Pluto Bioinformatics

GSE117711: Differential gene expression of TLR7 overexpressing inflammatory hemophagocytes, Ly6Chi Monocytes, and Red Pulp Macrophages

Bulk RNA sequencing

We have defined a novel population of monocyte-derived hemophagocytes (inflammatory hemophagocytes (iHPC)) found in situations of inflammation, such as TLR7.1 mice that overexpress TLR7. These iHPC are similar yet distinct from red pulp macrophages (RPM) and differentiate in response to chronic TLR7 signals. In vivo, iHPC phagocytose red blood cells and platelets causing anemia and thrombocytopenia. We performed this study to further understand iHPC and their relationship to RPM and monocytes and determine what gene signatures make them unique. SOURCE: Scott Presnell (SPresnell@benaroyaresearch.org) - Benaroya Research Institute