Comparison of gene expression at the feto–maternal interface between normal and recurrent pregnancy loss patients

2002 ◽  
Vol 14 (4) ◽  
pp. 235 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kwang-Hyun Baek ◽  
Bum Chae Choi ◽  
Jin-Hie Lee ◽  
Hee-Kyung Choi ◽  
Sook-Hwan Lee ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Gene Expression ◽  
Pregnancy Loss ◽  
Recurrent Pregnancy Loss ◽  
Expression Patterns ◽  
Subtractive Hybridization ◽  
Normal Pregnancy ◽  
Chorionic Villi ◽  
Expression Of Genes ◽  
Different Levels ◽  
In Pregnancy

—Normal pregnancy requires a series of immunological, metabolic, vascular and endocrine regulating processes. However, the specific genes and proteins involved in these processes are not well defined. Aberration of these processes may lead to problems in pregnancy. One of these problems may be recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL). Little information is available on the level of expression of genes that may play a role in normal pregnancy. Therefore, this study determined whether different levels of gene expression at the feto-maternal interface could be associated with factors for RPL. The expression patterns of genes isolated from subtractive hybridization analysis performed with chorionic villi from normal and abnormal pregnancies were investigated. Eight genes classified into groups, including immunosuppression-related, embryo attachment-related and angiogenesis-related, were isolated.

Distinct gene expression patterns in chronic lymphocytic leukemia defined by usage of specific VH genes

Blood ◽  
2006 ◽  
Vol 107 (5) ◽  
pp. 2090-2093 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dirk Kienle ◽  
Axel Benner ◽  
Alexander Kröber ◽  
Dirk Winkler ◽  
Daniel Mertens ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Gene Expression ◽  
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia ◽  
Expression Patterns ◽  
Gene Expression Pattern ◽  
Cell Receptor ◽  
Lymphocytic Leukemia ◽  
Expression Of Genes ◽  
Vh Genes ◽  
Signaling Activation

The mutation status and usage of specific VH genes such as V3-21 and V1-69 are potentially independent pathogenic and prognostic factors in chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). To investigate the role of antigenic stimulation, we analyzed the expression of genes involved in B-cell receptor (BCR) signaling/activation, cell cycle, and apoptosis control in CLL using these specific VH genes compared to VH mutated (VH-MUT) and VH unmutated (VH-UM) CLL not using these VH genes. V3-21 cases showed characteristic expression differences compared to VH-MUT (up: ZAP70 [or ZAP-70]; down: CCND2, P27) and VH-UM (down: PI3K, CCND2, P27, CDK4, BAX) involving several BCR-related genes. Similarly, there was a marked difference between VH unmutated cases using the V1-69 gene and VH-UM (up: FOS; down: BLNK, SYK, CDK4, TP53). Therefore, usage of specific VH genes appears to have a strong influence on the gene expression pattern pointing to antigen recognition and ongoing BCR stimulation as a pathogenic factor in these CLL subgroups.

scholarly journals The effect of vitamin C on the gene expression profile of sperm protamines in the male partners of couples with recurrent pregnancy loss: A randomized clinical trial

2020 ◽  
Vol 47 (1) ◽  
pp. 68-76
Author(s):  
Saeideh Hamidian ◽  
Ali Reza Talebi ◽  
Farzaneh Fesahat ◽  
Mohammad Bayat ◽  
Ali Mohammad Mirjalili ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Gene Expression ◽  
Vitamin C ◽  
Pregnancy Loss ◽  
Recurrent Pregnancy Loss ◽  
Sperm Chromatin ◽  
Dna Integrity ◽  
Male Partners ◽  
Expression Levels ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Vitamin C Supplementation

Objective: Since sperm abnormalities are known to be a major reason for recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL), any defects in DNA structure and chromatin condensation can place embryos at risk in the early stage of development and implantation. As antioxidants such as vitamin C may play a protective role against the destruction of protamine genes in sperm chromatin, this study was conducted to evaluate the effects of vitamin C on chromatin and the expression of protamine genes in the male partners of couples with RPL.Methods: Twenty male partners of couples with RPL were selected as the intervention group and received vitamin C supplementation (250 mg daily for 3 months). Healthy fertile men (n=20) were included as controls. Sperm chromatin, DNA integrity, and the expression levels of protamine genes were evaluated before and after treatment.Results: Significant differences were found in sperm morphology, protamine deficiency, and apoptosis between the two groups and before and after vitamin C administration. A significant change was found in mRNA levels of <i>PRM1, PRM2</i>, and the <i>PRM1/PRM2</i> ratio after treatment.Conclusion: Daily oral administration of vitamin C may improve human sperm parameters and DNA integrity by increasing protamine gene expression levels in the male partners of couples with RPL. The beneficial effects of vitamin C supplementation as an antioxidant for the male partners of couples with RPL could lead to improved pregnancy outcomes in these cases.

scholarly journals Social history and exposure to pathogen signals modulate social status effects on gene regulation in rhesus macaques

2019 ◽  
Vol 117 (38) ◽  
pp. 23317-23322 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joaquín Sanz ◽  
Paul L. Maurizio ◽  
Noah Snyder-Mackler ◽  
Noah D. Simons ◽  
Tawni Voyles ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Gene Expression ◽  
Social Status ◽  
Social History ◽  
Immune Cell ◽  
Rhesus Macaques ◽  
Expression Patterns ◽  
Social Experience ◽  
Type I ◽  
Gene Expression Response ◽  
Expression Of Genes

Social experience is an important predictor of disease susceptibility and survival in humans and other social mammals. Chronic social stress is thought to generate a proinflammatory state characterized by elevated antibacterial defenses and reduced investment in antiviral defense. Here we manipulated long-term social status in female rhesus macaques to show that social subordination alters the gene expression response to ex vivo bacterial and viral challenge. As predicted by current models, bacterial lipopolysaccharide polarizes the immune response such that low status corresponds to higher expression of genes in NF-κB–dependent proinflammatory pathways and lower expression of genes involved in the antiviral response and type I IFN signaling. Counter to predictions, however, low status drives more exaggerated expression of both NF-κB– and IFN-associated genes after cells are exposed to the viral mimic Gardiquimod. Status-driven gene expression patterns are linked not only to social status at the time of sampling, but also to social history (i.e., past social status), especially in unstimulated cells. However, for a subset of genes, we observed interaction effects in which females who fell in rank were more strongly affected by current social status than those who climbed the social hierarchy. Taken together, our results indicate that the effects of social status on immune cell gene expression depend on pathogen exposure, pathogen type, and social history—in support of social experience-mediated biological embedding in adulthood, even in the conventionally memory-less innate immune system.

scholarly journals Fetal Membrane Epigenetics

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tamas Zakar ◽  
Jonathan W. Paul
Keyword(s):  
Gene Expression ◽  
Early Stage ◽  
Expression Patterns ◽  
Normal Pregnancy ◽  
Clinical Samples ◽  
Fetal Membrane ◽  
Stage Of Development ◽  
Micro Rnas ◽  
Non Coding Rnas ◽  
Adverse Pregnancy

The characteristics of fetal membrane cells and their phenotypic adaptations to support pregnancy or promote parturition are defined by global patterns of gene expression controlled by chromatin structure. Heritable epigenetic chromatin modifications that include DNA methylation and covalent histone modifications establish chromatin regions permissive or exclusive of regulatory interactions defining the cell-specific scope and potential of gene activity. Non-coding RNAs acting at the transcriptional and post-transcriptional levels complement the system by robustly stabilizing gene expression patterns and contributing to ordered phenotype transitions. Here we review currently available information about epigenetic gene regulation in the amnion and the chorion laeve. In addition, we provide an overview of epigenetic phenomena in the decidua, which is the maternal tissue fused to the chorion membrane forming the anatomical and functional unit called choriodecidua. The relationship of gene expression with DNA (CpG) methylation, histone acetylation and methylation, micro RNAs, long non-coding RNAs and chromatin accessibility is discussed in the context of normal pregnancy, parturition and pregnancy complications. Data generated using clinical samples and cell culture models strongly suggests that epigenetic events are associated with the phenotypic transitions of fetal membrane cells during the establishment, maintenance and termination of pregnancy potentially driving and consolidating the changes as pregnancy progresses. Disease conditions and environmental factors may produce epigenetic footprints that indicate exposures and mediate adverse pregnancy outcomes. Although knowledge is expanding rapidly, fetal membrane epigenetics is still in an early stage of development necessitating further research to realize its remarkable basic and translational potential.

scholarly journals Prevalence of anticardiolipin antibody in Bangladeshi patients with recurrent pregnancy loss

1970 ◽  
Vol 36 (1) ◽  
pp. 10-13 ◽  
Author(s):  
A.S.M. Giasuddin ◽  
Ishrat Mazhar ◽  
A.M. Mujibul Haq
Keyword(s):  
Blood Group ◽  
Pregnancy Loss ◽  
Recurrent Pregnancy Loss ◽  
Anticardiolipin Antibody ◽  
Serum Levels ◽  
Normal Pregnancy ◽  
Control Serum

The objective of the present study was to see the prevalence of anticardiolipin antibody (ACA) in Bangladeshi patients (35) with recurrent pregnancy loss. Thirty-seven women with normal pregnancy were included as control. Serum levels (mean ± SD) of ACA (u/mL) was significantly higher, whereas ANA (Ab-index) and anti-dsDNA (Ab-index) were similar in cases compared to controls (Cases vs Controls g ACA: 31.8 ± 24.3 vs 10.5 ± 3.4, p<0.001; ANA: 1.07 ± 0.34 vs 0.92 ± 0.15, p>0.5; A-dsDNA: 0.53 ± 0.16 vs 0.52 ± 0.18, p>0.5). The cases positive for ACA, ANA and anti-dsDNA were 37.1% (p<0.001), 20% (p>0.05) and 2.8% (p>0.1) respectively. Among the seropositive cases 4/35 (11.4%) and 4/13 (30.8%) were positive for both ACA and ANA. In controls only 2/37 (5.4%) and 2/37 (5.4%) were positive for ACA and ANA respectively and none were positive for both ACA and ANA together simultaneously. Significantly high proportion of cases had O positive blood group (23/35: 65.7%, 10/13: 76.9%) (p<0.01). The prevalence of ACA varies according to population being 37.1% (13/35) in our patients with recurrent pregnancy loss and 5.4% in controls.Online: 13 July 2010DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bmrcb.v36i1.5446Bangladesh Med Res Counc Bull 2010; 36: 10-13 

Gene expression analysis in burn wounds of rats

2002 ◽  
Vol 283 (4) ◽  
pp. R918-R930 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marcus Spies ◽  
Mohan R. K. Dasu ◽  
Nenad Svrakic ◽  
Olivera Nesic ◽  
Robert E. Barrow ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Gene Expression ◽  
Wound Healing ◽  
Growth Regulation ◽  
Cell Metabolism ◽  
Expression Patterns ◽  
Burn Wound ◽  
Oligonucleotide Arrays ◽  
Burn Wound Healing ◽  
Expression Of Genes ◽  
Systemic Responses

The events occurring early in the burn wound trigger a sequence of local and systemic responses that influence cell and tissue survival and, consequently, wound healing and recovery. Using high-density oligonucleotide arrays we identified gene expression patterns in skin samples taken from a region of injury in the burn rat model. The associated genomic events include the differential expression of genes involved in cell survival and death, cell growth regulation, cell metabolism, inflammation, and immune response. The functional gene cluster detected and their time appearance matched the time sequence known to occur in burn wound healing.

scholarly journals The Expression of Human Placental Genes Related to Carotenoid/retinoid Metabolism and Pathways (P02-005-19)

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiaoming Gong ◽  
Lewis Rubin
Keyword(s):  
Gene Expression ◽  
Microarray Analysis ◽  
Fetal Development ◽  
Expression Profiles ◽  
Expression Patterns ◽  
Gene Set Enrichment Analysis ◽  
Differentially Expressed ◽  
Retinoid Metabolism ◽  
Expression Of Genes ◽  
Β Carotene

Abstract Objectives Carotenoid/retinoids status and metabolism are essential for normal placental and fetal development. Both deficiencies and excess of retinoids and some carotenoids are associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes, such as preeclampsia and preterm birth. A group of important genes involved in regulating carotenoid/retinoid metabolism and maternal to fetal transfer in human placenta. The objective of this study is to analyze (a) the expression of genes critical for regulating carotenoid/retinoid metabolism and maternal-fetal transport in human trophoblasts and (b) placental transcriptional profiles of these pathways in response to carotenoid exposure. Methods Human cytotrophoblasts (CTBs) were isolated from term placentas. CTB RNA was used to analyze the expression of genes involved in carotenoid/retinoid metabolism and pathways by qRT-PCT. First trimester-like trophoblasts (HTR-8/SVneo) were treated with either β-carotene or lycopene. RNAs were isolated and gene expression were analyzed by DNA microarrays. Results Human CTBs express retinoid metabolism and pathways-related genes, including Stra6, Lrat, Rdh5, Rdh10, Aldh1a1, Aldh1a2, Aldh1a3, Aldh8a1, Cyp26a1, and Cyp26b1, but not carotenoid metabolism genes, BCO1 and BCO2. Microarray analysis of placental gene expression profile revealed a total of 872 and 756 differentially expressed genes, respectively, compared to the control. Gene set enrichment analysis and functional annotation clustering was performed to characterize the genes differentially expressed in either β-carotene or lycopene-treated HTR-8/SVneo cells. Many known retinoid metabolism related genes and genes involved in regulation of retinoid signaling were found, and the expression profiles of these genes were markedly different in response to β-carotene treatments. Finally, the qRT-PCR and microarray analysis results showed similar gene expression patterns of carotenoid/retinoid metabolism and pathways. Conclusions These findings suggest that placental expression of genes involved in retinoid metabolism and transport in trophoblasts is critical for regulating retinoid homeostasis during placental and fetal development. Carotenoid exposure in early placental development, significantly modify the placenta gene expression related to retinoid pathways and maternal to fetal transfer. Funding Sources NIH HD421174.

scholarly journals Gene Expression Profiling Reveals Progesterone-Mediated Cell Cycle and Immunoregulatory Roles of Hoxa-10 in the Preimplantation Uterus

2003 ◽  
Vol 17 (4) ◽  
pp. 610-627 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mylene W. M. Yao ◽  
Hyunjung Lim ◽  
Daniel J. Schust ◽  
Sung E. Choe ◽  
Anna Farago ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Gene Expression ◽  
Cell Proliferation ◽  
Gene Expression Profiling ◽  
Expression Profiling ◽  
Pregnancy Loss ◽  
Stromal Cell ◽  
Recurrent Pregnancy Loss ◽  
Kinase Inhibitor ◽  
Cyclin Dependent Kinase Inhibitor ◽  
Local Immunosuppression

Abstract Human infertility and recurrent pregnancy loss caused by implantation defects are poorly understood. Hoxa-10-deficient female mice have severe infertility and recurrent pregnancy loss due to defective uterine implantation. Gene expression profiling experiments reveal that Hoxa-10 is an important regulator of two critical events in implantation: stromal cell proliferation and local immunosuppression. At the time of implantation, Hoxa-10 mediates the progesterone-stimulated proliferation of uterine stromal cells. Hoxa-10 mutants express a stromal cell proliferation defect that is accompanied by quantitative or spatial alterations in the expression of two cyclin-dependent kinase inhibitor genes, p57 and p15. Hoxa-10 deficiencyFS also leads to a severe local immunological disturbance, characterized by a polyclonal proliferation of T cells, that occurs in place of the normal progesterone-mediated immunosuppression in the periimplantation uterus.

Anti-fibrillin-1 autoantibodies in normal pregnancy and recurrent pregnancy loss

2011 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 131-136 ◽  
Author(s):  
Milena Atanasova Atanasova ◽  
Emiliana Ilieva Konova ◽  
Tania Ace Aleksovska ◽  
Katia Nikolova Todorova ◽  
Miglena Nikolaeva Georgieva ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pregnancy Loss ◽  
Recurrent Pregnancy Loss ◽  
Normal Pregnancy ◽  
Fibrillin 1
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