sEVs.
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- Pei Jiang
- State Key Laboratory of Bioelectronics, Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Zhongda Hospital, School of Life Sciences and Technology, Jiangsu Province High-Tech Key Laboratory for Bio-Medical Research, Southeast University, Nanjing, 210096, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioelectronics, Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Zhongda Hospital, School of Life Sciences and Technology, Jiangsu Province High-Tech Key Laboratory for Bio-Medical Research, Southeast University, Nanjing, 210096, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioelectronics, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, 210096, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioelectronics, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, 210096, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioelectronics, Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Zhongda Hospital, School of Life Sciences and Technology, Jiangsu Province High-Tech Key Laboratory for Bio-Medical Research, Southeast University, Nanjing, 210096, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioelectronics, Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Zhongda Hospital, School of Life Sciences and Technology, Jiangsu Province High-Tech Key Laboratory for Bio-Medical Research, Southeast University, Nanjing, 210096, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioelectronics, Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Zhongda Hospital, School of Life Sciences and Technology, Jiangsu Province High-Tech Key Laboratory for Bio-Medical Research, Southeast University, Nanjing, 210096, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioelectronics, Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Zhongda Hospital, School of Life Sciences and Technology, Jiangsu Province High-Tech Key Laboratory for Bio-Medical Research, Southeast University, Nanjing, 210096, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioelectronics, Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Zhongda Hospital, School of Life Sciences and Technology, Jiangsu Province High-Tech Key Laboratory for Bio-Medical Research, Southeast University, Nanjing, 210096, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Department of Biochemistry, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, 47907, USA.
- Center for Cancer Research, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, 47907, USA.
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioelectronics, Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Zhongda Hospital, School of Life Sciences and Technology, Jiangsu Province High-Tech Key Laboratory for Bio-Medical Research, Southeast University, Nanjing, 210096, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioelectronics, Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Zhongda Hospital, School of Life Sciences and Technology, Jiangsu Province High-Tech Key Laboratory for Bio-Medical Research, Southeast University, Nanjing, 210096, China.
- Co-Innovation Center of Neuroregeneration, Nantong University, Nantong, 226001, China.
- Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China.
- Institute for Stem Cell and Regeneration, Chinese Academy of Science, Beijing, China.
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Neural Regeneration and Repair, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100069, China.
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Characterization of exosomal long non-coding RNAs in chondrogenic differentiation of human adipose-derived stem cells. Mol Cell Biochem 2021; 476:1411-1420. [PMID: 33389494 DOI: 10.1007/s11010-020-04003-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2020] [Accepted: 11/24/2020] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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The exosomes derived from chondrogenic stem cells and long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) play a key role in cartilage regeneration. Here, we investigated the expression profile of exosomal lncRNAs in chondrogenesis of human adipose derived stem cells (hADSCs). hADSCs were induced to differentiate into chondrocytes in vitro. Exosomes from undifferentiated hADSCs and chondrogenic hADSCs were isolated. LncRNA and mRNA expression profiles in the isolated exosomes were analyzed by RNA sequencing. The resultant data were subjected to gene ontology (GO) terms and KEGG pathway analysis to identify differentially expressed lncRNAs. We identified 23 upregulated and 163 downregulated lncRNAs in exosomes derived from chondrogenic hADSCs compared to that in exosomes from undifferentiated hADSCs. In addition, analysis of mRNA expression data revealed 968 upregulated genes and 572 downregulated genes in exosomes of chondrogenic hADSCs. Lncrna and mRNA expression levels were further validated by qRT-PCR. Differentially expressed lncRNAs and mRNAs were utilized to construct a coding-non-coding gene co-expression network (CNC network). GO terms and KEGG pathway enrichment analysis revealed several significant processes differentially regulated between undifferentiated hADSCs and chondrogenic hADSCs. Taken together, this study revealed the differential expression of exosomal lncRNAs of chondrogenic hADSCs and provided a foundation for future study on the cartilage recovery mechanism of exosomes derived from chondrogenic stem cells.
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Chakraborty S, Sinha S, Sengupta A. Emerging trends in chromatin remodeler plasticity in mesenchymal stromal cell function. FASEB J 2020; 35:e21234. [PMID: 33337557 DOI: 10.1096/fj.202002232r] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2020] [Revised: 11/10/2020] [Accepted: 11/13/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Emerging evidences highlight importance of epigenetic regulation and their integration with transcriptional and cell signaling machinery in determining tissue resident adult pluripotent mesenchymal stem/stromal cell (MSC) activity, lineage commitment, and multicellular development. Histone modifying enzymes and large multi-subunit chromatin remodeling complexes and their cell type-specific plasticity remain the central defining features of gene regulation and establishment of tissue identity. Modulation of transcription factor expression gradient ex vivo and concomitant flexibility of higher order chromatin architecture in response to signaling cues are exciting approaches to regulate MSC activity and tissue rejuvenation. Being an important constituent of the adult bone marrow microenvironment/niche, pathophysiological perturbation in MSC homeostasis also causes impaired hematopoietic stem/progenitor cell function in a non-cell autonomous mechanism. In addition, pluripotent MSCs can function as immune regulatory cells, and they reside at the crossroad of innate and adaptive immune response pathways. Research in the past few years suggest that MSCs/stromal fibroblasts significantly contribute to the establishment of immunosuppressive microenvironment in shaping antitumor immunity. Therefore, it is important to understand mesenchymal stromal epigenome and transcriptional regulation to leverage its applications in regenerative medicine, epigenetic memory-guided trained immunity, immune-metabolic rewiring, and precision immune reprogramming. In this review, we highlight the latest developments and prospects in chromatin biology in determining MSC function in the context of lineage commitment and immunomodulation.
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- Sayan Chakraborty
- Stem Cell & Leukemia Laboratory, Cancer Biology & Inflammatory Disorder Division, CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Biology, Kolkata, India.,Translational Research Unit of Excellence (TRUE), Kolkata, India
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- Stem Cell & Leukemia Laboratory, Cancer Biology & Inflammatory Disorder Division, CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Biology, Kolkata, India.,Translational Research Unit of Excellence (TRUE), Kolkata, India
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- Stem Cell & Leukemia Laboratory, Cancer Biology & Inflammatory Disorder Division, CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Biology, Kolkata, India.,Translational Research Unit of Excellence (TRUE), Kolkata, India
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Song H, Park KH. Regulation and function of SOX9 during cartilage development and regeneration. Semin Cancer Biol 2020; 67:12-23. [PMID: 32380234 DOI: 10.1016/j.semcancer.2020.04.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 85] [Impact Index Per Article: 21.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2018] [Revised: 09/23/2019] [Accepted: 04/26/2020] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
Abstract
Chondrogenesis is a highly coordinated event in embryo development, adult homeostasis, and repair of the vertebrate cartilage. Fate decisions and differentiation of chondrocytes accompany differential expression of genes critical for each step of chondrogenesis. SOX9 is a master transcription factor that participates in sequential events in chondrogenesis by regulating a series of downstream factors in a stage-specific manner. SOX9 either works alone or in combination with downstream SOX transcription factors, SOX5 and SOX6 as chondrogenic SOX Trio. SOX9 is reduced in the articular cartilage of patients with osteoarthritis while highly maintained during tumorigenesis of cartilage and bone. Gene therapy using viral and non-viral vectors accompanied by tissue engineering (scaffolds) is a promising tool to regenerate impaired cartilage. Delivery of SOX9 or chondrogenic SOX Trio into cells produces efficient therapeutic effects on chondrogenesis and this event is facilitated by scaffolds. Non-viral vector-guided delivery systems encapsulated or loaded in mechanically stable solid scaffolds are useful for the regeneration of articular cartilage. Here we review major milestones and most recent studies focusing on regulation and function of chondrogenic SOX Trio, during chondrogenesis and cartilage regeneration, and on the development of advanced technologies in gene delivery with tissue engineering to improve efficiency of cartilage repair process.
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- Haengseok Song
- Department of Biomedical Science, CHA University, Seongnam, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biomedical Science, CHA University, Seongnam, Republic of Korea.
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Weiss K, Lazar HP, Kurolap A, Martinez AF, Paperna T, Cohen L, Smeland MF, Whalen S, Heide S, Keren B, Terhal P, Irving M, Takaku M, Roberts JD, Petrovich RM, Schrier Vergano SA, Kenney A, Hove H, DeChene E, Quinonez SC, Colin E, Ziegler A, Rumple M, Jain M, Monteil D, Roeder ER, Nugent K, van Haeringen A, Gambello M, Santani A, Medne L, Krock B, Skraban CM, Zackai EH, Dubbs HA, Smol T, Ghoumid J, Parker MJ, Wright M, Turnpenny P, Clayton-Smith J, Metcalfe K, Kurumizaka H, Gelb BD, Baris Feldman H, Campeau PM, Muenke M, Wade PA, Lachlan K. The CHD4-related syndrome: a comprehensive investigation of the clinical spectrum, genotype-phenotype correlations, and molecular basis. Genet Med 2020; 22:389-397. [PMID: 31388190 PMCID: PMC8900827 DOI: 10.1038/s41436-019-0612-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2019] [Accepted: 07/09/2019] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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PURPOSE Sifrim-Hitz-Weiss syndrome (SIHIWES) is a recently described multisystemic neurodevelopmental disorder caused by de novo variants inCHD4. In this study, we investigated the clinical spectrum of the disorder, genotype-phenotype correlations, and the effect of different missense variants on CHD4 function. METHODS We collected clinical and molecular data from 32 individuals with mostly de novo variants in CHD4, identified through next-generation sequencing. We performed adenosine triphosphate (ATP) hydrolysis and nucleosome remodeling assays on variants from five different CHD4 domains. RESULTS The majority of participants had global developmental delay, mild to moderate intellectual disability, brain anomalies, congenital heart defects, and dysmorphic features. Macrocephaly was a frequent but not universal finding. Additional common abnormalities included hypogonadism in males, skeletal and limb anomalies, hearing impairment, and ophthalmic abnormalities. The majority of variants were nontruncating and affected the SNF2-like region of the protein. We did not identify genotype-phenotype correlations based on the type or location of variants. Alterations in ATP hydrolysis and chromatin remodeling activities were observed in variants from different domains. CONCLUSION The CHD4-related syndrome is a multisystemic neurodevelopmental disorder. Missense substitutions in different protein domains alter CHD4 function in a variant-specific manner, but result in a similar phenotype in humans.
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- Karin Weiss
- The Genetics Institute, Rambam Health Care Campus, Haifa, Israel.
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- Epigenetics and Stem Cell Biology Laboratory, National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, Research Triangle Park, NC, USA
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- The Genetics Institute, Rambam Health Care Campus, Haifa, Israel
- The Ruth and Bruce Rappaport Faculty of Medicine, Technion-Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa, Israel
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- Medical Genetics Branch, National Human Genome Research Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- The Genetics Institute, Rambam Health Care Campus, Haifa, Israel
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- Genetics Institute, Schneider Children's Medical Center, Petah Tikva, Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Department of Medical Genetics, University Hospital of North Norway, Tromsø, Norway
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- UF de génétique clinique, Centre de Référence Maladies Rares des Anomalies du développement et syndromes malformatifs, APHP, Hôpital Trousseau, Paris, France
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- AP-HP, Département de Génétique, Centre de Référence Maladies Rares "Anomalies du développement et syndromes malformatifs" Hôpital de la Pitié Salpêtrière, Paris, France
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- AP-HP, Département de Génétique, Centre de Référence Maladies Rares "Anomalies du développement et syndromes malformatifs" Hôpital de la Pitié Salpêtrière, Paris, France
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- Department of Genetics, Utrecht University Medical Center, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Clinical Genetics, Guy's Hospital, London, UK
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- Epigenetics and Stem Cell Biology Laboratory, National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, Research Triangle Park, NC, USA
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- Epigenetics and Stem Cell Biology Laboratory, National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, Research Triangle Park, NC, USA
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- Epigenetics and Stem Cell Biology Laboratory, National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, Research Triangle Park, NC, USA
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- Division of Medical Genetics and Metabolism, Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters, Norfolk, VA, USA
- Department of Pediatrics, Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk, VA, USA
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- Division of Medical Genetics and Metabolism, Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters, Norfolk, VA, USA
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- Centre for Rare Diseases, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen University Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Division of Genomic Diagnostics, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Genetics, Metabolism and Genomic Medicine, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Department of Biochemistry and Genetics, University Hospital Angers, Angers, France
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- Department of Biochemistry and Genetics, University Hospital Angers, Angers, France
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- Medical Genetics Branch, National Human Genome Research Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA
- Bone and Osteogenesis Imperfecta Department, Kennedy Krieger Institute, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, Portsmouth, VA, USA
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- Departments of Pediatrics and Molecular and Human Genetics, Baylor College of Medicine, San Antonio, TX, USA
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- Departments of Pediatrics and Molecular and Human Genetics, Baylor College of Medicine, San Antonio, TX, USA
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- Department of Clinical Genetics, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, The Netherlands
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- Department of Human Genetics, School of Medicine, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Division of Genomic Diagnostics, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Division of Human Genetics, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Division of Genomic Diagnostics, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Division of Human Genetics, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Division of Human Genetics, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Division of Neurology, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Department of Clinical Genetics, Lille University Hospital, CHU Lille, Lille, France
- EA7364 RADEME (Research Team on Rare Developmental and Metabolic Diseases), Lille 2 University, Lille, France
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- Department of Clinical Genetics, Lille University Hospital, CHU Lille, Lille, France
- EA7364 RADEME (Research Team on Rare Developmental and Metabolic Diseases), Lille 2 University, Lille, France
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- Sheffield Children's Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Western Bank, Sheffield, UK
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- Northern Genetics Service, Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Institute of Human Genetics, International Centre for Life, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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- University of Exeter Medical School, Clinical Genetics Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital, Exeter, UK
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- Institute of Evolution, Systems and Genomics, Faculty of Medical and Human Sciences, University of Manchester, Manchester Academic Health Science Centre, Manchester, UK
- Manchester Centre for Genomic Medicine, Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester Academic Health Sciences Centre, Manchester, UK
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- Institute of Evolution, Systems and Genomics, Faculty of Medical and Human Sciences, University of Manchester, Manchester Academic Health Science Centre, Manchester, UK
- Manchester Centre for Genomic Medicine, Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester Academic Health Sciences Centre, Manchester, UK
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- Laboratory of Structural Biology, Graduate School of Advanced Science & Engineering, Waseda University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Mindich Child Health and Development Institute and Department of Pediatrics, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA
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- The Genetics Institute, Rambam Health Care Campus, Haifa, Israel
- The Ruth and Bruce Rappaport Faculty of Medicine, Technion-Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa, Israel
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Montreal and CHU Sainte-Justine, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Medical Genetics Branch, National Human Genome Research Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- Epigenetics and Stem Cell Biology Laboratory, National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, Research Triangle Park, NC, USA
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- Wessex Clinical Genetics Service, University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust. Department of Human Genetics and Genomic Medicine, Southampton University, Southampton, UK
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Ren H, Yu X, Shen G, Zhang Z, Shang Q, Zhao W, Huang J, Yu P, Zhan M, Lu Y, Liang Z, Tang J, Liang D, Yao Z, Yang Z, Jiang X. miRNA-seq analysis of human vertebrae provides insight into the mechanism underlying GIOP. Bone 2019; 120:371-386. [PMID: 30503955 DOI: 10.1016/j.bone.2018.11.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2018] [Revised: 11/16/2018] [Accepted: 11/19/2018] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
Abstract
High-throughput sequencing (HTS) was recently applied to detect microRNA (miRNA) regulation in age-related osteoporosis. However, miRNA regulation has not been reported in glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis (GIOP) patients and the mechanism of GIOP remains elusive. To comprehensively analyze the role of miRNA regulation in GIOP based on human vertebrae and to explore the molecular mechanism, a high-throughput sequencing strategy was employed to identify miRNAs involved in GIOP. Twenty-six patients undergoing spinal surgery were included in this study. Six vertebral samples were selected for miRNA sequencing (miRNA-seq) analysis and 26 vertebral samples were verified by qRT-PCR. Bioinformatics was utilized for target prediction, to investigate the regulation of miRNA-mRNA networks, and Gene Ontology (GO) and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) pathway analyses. Six significantly up-regulated miRNAs (including one novel miRNA) and three significantly down-regulated miRNAs were verified via miRNA-seq and verified in the vertebrae of GIOP patients. Up-regulated miRNAs included hsa-miR-214-5p, hsa-miR-10b-5p, hsa-miR-21-5p, hsa-miR-451a, hsa-miR-186-5p, and hsa-miR-novel-chr3_49,413 while down-regulated miRNAs included hsa-let-7f-5p, hsa-let-7a-5p, and hsa-miR-27a-3p. Bioinformatics analysis revealed 5983 and 23,463 predicted targets in the up-regulated and down-regulated miRNAs respectively, using the miRanda, miRBase and TargetScan databases. The target genes of these significantly altered miRNAs were enriched to 1939 GO terms and 84 KEGG pathways. GO terms revealed that up-regulated targets were most enriched in actin filament-based processes (BP), anchoring junction (CC), and cytoskeletal protein binding (MF). Conversely, the down-regulated targets were mostly enriched in multicellular organismal development (BP), intracellular membrane-bounded organelles (CC), and protein binding (MF). Top-10 pathway analysis revealed that the differentially expressed miRNAs in GIOP were closely related to bone metabolism-related pathways such as FoxO, PI3K-Akt, MAPK and Notch signaling pathway. These results suggest that significantly altered miRNAs may play an important role in GIOP by targeting mRNA and regulating biological processes and bone metabolism-related pathways such as MAPK, FoxO, PI3K-Akt and Notch signaling, which provides novel insight into the mechanism of GIOP and lays a good foundation for the prevention and treatment of GIOP.
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- Hui Ren
- Department of Spinal Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou 510405, China; Lingnan Medical Research Center, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou 510405, China
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- First Clinical Medical College, Guangzhou University of Chinese medicine, Guangzhou, China, 510405; Lingnan Medical Research Center, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou 510405, China
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- First Clinical Medical College, Guangzhou University of Chinese medicine, Guangzhou, China, 510405; Lingnan Medical Research Center, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou 510405, China
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- First Clinical Medical College, Guangzhou University of Chinese medicine, Guangzhou, China, 510405; Lingnan Medical Research Center, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou 510405, China
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- First Clinical Medical College, Guangzhou University of Chinese medicine, Guangzhou, China, 510405; Lingnan Medical Research Center, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou 510405, China
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- First Clinical Medical College, Guangzhou University of Chinese medicine, Guangzhou, China, 510405; Lingnan Medical Research Center, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou 510405, China
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- First Clinical Medical College, Guangzhou University of Chinese medicine, Guangzhou, China, 510405; Lingnan Medical Research Center, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou 510405, China
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- First Clinical Medical College, Guangzhou University of Chinese medicine, Guangzhou, China, 510405; Lingnan Medical Research Center, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou 510405, China
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- First Clinical Medical College, Guangzhou University of Chinese medicine, Guangzhou, China, 510405; Lingnan Medical Research Center, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou 510405, China
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- First Clinical Medical College, Guangzhou University of Chinese medicine, Guangzhou, China, 510405; Lingnan Medical Research Center, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou 510405, China
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- First Clinical Medical College, Guangzhou University of Chinese medicine, Guangzhou, China, 510405; Lingnan Medical Research Center, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou 510405, China
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- Department of Spinal Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou 510405, China; Lingnan Medical Research Center, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou 510405, China
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- Department of Spinal Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou 510405, China; Lingnan Medical Research Center, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou 510405, China
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- Department of Spinal Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou 510405, China
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- Department of Spinal Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou 510405, China
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- Department of Spinal Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou 510405, China; Lingnan Medical Research Center, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou 510405, China.
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Kovač K, Sauer A, Mačinković I, Awe S, Finkernagel F, Hoffmeister H, Fuchs A, Müller R, Rathke C, Längst G, Brehm A. Tumour-associated missense mutations in the dMi-2 ATPase alters nucleosome remodelling properties in a mutation-specific manner. Nat Commun 2018; 9:2112. [PMID: 29844320 PMCID: PMC5974244 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-018-04503-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2017] [Accepted: 04/30/2018] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
Abstract
ATP-dependent chromatin remodellers are mutated in more than 20% of human cancers. The consequences of these mutations on enzyme function are poorly understood. Here, we characterise the effects of CHD4 mutations identified in endometrial carcinoma on the remodelling properties of dMi-2, the highly conserved Drosophila homologue of CHD4. Mutations from different patients have surprisingly diverse defects on nucleosome binding, ATPase activity and nucleosome remodelling. Unexpectedly, we identify both mutations that decrease and increase the enzyme activity. Our results define the chromodomains and a novel regulatory region as essential for nucleosome remodelling. Genetic experiments in Drosophila demonstrate that expression of cancer-derived dMi-2 mutants misregulates differentiation of epithelial wing structures and produces phenotypes that correlate with their nucleosome remodelling properties. Our results help to define the defects of CHD4 in cancer at the mechanistic level and provide the basis for the development of molecular approaches aimed at restoring their activity. ATP-dependent chromatin remodelers are often found mutated in human cancers. Here, the authors characterize the nucleosome remodelling properties of cancer-associated mutants of the Drosophila Chd4 homolog dMi-2.
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- Kristina Kovač
- Institute for Molecular Biology and Tumour Research, University of Marburg, 35043, Marburg, Germany
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- Institute for Molecular Biology and Tumour Research, University of Marburg, 35043, Marburg, Germany
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- Institute for Molecular Biology and Tumour Research, University of Marburg, 35043, Marburg, Germany
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- Institute for Molecular Biology and Tumour Research, University of Marburg, 35043, Marburg, Germany
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- Institute for Molecular Biology and Tumour Research, University of Marburg, 35043, Marburg, Germany.,Center for Tumour Biology and Immunology, University of Marburg, 35043, Marburg, Germany
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- Institute of Biochemistry, Genetics and Microbiology, University of Regensburg, 93053, Regensburg, Germany
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- Institute of Biochemistry, Genetics and Microbiology, University of Regensburg, 93053, Regensburg, Germany
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- Institute for Molecular Biology and Tumour Research, University of Marburg, 35043, Marburg, Germany.,Center for Tumour Biology and Immunology, University of Marburg, 35043, Marburg, Germany
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- Department of Biology, Philipps-University Marburg, Karl-von-Frisch-Straße 8, 35043, Marburg, Germany
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- Institute of Biochemistry, Genetics and Microbiology, University of Regensburg, 93053, Regensburg, Germany
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- Institute for Molecular Biology and Tumour Research, University of Marburg, 35043, Marburg, Germany.
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Hoffmeister H, Fuchs A, Erdel F, Pinz S, Gröbner-Ferreira R, Bruckmann A, Deutzmann R, Schwartz U, Maldonado R, Huber C, Dendorfer AS, Rippe K, Längst G. CHD3 and CHD4 form distinct NuRD complexes with different yet overlapping functionality. Nucleic Acids Res 2017; 45:10534-10554. [PMID: 28977666 PMCID: PMC5737555 DOI: 10.1093/nar/gkx711] [Citation(s) in RCA: 61] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2017] [Accepted: 08/08/2017] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
Abstract
CHD3 and CHD4 (Chromodomain Helicase DNA binding protein), two highly similar representatives of the Mi-2 subfamily of SF2 helicases, are coexpressed in many cell lines and tissues and have been reported to act as the motor subunit of the NuRD complex (nucleosome remodeling and deacetylase activities). Besides CHD proteins, NuRD contains several repressors like HDAC1/2, MTA2/3 and MBD2/3, arguing for a role as a transcriptional repressor. However, the subunit composition varies among cell- and tissue types and physiological conditions. In particular, it is unclear if CHD3 and CHD4 coexist in the same NuRD complex or whether they form distinct NuRD complexes with specific functions. We mapped the CHD composition of NuRD complexes in mammalian cells and discovered that they are isoform-specific, containing either the monomeric CHD3 or CHD4 ATPase. Both types of complexes exhibit similar intranuclear mobility, interact with HP1 and rapidly accumulate at UV-induced DNA repair sites. But, CHD3 and CHD4 exhibit distinct nuclear localization patterns in unperturbed cells, revealing a subset of specific target genes. Furthermore, CHD3 and CHD4 differ in their nucleosome remodeling and positioning behaviour in vitro. The proteins form distinct CHD3- and CHD4-NuRD complexes that do not only repress, but can just as well activate gene transcription of overlapping and specific target genes.
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- Helen Hoffmeister
- Institute of Biochemistry, Genetics and Microbiology, University of Regensburg, 93053 Regensburg, Germany
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- Institute of Biochemistry, Genetics and Microbiology, University of Regensburg, 93053 Regensburg, Germany
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- BioQuant, University of Heidelberg, 69120 Heidelberg, Germany
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- Institute of Biochemistry, Genetics and Microbiology, University of Regensburg, 93053 Regensburg, Germany
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- Institute of Biochemistry, Genetics and Microbiology, University of Regensburg, 93053 Regensburg, Germany
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- Institute of Biochemistry, Genetics and Microbiology, University of Regensburg, 93053 Regensburg, Germany
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- Institute of Biochemistry, Genetics and Microbiology, University of Regensburg, 93053 Regensburg, Germany
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- Institute of Biochemistry, Genetics and Microbiology, University of Regensburg, 93053 Regensburg, Germany
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- Institute of Biochemistry, Genetics and Microbiology, University of Regensburg, 93053 Regensburg, Germany
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- Institute of Biochemistry, Genetics and Microbiology, University of Regensburg, 93053 Regensburg, Germany
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- Institute of Biochemistry, Genetics and Microbiology, University of Regensburg, 93053 Regensburg, Germany
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- BioQuant, University of Heidelberg, 69120 Heidelberg, Germany
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- Institute of Biochemistry, Genetics and Microbiology, University of Regensburg, 93053 Regensburg, Germany
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Yin PT, Han E, Lee KB. Engineering Stem Cells for Biomedical Applications. Adv Healthc Mater 2016; 5:10-55. [PMID: 25772134 PMCID: PMC5810416 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.201400842] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2014] [Revised: 02/14/2015] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
Abstract
Stem cells are characterized by a number of useful properties, including their ability to migrate, differentiate, and secrete a variety of therapeutic molecules such as immunomodulatory factors. As such, numerous pre-clinical and clinical studies have utilized stem cell-based therapies and demonstrated their tremendous potential for the treatment of various human diseases and disorders. Recently, efforts have focused on engineering stem cells in order to further enhance their innate abilities as well as to confer them with new functionalities, which can then be used in various biomedical applications. These engineered stem cells can take on a number of forms. For instance, engineered stem cells encompass the genetic modification of stem cells as well as the use of stem cells for gene delivery, nanoparticle loading and delivery, and even small molecule drug delivery. The present Review gives an in-depth account of the current status of engineered stem cells, including potential cell sources, the most common methods used to engineer stem cells, and the utilization of engineered stem cells in various biomedical applications, with a particular focus on tissue regeneration, the treatment of immunodeficiency diseases, and cancer.
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- Perry T Yin
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, 599 Taylor Road, Piscataway, NJ, 08854, USA
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- Institute of Biomaterials and Biomedical Engineering, University of Toronto, 164 College Street, Toronto, ON, M5S 3G9, Canada
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, 599 Taylor Road, Piscataway, NJ, 08854, USA
- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, 610 Taylor Road, Piscataway, NJ, 08854, USA
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Ahi EP, Steinhäuser SS, Pálsson A, Franzdóttir SR, Snorrason SS, Maier VH, Jónsson ZO. Differential expression of the aryl hydrocarbon receptor pathway associates with craniofacial polymorphism in sympatric Arctic charr. EvoDevo 2015; 6:27. [PMID: 26388986 PMCID: PMC4574265 DOI: 10.1186/s13227-015-0022-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2015] [Accepted: 09/04/2015] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
Abstract
Background The developmental basis of craniofacial morphology hinges on interactions of numerous signalling systems. Extensive craniofacial variation in the polymorphic Arctic charr, a member of the salmonid family, from Lake Thingvallavatn (Iceland), offers opportunities to find and study such signalling pathways and their key regulators, thereby shedding light on the developmental pathways, and the genetics of trophic divergence. Results To identify genes involved in the craniofacial differences between benthic and limnetic Arctic charr, we used transcriptome data from different morphs, spanning early development, together with data on craniofacial expression patterns and skeletogenesis in model vertebrate species. Out of 20 genes identified, 7 showed lower gene expression in benthic than in limnetic charr morphs. We had previously identified a conserved gene network involved in extracellular matrix (ECM) organization and skeletogenesis, showing higher expression in developing craniofacial elements of benthic than in limnetic Arctic charr morphs. The present study adds a second set of genes constituting an expanded gene network with strong, benthic–limnetic differential expression. To identify putative upstream regulators, we performed knowledge-based motif enrichment analyses on the regulatory sequences of the identified genes which yielded potential binding sites for a set of known transcription factors (TFs). Of the 8 TFs that we examined using qPCR, two (Ahr2b and Ap2) were found to be differentially expressed between benthic and limnetic charr. Expression analysis of several known AhR targets indicated higher activity of the AhR pathway during craniofacial development in benthic charr morphotypes. Conclusion These results suggest a key role of the aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AhR) pathway in the observed craniofacial differences between distinct charr morphotypes. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (doi:10.1186/s13227-015-0022-6) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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- Ehsan Pashay Ahi
- Institute of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Iceland, Sturlugata 7, 101 Reykjavik, Iceland
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- Biomedical Center, University of Iceland, Vatnsmýrarvegur 16, 101 Reykjavik, Iceland
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- Institute of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Iceland, Sturlugata 7, 101 Reykjavik, Iceland ; Biomedical Center, University of Iceland, Vatnsmýrarvegur 16, 101 Reykjavik, Iceland
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- Institute of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Iceland, Sturlugata 7, 101 Reykjavik, Iceland
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- Institute of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Iceland, Sturlugata 7, 101 Reykjavik, Iceland
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- Institute of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Iceland, Sturlugata 7, 101 Reykjavik, Iceland ; Biomedical Center, University of Iceland, Vatnsmýrarvegur 16, 101 Reykjavik, Iceland
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- Institute of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Iceland, Sturlugata 7, 101 Reykjavik, Iceland ; Biomedical Center, University of Iceland, Vatnsmýrarvegur 16, 101 Reykjavik, Iceland
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Jeon SY, Park JS, Yang HN, Lim HJ, Yi SW, Park H, Park KH. Co-delivery of Cbfa-1-targeting siRNA and SOX9 protein using PLGA nanoparticles to induce chondrogenesis of human mesenchymal stem cells. Biomaterials 2014; 35:8236-48. [PMID: 24965885 DOI: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2014.05.092] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2014] [Accepted: 05/29/2014] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
Abstract
During stem cell differentiation, various cellular responses occur that are mediated by transcription factors and proteins. This study evaluated the abilities of SOX9, a crucial protein during the early stage of chondrogenesis, and siRNA targeting Cbfa-1, a transcription factor that promotes osteogenesis, to stimulate chondrogenesis. Non-toxic poly-(d,l-lactide-co-glycolide) (PLGA) nanoparticles (NPs) were coated with Cbfa-1-targeting siRNA and loaded with SOX9 protein. Coomassie blue staining and circular dichroism revealed that the loaded SOX9 protein maintained its stability and bioactivity. These NPs easily entered human mesenchymal stem cells (hMSCs) in vitro and caused them to differentiate into chondrocytes. Markers that are typically expressed in mature chondrocytes were examined. These markers were highly expressed at the mRNA and protein levels in hMSCs treated with PLGA NPs coated with Cbfa-1-targeting siRNA and loaded with SOX9 protein. By contrast, these cells did not express osteogenesis-related markers. hMSCs were injected into mice following internalization of PLGA NPs coated with Cbfa-1-targeting siRNA and loaded with SOX9 protein. When the injection site was excised, markers of chondrogenesis were found to be highly expressed at the mRNA and protein levels, similar to the in vitro results. When hMSCs internalized these NPs and were then cultured in vitro or injected into mice, chondrogenesis-related extracellular matrix components were highly expressed.
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- Su Yeon Jeon
- Department of Biomedical Science, College of Life Science, CHA University, 3F, Yatap Ace-Core Building, 502 Yatap-Dong, Bundang-Gu, Seongnam-Si, Gyeonggi-Do 135-081, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biomedical Science, College of Life Science, CHA University, 3F, Yatap Ace-Core Building, 502 Yatap-Dong, Bundang-Gu, Seongnam-Si, Gyeonggi-Do 135-081, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biomedical Science, College of Life Science, CHA University, 3F, Yatap Ace-Core Building, 502 Yatap-Dong, Bundang-Gu, Seongnam-Si, Gyeonggi-Do 135-081, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biomedical Science, College of Life Science, CHA University, 3F, Yatap Ace-Core Building, 502 Yatap-Dong, Bundang-Gu, Seongnam-Si, Gyeonggi-Do 135-081, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biomedical Science, College of Life Science, CHA University, 3F, Yatap Ace-Core Building, 502 Yatap-Dong, Bundang-Gu, Seongnam-Si, Gyeonggi-Do 135-081, Republic of Korea
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- School of Integrative Engineering, Chung-Ang Univeristy, 221 Heukseok-dong, Dongjak-gu, Seoul 156-756, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biomedical Science, College of Life Science, CHA University, 3F, Yatap Ace-Core Building, 502 Yatap-Dong, Bundang-Gu, Seongnam-Si, Gyeonggi-Do 135-081, Republic of Korea.
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