Next Generation Sequencing of LdlrKO LXRa-phosphorylation disrupted macrophage transcriptomes

Liver X Receptors (LXRa and ß) are ligand-activated transcription factors that play a key role in the control of lipid homeostasis, as well as modulation of immunity and inflammation. Besides ligand binding, LXR activity can be regulated by posttranslational modifications, such as phosphorylation. This study aims to assess changes in bone marrow derived macrophage transcriptional profiles of mice that carry LysMcre directed phosphorylation deficient-version of LXRa compared (S196A) to wild-type (WT). Overall design: BMDM mRNA profiles of either LdlrKO or M-LXRa-S196A-LdlrKO male mice after being fed a Western diet for 12 weeks. 12 samples, 4 groups, in triplicate: (1) LdlrKO basal, (2) LdlrKO+ ligand, (3) M-LXRa-S196A-LdlrKO basal, (4) M-LXRa-S196A-LdlrKO+ligand