2023
Calreticulin Regulates SARS-CoV-2 Spike Protein Turnover and Modulates SARS-CoV-2 Infectivity
Rahimi N, White M, Amraei R, Lotfollahzadeh S, Xia C, Michalak M, Costello C, Mühlberger E. Calreticulin Regulates SARS-CoV-2 Spike Protein Turnover and Modulates SARS-CoV-2 Infectivity. Cells 2023, 12: 2694. PMID: 38067122, PMCID: PMC10705507, DOI: 10.3390/cells12232694.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSARS-CoV-2 infectivityCardiovascular complicationsS-RBDSARS-CoV-2 infectionEndothelial cellsMajor clinical hallmarksSpike proteinCOVID-19 patientsCoronavirus disease 2019SARS-CoV-2 spike proteinSARS-CoV-2S proteinProteasomal inhibitor bortezomibHuman endothelial cellsShRNA-mediated knockdownCalcium hemostasisClinical hallmarkDisease 2019Inhibitor bortezomibCalcium homeostasisAcidification of lysosomesRole of calreticulinTreatment of cellsProtein levelsComplications
2022
Extracellular vimentin is an attachment factor that facilitates SARS-CoV-2 entry into human endothelial cells
Amraei R, Xia C, Olejnik J, White M, Napoleon M, Lotfollahzadeh S, Hauser B, Schmidt A, Chitalia V, Mühlberger E, Costello C, Rahimi N. Extracellular vimentin is an attachment factor that facilitates SARS-CoV-2 entry into human endothelial cells. Proceedings Of The National Academy Of Sciences Of The United States Of America 2022, 119: e2113874119. PMID: 35078919, PMCID: PMC8833221, DOI: 10.1073/pnas.2113874119.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSARS-CoV-2 infectionHuman endothelial cellsSARS-CoV-2 entrySARS-CoV-2S-protein interactionEndothelial cellsIdentification of vimentinShRNA-mediated knockdownIntermediate filament proteinsBinding of vimentinHEK-293 cellsAttachment factorsViral entrySARS-CoV-2 S proteinDevelopment of therapeuticsExtracellular vimentinS protein receptorInfectious SARS-CoV-2Host cellsCellular componentsCoexpression of vimentinFilament proteinsPrimary entry receptorSARS-CoV-2 spike proteinS protein
2018
Interaction between noradrenergic and cholinergic signaling in amygdala regulates anxiety- and depression-related behaviors in mice
Mineur YS, Cahuzac EL, Mose TN, Bentham MP, Plantenga ME, Thompson DC, Picciotto MR. Interaction between noradrenergic and cholinergic signaling in amygdala regulates anxiety- and depression-related behaviors in mice. Neuropsychopharmacology 2018, 43: 2118-2125. PMID: 29472646, PMCID: PMC6098039, DOI: 10.1038/s41386-018-0024-x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAcetylcholineAdrenergic alpha-AgonistsAlkaloidsAmygdalaAnimalsAnxietyAzocinesCholinesterase InhibitorsDepressionFemaleGene Knockdown TechniquesGuanfacineMaleMiceMice, Inbred C57BLNicotinic AgonistsNorepinephrineParasympathetic Nervous SystemQuinolizinesReceptors, Adrenergic, alpha-2Signal TransductionSympathetic Nervous SystemConceptsAntidepressant-like effectsNoradrenergic systemMale C57BL/6J miceDepression-related behaviorsDepression-like phenotypeNicotinic acetylcholine receptorsAntidepressant efficacyCholinergic interactionsNE terminalsC57BL/6J miceShRNA-mediated knockdownAgonist guanfacineAgonist cytisineClinical studiesSmoking relapseΑ2A receptorsAcute abstinenceBrain areasAcetylcholine receptorsAcetylcholineGuanfacineAmygdalaBehavioral effectsAnxiety disordersStress pathways
2015
The p53R172H Mutant Does Not Enhance Hepatocellular Carcinoma Development and Progression
Ahronian L, Driscoll D, Klimstra D, Lewis B. The p53R172H Mutant Does Not Enhance Hepatocellular Carcinoma Development and Progression. PLOS ONE 2015, 10: e0123816. PMID: 25885474, PMCID: PMC4401698, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0123816.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAnchorage-independent growthMutant-expressing cellsHCC cell linesP53 mutantsKnockdown of mutant p53Cell linesP53-null counterpartsCell migrationFrequency of p53 mutationsP53-null cellsP73 target genesTA isoforms of p63Analysis of cell linesP53 family membersP53 tumor suppressor geneTumor-free survivalHCC mouse modelHCC cellsIncreased tumor incidenceShRNA-mediated knockdownTumor suppressor geneGain-of-function mutationsDecreased cell migrationHepatocellular carcinoma developmentIsoforms of p63
2013
MERTK controls melanoma cell migration and survival and differentially regulates cell behavior relative to AXL
Tworkoski KA, Platt JT, Bacchiocchi A, Bosenberg M, Boggon TJ, Stern DF. MERTK controls melanoma cell migration and survival and differentially regulates cell behavior relative to AXL. Pigment Cell & Melanoma Research 2013, 26: 527-541. PMID: 23617806, PMCID: PMC3918898, DOI: 10.1111/pcmr.12110.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAxl Receptor Tyrosine Kinasec-Mer Tyrosine Kinasecdc42 GTP-Binding ProteinCell Line, TumorCell MovementCell ProliferationCell SurvivalCytophotometryGene Expression ProfilingGene Expression Regulation, NeoplasticHEK293 CellsHumansMelanomaNeoplasm MetastasisOligonucleotide Array Sequence AnalysisPhosphorylationProto-Oncogene ProteinsReceptor Protein-Tyrosine KinasesSignal TransductionSkin NeoplasmsConceptsCell migrationCell behaviorMelanoma cellsAkt-dependent mannerShRNA-mediated knockdownDifferential cell behaviorDifferent transcriptional signaturesReceptor tyrosine kinase AXLMelanoma cell migrationMelanoma cell proliferationKinase domainTyrosine kinase AXLCell motilityTranscriptional signatureCell survivalColony formationCell proliferationOverexpression of AxlPossible therapeutic targetMelanoma pathogenesisNovel mutationsMerTKAxlTherapeutic targetMutationsCholinergic signaling in the hippocampus regulates social stress resilience and anxiety- and depression-like behavior
Mineur YS, Obayemi A, Wigestrand MB, Fote GM, Calarco CA, Li AM, Picciotto MR. Cholinergic signaling in the hippocampus regulates social stress resilience and anxiety- and depression-like behavior. Proceedings Of The National Academy Of Sciences Of The United States Of America 2013, 110: 3573-3578. PMID: 23401542, PMCID: PMC3587265, DOI: 10.1073/pnas.1219731110.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAcetylcholinesteraseAnimalsAntidepressive AgentsAnxietyBehavior, AnimalCholinergic AntagonistsCholinergic NeuronsDependovirusDepressionFluoxetineGene Knockdown TechniquesHindlimb SuspensionHippocampusHumansMaleMiceMice, Inbred C57BLPhenotypePhysostigmineReceptors, CholinergicResilience, PsychologicalRNA, Small InterferingSignal TransductionStress, PsychologicalTime FactorsConceptsDepression-like behaviorShRNA-mediated knockdownSelective serotonin reuptake inhibitor fluoxetineSerotonin reuptake inhibitor fluoxetineAChE inhibitor physostigmineAdministration of fluoxetineBlockade of acetylcholinesteraseEndophenotypes of depressionHippocampal AChE activityAntidepressant-like effectsReuptake inhibitor fluoxetineAChE activityDepression-like phenotypeSymptoms of depressionSocial defeat paradigmHippocampal AChEMuscarinic antagonistCholinergic drugsInhibitor physostigmineCholinergic systemClinical trialsSystemic administrationMood disordersSystemic effectsAnimal models
2009
Filamins Regulate Cell Spreading and Initiation of Cell Migration
Baldassarre M, Razinia Z, Burande CF, Lamsoul I, Lutz PG, Calderwood DA. Filamins Regulate Cell Spreading and Initiation of Cell Migration. PLOS ONE 2009, 4: e7830. PMID: 19915675, PMCID: PMC2773003, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0007830.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCell spreadingLarge actin-binding proteinCell biological analysesCell migrationActin-binding proteinsLoss of FlnAShRNA-mediated knockdownInitiation of migrationInhibition of initiationRecent knockout studiesProteasomal degradationKnockdown cellsInitiation of motilityKnockout studiesFilaminSingle knockoutImpairs migrationFLNAFLNBBiological analysisKnockdownProteinObserved defectsCellsPeriventricular heterotopia
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