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Miyoshi S, Kawamoto A, Ninomiya Y, Hamada Y, Shimizu H, Honda Y, Takahashi K. Exploration of reference genes for the development of a diagnostic kit on vascular aging in human saliva. Dent Mater J 2024; 43:172-178. [PMID: 38246628 DOI: 10.4012/dmj.2023-242] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/23/2024]
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Identifying reliable biomarkers in saliva can be a promising approach to developing a rapid diagnostic kit for detecting vascular aging. This study investigated the most suitable reference gene for polymerase chain reaction (PCR) in saliva that is not affected by vascular aging variables. Whole saliva samples were collected to assess the expression of reference genes: actin beta (ACTB), 18S ribosomal RNA (18S rRNA), beta-2-microglobulin, and glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate dehydrogenase (GAPDH). The most abundantly expressed gene was 18S rRNA, and the least expressed gene was GAPDH. Four genes were ranked according to their relative stability, as determined by mathematical algorithms, indicating that ACTB and 18S rRNA were stably expressed as reference genes. 18S rRNA was identified as the most promising reference gene for detecting systemic diseases using saliva from patients with vascular aging in these limited experimental conditions.
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- Department of Geriatric Dentistry, Osaka Dental University
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine and Hypertension, Kagoshima University Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Osaka Dental University
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Wenzlow N, Mills D, Byrd J, Warren M, Long MT. Review of the current and potential use of biological and molecular methods for the estimation of the postmortem interval in animals and humans. J Vet Diagn Invest 2023; 35:97-108. [PMID: 36744749 PMCID: PMC9999395 DOI: 10.1177/10406387231153930] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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We provide here an overview of the state of applied techniques in the estimation of the early period of the postmortem interval (PMI). The biological methods included consist of body cooling, CSF potassium, body cooling combined with CSF potassium, and tissue autolysis. For each method, we present its application in human and veterinary medicine and provide current methodology, strengths, and weaknesses, as well as target areas for improvement. We examine current and future molecular methods as they pertain to DNA and primarily to messenger RNA degradation for the estimation of the PMI, as well as the use of RNA in aging wounds, aging blood stains, and the identification of body fluids. Various types of RNA have different lengths, structures, and functions in cells. These differences in RNAs determine various intrinsic properties, such as their half-lives in cells, and, hence, their decay rate as well as their unique use for specific forensic tests. Future applications and refinements of RNA-based techniques provide opportunities for the use of molecular methods in the estimation of PMI and other general forensic applications.
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- Nanny Wenzlow
- Louisiana Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA, USA
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- Department of Biological Sciences and International Forensic Research Institute, Florida International University, Miami, FL, USA
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- Maples Center for Forensic Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA
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- Maples Center for Forensic Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA
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- Department of Comparative, Diagnostic, and Population Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA
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Characterization of the MG828507 lncRNA Located Upstream of the FLT1 Gene as an Etiology for Pre-Eclampsia. J Clin Med 2022; 11:jcm11154603. [PMID: 35956218 PMCID: PMC9369602 DOI: 10.3390/jcm11154603] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2022] [Revised: 07/19/2022] [Accepted: 07/27/2022] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Background: FLT1 is one of the significantly overexpressed genes found in a pre-eclamptic placenta and is involved with the etiology of this disease. Methods: We conducted genome-wide expression profiling by RNA-seq of placentas from women with pre-eclampsia and those with normotensive pregnancy. Results: We identified a lncRNA gene, MG828507, located ~80 kb upstream of the FLT1 gene in a head-to-head orientation, which was overexpressed in the pre-eclamptic placenta. MG828507 and FLT1 are located within the same topologically associated domain in the genome. The MG828507 mRNA level correlated with that of the FLT1 in placentas from pre-eclamptic women as well as in samples from uncomplicated pregnancies. However, neither the overexpression nor knockdown of MG828507 affected the expression of FLT1. Analysis of pre-eclampsia-linking genetic variants at this locus suggested that the placental genotype of one variant was associated with the expression of MG828507. The MG828507 transcript level was not found to be associated with maternal blood pressure, but showed a relationship with birth and placental weights, suggesting that this lncRNA might be one of the pivotal placental factors in pre-eclampsia. Conclusion: Further characterization of the MG828507 gene may elucidate the etiological roles of the MG828507 and FLT1 genes in pre-eclampsia in a genomic context.
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Klinjampa R, Sitticharoon C, Souvannavong-Vilivong X, Sripong C, Keadkraichaiwat I, Churintaraphan M, Chatree S, Lertbunnaphong T. Placental Neuropeptide Y ( NPY) and NPY receptors expressions and serum NPY levels in preeclampsia. Exp Biol Med (Maywood) 2019; 244:380-388. [PMID: 30760028 DOI: 10.1177/1535370219831437] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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IMPACT STATEMENT Neuropeptide Y (NPY) has been reported as a vasoconstrictive substance which might be associated with preeclampsia. The novel findings of this study were that Y1R, Y2R, and Y5R expressions were significantly lower in the PE than the NP group. Moreover, the NPY receptor expression ratio between the PE/NP groups was lowest for Y2R (0.27) compared to Y1R (0.42) and Y5R (0.40) suggestive of a reduction of this receptor in the preeclampsia group. Our results suggested that decreased Y2R mRNA in the PE group might be associated with abnormalities of placental angiogenesis which probably contributes to the pathophysiology of preeclampsia.
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- Roongrit Klinjampa
- 1 Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok 10700, Thailand
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- 1 Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok 10700, Thailand
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- 1 Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok 10700, Thailand
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- 1 Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok 10700, Thailand
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- 1 Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok 10700, Thailand
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- 1 Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok 10700, Thailand
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- 2 Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok 10700, Thailand
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Capron LE, Ramchandani PG, Glover V. Maternal prenatal stress and placental gene expression of NR3C1 and HSD11B2: The effects of maternal ethnicity. Psychoneuroendocrinology 2018; 87:166-172. [PMID: 29100173 DOI: 10.1016/j.psyneuen.2017.10.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2017] [Revised: 10/25/2017] [Accepted: 10/25/2017] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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BACKGROUND Prenatal stress is associated with altered fetal and infant development. Previous studies have suggested that these effects may be mediated in part via altered functioning of placental enzymes and receptors involved in the HPA-axis, including the glucocorticoid receptor (NR3C1) and HSD11B2, the enzyme which metabolises cortisol. However, previous studies have not examined the potential ethnicity effects on these associations. This study aimed to characterise the association between maternal prenatal stress and placental genes expression and subsequently, any potential effect of maternal ethnicity. METHOD Pregnant women(n=83) were recruited prior to elective caesarean section and assessed for trait anxiety, depression and life events. Placentas were collected and placental gene expression of NR3C1 and HSD11B2 were analysed. We examined associations between maternal prenatal stress and placental gene expression, and the tested for a possible moderating effect of maternal ethnicity(59.0% Caucasian;41.0% non-Caucasian:12.0% South Asian;6.0% African/African-American;14.4% Other;8.4% Mixed). RESULTS Analyses demonstrated a trend in the association between both maternal trait anxiety and depression symptoms with placental gene expression of NR3C1(adj.β=0.220,p=0.067;adj.β=0.212,p=0.064 respectively). We found a significant interaction with maternal ethnicity(β=0.249;p=0.033). In Caucasian women only prenatal trait anxiety and depressive symptoms were associated with an increase in placental NR3C1 expression(adj.β=0.389,p=0.010;adj.β=0.294;p=0.047 respectively). Prenatal life events were associated with a down regulation of HSD11B2(adj.β=0.381;p=0.008), but only in Caucasians. CONCLUSION These results support previous findings of an association between maternal prenatal stress and the expression of placental genes associated with the HPA-axis, but only in Caucasians. These ethnic specific findings are novel and require replication in different populations.
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- Lauren E Capron
- Section of Women's Mental Health, King's College London, London, UK.
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Stroud LR, Papandonatos GD, Parade SH, Salisbury AL, Phipps MG, Lester B, Padbury JF, Marsit CJ. Prenatal Major Depressive Disorder, Placenta Glucocorticoid and Serotonergic Signaling, and Infant Cortisol Response. Psychosom Med 2017; 78:979-990. [PMID: 27763986 PMCID: PMC6541396 DOI: 10.1097/psy.0000000000000410] [Citation(s) in RCA: 55] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Extending prior studies of prenatal adversity and depressive symptoms, we tested associations between maternal prenatal major depressive disorder (MDD) and infant cortisol regulation. Based on prior findings by our group, we also tested placenta glucocorticoid (HSD11B2 methylation) and serotonin (SLC6A4 gene expression) signaling as moderators of links between prenatal MDD and infant cortisol. METHODS Participants were 153 mother-infant pairs from a low-income, diverse sample (M [SD] age = 26 [6] years). Repeated structured diagnostic interviews were used to identify mothers with (a) prenatal MDD, (b) preconception-only MDD, and (c) controls. Placenta samples were assayed for HSD11B2 methylation and SLC6A4 gene expression. Infant salivary cortisol response to a neurobehavioral examination was assessed at 1 month. RESULTS Daughters of prenatal MDD mothers had 51% higher baseline (ratio = 1.51; 95% confidence interval [CI] = 1.01-2.27; p = .045) and 64% higher stress responsive cortisol (ratio = 1.64; 95% CI = 1.05-2.56; p = .03) than daughters of controls and 75% higher stress-responsive cortisol (ratio = 1.75; 95% CI = 1.04-2.94; p = .04) than daughters of preconception-only MDD mothers. HSD11B2 methylation moderated links between prenatal MDD and baseline cortisol (p = .02), with 1% methylation decreases associated with 9% increased baseline cortisol in infants of prenatal MDD mothers (ratio = 1.09; 95% CI = 1.01-1.16). SLC6A4 expression moderated links between prenatal MDD and cortisol response among boys alone (p = .007), with 10-fold increases in expression associated with threefold increases in stress-responsive cortisol (ratio = 2.87; 95% CI = 1.39-5.93) in sons of control mothers. CONCLUSIONS Results highlight specificity of associations between prenatal versus preconception MDD and cortisol regulation and the importance and complexity of placenta glucocorticoid and serotonergic pathways underlying the intergenerational transmission of risk from maternal adversity.
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- Laura R. Stroud
- Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior, Warren Alpert Medical School, Brown University
- Centers for Behavioral and Preventive Medicine, The Miriam Hospital
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- Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior, Warren Alpert Medical School, Brown University
- Bradley/Hasbro Children’s Research Center, Department of Psychology
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- Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior, Warren Alpert Medical School, Brown University
- Department of Pediatrics, Warren Alpert Medical School, Brown University
- Women & Infants’ Hospital of Rhode Island
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- Women & Infants’ Hospital of Rhode Island
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Warren Alpert Medical School, Brown University
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- Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior, Warren Alpert Medical School, Brown University
- Department of Pediatrics, Warren Alpert Medical School, Brown University
- Women & Infants’ Hospital of Rhode Island
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- Department of Pediatrics, Warren Alpert Medical School, Brown University
- Women & Infants’ Hospital of Rhode Island
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Lv Y, Zhao SG, Lu G, Leung CK, Xiong ZQ, Su XW, Ma JL, Chan WY, Liu HB. Identification of reference genes for qRT-PCR in granulosa cells of healthy women and polycystic ovarian syndrome patients. Sci Rep 2017; 7:6961. [PMID: 28761164 PMCID: PMC5537281 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-017-07346-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2017] [Accepted: 06/26/2017] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Comparative gene expression analysis by qRT-PCR is commonly used to detect differentially expressed genes in studies of PCOS pathology. Impaired GC function is strongly associated with PCOS pathogenesis, and a growing body of studies has been dedicated to identifying differentially expressed genes in GCs in PCOS patients and healthy women by qRT-PCR. It is necessary to validate the expression stability of the selected reference genes across the tested samples for target gene expression normalization. We examined the variability and stability of expression of the 15 commonly used reference genes in GCs from 44 PCOS patients and 45 healthy women using the GeNorm, BestKeeper, and NormFinder statistical algorithms. We combined the rankings of the three programs to produce a final ranking based on the geometric means of their stability scores. We found that HPRT1, RPLP0, and HMBS out of 15 examined commonly used reference genes are stably expressed in GCs in both controls and PCOS patients and can be used for normalization in gene expression profiling by qRT-PCR. Future gene-expression studies should consider using these reference genes in GCs in PCOS patients for more accurate quantitation of target gene expression and data interpretation.
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- Yue Lv
- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, 250001, China.,CUHK-SDU Joint Laboratory on Reproductive Genetics, School of Biomedical Sciences, the Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China.,National Research Center for Assisted Reproductive Technology and Reproductive Genetics, Jinan, Shandong, 250001, China
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, 250001, China.,National Research Center for Assisted Reproductive Technology and Reproductive Genetics, Jinan, Shandong, 250001, China
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- CUHK-SDU Joint Laboratory on Reproductive Genetics, School of Biomedical Sciences, the Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China. .,National Research Center for Assisted Reproductive Technology and Reproductive Genetics, Jinan, Shandong, 250001, China.
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, 250001, China.,National Research Center for Assisted Reproductive Technology and Reproductive Genetics, Jinan, Shandong, 250001, China.,SDIVF R&D Centre, Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks, Hong Kong, China
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, 250001, China.,National Research Center for Assisted Reproductive Technology and Reproductive Genetics, Jinan, Shandong, 250001, China.,SDIVF R&D Centre, Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks, Hong Kong, China
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, 250001, China.,National Research Center for Assisted Reproductive Technology and Reproductive Genetics, Jinan, Shandong, 250001, China.,SDIVF R&D Centre, Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks, Hong Kong, China
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, 250001, China.,CUHK-SDU Joint Laboratory on Reproductive Genetics, School of Biomedical Sciences, the Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China.,National Research Center for Assisted Reproductive Technology and Reproductive Genetics, Jinan, Shandong, 250001, China.,SDIVF R&D Centre, Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks, Hong Kong, China
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- CUHK-SDU Joint Laboratory on Reproductive Genetics, School of Biomedical Sciences, the Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China.,National Research Center for Assisted Reproductive Technology and Reproductive Genetics, Jinan, Shandong, 250001, China
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, 250001, China. .,CUHK-SDU Joint Laboratory on Reproductive Genetics, School of Biomedical Sciences, the Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China. .,National Research Center for Assisted Reproductive Technology and Reproductive Genetics, Jinan, Shandong, 250001, China.
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Solano ME, Thiele K, Kowal MK, Arck PC. Identification of suitable reference genes in the mouse placenta. Placenta 2015; 39:7-15. [PMID: 26992668 DOI: 10.1016/j.placenta.2015.12.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2015] [Revised: 11/30/2015] [Accepted: 12/22/2015] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Quantitative real-time reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-qPCR) is a reliable tool to analyse gene expression profiles. The expression of housekeeping genes generally serves as a reference for mRNA amount, assuming that it remains stable under pathophysiological and experimental conditions. To date, an empirical validation of reference genes suitable for RT-qPCR-based studies in the mouse placenta is missing. METHODS We used NormFinder and BestKeeper statistical software to analyse the expression stability of candidate housekeeping genes quantified by RT-qPCR in mouse placentas. RESULTS Fifteen of 32 potential candidate housekeeping genes analysed on gestation day (gd) 16.5 in mouse placentas exhibited an optimal cycle threshold (Ct). Among them B2m, Polr2a, Ubc, and Ywhaz genes showed the highest expression stability in placentas from control, but also experimentally-challenged mice. These genes as well as the currently widely used housekeeping genes Hprt1, Actb, and Gapdh were selected for further quality assessments. We quantified the Ct values of these selected genes in placental samples obtained from wild-type or genetically engineered dams at different gds, or upon selected experimental interventions known to affect placental phenotype. Among all housekeeping genes analysed, Polr2a was the most stably expressed and its expression stability excelled in combination with Ubc. DISCUSSION Polr2a, especially in combination with Ubc, can be proposed as highly suitable endogenous reference for gene expression analysis in mouse-derived placental tissue. Moreover, the validation of both genes as a stable reference gene in human placenta-derived tissue strengthens the translational relevance of RT-qPCR findings using mouse placenta.
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- María Emilia Solano
- Laboratory for Experimental Feto-Maternal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Prenatal Medicine, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany.
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- Laboratory for Experimental Feto-Maternal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Prenatal Medicine, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- Laboratory for Experimental Feto-Maternal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Prenatal Medicine, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- Laboratory for Experimental Feto-Maternal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Prenatal Medicine, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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Pinilla JM, Ayala-Ramírez P, García-Robles R, Olaya-C M, Bermúdez M. Expression of cystathionine beta-synthase and histopathological observations in placentas of patients with Down syndrome. J Neonatal Perinatal Med 2015; 8:77-84. [PMID: 26410429 DOI: 10.3233/npm-15814092] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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UNLABELLED Down syndrome is the most frequent aneuploidy in live births, with an overall frequency of 1/600-700 births. The overexpression of cystathionine β-synthase is thought to participate in the presentation of some phenotypes observed in Down syndrome. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to compare the expression levels of cystathionine β-synthase and histopathological observations from placentas of infants with Down syndrome and healthy newborns. MATERIALS AND METHODS Six placentas of fetuses/infants with Down syndrome and sixteen placentas of healthy fetuses were studied. Cystathionine β-synthase mRNA and protein expression were performed by real-time PCR and immunohistochemistry, respectively. RESULTS We observed an increase in cystathionine β-synthase mRNA expression (p = 0.0465) and protein levels (p = 0.009) in placentas of fetus/infants with Down syndrome compared with controls. Significantly more circinate edges (p = 0.0007) and trophoblast inclusions (p = 0.0037) were observed in the group with Down syndrome compared with control group. CONCLUSION The results demonstrate overexpression of cystathionine β-synthase mRNA and protein in placentas of fetuses/infants with trisomy 21. Further histological abnormalities were found in placentas of patients with Down syndrome, suggesting an alteration in the development of placenta.
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- Institute in Human Genetics, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Bogotá D.C., Colombia
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- Nutrition, Genetics and Metabolism Research Institute, Universidad el Bosque, Bogotá D.C., Colombia
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- Hospital Universitario San Ignacio, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Bogota D.C., Colombia
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- Institute in Human Genetics, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Bogotá D.C., Colombia
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Kaitu'u-Lino T, Hastie R, Cannon P, Lee S, Stock O, Hannan N, Hiscock R, Tong S. Stability of absolute copy number of housekeeping genes in preeclamptic and normal placentas, as measured by digital PCR. Placenta 2014; 35:1106-9. [DOI: 10.1016/j.placenta.2014.10.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2014] [Revised: 10/02/2014] [Accepted: 10/09/2014] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Regional expression of the BCRP/ABCG2 transporter in term human placentas. Reprod Toxicol 2013; 43:72-77. [PMID: 24269555 DOI: 10.1016/j.reprotox.2013.11.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2013] [Revised: 10/24/2013] [Accepted: 11/12/2013] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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The breast cancer resistance protein (BCRP, ABCG2) is an efflux transporter that removes xenobiotics that cross the placenta back to the maternal circulation, thereby limiting exposure of the fetus to drugs and chemicals. Currently, variability of BCRP expression within the placenta is not known. Ten placentas were collected from healthy women undergoing elective Cesarean sections at term. Villous samples were dissected in defined regions (medial, intermediate, and peripheral) and BCRP mRNA and protein were quantified. There were no regional differences in mRNA expression of housekeeping genes (GAPDH, RPL13a, PRL, 18S). GAPDH had the lowest correlation with BCRP Ct values and was used for BCRP mRNA normalization. No differences in placental BCRP mRNA and protein were observed among the sample sites (<20% variability). Sampling site does not affect the expression of BCRP, supporting the utility of single site sampling protocols to assess the interindividual regulation of this transporter in human placentas.
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Osman A, Gnanasegaran N, Govindasamy V, Kathivaloo P, Wen AS, Musa S, Abu Kasim NH. Basal expression of growth-factor-associated genes in periodontal ligament stem cells reveals multiple distinctive pathways. Int Endod J 2013; 47:639-51. [DOI: 10.1111/iej.12200] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2013] [Accepted: 10/01/2013] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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- A. Osman
- Department of Children's Dentistry and Orthodontics; Faculty of Dentistry; University of Malaya; Kuala Lumpur Malaysia
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry; Faculty of Dentistry; University of Malaya; Kuala Lumpur Malaysia
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- Hygieia Innovation Sdn. Bhd; Lot 1G-2G, Lanai Complex No.2; Persiaran Seri Perdana, Precinct 10; Federal Territory of Putrajaya; Putrajaya Malaysia
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- Hygieia Innovation Sdn. Bhd; Lot 1G-2G, Lanai Complex No.2; Persiaran Seri Perdana, Precinct 10; Federal Territory of Putrajaya; Putrajaya Malaysia
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry; Faculty of Dentistry; University of Malaya; Kuala Lumpur Malaysia
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- Department of Children's Dentistry and Orthodontics; Faculty of Dentistry; University of Malaya; Kuala Lumpur Malaysia
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry; Faculty of Dentistry; University of Malaya; Kuala Lumpur Malaysia
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Placental ABCA1 and ABCG1 expression in gestational disease: Pre-eclampsia affects ABCA1 levels in syncytiotrophoblasts. Placenta 2013; 34:1079-86. [PMID: 23880356 DOI: 10.1016/j.placenta.2013.06.309] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2013] [Revised: 06/25/2013] [Accepted: 06/27/2013] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Transplacental feto-maternal lipid exchange through the ATP-binding cassette transporters ABCA1 and ABCG1 is important for normal fetal development. However, only scarce and conflicting data exist on the involvement of these transporters in gestational disease. METHODS Placenta samples (n = 72) derived from common gestational diseases, including pre-eclampsia (PE), HELLP, intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR), intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy and gestational diabetes, were assessed for their ABCA1 and ABCG1 expression levels and compared to age-matched control placentas with qRT-PCR and immunohistochemistry. ABCA1 expression was additionally investigated with immunoblot in placental membrane vesicles. Furthermore, placental cholesterol and phospholipid contents were assessed. RESULTS ABCA1 mRNA levels differed significantly between preterm and term control placentas (p = 0.0013). They were down-regulated in isolated PE and PE with IUGR (p = 0.0006 and p = 0.0012, respectively), but unchanged in isolated IUGR, isolated HELLP and other gestational diseases compared to gestational age-matched controls. Correspondingly, in PE, ABCA1 protein expression was significantly reduced in the apical membrane of the villous syncytiotrophoblast (p = 0.011) and in villous fetal endothelial cells (p = 0.036). Furthermore, in PE there was a significant increase in the placental content of total and individual classes of phospholipids which were partially correlated with diminished ABCA1 expression. Conversely, ABCG1 mRNA and protein levels were stable in the investigated conditions. CONCLUSIONS In gestational disease, there is a specific down-regulation of placental ABCA1 expression at sites of feto-maternal lipid exchange in PE. At a functional level, the increase in placental lipid concentrations provides indirect evidence of an impaired transport capacity of ABCA1 in this disease.
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RNA degradation differentially affects quantitative mRNA measurements of endogenous reference genes in human placenta. Placenta 2013; 34:544-7. [DOI: 10.1016/j.placenta.2013.03.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2012] [Revised: 03/15/2013] [Accepted: 03/18/2013] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Drewlo S, Levytska K, Kingdom J. Revisiting the housekeeping genes of human placental development and insufficiency syndromes. Placenta 2012; 33:952-4. [DOI: 10.1016/j.placenta.2012.09.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 50] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2012] [Revised: 08/14/2012] [Accepted: 09/11/2012] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Sadek KH, Cagampang FR, Bruce KD, Macklon N, Cheong Y. Variation in stability of housekeeping genes in healthy and adhesion-related mesothelium. Fertil Steril 2012; 98:1023-7. [PMID: 22795637 DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2012.06.033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2012] [Revised: 06/18/2012] [Accepted: 06/19/2012] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To investigate the stability of various housekeeping genes (HKG) within healthy versus scarred peritoneal mesothelium. The use of HKG as internal controls for quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR) studies is based on the assumption of their inherent stability. However, recent evidence suggests that this is not true for all HKG and that stability may be tissue specific and affected by certain pathologies. DESIGN Paired mesothelial (n = 10) and adhesion tissue samples (n = 10) were taken during laparoscopic surgery. The stability of 12 candidate reference genes in the mesothelial tissues were evaluated; these include ATP5b, SDHA, CYC1, 18S rRNA, RPL13A, ACTB, YWHAZ, TOP1, UBC, EIF4A2, GAPDH, and B2M. SETTING Hospital. PATIENT(S) Female patients undergoing laparoscopic gynecological surgery were recruited from the Princess Anne Hospital, United Kingdom. INTERVENTION(S) Assessment of HKG expression stability using geNorm algorithm software. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE(S) Stability measure (M) generated by geometric averaging of multiple target genes and mean pairwise variation of genes. RESULT(S) The most stable HKGs observed across both healthy and adhesion-related mesothelium were found to be ACTB, YWHAZ, and CYC1. ACTB had a higher expression in healthy mesothelium compared with in peritoneal adhesion tissue. CONCLUSION(S) This study indicates that ACTB, YWHAZ, and CYC1 are the appropriate internal controls for qRT-PCR analysis in mesothelial gene expression studies. Published discrepancies in gene expression studies using the mesothelium may therefore be due in part to inappropriate HKG selection.
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- Khaled Hassan Sadek
- Human Development and Health Unit, University of Southampton Faculty of Medicine, Southampton, United Kingdom.
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Kumar N, Leverence J, Bick D, Sampath V. Ontogeny of growth-regulating genes in the placenta. Placenta 2011; 33:94-9. [PMID: 22154689 DOI: 10.1016/j.placenta.2011.11.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2011] [Revised: 11/07/2011] [Accepted: 11/19/2011] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND Placental nutrient flow is the primary determinant of fetal growth. This key function of the placenta depends on several growth-promoting or -suppressing imprinted genes including Insulin-like growth factor [IGF] axis genes, which regulate nutrient transfer across the placenta. However whether changes in the placental expression of these genes parallel increased fetal growth observed in the second and third trimester remains unknown. OBJECTIVE The aim of our study was to determine the ontogeny of key IGF axis genes and other growth regulating imprinted genes in the placenta and to characterize patterns of placental gene expression associated with intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR). STUDY DESIGN Real time RT-PCR analysis of 11 genes using specific probes were performed in the placental tissue collected at the time of delivery from 63 subjects with live birth pregnancies from 24 to 40 weeks gestation between 2009 -2010. RESULTS We found that paternally expressed gene ZNF127 (p < 0.001) was upregulated whereas IGF1 (p = 0.001) and maternally expressed gene PHLDA2 (p = 0.001) were downregulated with advancing gestational age. ROC analysis revealed a significant change in the expression of the above genes early in the third trimester. When compared to age-matched appropriate for gestational age (AGA) infants, expression of PHLDA2 (p = 0.03) IGF2R (p < 0.05) was upregulated in IUGR infants. Maternal age was also a significant predictor for IUGR (p = 0.05). CONCLUSION We found increased placental expression of growth-promoting imprinted genes and decreased expression of growth-suppressive imprinted genes with advancing gestational age. These changes in placental gene expression could potentially explain accelerated fetal growth seen in the third trimester. Upregulation of maternally expressed imprinted genes in IUGR population supports the "parental conflict hypothesis".
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- N Kumar
- Medical College of Wisconsin, Neonatology Suite 410, Children's Corporate Center, 999 N. 92nd Street, Wauwatosa, WI 53226, USA.
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Ponder KL, Salisbury A, McGonnigal B, Laliberte A, Lester B, Padbury JF. Maternal depression and anxiety are associated with altered gene expression in the human placenta without modification by antidepressant use: implications for fetal programming. Dev Psychobiol 2011; 53:711-23. [PMID: 21547899 PMCID: PMC3155003 DOI: 10.1002/dev.20549] [Citation(s) in RCA: 68] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2010] [Accepted: 03/04/2011] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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We sought to determine if maternal depression, anxiety, and/or treatment with selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) affect placental human serotonin transporter (SLC6A4), norepinephrine transporter (SLC6A2), and 11β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 2 (11β-HSD2) gene expression. Relative mRNA expression was compared among placental samples (n = 164) from healthy women, women with untreated depression and/or anxiety symptoms during pregnancy, and women who used SSRIs. SLC6A4 expression was significantly increased in placentas from women with untreated mood disorders and from women treated with SSRIs, compared to controls. SLC6A2 and 11β-HSD2 expression was increased in noncontrol groups, though the differences were not significant. SLC6A4, SLC6A2, and 11β-HSD2 expression levels were positively correlated. The finding that maternal depression/anxiety affects gene expression of placental SLC6A4 suggests a possible mechanism for the effect(s) of maternal mood on fetal neurodevelopmental programming. SSRI treatment does not further alter the elevated SLC6A4 expression levels observed with exposure to maternal depression or anxiety.
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- Kathryn L. Ponder
- Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Women & Infants’ Hospital, Providence, RI 02905
- Department of Pediatrics, Women & Infants’ Hospital, Providence, RI 02905
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- Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Women & Infants’ Hospital, Providence, RI 02905
- Brown Center for the Study of Children at Risk, Women & Infants’ Hospital, Providence, RI 02905
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- Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Women & Infants’ Hospital, Providence, RI 02905
- Department of Pediatrics, Women & Infants’ Hospital, Providence, RI 02905
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- Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Women & Infants’ Hospital, Providence, RI 02905
- Department of Pediatrics, Women & Infants’ Hospital, Providence, RI 02905
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- Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Women & Infants’ Hospital, Providence, RI 02905
- Brown Center for the Study of Children at Risk, Women & Infants’ Hospital, Providence, RI 02905
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- Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Women & Infants’ Hospital, Providence, RI 02905
- Department of Pediatrics, Women & Infants’ Hospital, Providence, RI 02905
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Qu Y, Karnabi E, Ramadan O, Yue Y, Chahine M, Boutjdir M. Perinatal and postnatal expression of Cav1.3 α1D Ca²⁺ channel in the rat heart. Pediatr Res 2011; 69:479-84. [PMID: 21378599 PMCID: PMC3094857 DOI: 10.1203/pdr.0b013e318217a0df] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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The novel Cav1.3 (α1D) L-type Ca²⁺ channel plays a significant role in sinoatrial (SA) and atrioventricular (AV) nodes function and in atrial fibrillation. However, the characterization of α1D Ca²⁺ channel during heart development is very limited. We used real-time RT-PCR, Western blotting, and indirect immunostaining to characterize the developmental expression and localization of α1D Ca²⁺ channel in rat hearts. Both protein and mRNA levels of α1D Ca²⁺ channel decreased postnatally. Two forms of α1D Ca²⁺ channel protein (250 and 190 kD) were observed, with the full-length (250 kD) channel protein being predominant in the prenatal stages. Both Western blots and confocal imaging demonstrated that α1D Ca²⁺ channel protein was expressed in both atria and ventricles at fetal and neonatal stages but was absent in the adult ventricles. Interestingly, α1D Ca²⁺ channel was also found at the nucleus/perinucleus of immature but not adult atrial cells. Furthermore, the nuclear staining was reproduced in adult atrial cell line, HL-1 cells, which possess immature properties. The data are first to show that α1D Ca²⁺ channel has unique age-dependent expression profile and subcellular localization in the heart, suggesting a developmental stage-dependent specific function.
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- Yongxia Qu
- Molecular and Cellular Cardiology Program, VA New York Harbor Healthcare System, Brooklyn, NY 11209, USA
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Sun W, Jin Y, He L, Lu WC, Li M. Suitable reference gene selection for different strains and developmental stages of the carmine spider mite, Tetranychus cinnabarinus, using quantitative real-time PCR. JOURNAL OF INSECT SCIENCE (ONLINE) 2010; 10:208. [PMID: 21265619 PMCID: PMC3029232 DOI: 10.1673/031.010.20801] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/10/2023]
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Reference genes are used as internal controls in gene expression studies, but their expression levels vary according to tissue types and experimental treatments. Quantitative real-time PCR (qPCR) is the most sensitive technique for transcript quantification provided that gene transcription patterns are normalized to an evaluated reference gene. In this study, the suitability of eight commonly used genes (β-actin, 5.8SrRNA, α-TUB, GAPDH, RPL13a, RPS18, TBP, SDHA) were cloned and investigated to find the most stable candidates for normalizing real-time PCR data generated from the four different strains (abamectin-resistant, fenpropathrin-resistant, omethoate-resistant, and susceptible strains) and different developmental stages (eggs, protonymphs, nymphs, and adults) of carmine spider mite, Tetranychus cinnabarinus (Boisduval) (Acarina: Tetranychidae). The stability of gene expression was assessed using two different analysis programs, geNorm and NormFinder. Using these analyses, RPS18 and 5.8SrRNA had the most stable expression regardless of the four different strains, whereas RPS18 and α-TUB were expressed most stably in different developmental stages.
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- W. Sun
- Key Laboratory of Entomology and Pest Control Engineering, College of Plant Protection, Southwest University, Chongqing 400716, P. R. China
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- Institute for Control of Agrochemicals, Shandong Province, Jinan 250100, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Entomology and Pest Control Engineering, College of Plant Protection, Southwest University, Chongqing 400716, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Entomology and Pest Control Engineering, College of Plant Protection, Southwest University, Chongqing 400716, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Entomology and Pest Control Engineering, College of Plant Protection, Southwest University, Chongqing 400716, P. R. China
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Cleal JK, Day P, Hanson MA, Lewis RM. Measurement of housekeeping genes in human placenta. Placenta 2009; 30:1002-3. [PMID: 19819546 DOI: 10.1016/j.placenta.2009.09.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2009] [Revised: 09/08/2009] [Accepted: 09/14/2009] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Miles JR, Vallet JL, Freking BA, Nonneman DJ. Molecular cloning and characterisation of heparanase mRNA in the porcine placenta throughout gestation. Reprod Fertil Dev 2009; 21:757-72. [PMID: 19567219 DOI: 10.1071/rd09041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2009] [Accepted: 05/10/2009] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Heparanase (HPSE) is an endoglycosidase that specifically degrades heparan sulfate, which is an abundant glycosaminoglycan of the pig placenta. The aim of the present study was to clone cDNA encoding porcine HPSE and characterise the expression level and localisation of HPSE mRNA in porcine placentas throughout gestation. Placental tissues were collected from litters on Days 25, 45, 65, 85 and 105 of gestation. Three transcript variants similar to HPSE were identified in the pig placenta. In addition, the HPSE gene was mapped to pig chromosome 8 in close proximity to quantitative trait loci for litter size and prenatal survival. Real-time polymerase chain reaction and in situ hybridisation were used to characterise the expression of two HPSE variants, namely HPSE v1 and v2, in the pig placenta throughout gestation. The expression of HPSE v1 and v2 was elevated (P < 0.01) in placentas during very early gestation (Day 25) as well as during late gestation (Days 85 and 105). Finally, HPSE v1 and v2 mRNA were localised to the cuboidal trophoblast cells of the folded bilayer located nearest to the maternal endometrium. These findings illustrate that HPSE likely plays a role in the development and modification of the pig placenta, which has implications for litter size and prenatal survival.
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- Jeremy R Miles
- US Department of Agriculture - Agricultural Research Service, Roman L. Hruska US Meat Animal Research Center, Clay Center, NE 68933, USA.
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Murthi P, Fitzpatrick E, Borg AJ, Donath S, Brennecke SP, Kalionis B. GAPDH, 18S rRNA and YWHAZ are suitable endogenous reference genes for relative gene expression studies in placental tissues from human idiopathic fetal growth restriction. Placenta 2008; 29:798-801. [PMID: 18684503 DOI: 10.1016/j.placenta.2008.06.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 101] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2008] [Revised: 06/19/2008] [Accepted: 06/20/2008] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Comparative gene expression studies in the placenta may provide insights into molecular mechanisms of important genomic alterations in pregnancy disorders. Endogenous reference genes often referred to as housekeeping genes, are routinely used to normalise gene expression levels. For this reason, it is important that these genes be empirically evaluated for stability between placental samples including samples from complicated pregnancies. To address this issue, six candidate housekeeping genes including several commonly used ones (ACTB, GAPDH, 18S rRNA, TBP, SDHA and YWHAZ) were investigated for their expression stability in placentae obtained from pregnancies complicated by idiopathic FGR (n=25) and gestation-matched control pregnancies (n=25). Real-time PCR was performed using pre-validated gene expression assay kits. The geNorm program was used for gene stability measure (M) for the entire housekeeping genes in all control and FGR-affected placental samples. Results showed that GAPDH and 18S rRNA were most stable, with an average expression stability of M=0.441 and 0.443, respectively, followed by YWHAZ (M=0.472). SDHA, ACTB and TBP were the least stable housekeeping genes (M=0.495, 0.548 and 1.737, respectively). We recommend geometric averaging of two or more housekeeping genes to determine relative gene expression levels between FGR-affected and control placentae.
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- P Murthi
- Pregnancy Research Centre, Department of Perinatal Medicine, The Royal Women's Hospital, University of Melbourne, Carlton, Victoria 3053, Australia.
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Meller M, Vadachkoria S, Luthy DA, Williams MA. Evaluation of housekeeping genes in placental comparative expression studies. Placenta 2005; 26:601-7. [PMID: 16085039 DOI: 10.1016/j.placenta.2004.09.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 167] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/20/2004] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Preeclampsia and diabetes are complications of pregnancy that contribute to maternal and perinatal mortality worldwide. Results emerging from molecular studies of placentae may elucidate etiologically important genomic alterations. Appropriate application of real time reverse transcription (RT) PCR in comparative gene expression studies requires endogenous housekeeping genes to normalize between sample variations. Ideal housekeeping genes must have stable tissue expression, but few have been specifically studied in the placenta. We sought to identify candidate control genes by analyzing seven functionally distinct housekeeping genes (B2M, GAPDH, HMBS, HPRT, SDHA, TBP, YWHAZ) for their expression stability and level in the placenta. mRNA isolated from 20 placentae was analyzed for gene expression using RT-PCR. Expression stability (M) was assessed using normalization strategies previously used for other tissues. TBP and SDHA were the most stable, with an average expression stability of M = 0.43, followed by YWHAZ (M = 0.44) > HPRT (M = 0.53) > HMBS (M = 0.57) > GAPDH (M = 0.61) > B2M (M = 0.69). The genes tested ranged in abundance, with an approximately 300-fold increase from the lowest (HMBS) to the highest (B2M). By using TBP, SDHA and YWHAZ, with greater expression stability than those housekeeping genes commonly used in placenta studies, gene expression profile comparisons will have more sensitivity and specificity.
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- M Meller
- Center for Perinatal Studies, Swedish Medical Center, Seattle, WA, USA.
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Camus M, Deloménie C, Didier N, Faye A, Gil S, Dauge MC, Mabondzo A, Farinotti R. Increased expression of MDR1 mRNAs and P-glycoprotein in placentas from HIV-1 infected women. Placenta 2005; 27:699-706. [PMID: 16165208 DOI: 10.1016/j.placenta.2005.08.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2005] [Revised: 08/02/2005] [Accepted: 08/03/2005] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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P-glycoprotein transports several compounds including protease inhibitors, actually used in the clinical management of HIV-1 infection. Since P-glycoprotein is expressed in placental trophoblasts, its efflux activity could interfere with placental transfer of antiretrovirals. The purpose of this study was to investigate the expression of P-gp-encoding MDR1 gene and P-gp itself in full-term placentas from uninfected (n=35) and HIV-1 infected women (n=24). MDR1 transcripts were quantified by real-time PCR using relative (MDR1 normalized upon 28S levels) and absolute (copy number) determinations. P-glycoprotein localization and expression were evaluated by immunohistochemistry and western blot analysis, respectively. Relative or absolute PCR quantification showed a significant 3.3-fold (p<0.0009) or 3.7-fold (p<0.0002) mean increase in MDR1 placental transcription in HIV-infected compared to non-infected women, respectively. Ratios of individual HIV-positive values to HIV-negative mean ranged from 0.1 to 21.8. Moreover a significant 2.5-fold increased expression of immunoreactive P-glycoprotein was evidenced in placentas from HIV-infected women (p<0.0001). This MDR1 overexpression was observed in a similar extent in placentas from pregnant women treated with Zidovudine alone or in combination with Nelfinavir and/or Lamivudine. Our findings suggest that P-glycoprotein in placentas from HIV-infected women would contribute to modulate the materno-fetal transport of antiretrovirals across the placental barrier and consequently diminish fetal exposure to these compounds.
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- M Camus
- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, UPRES EA 2706, University of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Paris XI, 5 rue Jean-Baptiste Clément, 92296 Châtenay-Malabry, France.
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Cooper ST, Hanson IM. A screen for proteins that interact with PAX6: C-terminal mutations disrupt interaction with HOMER3, DNCL1 and TRIM11. BMC Genet 2005; 6:43. [PMID: 16098226 PMCID: PMC1208879 DOI: 10.1186/1471-2156-6-43] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2005] [Accepted: 08/12/2005] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background The PAX6 protein is a transcriptional regulator with a key role in ocular and neurological development. Individuals with heterozygous loss-of-function mutations in the PAX6 gene have malformations of the eye and brain. Little is known about the interactions of PAX6 with other proteins, so we carried out a systematic screen for proteins that interact with PAX6. Results We used bioinformatics techniques to characterise a highly conserved peptide at the C-terminus of the PAX6 protein. Yeast two-hybrid library screens were then carried out to identify brain-expressed proteins that interact with the C-terminal peptide and with the entire PAX6 proline-serine-threonine-rich domain. Three novel PAX6-interacting proteins were identified: the post-synaptic density (PSD) protein HOMER3, the dynein subunit DNCL1, and the tripartite motif protein TRIM11. Three C-terminal PAX6 mutations, previously identified in patients with eye malformations, all reduced or abolished the interactions. Conclusion Our preliminary data suggest that PAX6 interacts with HOMER3, DNCL1 and TRIM11. We propose that the interaction of PAX6 with HOMER3 and DNCL1 is a mechanism by which synaptic activation could lead to changes in neuronal transcriptional activity, and that some of the neural anomalies in patients with PAX6 mutations could be explained by impaired protein-protein interactions.
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- Simon T Cooper
- University of Edinburgh, School of Molecular and Clinical Medicine, Medical Sciences (Medical Genetics), Molecular Medicine Centre, Western General Hospital, Crewe Road Edinburgh EH4 2XU
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- University of Edinburgh, School of Molecular and Clinical Medicine, Medical Sciences (Medical Genetics), Molecular Medicine Centre, Western General Hospital, Crewe Road Edinburgh EH4 2XU
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Hirsch E, Goldstein M, Filipovich Y, Wang H. Placental expression of enzymes regulating prostaglandin synthesis and degradation. Am J Obstet Gynecol 2005; 192:1836-42; discussion 1842-3. [PMID: 15970823 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2004.12.070] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to characterize placental expression of the prostaglandin synthase enzymes cyclooxygenase (COX) -1 and -2 and prostaglandin dehydrogenase (PGDH, a degrading enzyme). STUDY DESIGN Forty-one women between 20 and 37 weeks' gestation and 39 matched term controls with either spontaneous labor or premature rupture of membranes were enrolled in a prospective case-control study. The relative amounts of placental RNAs at delivery were determined using real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR). RESULTS Placental COX-1 RNA decreased with advancing gestational age at delivery (R(2) = 0.13, P = .001), and increased by 43% when chorioamnionitis was present (P = .006). Among patients presenting at term, oxytocin use was associated with 30% lower expression of COX-1 (P = .01). COX-2 and PGDH were not associated with these variables. CONCLUSION Placental COX-1 RNA at delivery decreases with advancing gestational age and with oxytocin use at term. Thus, expression of placental COX-1 is not constitutive. Placental expression of COX-2 and PGDH do not correlate with gestational age, chorioamnionitis, or oxytocin use.
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- Emmet Hirsch
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Evanston Northwestern Healthcare, IL, USA
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Feng HC, Tsao SW, Ngan HYS, Xue WC, Chiu PM, Cheung ANY. Differential expression of insulin-like growth factor binding protein 1 and ferritin light polypeptide in gestational trophoblastic neoplasia. Cancer 2005; 104:2409-16. [PMID: 16222695 DOI: 10.1002/cncr.21483] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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BACKGROUND Hydatidiform mole (HM), the most common type of gestational trophoblastic diseases, can be considered as placenta with abnormal chromosome composition with potential of malignant transformation. Few biologic markers can predict subsequent development of persistent gestational trophoblastic neoplasia (GTN) requiring chemotherapy. METHODS Suppression subtractive hybridization (SSH) combined with cDNA microarray was used to compare the differential expression pattern of HM that spontaneously regressed and that subsequently developed metastatic GTN. Tissue-specific chips were constructed from the subtracted cDNA libraries, followed by cDNA microarray analysis. Verification by quantitative RNA analysis by real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and immunohistochemical analysis was performed in 23 genotyped complete HM. RESULTS Sixteen differentially expressed transcripts were identified. Quantitative RNA analysis confirmed down-regulation of ferritin light polypeptide (FTL) (P = 0.037) and insulin-like growth factor binding protein 1 (IGFBP1) (P = 0.037) in HM that subsequently developed GTN when compared with those HM that regressed. Immunohistochemical analysis further confirmed reduced IGFBP1 protein (P = 0.03) expression in HM that developed GTN. CONCLUSIONS Findings showed that reduced expression of genes related to cell invasion and immunosuppression, especially FTL and IGFBP1, were associated with development of GTN, and this finding may provide a better understanding of the pathogenesis of GTN. The potential application of FTL and IGFBP1 in management of patients with HM should be explored.
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- Hui-Chen Feng
- Department of Anatomy, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam, Queen Mary Hospital, Hong Kong, China
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Lacey HA, Nolan T, Greenwood SL, Glazier JD, Sibley CP. Gestational profile of Na+/H+ exchanger and Cl−/HCO3− anion exchanger mRNA expression in placenta using real-time QPCR. Placenta 2005; 26:93-8. [PMID: 15664417 DOI: 10.1016/j.placenta.2004.05.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/11/2004] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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The onset of maternal blood flow (10-12 weeks gestation) results in increased oxygenation of the placenta. We investigated whether the expressions of Na+/H+ exchanger (NHE) and Cl-/HCO3- anion exchanger (AE), thought to have an important role in maintaining intracellular pH of the syncytiotrophoblast and fetal pH homeostasis, are altered at the same time as this increase in blood flow. Real-time quantitative PCR was used to examine steady state levels of NHE (NHE1, 2, 3) and AE (AE1, 2) mRNA expression in early (6-9 weeks) and late (10-13 weeks) first trimester and full-term (38-40 weeks) placentas. beta-Actin, IF2B and GAPDH mRNA was also measured. None of the genes showed a significant difference in expression between the early and late first trimester groups. However, NHE2 (p < 0.001) and GAPDH (p < 0.05) mRNA expression significantly increased 18- and 3.7-fold between early first trimester and term. In conclusion, this study provides additional evidence that GAPDH is an unsuitable housekeeping gene for normalization of transcript levels in placenta. The expression of NHE and AE in the villous placenta is not altered concomitant with the onset of maternal blood flow. However, NHE2 transcripts appear to be gestationally regulated, which may contribute to changes in NHE activity.
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- H A Lacey
- Academic Unit of Child Health, University of Manchester, St. Mary's Hospital, Hathersage Road, Manchester M13 0JH, UK.
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Abstract
Neonatal cardiac hypertrophy associated with diabetic pregnancy is transient and regresses naturally, but is associated with increased morbidity and mortality. This study was undertaken to analyse the changes in expression of 5 cardiac genes, including atrial natriuretic peptide, alpha- and beta-myosin heavy chain, and cardiac and skeletal alpha-actin genes, using a rat neonatal model, in which cardiac hypertrophy was induced via maternal diabetes. In the hypertrophied left ventricle of neonates from diabetic mothers, the levels of mRNA from all the above genes except skeletal alpha-actin were increased by between 1.8- and 12-fold compared with the controls at birth (p < 0.05). In the first 28 days, the level of mRNA for alpha-myosin heavy chain increased slightly, while that for atrial natriuretic peptide and beta-myosin heavy chain decreased continuously similar to the controls, but at a significantly faster rate. No significant difference between the two groups of neonates was observed in all 5 genes after 1 month, indicating complete regression. Expression of 5 cardiac genes in the neonatal cardiac hypertrophy was characterised in both hypertrophic and regressive phases. Hypertrophic regression provides a unique model for the testing of new drugs or genetic modifying factors in cardiac hypertrophy.
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Affiliation(s)
- Bamini Gopinath
- Department of Molecular and Clinical Genetics, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, and Central Clinical School, The University of Sydney, NSW, Australia
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