Journal: The Journal of biological chemistry

Article Title: cDNA cloning of mouse and human cholesterol 25-hydroxylases, polytopic membrane proteins that synthesize a potent oxysterol regulator of lipid metabolism.

doi: 10.1074/jbc.273.51.34316

Figure Lengend Snippet: FIG. 7. Tissue distribution of murine cholesterol 25-hydroxy- lase mRNA. RNA blot showing cholesterol 25-hydroxylase mRNA in the heart, lung, and kidney. A commercially obtained filter (Mouse Multiple Tissue Blot, CLONTECH) was probed with a radiolabeled, full-length cDNA as described under “Experimental Procedures.” After washing, the filter was exposed to x-ray film for 5 days.

Article Snippet: Poly(A)1 RNA was prepared from total RNA by two cycles of chromatography on oligo(dT) (mRNA Purification Kit, Amersham Pharmacia Biotech).

Techniques: Northern blot

Journal: Cell Reports

Article Title: Axonal Odorant Receptors Mediate Axon Targeting

doi: 10.1016/j.celrep.2019.11.099

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Article Snippet: Protein concentration was determined using BCA protein concentration assay kit (Thermo Scientific), following the manufacturers’ instructions.

Techniques: Marker, Recombinant, Protein Concentration, Reverse Transcription, Software, Fast Protein Liquid Chromatography, Mass Spectrometry

Journal: Genome Biology

Article Title: RNA methylomes reveal the m 6 A-mediated regulation of DNA demethylase gene SlDML2 in tomato fruit ripening

doi: 10.1186/s13059-019-1771-7

Figure Lengend Snippet: Dynamics of DNA methylation (5mC) and mRNA m 6 A methylation in tomato fruit ripening. a Images of wild-type (WT) fruit at different ripening stages and Cnr fruit at 42 DPA. DPA, days post-anthesis; scale bar = 1 cm. b Relative 5mC levels of WT and Cnr fruit shown in a . For 5mC assay, 100 ng of genomic DNA was detected in each sample by MethylFlash™ methylated DNA quantification kit. 5mC level in each sample was normalized to that of the positive control according to the manufacturer’s instructions. The plus sign represents the average in each box. c LC-MS/MS assay showing the amount of mRNA m 6 A in WT and Cnr fruit shown in a . Data are presented as mean ± standard deviation ( n = 3). Asterisks indicate significant differences (* P < 0.05, ** P < 0.01; Student’s t test). NS, no significance

Article Snippet: In brief, genomic DNA was extracted from the agroinfiltrated N. benthamiana leaves, and 500 ng of purified DNA was treated with bisulfite to produce mutations from cytosine (C) to thymine (T) using EZ DNA methylation-gold kit (ZYMO Research, D5005).

Techniques: DNA Methylation Assay, Methylation, Positive Control, Liquid Chromatography with Mass Spectroscopy, Standard Deviation

Journal: Genome Biology

Article Title: RNA methylomes reveal the m 6 A-mediated regulation of DNA demethylase gene SlDML2 in tomato fruit ripening

doi: 10.1186/s13059-019-1771-7

Figure Lengend Snippet: SlALKBH2 is transcriptionally regulated by DNA methylation. a The 5mC levels in the differentially methylated region (DMR) of SlALKBH2 promoter in wild-type (WT) and Cnr mutant fruit based on the Tomato Epigenome Database ( http://ted.bti.cornell.edu/epigenome/ ). b The 5mC levels in the DMR of SlALKBH2 promoter in WT and sldml2 mutant fruit based on the DNA methylome database . a , b The numbers indicate the cytosine positions relative to the start codon. Black represents the methylation frequency of cytosines at the indicated positions. DPA, days post-anthesis. c Schematic of the dual-luciferase system used for promoter activity assay. The SlALKBH2 promoter was cloned into the dual-luciferase reporter vector to activate the expression of firefly luciferase (Fluc). The renilla luciferase (Rluc) driven by the CaMV 35S promoter served as an internal control. LB, left border; RB, right border; Ter, terminator. d – f Co-expression of SlDML2 (SlDML2-HA) with the dual-luciferase reporter vector in the Nicotiana benthamiana leaves increased the relative Fluc activity ( d ), facilitated the Fluc gene expression ( e ), and reduced the 5mC level in SlALKBH2 promoter ( f ) compared with the empty plasmid control (HA). d The representative image from a total of six images (left panel). The Fluc activity was normalized against the Rluc activity, followed by normalization against the control (right panel). Data are presented as means ± standard deviation ( n = 6). Asterisks indicate significant differences (*** P < 0.0001; Student’s t test). e Gene expression was determined by quantitative RT-PCR analysis. Error bars represent the standard deviation of three independent experiments. Asterisks indicate significant differences (* P < 0.05; Student’s t test). f The box plot showing 5mC levels of all cytosines ( n = 41) in the DMR analyzed by Sanger bisulfite sequencing. The plus sign represents the average level in each box

Article Snippet: In brief, genomic DNA was extracted from the agroinfiltrated N. benthamiana leaves, and 500 ng of purified DNA was treated with bisulfite to produce mutations from cytosine (C) to thymine (T) using EZ DNA methylation-gold kit (ZYMO Research, D5005).

Techniques: DNA Methylation Assay, Methylation, Mutagenesis, Luciferase, Activity Assay, Clone Assay, Plasmid Preparation, Expressing, Standard Deviation, Quantitative RT-PCR, Methylation Sequencing

Journal: Genome Biology

Article Title: RNA methylomes reveal the m 6 A-mediated regulation of DNA demethylase gene SlDML2 in tomato fruit ripening

doi: 10.1186/s13059-019-1771-7

Figure Lengend Snippet: SlALKBH2 is necessary for normal tomato fruit ripening. a Genotyping of mutations mediated by CRISPR/Cas9 gene-editing system in slalkbh2-23 , slalkbh2-25 , and slalkbh2-28 mutants. Diagram showing the single guide RNAs (sgRNAs) containing different target sequences (T1, T2, and T3), which were designed to specifically target the exons of SlALKBH2 . The red letters indicate the protospacer adjacent motif (PAM). The transgenic plants in the second generation were genotyped by sequencing genomic regions flanking the target sites. Red arrows indicate the editing sites. Two mutants ( slalkbh2-23 and slalkbh2-28 ) have a homozygous 1-bp insertion, and one ( slalkbh2-25 ) has a homozygous 5-bp deletion caused by target T2 in the fourth exon of SlALKBH2 . b Ripening phenotype of slalkbh2 mutants. Fruit from wild-type (WT) and slalkbh2 mutants ( slalkbh2-23 , slalkbh2-25 , and slalkbh2-28 ) at 39, 42, 47, and 52 days post-anthesis (DPA) are shown. c LC-MS/MS assay showing the amount of mRNA m 6 A in WT and slalkbh2 mutant fruit at 39 DPA. Data are presented as mean ± standard deviation ( n = 3). d m 6 A-IP-PCR assay showing the relative m 6 A enrichment in SlDML2 mRNA in WT and slalkbh2 mutant fruit at 39 DPA. e SlDML2 gene expression in WT and slalkbh2 mutant fruit at 39 and 42 DPA. The ACTIN gene was used as an internal control. d , e Error bars represent the standard deviation of three independent experiments. Asterisks indicate significant differences (* P < 0.05, ** P < 0.01; Student’s t test). f Model for the relationship between DNA methylation and m 6 A mRNA methylation in fruit ripening. DNA methylation negatively regulates SlALKBH2 to mediate overall m 6 A mRNA methylation. The m 6 A modification promotes SlDML2 mRNA decay, thereby affecting DNA methylation and fruit ripening

Article Snippet: In brief, genomic DNA was extracted from the agroinfiltrated N. benthamiana leaves, and 500 ng of purified DNA was treated with bisulfite to produce mutations from cytosine (C) to thymine (T) using EZ DNA methylation-gold kit (ZYMO Research, D5005).

Techniques: CRISPR, Transgenic Assay, Sequencing, Liquid Chromatography with Mass Spectroscopy, Mutagenesis, Standard Deviation, Expressing, DNA Methylation Assay, Methylation, Modification

Journal: bioRxiv

Article Title: Mesenchymal Stromal Cell Aging Impairs the Self-Organizing Capacity of Lung Alveolar Epithelial Stem Cells

doi: 10.1101/2021.03.05.434121

Figure Lengend Snippet: ( A ) β-galactosidase activity assay. Young and aged L-MSCs were plated in 6-well dishes at a density of 150,000 L-MSCs/well. L-MSCs were allowed to attach overnight and stained for β-galactosidase activity (scale bar = 50µm). ( B ) Lipofuscin granules were detected in the alveolosphere paraffin sections by Sudan Black B staining. Sections were also stained with nuclear fast red for contrast (scale bar = 20µm). ( C ) Cytokine array. 150,000 young and aged L-MSCs were plated in each well of a 6-well culture dish and grown overnight. Cells were washed with PBS and cultured for 24 hrs in serum-free media (SFM; 1.5 ml/well). The culture media were pooled for each cell type and centrifuged to remove any cell and debris. 1 ml of supernatant was applied to antibody array, dotted with antibodies against 111 mouse cytokines and growth factors in duplicates. ( D ) Antibody array showing comparative expression of cytokines and growth factors in the culture media obtained from young and aged L-MSCs. Cytokines and growth factors showing significant difference are numbered and circled. ( E ) Signal intensity was determined for each dot using Image Quant array analysis software; mean signal intensity was calculated for each cytokine, and plotted. Twelve proteins with statistically significant difference (n = 6; p < 0 . 05 ; unpaired T-test) between the young and aged L-MSCs are shown. Data presented here include pooled data from 3 independent experiments. Proteomics/mass-spectrometry analysis. Cell culture media were collected from young and aged L-MSCs (10 6 cells) after 24 hrs of growth in SFM in 10 cm dishes, and subjected to proteomics analysis by liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LCMS). ( G ) A three-dimensional principal component analysis (PCA) plot showing replicated samples (young and aged) are relatively similar in their protein expression profiles and grouped together. ( H ) Heat map showing comparative expression of highly secreted proteins in the culture media between young and aged L-MSCs (n = 4). ( I ) The top 36 proteins showing statistically significant difference (n = 4; p < 0 . 05 ; unpaired T-test) between the young and aged L-MSC secretome are plotted.

Article Snippet: Cytokine array was carried out in the young and aged L-MSC culture media using Proteome Profiler Mouse XL Cytokine Array kit (R&D Systems) as per manufacturer ‘s instructions.

Techniques: Activity Assay, Staining, Cell Culture, Ab Array, Expressing, Software, Mass Spectrometry, Liquid Chromatography