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Spatially exploring RNA biology in archival formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded tissues
Bai Z, Zhang D, Gao Y, Tao B, Zhang D, Bao S, Enninful A, Wang Y, Li H, Su G, Tian X, Zhang N, Xiao Y, Liu Y, Gerstein M, Li M, Xing Y, Lu J, Xu M, Fan R. Spatially exploring RNA biology in archival formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded tissues. Cell 2024, 187: 6760-6779.e24. PMID: 39353436, PMCID: PMC11568911, DOI: 10.1016/j.cell.2024.09.001.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchRNA biologyWhole-transcriptome sequencingMicroRNA regulatory networkSplicing dynamicsDeterministic barcodingRNA speciesRNA processingRNA variantsFFPE tissuesRegulatory networksTranscriptome sequencingSpliced isoformsNon-malignant cellsTumor clonal architecturesClonal architectureGene expressionCellular dynamicsRNAArchival formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded tissueMalignant subclonesFormalin-fixed paraffin-embedded (FFPEFFPE samplesParaffin-embedded (FFPEBiologyHuman lymphomas
2022
N 6-methyladenosine enhances post-transcriptional gene regulation by microRNAs
Kanoria S, Rennie WA, Carmack CS, Lu J, Ding Y. N 6-methyladenosine enhances post-transcriptional gene regulation by microRNAs. Bioinformatics Advances 2022, 2: vbab046. PMID: 35098135, PMCID: PMC8792947, DOI: 10.1093/bioadv/vbab046.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPost-transcriptional gene regulationMiRNA-binding sitesGene regulationMiRNA-mediated gene regulationEukaryotic messenger RNAsMiRNA-mediated regulationMiRNA-target bindingRNA-binding proteinMiRNA target sitesPost-transcriptional regulatorsPotential methylation sitesHigh GC contentHigh-throughput dataArgonaute proteinsEvolutionary conservationPrevalent modificationTarget mRNAsGC contentMethylation sitesTarget secondary structureGene expressionRNA structureSecondary structureMessenger RNAFunctional significance
2017
Capture, amplification, and global profiling of microRNAs from low quantities of whole cell lysate
Wang N, Cheng J, Fan R, Lu J. Capture, amplification, and global profiling of microRNAs from low quantities of whole cell lysate. Analyst 2017, 142: 3203-3211. PMID: 28765841, PMCID: PMC5605290, DOI: 10.1039/c7an00670e.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsWhole cell lysatesSmall non-coding RNAsComplex regulatory networkMiRNA profilingCell lysatesPost-transcriptional levelIsogenic cell linesNon-coding RNAsAdaptor ligationLow quantity samplesGenome scaleRegulatory networksGlobal profilingMiRNA captureGene expressionExpression profilesHuman diseasesMiRNA expressionLibrary preparationMiRNA alterationsCell typesMiRNA releaseRNA purificationMulti-step purificationCell lines
2016
STarMir Tools for Prediction of microRNA Binding Sites
Kanoria S, Rennie W, Liu C, Carmack CS, Lu J, Ding Y. STarMir Tools for Prediction of microRNA Binding Sites. Methods In Molecular Biology 2016, 1490: 73-82. PMID: 27665594, PMCID: PMC5353976, DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4939-6433-8_6.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMessenger RNAEndogenous short noncoding RNAsGene expressionMammalian biological processesHigh-throughput miRNATarget messenger RNAsShort noncoding RNAsMicroRNA Binding SitesCertain human diseasesCross-species validationTranslational repressionMiRNA functionGene regulationSeedless sitesMRNA degradationNoncoding RNAsRegulatory moleculesBiological processesSequence featuresHuman diseasesImmunoprecipitation studiesMiRNAComputational predictionsBinding sitesMiRNAs
2012
miR-1 and miR-206 regulate angiogenesis by modulating VegfA expression in zebrafish
Stahlhut C, Suárez Y, Lu J, Mishima Y, Giraldez AJ. miR-1 and miR-206 regulate angiogenesis by modulating VegfA expression in zebrafish. Development 2012, 139: 4356-4365. PMID: 23132244, PMCID: PMC3509730, DOI: 10.1242/dev.083774.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMiR-1/206Post-transcriptional modulatorsMiRNA-target interactionsMiR-1Appropriate physiological responsesRegulation of VEGFAZebrafish developmentEmbryonic developmentTarget protectorNovel functionPrecise regulationGene expressionMorphogenetic activityDevelopmental angiogenesisPutative targetsRegulate angiogenesisEssential processMiR-206Physiological responsesCellular communicationVEGFA expressionGrowth factorVascular endothelial growth factorExpressionAngiogenesis
2008
Dicer-dependent pathways regulate chondrocyte proliferation and differentiation
Kobayashi T, Lu J, Cobb BS, Rodda SJ, McMahon AP, Schipani E, Merkenschlager M, Kronenberg HM. Dicer-dependent pathways regulate chondrocyte proliferation and differentiation. Proceedings Of The National Academy Of Sciences Of The United States Of America 2008, 105: 1949-1954. PMID: 18238902, PMCID: PMC2538863, DOI: 10.1073/pnas.0707900105.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDicer-dependent pathwaysSkeletal developmentBiogenesis of miRNAsMiRNA target genesMammalian skeletal developmentSmall noncoding RNAsSkeletal growth defectsChondrocyte proliferationSuppress gene expressionNormal skeletal developmentDiverse organismsCritical roleGrowth defectNoncoding RNAsRNA abundanceGene expressionExpression changesMicroarray analysisBiological processesSignaling systemMiRNAsBase pairingDistinct mechanismsIhh-PTHrPHypertrophic chondrocytes
2006
Hematopoietic gene promoters subjected to a group-combinatorial study of DNA samples: identification of a megakaryocytic selective DNA signature
Hazony Y, Lu J, St. Hilaire C, Ravid K. Hematopoietic gene promoters subjected to a group-combinatorial study of DNA samples: identification of a megakaryocytic selective DNA signature. Nucleic Acids Research 2006, 34: 4416-4428. PMID: 16936310, PMCID: PMC1636359, DOI: 10.1093/nar/gkl578.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCell-specific gene expressionNon-coding regionsRelated DNA sequencesDNA sequencesGene expressionMegakaryocytic lineageUnique transcription factorsCommon DNA sequenceNon-coding sequencesGroup of genesGene promoter sequencesMammalian genomesRegulatory sequencesTranscription factorsPromoter sequencesCross-species differencesGene promoterDNA signaturesLineagesSpecific sequencesCommon sequenceDNA samplesSequencePromoter groupExpression
2004
Properties of Ets-1 Binding to Chromatin and Its Effect on Platelet Factor 4 Gene Expression
Lu J, Pazin MJ, Ravid K. Properties of Ets-1 Binding to Chromatin and Its Effect on Platelet Factor 4 Gene Expression. Molecular And Cellular Biology 2004, 24: 428-441. PMID: 14673175, PMCID: PMC303331, DOI: 10.1128/mcb.24.1.428-441.2004.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdenosine TriphosphateAnimalsChromatinDetergentsGene Expression RegulationHumansMegakaryocytesMiceNucleosomesPlatelet Factor 4Platelet Glycoprotein GPIb-IX ComplexPlatelet Membrane GlycoproteinsPromoter Regions, GeneticProto-Oncogene Protein c-ets-1Proto-Oncogene ProteinsProto-Oncogene Proteins c-etsRatsSarcosineTranscription FactorsConceptsEts-1 bindsPromoter activityLineage-specific factorsChromatin immunoprecipitation assaysEts-1 siteGlycoprotein IIbLineage-specific promotersNaked DNAGPIIb promoterTranscriptional regulationAccessory factorsPF4 promoterTranscription factorsHypersensitive sitesImmunoprecipitation assaysHematopoietic lineagesDNase IChromatinGene expressionPromoter activationPromoterProximal regionModel systemFactor 4ET-1
1999
Mpl ligand enhances the transcription of the cyclin D3 gene: a potential role for Sp1 transcription factor.
Wang Z, Zhang Y, Lu J, Sun S, Ravid K. Mpl ligand enhances the transcription of the cyclin D3 gene: a potential role for Sp1 transcription factor. Blood 1999, 93: 4208-21. PMID: 10361118, DOI: 10.1182/blood.v93.12.4208.412k17_4208_4221.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsProtein phosphatase 1Cyclin D3 promoterMpl ligandCyclin D3 geneTranscription factorsSp1-dependent genesD3 geneSp1 transcription factorForm of Sp1Basal promoter activityMegakaryocytic cell linesCyclin D3 proteinSp familySp1 proteinD3 gene expressionSp1 sitesPhosphatase 1Okadaic acidCyclin D3 gene expressionNuclear runSp1DNase IGene expressionPromoter activityPromoter region