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Al-Maawi S, Valenzuela P, Dohle E, Heselich A, Sader R, Ghanaati S. Comparison of Different Fixation Methods for Combined Histological and Biomolecular Analysis of Fixed and Decalcified Bone Samples. Methods Protoc 2022; 5:mps5040064. [PMID: 35893590 PMCID: PMC9326524 DOI: 10.3390/mps5040064] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2022] [Revised: 07/10/2022] [Accepted: 07/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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The combination of histological and biomolecular analyses provides deep understanding of different biological processes and is of high interest for basic and applied research. However, the available analytical methods are still limited, especially when considering bone samples. This study compared different fixation media to identify a sufficient analytical method for the combination of histological, immuno-histological and biomolecular analyses of the same fixed, processed and paraffin embedded bone sample. Bone core biopsies of rats’ femurs were fixed in different media (RNAlater + formaldehyde (R + FFPE), methacarn (MFPE) or formaldehyde (FFPE)) for 1 week prior to decalcification by EDTA and further histological processing and paraffin embedding. Snap freezing (unfixed frozen tissue, UFT) and incubation in RNAlater were used as additional controls. After gaining the paraffin sections for histological and immunohistological analysis, the samples were deparaffined and RNA was isolated by a modified TRIZOL protocol. Subsequently, gene expression was evaluated using RT-qPCR. Comparable histo-morphological and immuno-histological results were evident in all paraffin embedded samples of MFPE, FFPE and R + FFPE. The isolated RNA in the group of MFPE showed a high concentration and high purity, which was comparable to the UFT and RNAlater groups. However, in the groups of FFPE and R + FFPE, the RNA quality and quantity were statistically significantly lower when compared to MFPE, UFT and RNAlater. RT-qPCR results showed a comparable outcome in the group of MFPE and UFT, whereas the groups of FFPE and R + FFPE did not result in a correctly amplified gene product. Sample fixation by means of methacarn is of high interest for clinical samples to allow a combination of histological, immunohistological and biomolecular analysis. The implementation of such evaluation method in clinical research may allow a deeper understanding of the processes of bone formation and regeneration.
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NTRK Fusions in Sarcomas: Diagnostic Challenges and Clinical Aspects. Diagnostics (Basel) 2021; 11:diagnostics11030478. [PMID: 33803146 PMCID: PMC8000177 DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics11030478] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2021] [Revised: 03/04/2021] [Accepted: 03/05/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Tropomyosin receptor kinase (TK) is encoded by the neurotrophic tyrosine receptor kinase genes (NTRK) 1, 2, and 3, whose activation plays an important role in cell cycle proliferation and survival. Fusions of one of these genes can lead to constitutive activation of TRK, which can potentially be oncogenic. NTRK fusions are commonly present in rare histologic tumor types. Among sarcomas, infantile fibrosarcoma shows NTRK fusion in more than 90% of the cases. Many other sarcoma types are also investigated for NTRK fusions. These fusions are druggable alteration of the agnostic type, meaning that all NTRK fused tumors can be treated with NTRK-inhibitors regardless of tumor type or tissue of origin. TRK-inhibitors have shown good response rates, with durable effects and limited side effects. Resistance to therapy will eventually occur in some cases, wherefore the next-generation TRK-inhibitors are introduced. The diagnosis of NTRK fused tumors, among them sarcomas, remains an issue, as many algorithms but no guidelines exist to date. Given the importance of this diagnosis, in this paper we aim to (1) analyze the histopathological features of sarcomas that correlate more often with NTRK fusions, (2) give an overview of the TRK-inhibitors and the problems that arise from resistance to the therapy, and (3) discuss the diagnostic algorithms of NTRK fused tumors with emphasis on sarcomas.
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Khan NM, Clifton KB, Lorenzo J, Hansen MF, Drissi H. Comparative transcriptomic analysis identifies distinct molecular signatures and regulatory networks of chondroclasts and osteoclasts. Arthritis Res Ther 2020; 22:168. [PMID: 32650826 PMCID: PMC7353397 DOI: 10.1186/s13075-020-02259-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2020] [Accepted: 07/02/2020] [Indexed: 02/02/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Chondroclasts and osteoclasts have been previously identified as the cells capable of resorbing mineralized cartilage and bone matrices, respectively. While both cell types appear morphologically similar, contain comparable ultrastructural features, and express tartrate-resistant acid phosphatase (TRAP), however, no information is available about the genomic similarities and differences between osteoclasts and chondroclasts. METHODS To address this question, we laser captured homogeneous populations of TRAP-positive cells that interact with bone (osteoclasts) and TRAP-positive cells that interact with mineralized cartilage (chondroclasts) on the same plane from murine femoral fracture callus sections. We then performed a global transcriptome profiling of chondroclasts and osteoclasts by utilizing a mouse genome Agilent GE 4X44K V2 microarray platform. Multiple computational approaches and interaction networks were used to analyze the transcriptomic landscape of osteoclasts and chondroclasts. RESULTS Our systematic and comprehensive analyses using hierarchical clustering and principal component analysis (PCA) demonstrate that chondroclasts and osteoclasts are transcriptionally distinct cell populations and exhibit discrete transcriptomic signatures as revealed by multivariate analysis involving scatter plot, volcano plot, and heatmap analysis. TaqMan qPCR was used to validate the microarray results. Intriguingly, the functional enrichment and integrated network analyses revealed distinct Gene Ontology terms and molecular pathways specific to chondroclasts and osteoclasts and further suggest that subsets of metabolic genes were specific to chondroclasts. Protein-protein interaction (PPI) network analysis showed an abundance of structured networks of metabolic pathways, ATP synthesis, and proteasome pathways in chondroclasts. The regulatory network analysis using transcription factor-target gene network predicted a pool of genes including ETV6, SIRT1, and ATF1 as chondroclast-specific gene signature. CONCLUSIONS Our study provides an important genetic resource for further exploration of chondroclast function in vivo. To our knowledge, this is the first demonstration of genetic landscape of osteoclasts from chondroclasts identifying unique molecular signatures, functional clustering, and interaction network.
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- Nazir M Khan
- Department of Orthopaedics, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA-30033, USA.,Atlanta VA Medical Center, Decatur, GA, USA
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- Department of Biology, University of West Florida, Pensacola, FL, USA
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- Department of Medicine, UConn Health, Farmington, CT, USA.,Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, UConn Health, Farmington, CT, USA
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- Center for Molecular Medicine, University of Connecticut Health Center, Farmington, CT, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA-30033, USA. .,Atlanta VA Medical Center, Decatur, GA, USA.
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Xin X, Jiang X, Lichtler A, Kronenberg M, Rowe D, Pachter JS. Laser-Capture Microdissection and RNA Extraction from Perfusion-Fixed Cartilage and Bone Tissue from Mice Implanted with Human iPSC-Derived MSCs in a Calvarial Defect Model. Methods Mol Biol 2018; 1723:385-396. [PMID: 29344873 DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4939-7558-7_22] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Laser-capture microdissection (LCM) coupled to downstream RNA analysis poses unique difficulties for the evaluation of mineralized tissues. A rapid protocol was thus developed to enable sufficient integrity of bone and cartilage tissue for reliable sectioning, while minimizing RNA loss associated with prolonged decalcification and purification steps. Specifically, the protocol involves pump-assisted, cardiac perfusion-fixation with paraformaldehyde, and moderate digestion of LCM-acquired tissue with proteinase K followed by DNase treatment and separation of RNA using magnetic beads. Reverse transcription and cDNA synthesis are performed immediately after RNA purification, without need for further protein removal.
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- Xiaonan Xin
- Center for Regenerative Medicine and Skeletal Development, School of Dental Medicine, UConn Health, Farmington, CT, USA.,Department of Reconstructive Sciences, School of Dental Medicine, UConn Health, Farmington, CT, USA
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- Center for Regenerative Medicine and Skeletal Development, School of Dental Medicine, UConn Health, Farmington, CT, USA.,Department of Reconstructive Sciences, School of Dental Medicine, UConn Health, Farmington, CT, USA
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- Center for Regenerative Medicine and Skeletal Development, School of Dental Medicine, UConn Health, Farmington, CT, USA.,Department of Reconstructive Sciences, School of Dental Medicine, UConn Health, Farmington, CT, USA
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- Center for Regenerative Medicine and Skeletal Development, School of Dental Medicine, UConn Health, Farmington, CT, USA.,Department of Reconstructive Sciences, School of Dental Medicine, UConn Health, Farmington, CT, USA
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- Center for Regenerative Medicine and Skeletal Development, School of Dental Medicine, UConn Health, Farmington, CT, USA.,Department of Reconstructive Sciences, School of Dental Medicine, UConn Health, Farmington, CT, USA
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- Department of Cell Biology, Director Laser Capture Microdissection Core Facility, School of Medicine, UConn Health, Farmington, CT, USA.
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Salmon CR, Giorgetti APO, Paes Leme AF, Domingues RR, Kolli TN, Foster BL, Nociti FH. Microproteome of dentoalveolar tissues. Bone 2017; 101:219-229. [PMID: 28527949 DOI: 10.1016/j.bone.2017.05.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2017] [Revised: 04/12/2017] [Accepted: 05/15/2017] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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Proteomic analysis of extracellular matrices (ECM) of dentoalveolar tissues can provide insights into developmental, pathological, and reparative processes. However, targeted dissection of mineralized tissues, dental cementum (DC), alveolar bone (AB), and dentin (DE), presents technical difficulties. We demonstrate an approach combining EDTA decalcification and laser capture microdissection (LCM), followed by liquid chromatography coupled to tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS), to analyze proteome profiles of these tissues. Using the LCM-LC-MS/MS approach, a total of 243 proteins was identified from all tissues, 193 proteins in DC, 147 in AB, and 135 proteins DE. Ninety proteins (37% of total) were common to all tissues, whereas 52 proteins (21%) were overlapping in only two. Also, 101 (42%) proteins were exclusively detected in DC (60), AB (15), or DE (26). Identification in all tissues of expected ECM proteins including collagen alpha-1(I) chain (COL1A1), collagen alpha-1(XII) chain (COL12A1), biglycan (BGN), asporin (ASPN), lumican (LUM), and fibromodulin (FMOD), served to validate the approach. Principal component analysis (PCA) and hierarchical clustering identified a high degree of similarity in DC and AB proteomes, whereas DE presented a distinct dataset. Exclusively and differentially identified proteins were detected from all three tissues. The protein-protein interaction network (interactome) of DC was notable for its inclusion of several indicators of metabolic function (e.g. mitochondrial proteins, protein synthesis, and calcium transport), possibly reflecting cementocyte activity. The DE proteome included known and novel mineralization regulators, including matrix metalloproteinase 20 (MMP-20), 5' nucleotidase (NT5E), and secreted phosphoprotein 24 (SPP-24 or SPP-2). Application of the LCM-LC-MS/MS approach to dentoalveolar tissues would be of value in many experimental designs, including developmental studies of transgenic animals, investigation of treatment effects, and identification of novel regenerative factors.
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- Cristiane R Salmon
- Department of Prosthodontics and Periodontics, Division of Periodontics, Piracicaba Dental School, State University of Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Prosthodontics and Periodontics, Division of Periodontics, Piracicaba Dental School, State University of Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil
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- National Biosciences Laboratory, Brazilian Synchrotron Light Laboratory, Campinas, SP, Brazil
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- National Biosciences Laboratory, Brazilian Synchrotron Light Laboratory, Campinas, SP, Brazil
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- Biosciences Division, College of Dentistry, Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, United States
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- Biosciences Division, College of Dentistry, Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, United States
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- Department of Prosthodontics and Periodontics, Division of Periodontics, Piracicaba Dental School, State University of Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil.
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Thennavan A, Sharma M, Chandrashekar C, Hunter K, Radhakrishnan R. Exploring the potential of laser capture microdissection technology in integrated oral biosciences. Oral Dis 2016; 23:737-748. [DOI: 10.1111/odi.12578] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2016] [Revised: 08/10/2016] [Accepted: 08/24/2016] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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- A Thennavan
- Department of Oral Pathology; Manipal College of Dental Sciences; Manipal Karnataka India
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- Pacific Academy of Higher Education and Research (PAHER) University; Udaipur Rajasthan India
- Department of Oral Pathology; ITS Dental College; Hospital and Research Center; Greater Noida India
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- Department of Oral Pathology; Manipal College of Dental Sciences; Manipal Karnataka India
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- School of Clinical Dentistry; The University of Sheffield; Sheffield UK
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- Department of Oral Pathology; Manipal College of Dental Sciences; Manipal Karnataka India
- School of Clinical Dentistry; The University of Sheffield; Sheffield UK
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Salmon CR, Giorgetti APO, Paes Leme AF, Domingues RR, Sallum EA, Alves MC, Kolli TN, Foster BL, Nociti FH. Global proteome profiling of dental cementum under experimentally-induced apposition. J Proteomics 2016; 141:12-23. [PMID: 27095596 DOI: 10.1016/j.jprot.2016.03.036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2016] [Revised: 03/08/2016] [Accepted: 03/21/2016] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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UNLABELLED Dental cementum (DC) covers the tooth root and has important functions in tooth attachment and position. DC can be lost to disease, and regeneration is currently unpredictable due to limited understanding of DC formation. This study used a model of experimentally-induced apposition (EIA) in mice to identify proteins associated with new DC formation. Mandibular first molars were induced to super-erupt for 6 and 21days after extracting opposing maxillary molars. Decalcified and formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded mandible sections were prepared for laser capture microdissection. Microdissected protein extracts were analyzed by liquid chromatography coupled to tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS), and the data submitted to repeated measure ANOVA test (RM-ANOVA, alpha=5%). A total of 519 proteins were identified, with 97 (18.6%) proteins found exclusively in EIA sites and 50 (9.6%) proteins exclusively expressed in control sites. Fifty six (10.7%) proteins were differentially regulated by RM-ANOVA (p<0.05), with 24 regulated by the exclusive effect of EIA (12 proteins) or the interaction between EIA and time (12 proteins), including serpin 1a, procollagen C-endopeptidase enhancer, tenascin X (TNX), and asporin (ASPN). In conclusion, proteomic analysis demonstrated significantly altered protein profile in DC under EIA, providing new insights on DC biology and potential candidates for tissue engineering applications. SIGNIFICANCE Dental cementum (DC) is a mineralized tissue that covers the tooth root surface and has important functions in tooth attachment and position. DC and other periodontal tissues can be lost to disease, and regeneration is currently unpredictable due to lack of understanding of DC formation. This study used a model of experimentally-induced apposition (EIA) in mice to promote new cementum formation, followed by laser capture microdissection (LCM) and liquid chromatography coupled to tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) proteomic analysis. This approach identified proteins associated with new cementum formation that may be targets for promoting cementum regeneration.
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- Cristiane R Salmon
- Department of Prosthodontics and Periodontics, Division of Periodontics, Piracicaba Dental School, State University of Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Prosthodontics and Periodontics, Division of Periodontics, Piracicaba Dental School, State University of Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil
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- National Biosciences Laboratory, Brazilian Synchrotron Light Laboratory, Campinas, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Prosthodontics and Periodontics, Division of Periodontics, Piracicaba Dental School, State University of Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Technical Section of Informatics, ESALQ-University of São Paulo, Piracicaba, SP, Brazil
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- Biosciences Division, College of Dentistry, Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, United States
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- Biosciences Division, College of Dentistry, Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, United States
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- Department of Prosthodontics and Periodontics, Division of Periodontics, Piracicaba Dental School, State University of Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil.
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Hu S, Divaris K, Parker J, Padilla R, Murrah V, Wright JT. Transcriptome Variability in Keratocystic Odontogenic Tumor Suggests Distinct Molecular Subtypes. Sci Rep 2016; 6:24236. [PMID: 27066764 PMCID: PMC4828651 DOI: 10.1038/srep24236] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2016] [Accepted: 03/23/2016] [Indexed: 01/02/2023] Open
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Keratocystic Odontogenic Tumor (KCOT) is a locally aggressive developmental cystic neoplasm thought to arise from the odontogenic epithelium. A high recurrence rate of up to 30% has been found following conservative treatment. Aggressive tumor resection can lead to the need for extensive reconstructive surgery, resulting in significant morbidity and impacting quality of life. Most research has focused on candidate-genes with a handful of studies employing whole transcriptome approaches. There is also the question of which reference tissue is most biologically-relevant. This study characterizes the transcriptome of KCOT using whole genome microarray and compare it with gene expression of different odontogenic tissues (“dentome”). Laser capture microdissection was used to isolate the neoplastic epithelial tissue in 20 cases. KCOT gene expression was compared with the “dentome” and relevant pathways were examined. Cluster analysis revealed 2 distinct molecular subtypes of KCOT. Several inflammatory pathways were activated in both subtypes. The AKT pathway was activated in one subtype while MAP kinase pathway was activated in the other. Additionally, PTCH1 expression was downregulated in both clusters suggesting involvement in KCOT tumorigenesis. In conclusion, this study provides new insights into the transcriptome of KCOT and highlights pathways that could be of diagnostic and prognostic value.
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- Shijia Hu
- Pediatric Dentistry, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC, USA.,Faculty of Dentistry, National University of Singapore, Singapore
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- Pediatric Dentistry, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC, USA.,Epidemiology, Gillings School of Global Public Health, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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- Cancer Genetics, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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- Diagnostic Sciences, School of Dentistry, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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- Diagnostic Sciences, School of Dentistry, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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Chen P, Song J, Luo L, Cheng Q, Xiao H, Gong S. Gene expression of NMDA and AMPA receptors in different facial motor neurons. Laryngoscope 2015; 126:E6-11. [DOI: 10.1002/lary.25575] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2015] [Revised: 07/21/2015] [Accepted: 07/23/2015] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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- Pei Chen
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery; Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology; Wuhan
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery; Wuxi Third Hospital; Wuxi
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery; Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology; Wuhan
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery; Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology; Wuhan
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery; Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology; Wuhan
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery; Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University; Beijing China
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Towards unraveling the human tooth transcriptome: the dentome. PLoS One 2015; 10:e0124801. [PMID: 25849153 PMCID: PMC4388651 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0124801] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/13/2014] [Accepted: 03/18/2015] [Indexed: 01/03/2023] Open
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The goal of the study was to characterize the transcriptome profiles of human ameloblasts and odontoblasts, evaluate molecular pathways and advance our knowledge of the human "dentome". Laser capture microdissection was used to isolate odontoblasts and ameloblasts from human tooth buds (15-20week gestational age) from 4 fetuses. RNA was examined using Agilent 41k whole genome arrays at 2 different stages of enamel formation, presecretory and secretory. Probe detection was considered against the array negative control to control for background noise. Differential expression was examined using Significance Analysis of Microarrays (SAM) 4.0 between different cell types and developmental stages with a false discovery rate of 20%. Pathway analysis was conducted using Ingenuity Pathway Analysis software. We found that during primary tooth formation, odontoblasts expressed 14,802 genes, presecretory ameloblasts 15,179 genes and secretory ameloblasts 14,526 genes. Genes known to be active during tooth development for each cell type (eg COL1A1, AMELX) were shown to be expressed by our approach. Exploring further into the list of differentially expressed genes between the motile odontoblasts and non-motile presecretory ameloblasts we found several genes of interest that could be involved in cell movement (FN1, LUM, ASTN1). Furthermore, our analysis indicated that the Phospholipase C and ERK5 pathways, that are important for cell movement, were activated in the motile odontoblasts. In addition our pathway analysis identified WNT3A and TGFB1 as important upstream contributors. Recent studies implicate these genes in the development of Schimke immuno-osseous dysplasia. The utility of laser capture microdissection can be a valuable tool in the examination of specific tissues or cell populations present in human tooth buds. Advancing our knowledge of the human dentome and related molecular pathways provides new insights into the complex mechanisms regulating odontogenesis and biomineralization. This knowledge could prove useful in future studies of odontogenic related pathologies.
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Neumeister VM. Tools to assess tissue quality. Clin Biochem 2014; 47:280-7. [PMID: 24565988 DOI: 10.1016/j.clinbiochem.2014.02.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2013] [Revised: 02/12/2014] [Accepted: 02/13/2014] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
Abstract
Biospecimen science has recognized the importance of tissue quality for accurate molecular and biomarker analysis and efforts are made to standardize tissue procurement, processing and storage conditions of tissue samples. At the same time the field has emphasized the lack of standardization of processes between different laboratories, the variability inherent in the analytical phase and the lack of control over the pre-analytical phase of tissue processing. The problem extends back into tissue samples in biorepositories, which are often decades old and where documentation about tissue processing might not be available. This review highlights pre-analytical variations in tissue handling, processing, fixation and storage and emphasizes the effects of these variables on nucleic acids and proteins in harvested tissue. Finally current tools for quality control regarding molecular or biomarker analysis are summarized and discussed.
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- Veronique M Neumeister
- Department of Pathology, Yale University School of Medicine, 310 Cedar Street, LMP101, New Haven, CT 06520, USA.
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Maintaining mRNA integrity during decalcification of mineralized tissues. PLoS One 2013; 8:e58154. [PMID: 23505463 PMCID: PMC3591421 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0058154] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2012] [Accepted: 02/03/2013] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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Biomineralization of the extracellular matrix occurs inappropriately in numerous pathological conditions such as cancer and vascular disease, but during normal mammalian development calcification is restricted to the formation of the skeleton and dentition. The comprehensive study of gene expression in mineralized skeletal tissues has been compromized by the traditional decalcification/fixation methods that result in significant mRNA degradation. In this study we developed a novel RNAlater/EDTA decalcification method that protects the integrity of the mRNA in mature mouse tibial epiphyses. Furthermore, this method preserves the tissue structure to allow histological sectioning and microdissection to determine region-specific gene expression, in addition to immuno- and in situ histology. This method will be widely applicable to the molecular analysis of calcified tissues in various pathological conditions, and will be of particular importance in dissection of the gene expression in mouse bone and joint tissues during development and in important clinical conditions such as arthritis.
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