GEO DataSets

(Submitter supplied) Protective interactions with bystander cells in micro-environmental niches such as lymph nodes (LNs) contribute to survival and therapy resistance of chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) cells. This is caused by a shift in expression of BCL-2 family members. Pro-survival proteins BCL-XL, BFL-1, and MCL-1 are upregulated by LN-residing T cells through CD40L interaction, presumably via NF-κB signaling. Macrophages also reside in the LN, and are assumed to provide important supportive functions for CLL cells. However, if and how macrophages are able to induce survival is incompletely known. We first established that macrophages induced survival due to an exclusive upregulation of MCL-1. Next, we investigated the mechanism underlying MCL-1 induction by macrophages in comparison with CD40L. Genome-wide expression profiling of in vitro macrophage- and CD40L-stimulated CLL cells indicated activation of the PI3K-AKT-mTOR pathway, which was confirmed in ex vivo CLL LN material. Inhibition of PI3K-AKT-mTOR signaling abrogated MCL-1 upregulation and survival by macrophages as well asCD40 stimulation. MCL-1 can be regulated at multiple levels, and we established that AKT leads to increased MCL-1 translation, but does not affect MCL-1 transcription or protein stabilization. Furthermore, among macrophage-secreted factors that could activate AKT, we found that induction of MCL-1 and survival critically depended on C-C Motif Chemokine Receptor-1 (CCR1). In conclusion, this study indicates that two distinct micro-environmental factors, CD40L and macrophages, signal via CCR1 to induce AKT activation resulting in translational stabilization of MCL-1, and hence can contribute to CLL cell survival.

Organism:

Homo sapiens

Type:

Expression profiling by array; Third-party reanalysis

Platform:

GPL570

13 Samples

Download data: CEL, TXT, XLSX

(Submitter supplied) Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) cells multiply in secondary lymphoid tissue but the mechanisms leading to their proliferation are still uncertain. In addition to BCR-triggered signals, other microenvironmental factors might well be involved. In proliferation centres, leukemic B cells are in close contact with CD4+CD40L+ T cells. Therefore, we here dissected the signals provided by autologous activated T cells (Tact) to CLL cells. more...

Organism:

Homo sapiens

Type:

Expression profiling by array

Platform:

GPL570

21 Samples

Download data: CEL

(Submitter supplied) The resistance of Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) B-cells to cell death is mainly attributed to interactions within their microenvironment, where they interact with various types of cells. Within this microenvironment, CLL-B-cells produce and bind cytokines, growth factors, and extracellular vesicles (EVs). In the present study, EVs purified from nurse-like cells and M2-polarized THP1 cell (M2-THP1) cultures were added to CLL-B-cells cultures. more...

Organism:

Homo sapiens

Type:

Expression profiling by high throughput sequencing

Platform:

GPL24676

6 Samples

Download data: TXT

(Submitter supplied) Increased survival of primary B-CLL cells cultured in high cell density: Evidence for activation of pathways also induced by stromal cells.

Organism:

Homo sapiens

Type:

Expression profiling by array

Platforms:

GPL9243 GPL9244

29 Samples

Download data: GPR

(Submitter supplied) This SuperSeries is composed of the SubSeries listed below.

Organism:

Homo sapiens

Type:

Expression profiling by array; Non-coding RNA profiling by array

Platforms:

GPL14767 GPL4133

12 Samples

Download data: TXT

(Submitter supplied) Understanding the crosstalk between malignant B-cells and their milieu could provide clues on the molecular and clinical biology of Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL). Aiming to generate novel therapeutic strategies, different groups have studied different CLL proliferative fractions. We previously, identified one of these proliferative subsets in the peripheral blood from progressive unmutated CLL patients. more...

Organism:

Homo sapiens

Type:

Expression profiling by array

Platform:

GPL4133

4 Samples

Download data: TXT

(Submitter supplied) Understanding the crosstalk between malignant B-cells and their milieu could provide clues on the molecular and clinical biology of Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL). Aiming to generate novel therapeutic strategies, different groups have studied different CLL proliferative fractions. We previously, identified one of these proliferative subsets in the peripheral blood from progressive unmutated CLL patients. more...

Organism:

Homo sapiens

Type:

Non-coding RNA profiling by array

Platform:

GPL14767

8 Samples

Download data: TXT

(Submitter supplied) Human cytomegalovirus (HCMV) induces pro-inflammatory monocytes following infection and we have evidence that phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase [PI(3)K] is a key mediator in this activation. To begin to address how this signalling pathway is responsible for the functional changes in infected monocytes, we examined the role this pathway played in the transcriptome of infected monocytes. Global transcriptional profiling using cDNA microarrays revealed a significant number of genes were regulated in a PI(3)K-dependent manner, identifying this pathway as a key cellular control point in the conversion of monocytes to an activated pro-inflammatory state following HCMV infection. more...

Organism:

Homo sapiens

Type:

Expression profiling by array

Platform:

GPL8300

6 Samples

Download data: CEL, CHP

(Submitter supplied) Human cytomegalovirus (HCMV) induces pro-inflammatory monocytes following infection and we have evidence that EGFR is a key mediator in this early activation. To begin to address how this signalling pathway is responsible for the rapid activation of infected monocytes, we examined the role this pathway played in the transcriptome of infected monocytes. Global transcriptional profiling using cDNA microarrays revealed a significant number of genes, including inflammatory genes, were regulated in a EGFR-dependent manner, identifying this pathway as a key cellular control point in the conversion of monocytes to an activated pro-inflammatory state following HCMV infection. more...

Organism:

Homo sapiens

Type:

Expression profiling by array

Platform:

GPL8300

16 Samples

Download data: CEL, CHP

(Submitter supplied) Human cytomegalovirus induces a pro-inflammatory monocyte following infection. To begin to address how HCMV induces these rapid changes in infected monocytes, we examined the transcriptome of infected monocytes. Global transcriptional profiling using cDNA microarrays revealed a significant number of pro-inflammatory genes were upregulated within 4 hours post infection. Keywords: Disease State

Organism:

Homo sapiens

Type:

Expression profiling by array

Platform:

GPL8300

12 Samples

Download data: CEL, CHP

(Submitter supplied) In this experiment we in vitro activated CLL cells on a layer of fibroblasts expressing CD40L (3T40) or nothing (3T3) for 48 hours. After the 48 hours, cells were taken off the fibroblasts and sorted for viable CD19+ cells. Then we performed RNA sequencing.

Organism:

Homo sapiens

Type:

Expression profiling by high throughput sequencing

Platform:

GPL20301

8 Samples

Download data: CSV

(Submitter supplied) Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) is characterized by the accumulation of CD5+ B lymphocytes in peripheral blood, lymphoid organs and BM. The main feature of the disease is accumulation of the malignant cells due to decreased apoptosis. CD84 belongs to the Signaling Lymphocyte Activating Molecule (SLAM) family of immunoreceptors, and has an unknown function in CLL cells. Here, we show that the expression of CD84 is significantly elevated from the early stages of the disease, and is regulated by macrophage migration inhibitory factor (MIF) and its receptor, CD74. more...

Organism:

Homo sapiens

Type:

Expression profiling by array

Platform:

GPL571

3 Samples

Download data: CEL, TXT

(Submitter supplied) This SuperSeries is composed of the SubSeries listed below.

Organism:

Homo sapiens

Type:

Expression profiling by high throughput sequencing; Non-coding RNA profiling by high throughput sequencing

Platform:

GPL18573

52 Samples

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(Submitter supplied) The retention and re-migration of Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia cells into cytoprotective and proliferative lymphoid niches is thought to contribute to the development of resistance leading to subsequent disease relapse. The aim of this study was to elucidate the molecular processes that govern CLL cell migration to elicit a more complete inhibition of tumor cell migration. We compared the phenotypic and transcriptional changes induced in CLL cells using two distinct models designed to recapitulate the peripheral circulation, CLL cell migration across an endothelial barrier and the lymph node interaction between CLL cells and activated T cells. more...

Organism:

Homo sapiens

Type:

Expression profiling by high throughput sequencing

Platform:

GPL18573

16 Samples

Download data: TXT

(Submitter supplied) The retention and re-migration of Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia cells into cytoprotective and proliferative lymphoid niches is thought to contribute to the development of resistance leading to subsequent disease relapse. The aim of this study was to elucidate the molecular processes that govern CLL cell migration to elicit a more complete inhibition of tumor cell migration. We compared the phenotypic and transcriptional changes induced in CLL cells using two distinct models designed to recapitulate the peripheral circulation, CLL cell migration across an endothelial barrier and the lymph node interaction between CLL cells and activated T cells. more...

Organism:

Homo sapiens

Type:

Expression profiling by high throughput sequencing

Platform:

GPL18573

20 Samples

Download data: TXT

(Submitter supplied) The retention and re-migration of Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia cells into cytoprotective and proliferative lymphoid niches is thought to contribute to the development of resistance leading to subsequent disease relapse. The aim of this study was to elucidate the molecular processes that govern CLL cell migration to elicit a more complete inhibition of tumor cell migration. We compared the phenotypic and transcriptional changes induced in CLL cells using two distinct models designed to recapitulate the peripheral circulation, CLL cell migration across an endothelial barrier and the lymph node interaction between CLL cells and activated T cells. more...

Organism:

Homo sapiens

Type:

Non-coding RNA profiling by high throughput sequencing

Platform:

GPL18573

16 Samples

Download data: TXT

(Submitter supplied) We demonstrated that the microenvironment-dependent secretion of IL32β was controlled by the CD40L/NFKB2 axis whereas its tumor specificity was the consequence of IL32 promoter hypomethylation in MCL. Through the secretion of IL32β, the tumor was able to corrupt its microenvironment through the polarization of monocytes into specific MCL-associated macrophages, which in turn favor tumor survival. We next highlighted that while IL32β-stimulated macrophages secreted several protumoral factors, they supported tumor survival through a soluble dialog, mostly driven by BAFF. more...

Organism:

Homo sapiens

Type:

Expression profiling by high throughput sequencing

Platform:

GPL16791

14 Samples

Download data: TXT

(Submitter supplied) We demonstrated that the microenvironment-dependent secretion of IL32β was controlled by the CD40L/NFKB2 axis whereas its tumor specificity was the consequence of IL32 promoter hypomethylation in MCL. Through the secretion of IL32β, the tumor was able to corrupt its microenvironment through the polarization of monocytes into specific MCL-associated macrophages, which in turn favor tumor survival. We next highlighted that while IL32β-stimulated macrophages secreted several protumoral factors, they supported tumor survival through a soluble dialog, mostly driven by BAFF. more...

Organism:

Homo sapiens

Type:

Expression profiling by high throughput sequencing

Platform:

GPL24676

18 Samples

Download data: TXT

(Submitter supplied) Purpose: It has been proposed that vitamin D may play a role in prevention and treatment of cancer while epidemiological studies have linked vitamin D insufficiency to adverse disease outcome in chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). However, the underlying mechanisms have not yet been revealed. In this study, we sought to identify key signaling pathways and molecules that are altered after calcitriol, the biologically active form of vitamin D, supplementation of CLL cells in vitro. more...

Organism:

Homo sapiens

Type:

Expression profiling by high throughput sequencing

Platform:

GPL18573

12 Samples

Download data: XLSX

(Submitter supplied) Pancreatic islet endocrine cell and endothelial cell (EC) interactions mediated by vascular endothelial growth factor-A (VEGF-A) signaling are important for islet endocrine cell differentiation and the formation of highly vascularized islets. To dissect how VEGF-A signaling modulates intra-islet vasculature and innervation, islet microenvironment, and beta cell mass, we transiently increased VEGF-A production by beta cells. more...

Organism:

Mus musculus

Type:

Expression profiling by high throughput sequencing

Platform:

GPL17021

32 Samples

Download data: TXT