2025
HSPA2 influences the differentiation and production of immunomodulatory mediators in human immortalized epidermal keratinocyte lines
Gogler A, Wilk A, Sojka D, Adamiec-Organiściok M, Matysiak N, Kania D, Wiecha K, Małusecka E, Cortez A, Zamojski D, Marczyk M, Mazurek A, Oziębło S, Scieglinska D. HSPA2 influences the differentiation and production of immunomodulatory mediators in human immortalized epidermal keratinocyte lines. Cell Death & Disease 2025, 16: 344. PMID: 40287440, PMCID: PMC12033329, DOI: 10.1038/s41419-025-07565-5.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsChaperone proteinsKeratinocyte differentiationCell type-specific expression patternsHomologous chaperone proteinsEpidermal keratinocyte differentiationInterferon-mediated signalingInterferon-stimulated genesControl proteostasisExtracellular secretionTranscriptome analysisMolecular machineryKeratinocyte differentiation markersHSPA2Upper epidermal layersDifferentiation defectsExpression patternsSomatic cellsMolecular networksPro-inflammatory IL-6 cytokinePotential therapeutic targetFunctional analysisSecretion of IL-6Keratinocyte linePathogenic factorsReduced levels
2023
Indirect detection of deuterated glucose brain metabolism at 3 Tesla: preliminary findings in volunteers and patients with gliomas
Autry A, LaFontaine M, Villanueva-Meyer J, Chang S, de Feyter H, Li Y. Indirect detection of deuterated glucose brain metabolism at 3 Tesla: preliminary findings in volunteers and patients with gliomas. Proceedings Of The International Society For Magnetic Resonance In Medicine ... Scientific Meeting And Exhibition. 2023 DOI: 10.58530/2023/2502.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchIndirect detectionMagnetic resonance spectroscopic imagingAnterior cingulate cortexSingle-voxel spectroscopyGlucose metabolismLevels of glutamateSpectroscopic imagingReduced levels of glutamateGlucose brain metabolismT2 lesionsHealthy subjectsCingulate cortexBrain tumorsTeslaPatientsBrain metabolismGray matterPreliminary dataReduced levelsMetabolism
2019
Syntaphilin Is a Novel Biphasic Biomarker of Aggressive Prostate Cancer and a Metastasis Predictor
Hwang MJ, Bryant KG, Seo JH, Liu Q, Humphrey PA, Melnick MAC, Altieri DC, Robert ME. Syntaphilin Is a Novel Biphasic Biomarker of Aggressive Prostate Cancer and a Metastasis Predictor. American Journal Of Pathology 2019, 189: 1180-1189. PMID: 31079810, PMCID: PMC6560381, DOI: 10.1016/j.ajpath.2019.02.009.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsProstate cancerTumor bulkInvasive frontHigh Gleason grade prostate cancerLocalized prostate cancerGrade prostate cancerAggressive prostate cancerCell proliferationKi-67 labelingTumor cell proliferationMetastasis predictorMetastatic diseaseDistant metastasisGleason gradeAccessible biomarkersProstate tumorsMetastatic potentialNovel markerCancerBiphasic patternProliferative rateHigh expressionOxidative metabolismReduced levelsTumors
2017
AGE-RELATED CHANGES IN INNATE IMMUNE CELL FUNCTION
Montgomery R. AGE-RELATED CHANGES IN INNATE IMMUNE CELL FUNCTION. Innovation In Aging 2017, 1: 1254-1254. PMCID: PMC6183893, DOI: 10.1093/geroni/igx004.4559.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchInnate immune cellsImmune cellsInnate immune cell functionLevels of TLR5Natural killer cellsToll-like receptorsImmune cell functionAge-Associated DecreasePotential therapeutic opportunitiesAge-related changesVaccine responsesKiller cellsVaccine strategiesOlder donorsImmune functionOlder subjectsTherapeutic opportunitiesInfectious diseasesProgressive declinePrimary humanCell functionMass cytometrySurface expressionReduced levelsReduced productionTicks elicit variable fibrinogenolytic activities upon feeding on hosts with different immune backgrounds
Vora A, Taank V, Dutta SM, Anderson JF, Fish D, Sonenshine DE, Catravas JD, Sultana H, Neelakanta G. Ticks elicit variable fibrinogenolytic activities upon feeding on hosts with different immune backgrounds. Scientific Reports 2017, 7: 44593. PMID: 28300174, PMCID: PMC5353578, DOI: 10.1038/srep44593.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDifferent immune backgroundsImmune backgroundImmunodeficient animalsImmunocompetent animalsAge-matched miceAntibody-blocking assaysIxodes scapularis ticksFibrinogenolytic activityD-dimerAnti-hemostatic factorsImmune defenseTick feedingScapularis ticksReduced levelsBlood feedingEngorgement weightLC-MS/MSFibrinogenolysisNovel roleAnimalsPCR analysisTicksFeeding
2015
COP9 Signalosome Controls the Degradation of Cytosolic Misfolded Proteins and Protects Against Cardiac Proteotoxicity
Su H, Li J, Zhang H, Ma W, Wei N, Liu J, Wang X. COP9 Signalosome Controls the Degradation of Cytosolic Misfolded Proteins and Protects Against Cardiac Proteotoxicity. Circulation Research 2015, 117: 956-966. PMID: 26383969, PMCID: PMC4636927, DOI: 10.1161/circresaha.115.306783.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH Keywordsalpha-Crystallin B ChainAnimalsAnimals, NewbornAutophagyCarrier ProteinsCells, CulturedCOP9 Signalosome ComplexCullin ProteinsCytosolFemaleGenotypeHeart DiseasesHeart VentriclesMaleMice, Inbred C57BLMice, KnockoutMicrotubule-Associated ProteinsMyocytes, CardiacPhenotypeProtein FoldingProteolysisRats, Sprague-DawleyRNA InterferenceSignal TransductionTime FactorsTransfectionUbiquitinationConceptsCullin-RING ligasesCSN8/CSNCOP9 signalosomeMisfolded proteinsProtein aggregatesCardiac proteotoxicitySurrogate misfolded proteinUbiquitin-proteasome systemDeneddylation activityCSN subunitsUbiquitin ligasesG missense mutationTotal ubiquitinated proteinsUbiquitinated proteinsCardiac proteinopathyProtein degradationLigasesUbiquitinationMissense mutationsProteinLC3-IIProteotoxicityReduced levelsCultured cardiomyocytesHypomorphismPharmacological modulation of the AKT/microRNA-199a-5p/CAV1 pathway ameliorates cystic fibrosis lung hyper-inflammation
Zhang PX, Cheng J, Zou S, D'Souza AD, Koff JL, Lu J, Lee PJ, Krause DS, Egan ME, Bruscia EM. Pharmacological modulation of the AKT/microRNA-199a-5p/CAV1 pathway ameliorates cystic fibrosis lung hyper-inflammation. Nature Communications 2015, 6: 6221. PMID: 25665524, PMCID: PMC4324503, DOI: 10.1038/ncomms7221.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCF macrophagesMiR-199aMicroRNA-199aHyper-inflammatory responseCFTR-deficient miceCystic fibrosis patientsCystic fibrosis lungLung destructionDisease morbidityPharmacological modulationCF miceCF lungFibrosis patientsInnate immunityLungMacrophagesCAV1 expressionDrug celecoxibReduced levelsTLR4CelecoxibMiceCav1PathwayMorbidity
2014
Cyst growth, polycystins, and primary cilia in autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease
Lee SH, Somlo S. Cyst growth, polycystins, and primary cilia in autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease. Kidney Research And Clinical Practice 2014, 33: 73-78. PMID: 26877954, PMCID: PMC4714135, DOI: 10.1016/j.krcp.2014.05.002.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPrimary ciliaAutosomal dominant polycystic kidney diseaseCarboxy-terminal tailDominant polycystic kidney diseaseExtracellular stimuliPolycystic kidney diseasePolycystin functionChannel proteinsPolycystinsPKD1 geneCystic kidney diseaseCiliaCalcium signalsRenal epitheliumProteinIntact ciliaKidney diseaseGenesCyst growthCurrent understandingReduced levelsPathwayComplete inactivationInactivationRecent dataModeling Hippocampal Neurogenesis Using Human Pluripotent Stem Cells
Yu D, Di Giorgio F, Yao J, Marchetto M, Brennand K, Wright R, Mei A, Mchenry L, Lisuk D, Grasmick J, Silberman P, Silberman G, Jappelli R, Gage F. Modeling Hippocampal Neurogenesis Using Human Pluripotent Stem Cells. Stem Cell Reports 2014, 2: 295-310. PMID: 24672753, PMCID: PMC3964286, DOI: 10.1016/j.stemcr.2014.01.009.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAction PotentialsCell DifferentiationDentate GyrusElectrophysiological PhenomenaEmbryoid BodiesGene ExpressionGenes, ReporterHippocampusHomeodomain ProteinsHumansNerve NetNeural Stem CellsNeurogenesisNeuronsNeurotransmitter AgentsPluripotent Stem CellsPyramidal CellsSchizophreniaTumor Suppressor ProteinsConceptsHippocampal neurogenesisDentate gyrusHippocampal dentate gyrusDG granule neuronsStem cellsPluripotent stem cellsSpontaneous neurotransmitter releaseNeuronal network maturationPatient-derived humanHuman pluripotent stem cellsDifferentiation paradigmNeuronal activityGranule neuronsBrain regionsNeurotransmitter releaseNeurodevelopmental aspectsLineage-specific cellsNeurogenesisNeuronsNetwork maturationReduced levelsPersonalized medicineHuman diseasesCellsDrug screening
2012
JBP1 and JBP2 Proteins Are Fe2+/2-Oxoglutarate-dependent Dioxygenases Regulating Hydroxylation of Thymidine Residues in Trypanosome DNA*
Cliffe L, Hirsch G, Wang J, Ekanayake D, Bullard W, Hu M, Wang Y, Sabatini R. JBP1 and JBP2 Proteins Are Fe2+/2-Oxoglutarate-dependent Dioxygenases Regulating Hydroxylation of Thymidine Residues in Trypanosome DNA*. Journal Of Biological Chemistry 2012, 287: 19886-19895. PMID: 22514282, PMCID: PMC3370173, DOI: 10.1074/jbc.m112.341974.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRegulation of gene expressionOxygen-sensitive regulatorTranscription initiationDioxygenase superfamilyHost nichesO(2)-dependent mannerSynthesis in vivoIn vivo analysisJBP1Inhibiting iron bindingThymidine residuesGene expressionFe(2+Trypanosome DNAIron bindingParasite virulenceHydroxylation in vitroOxidative decarboxylationDioxygenaseAbsorption spectraProteinAnaerobic conditionsSpectroscopic signaturesReduced levelsHydroxyl
2011
Reduced levels of the tyrosine phosphatase STEP block beta amyloid‐mediated GluA1/GluA2 receptor internalization
Zhang Y, Kurup P, Xu J, Anderson GM, Greengard P, Nairn AC, Lombroso PJ. Reduced levels of the tyrosine phosphatase STEP block beta amyloid‐mediated GluA1/GluA2 receptor internalization. Journal Of Neurochemistry 2011, 119: 664-672. PMID: 21883219, PMCID: PMC3192910, DOI: 10.1111/j.1471-4159.2011.07450.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAD mouse modelMouse modelTriple transgenic AD mouse modelAlzheimer's diseaseTransgenic AD mouse modelGluA2 receptorsAD prefrontal cortexElevated levelsGluA1/GluA2Cortical culturesBeta amyloidRegulate surface expressionCognitive deficitsStriatal-enriched protein tyrosine phosphatasePrefrontal cortexΑ-aminoReceptorsReceptor internalizationSurface expressionReduced levelsReceptor complexCortexDiseaseMiceAβ
2010
Chapter 240 Semaphorins and their Receptors in Vertebrates and Invertebrates
Schmidt E, Togashi H, Strittmatter S. Chapter 240 Semaphorins and their Receptors in Vertebrates and Invertebrates. 2010, 1961-1966. DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-12-374145-5.00240-0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchExpression of Sema4DDorsal root gangliaTypes of neuronsNon-neuronal cellsT lymphocyte activationCentral nervous system developmentMalignant lung cellsNeuronal cell migrationAxon guidance factorsRoot gangliaNervous system developmentCardiovascular abnormalitiesImmune responseNerve bundlesAxoplasmic transportNervous systemImmune systemCardiovascular systemLung cellsAdult animalsAxonsReduced levelsSemaphorinsGuidance factorsCell migration
2009
Inhibition of Neutrophil Function by Two Tick Salivary Proteins
Guo X, Booth CJ, Paley MA, Wang X, DePonte K, Fikrig E, Narasimhan S, Montgomery RR. Inhibition of Neutrophil Function by Two Tick Salivary Proteins. Infection And Immunity 2009, 77: 2320-2329. PMID: 19332533, PMCID: PMC2687334, DOI: 10.1128/iai.01507-08.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPolymorphonuclear leukocytesPMN functionNumber of PMNPMN integrinsPMN adherenceNeutrophil functionSpirochete burdenTick salivary proteinsTick salivaLyme diseaseTick attachmentSalivary glandsBorrelia burgdorferiTick feedingCausative agentReduced levelsInhibitory proteinSalivaBlood mealAntihemostatic activityInfectionInhibitionSalivary proteinsHematophagous arthropodsTick Ixodes scapularisNS5 of Dengue Virus Mediates STAT2 Binding and Degradation
Ashour J, Laurent-Rolle M, Shi PY, García-Sastre A. NS5 of Dengue Virus Mediates STAT2 Binding and Degradation. Journal Of Virology 2009, 83: 5408-5418. PMID: 19279106, PMCID: PMC2681973, DOI: 10.1128/jvi.02188-08.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDengue virusInnate immune responseInnate antiviral responseImmune responseInfection resultsIFN responseAntiviral responseDENV proteinsLevel of expressionAntiviral therapeuticsDENV genomeDecreased levelsInterferonPotential targetProtein levelsViral pathogensHost proteasesReduced levelsProteasome activityMultiple mechanismsVirusFacilitate infectionNovel mechanismViral polypeptidesNS5
2007
Reversal of renal tubule transporter downregulation during severe leptospirosis with antimicrobial therapy.
Spichler A, Ko AI, Silva EF, De Brito T, Silva AM, Athanazio D, Silva C, Seguro A. Reversal of renal tubule transporter downregulation during severe leptospirosis with antimicrobial therapy. American Journal Of Tropical Medicine And Hygiene 2007, 77: 1111-9. PMID: 18165532, DOI: 10.4269/ajtmh.2007.77.1111.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAcetylcysteineAmpicillinAnimalsAnti-Bacterial AgentsAntigens, BacterialCricetinaeDown-RegulationFemaleFree Radical ScavengersGene Expression ProfilingGene Expression RegulationKidneyLiverMesocricetusSodium-Hydrogen Exchanger 3Sodium-Hydrogen ExchangersSodium-Potassium-Chloride SymportersSolute Carrier Family 12, Member 1ThiobarbituratesWeil DiseaseConceptsSevere leptospirosisAntimicrobial therapyN-acetylcysteineSerum thiobarbituric acidEvidence of benefitThick ascending limbNKCC2 transportersRenal involvementRenal expressionTubular dysfunctionAntioxidant therapyInfected hamstersTubular defectsNAC effectAscending limbAmpicillin treatmentRenal transportersTherapyTarget tissuesLeptospiral antigensAMP treatmentType 3Reduced levelsTransporter downregulationNormal expression
2006
p16INK4a Modulates p53 in Primary Human Mammary Epithelial Cells
Zhang J, Pickering CR, Holst CR, Gauthier ML, Tlsty TD. p16INK4a Modulates p53 in Primary Human Mammary Epithelial Cells. Cancer Research 2006, 66: 10325-10331. PMID: 17079452, DOI: 10.1158/0008-5472.can-06-1594.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPrimary human mammary epithelial cellsHuman mammary epithelial cellsMammary epithelial cellsCell type-specific regulationTumor suppressor geneStabilization of p53Epithelial cellsP53 protein levelsE2F/Gene activityDownstream targetsCellular responsesSuppressor geneProteolytic degradationProtein levelsP53 proteinP16 proteinP53ProteinReduced levelsP53 statusPathwayCellsGenesRegulation
2003
Chapter 267 Semaphorins and their Receptors in Vertebrates and Invertebrates
Schmidt E, Togashi H, Strittmatter S. Chapter 267 Semaphorins and their Receptors in Vertebrates and Invertebrates. 2003, 877-881. DOI: 10.1016/b978-012124546-7/50628-8.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchFunctions of semaphorinsNervous system developmentMalignant lung cellsCentral nervous system developmentVertebrate semaphorinsNon-neuronal cellsCytoplasmic localizationAdult tissuesSemaphorin familyExpression of Sema4DWidespread expressionSemaphorinsOlfactory neuronsGuidance cuesCertain receptorsGrowth conesT lymphocyte activationRetraction of axonsAntagonistic activityReduced levelsCardiovascular abnormalitiesCertain neuronsAttractantsImmune systemLung cells
2002
Coping strategies and their associations with levels of disability or pain, among older veterans receiving primary care
Reid M, Barry L, Kerns R, Duong B, Concato J. Coping strategies and their associations with levels of disability or pain, among older veterans receiving primary care. Journal Of Clinical Epidemiology 2002, 55: 629. DOI: 10.1016/s0895-4356(02)00420-1.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchChronic non-cancer painNon-cancer painLevel of disabilityChronic painSelf-reported effectivenessOlder personsPrimary careOlder veteransMedication usePain intensityComorbid conditionsMean ageCoping strategiesPainEligibility criteriaPsychological statusMultivariate analysisTelephone interviewsCold modalitiesLow levelsEligibility statusDisabilityReduced levelsPatientsPositive associationThe leaden Gene Product Is Required with Rab27a to Recruit Myosin Va to Melanosomes in Melanocytes
Hume A, Collinson L, Hopkins C, Strom M, Barral D, Bossi G, Griffiths G, Seabra M. The leaden Gene Product Is Required with Rab27a to Recruit Myosin Va to Melanosomes in Melanocytes. Traffic 2002, 3: 193-202. PMID: 11886590, DOI: 10.1034/j.1600-0854.2002.030305.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsBrainCell NucleusCells, CulturedImmunoblottingMelanocytesMelanosomesMiceMice, Inbred BALB CMice, Inbred C3HMice, Inbred C57BLMicroscopy, ElectronMicroscopy, FluorescenceMutationMyosin Type VProtein BiosynthesisProteinsrab GTP-Binding Proteinsrab27 GTP-Binding ProteinsReverse Transcriptase Polymerase Chain ReactionSpleenSyndromeT-Lymphocytes, CytotoxicConceptsGene productsMyosin VaClasses of effector proteinsFunction of lysosome-related organellesLytic granulesPeripheral actin networkLysosome-related organellesLoss of function mutationsLocalized to melanosomesCytotoxic T lymphocytesTips of melanocyte dendritesGriscelli syndromeEffector proteinsActin networkPerinuclear clusteringT lymphocytesRab27aFunction mutationsImmunological synapseMyosinMelanocyte dendritesPromote recruitmentMelanosomesKill target cellsReduced levels
1996
Role of the terminal repeat GAGC trimer, the major Rep78 binding site, in adeno‐associated virus DNA replication
Bishop BM, Santin AD, Quirk JG, Hermonat PL. Role of the terminal repeat GAGC trimer, the major Rep78 binding site, in adeno‐associated virus DNA replication. FEBS Letters 1996, 397: 97-100. PMID: 8941722, DOI: 10.1016/s0014-5793(96)01149-0.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
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