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SP miRNA-Signaling Networks Summary Hypothesis: We hypothesize that the trans-pathway regulation via miRNAs creates synthetic interactions and is a common mechanism of cells to keep phenotypes under control, and that perturbations in key elements of the regulated pathways could be exploited to improve therapy SP miRNA-Signaling Networks Previous work We previously combined a genome-wide miRNA screening approach with a highthroughput quantitative proteomic readout and network-based data analysis to identify miRNAs regulating EGFR signaling and cell cycle control, and to uncover potential regulatory patterns {Uhlmann, 2012 #3}. This unraveled a network of modules being co-regulated by miRNAs. We have available the cell-lysates from the original screen as well as a number of validated antibodies and all required technologies and instrumentation, ready to quantify the abundance of key proteins in other pathways SP miRNA-Signaling Networks Workpackages WP/Aim 1: We will identify miRNAs that interconnect signaling pathways via genome-wide screening, exploiting available experimental resources. WP/Aim 2: We will characterize these miRNAs at the molecular level by identifying target genes/proteins, thus validating links between individual signaling pathways. WP/Aim 3: We identify miRNAs impacting cancer phenotypes, with special emphasis on cell invasion. WP/Aim 4: We will verify in vitro results in mouse models (e.g. xenografts overexpressing the respective miRNAs and/or downregulating the identified target mRNAs/inhibit encoded proteins using drugs). WP/Aim 5: We will establish clinical significance using patient samples as well as publicly available data sets on miRNA and mRNA gene expression/regulation. SP miRNA-Signaling Networks Internal Networking Aim 5 Aim 5 Aim 2 Aim 2 Aim 3 Aim 2 Aim 1,3 Aim 3 Aim 4