2019
Acetyl zingerone: An efficacious multifunctional ingredient for continued protection against ongoing DNA damage in melanocytes after sun exposure ends
Chaudhuri RK, Meyer T, Premi S, Brash D. Acetyl zingerone: An efficacious multifunctional ingredient for continued protection against ongoing DNA damage in melanocytes after sun exposure ends. International Journal Of Cosmetic Science 2019, 42: 36-45. PMID: 31538664, PMCID: PMC7004018, DOI: 10.1111/ics.12582.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsCells, CulturedDNA DamageEnvironmental ExposureGuaiacolMelanocytesMiceMice, Inbred C57BLPyrimidine DimersSunlightConceptsSun exposureSolar-simulated ultraviolet radiationReactive oxygen speciesIntracellular levelsCyclobutane pyrimidine dimersΑ-tocopherolCPD formationTraditional sunscreensScavenge peroxynitriteUVR exposureOngoing DNA damageAntioxidant α-tocopherolUltraviolet radiationUVA radiationMelanocytesROS formationExposureQuench singlet oxygenUse of AZEfficacyOxygen speciesKeratinocytesDNA damageFree radicalsHoursGenomic sites hypersensitive to ultraviolet radiation
Premi S, Han L, Mehta S, Knight J, Zhao D, Palmatier MA, Kornacker K, Brash DE. Genomic sites hypersensitive to ultraviolet radiation. Proceedings Of The National Academy Of Sciences Of The United States Of America 2019, 116: 24196-24205. PMID: 31723047, PMCID: PMC6883822, DOI: 10.1073/pnas.1907860116.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH Keywords5' Untranslated RegionsCells, CulturedDNA DamageFibroblastsGene Expression RegulationGenome, HumanHigh-Throughput Nucleotide SequencingHumansMelanocytesMelanomaMutationPromoter Regions, GeneticProtein BiosynthesisPyrimidine DimersPyrimidine NucleotidesSkin NeoplasmsTOR Serine-Threonine KinasesUltraviolet RaysConceptsCyclobutane pyrimidine dimersETS family transcription factorsIndividual gene promotersFamily transcription factorsRNA-binding proteinPrimary human melanocytesSingle-base resolutionEpigenetic marksGenomic averageTranslation regulationGenomic sitesMotif locationsTranscription factorsCell physiologyGene promoterCancer driversGenomeHuman melanocytesCell typesTumor evolutionCell pathwaysRare mutationsUV targetPyrimidine dimersApurinic sites
2015
Chemiexcitation of melanin derivatives induces DNA photoproducts long after UV exposure
Premi S, Wallisch S, Mano CM, Weiner AB, Bacchiocchi A, Wakamatsu K, Bechara EJ, Halaban R, Douki T, Brash DE. Chemiexcitation of melanin derivatives induces DNA photoproducts long after UV exposure. Science 2015, 347: 842-847. PMID: 25700512, PMCID: PMC4432913, DOI: 10.1126/science.1256022.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDark cyclobutane pyrimidine dimersExcited electronic statesUltraviolet photonsUV photonsElectronic statesTriplet stateSunlight-induced melanomaCytosine-containing cyclobutane pyrimidine dimersEnergy transferPhotonsPicosecondsElectronsUV exposureRadiationChemiexcitationEnergyStatePhotoproducts
2009
Influence of cytosine methylation on ultraviolet-induced cyclobutane pyrimidine dimer formation in genomic DNA
Rochette PJ, Lacoste S, Therrien JP, Bastien N, Brash DE, Drouin R. Influence of cytosine methylation on ultraviolet-induced cyclobutane pyrimidine dimer formation in genomic DNA. Mutation Research/Fundamental And Molecular Mechanisms Of Mutagenesis 2009, 665: 7-13. PMID: 19427505, DOI: 10.1016/j.mrfmmm.2009.02.008.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLigation-mediated PCRX chromosomeFMR1 geneGenomic DNAInactive X chromosomeDimer formationCyclobutane pyrimidine dimer formationTumor suppressor genePyrimidine dimer formationConstitutive methylationCytosine methylationMethylated cytosineUnmethylated cytosinesSuppressor geneP53 tumor suppressor geneGenesMethylationCPD formationChromosomesCytosineDNAMutationsSunlight-induced mutationsDipyrimidine sitesPGK1
2008
Progressive apoptosis resistance prior to senescence and control by the anti-apoptotic protein BCL-xL
Rochette PJ, Brash DE. Progressive apoptosis resistance prior to senescence and control by the anti-apoptotic protein BCL-xL. Mechanisms Of Ageing And Development 2008, 129: 207-214. PMID: 18262222, PMCID: PMC2652169, DOI: 10.1016/j.mad.2007.12.007.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAnti-apoptotic protein Bcl-xLBcl-xLProtein Bcl-xLLevels of p53Pro-apoptotic protein BaxApoptosis reductionAnti-apoptotic proteinsPro-apoptotic BaxNormal balanceAnti-apoptotic Bcl-xLUV-induced apoptosisOld cellsApoptosis resistanceProgressive disruptionSenescent cellsApoptosisBaxProtein BaxHuman diploid fibroblastsCellsYoung cellsDiploid fibroblastsGenotoxic stressLevels
2007
Bcl-2 is the target of a UV-inducible apoptosis switch and a node for UV signaling
Knezevic D, Zhang W, Rochette PJ, Brash DE. Bcl-2 is the target of a UV-inducible apoptosis switch and a node for UV signaling. Proceedings Of The National Academy Of Sciences Of The United States Of America 2007, 104: 11286-11291. PMID: 17586682, PMCID: PMC2040891, DOI: 10.1073/pnas.0701318104.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2003
Inactivating E2f1 reverts apoptosis resistance and cancer sensitivity in Trp53-deficient mice
Wikonkal NM, Remenyik E, Knezevic D, Zhang W, Liu M, Zhao H, Berton TR, Johnson DG, Brash DE. Inactivating E2f1 reverts apoptosis resistance and cancer sensitivity in Trp53-deficient mice. Nature Cell Biology 2003, 5: 655-660. PMID: 12833065, DOI: 10.1038/ncb1001.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsApoptosisCell Cycle ProteinsCell SurvivalCell Transformation, NeoplasticCells, CulturedDNA DamageDNA-Binding ProteinsE2F Transcription FactorsE2F1 Transcription FactorFemaleFibroblastsGene Expression Regulation, NeoplasticGenes, SuppressorKeratinocytesMaleMiceMice, KnockoutMutationSex RatioSkin NeoplasmsTranscription FactorsTumor Suppressor Protein p53Ultraviolet RaysConceptsUVB-induced apoptosisEarly-onset tumorsDouble knockout miceTrp53-deficient miceKnockout miceCancer sensitivityUVB exposureGenetic abnormalitiesMiceKeratinocyte apoptosisProtective mechanismApoptosis defectsApoptosis resistanceApoptosisDouble knockoutApoptosis pathwayE2F1 transcription factorE2F1 functionsPrimary fibroblastsE2F1Trp53S phase
1998
Antioxidant action via p53-mediated apoptosis.
Liu M, Pelling JC, Ju J, Chu E, Brash DE. Antioxidant action via p53-mediated apoptosis. Cancer Research 1998, 58: 1723-9. PMID: 9563490.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAcetylcysteineAnimalsAntioxidantsApoptosisBlotting, NorthernBlotting, WesternButhionine SulfoximineCells, CulturedDimercaprolDose-Response Relationship, DrugGene Expression Regulation, NeoplasticGlutathioneMiceOxidation-ReductionPyrrolidonecarboxylic AcidSulfhydryl CompoundsThiazolesThiazolidinesTumor Cells, CulturedTumor Suppressor Protein p53Vitamin EConceptsP53 inductionCellular redox potentialP53-dependent apoptosisNormal cellsP53-mediated apoptosisTumor suppressor geneP53 mRNA translationCellular thiol levelsMRNA translationRedox sensorProtein stabilitySuppressor geneP53 tumor suppressor geneNontoxic antioxidantsApoptosisCell linesSulfur-containing antioxidantsBiological effectsPrimary culturesElevated p53 expressionCellsInductionN-acetylcysteineGlutathione levelsRedox potential
1996
Frequent clones of p53-mutated keratinocytes in normal human skin
Jonason A, Kunala S, Price G, Restifo R, Spinelli H, Persing J, Leffell D, Tarone R, Brash D. Frequent clones of p53-mutated keratinocytes in normal human skin. Proceedings Of The National Academy Of Sciences Of The United States Of America 1996, 93: 14025-14029. PMID: 8943054, PMCID: PMC19488, DOI: 10.1073/pnas.93.24.14025.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsP53-mutated keratinocytesNormal individualsSun-shielded skinSun-exposed skinNormal human skinHuman skinWhole-mount preparationsP53-mutated cellsCancer predictsDermal-epidermal junctionSubstantial burdenFrequent clonesClonal expansionHair folliclesGenetic hitsTumor promoterSkinKeratinocytesCells
1987
Strontium phosphate transfection of human cells in primary culture: stable expression of the simian virus 40 large-T-antigen gene in primary human bronchial epithelial cells.
Brash DE, Reddel RR, Quanrud M, Yang K, Farrell MP, Harris CC. Strontium phosphate transfection of human cells in primary culture: stable expression of the simian virus 40 large-T-antigen gene in primary human bronchial epithelial cells. Molecular And Cellular Biology 1987, 7: 2031-2034. PMID: 3037341, PMCID: PMC365315, DOI: 10.1128/mcb.7.5.2031.Peer-Reviewed Original Research