[HTML][HTML] A genomic-based approach identifies FXYD domain containing ion transport regulator 2 (FXYD2) γa as a pancreatic beta cell-specific biomarker

D Flamez, I Roland, A Berton, B Kutlu, D Dufrane… - Diabetologia, 2010 - Springer
D Flamez, I Roland, A Berton, B Kutlu, D Dufrane, MC Beckers, E De Waele, I Rooman…
Diabetologia, 2010Springer
Aims/hypothesis Non-invasive imaging of the pancreatic beta cell mass (BCM) requires the
identification of novel and specific beta cell biomarkers. We have developed a systems
biology approach to the identification of promising beta cell markers. Methods We followed a
functional genomics strategy based on massive parallel signal sequencing (MPSS) and
microarray data obtained in human islets, purified primary rat beta cells, non-beta cells and
INS-1E cells to identify promising beta cell markers. Candidate biomarkers were validated …
Aims/hypothesis
Non-invasive imaging of the pancreatic beta cell mass (BCM) requires the identification of novel and specific beta cell biomarkers. We have developed a systems biology approach to the identification of promising beta cell markers.
Methods
We followed a functional genomics strategy based on massive parallel signal sequencing (MPSS) and microarray data obtained in human islets, purified primary rat beta cells, non-beta cells and INS-1E cells to identify promising beta cell markers. Candidate biomarkers were validated and screened using established human and macaque (Macacus cynomolgus) tissue microarrays.
Results
After a series of filtering steps, 12 beta cell-specific membrane proteins were identified. For four of the proteins we selected or produced antibodies targeting specifically the human proteins and their splice variants; all four candidates were confirmed as islet-specific in human pancreas. Two splice variants of FXYD domain containing ion transport regulator 2 (FXYD2), a regulating subunit of the Na+–K+-ATPase, were identified as preferentially present in human pancreatic islets. The presence of FXYD2γa was restricted to pancreatic islets and selectively detected in pancreatic beta cells. Analysis of human fetal pancreas samples showed the presence of FXYD2γa at an early stage (15 weeks). Histological examination of pancreatic sections from individuals with type 1 diabetes or sections from pancreases of streptozotocin-treated Macacus cynomolgus monkeys indicated a close correlation between loss of FXYD2γa and loss of insulin-positive cells.
Conclusions/interpretation
We propose human FXYD2γa as a novel beta cell-specific biomarker.
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