2023
Contributions of circadian clock genes to cell survival in fibroblast models of lithium-responsive bipolar disorder
Mishra H, Wei H, Rohr K, Ko I, Nievergelt C, Maihofer A, Shilling P, Alda M, Berrettini W, Brennand K, Calabrese J, Coryell W, Frye M, Gage F, Gershon E, McInnis M, Nurnberger J, Oedegaard K, Zandi P, Kelsoe J, McCarthy M. Contributions of circadian clock genes to cell survival in fibroblast models of lithium-responsive bipolar disorder. European Neuropsychopharmacology 2023, 74: 1-14. PMID: 37126998, PMCID: PMC11801370, DOI: 10.1016/j.euroneuro.2023.04.009.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCell survival genesCircadian clockSurvival genesCell survivalCircadian clock genesCircadian rhythmGenetic variationClock genesKnockdown studiesCaspase activityCell deathMolecular pathwaysPrimary fibroblastsCellular modelGenesMouse fibroblastsFibroblast modelApoptosisStaurosporinePER1FibroblastsOpposite mannerLithium responsivenessDistinct patternsClock
2021
Regeneration of infarcted mouse hearts by cardiovascular tissue formed via the direct reprogramming of mouse fibroblasts
Cho J, Kim S, Lee H, Rah W, Cho HC, Kim NK, Bae S, Shin DH, Lee MG, Park IH, Tanaka Y, Shin E, Yi H, Han JW, Hwang PTJ, Jun HW, Park HJ, Cho K, Lee SW, Jung JK, Levit RD, Sussman MA, Harvey RP, Yoon YS. Regeneration of infarcted mouse hearts by cardiovascular tissue formed via the direct reprogramming of mouse fibroblasts. Nature Biomedical Engineering 2021, 5: 880-896. PMID: 34426676, PMCID: PMC8809198, DOI: 10.1038/s41551-021-00783-0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDirect reprogrammingMouse tail-tip fibroblastsBone morphogenetic protein 4Smooth muscle cellsTail-tip fibroblastsMuscle cellsSomatic cellsEndothelial cellsReprogrammingCell typesTissue-like structuresMouse fibroblastsProtein 4Gap junctionsCardiovascular tissuesVessel formationDisease modellingDrug discoveryImmature characteristicsFibroblastsCellsMouse heartsCardiomyocytesTissueHost cardiomyocytesEvolutionary and functional analyses demonstrate conserved ferroptosis protection by Arabidopsis GPXs in mammalian cells
Song W, Xin S, He M, Pfeiffer S, Cao A, Li H, Schick J, Jin X. Evolutionary and functional analyses demonstrate conserved ferroptosis protection by Arabidopsis GPXs in mammalian cells. The FASEB Journal 2021, 35: e21550. PMID: 33960023, DOI: 10.1096/fj.202000856r.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsComprehensive phylogenetic analysisHallmarks of ferroptosisFunctional divergenceMammalian GPxEarly divergencePhylogenetic analysisFerroptosis protectionMammalian cellsFunctional analysisMembrane lipidsMechanistic similaritiesCell deathFerroptosis inductionMouse fibroblastsAntioxidant systemPlantsUnique mechanismOxidative stressSpeciesFatty acidsFerroptosisGPX4DivergenceCellsGPx
2018
Vinculin and the mechanical response of adherent fibroblasts to matrix deformation
Rosowski KA, Boltyanskiy R, Xiang Y, Van den Dries K, Schwartz MA, Dufresne ER. Vinculin and the mechanical response of adherent fibroblasts to matrix deformation. Scientific Reports 2018, 8: 17967. PMID: 30568231, PMCID: PMC6299284, DOI: 10.1038/s41598-018-36272-9.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsFocal adhesion protein vinculinAdhesion protein vinculinExtracellular matrix stiffnessIntegrin-mediated adhesionTraction forceProtein vinculinMechanical cuesCellular forcesMatrix stiffnessAdherent fibroblastsECM deformationMouse fibroblastsTraction stressMatrix deformationMechanical responseVinculinMechanical energyApparent stiffnessDeformationFibroblastsStiffnessCellsStretchForceExpression
2017
Synthetic peptide TEKKRRETVEREKE derived from ezrin induces differentiation of NIH/3T3 fibroblasts
Chulkina M, Negmadjanov U, Lebedeva E, Pichugin A, Mazurov D, Ataullakhanov R, Holmuhamedov E. Synthetic peptide TEKKRRETVEREKE derived from ezrin induces differentiation of NIH/3T3 fibroblasts. European Journal Of Pharmacology 2017, 811: 249-259. PMID: 28668507, DOI: 10.1016/j.ejphar.2017.06.033.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAmino Acid SequenceAnimalsCell DifferentiationCell MovementCollagen Type ICytoskeletal ProteinsFibroblastsGene Expression RegulationGene Knockout TechniquesHyaluronan ReceptorsIntracellular SpaceMiceNIH 3T3 CellsPeptide FragmentsProto-Oncogene Proteins c-fosSignal TransductionTransforming Growth Factor alphaConceptsIntracellular signaling pathwaysSignaling pathwayNon-canonical signaling pathwaysNIH/3T3 fibroblastsIntracellular actin filamentsActivation of intracellular signaling pathwaysNIH/3T3 cellsDependent signaling pathwayMAPK signaling pathwayActin filamentsInvestigate intracellular signaling pathwaysTreatment of fibroblastsERK1/2-dependent pathwayWild typeSmad-dependent signaling pathwayHinge regionStress filamentsERK1/2 kinasesMolecular mechanismsActivation of ERK1/2 kinasesMAPK pathwayNon-canonicalDependent pathwayCD44 receptorMouse fibroblasts
2015
Extensive Nuclear Reprogramming Underlies Lineage Conversion into Functional Trophoblast Stem-like Cells
Benchetrit H, Herman S, van Wietmarschen N, Wu T, Makedonski K, Maoz N, Tov N, Stave D, Lasry R, Zayat V, Xiao A, Lansdorp PM, Sebban S, Buganim Y. Extensive Nuclear Reprogramming Underlies Lineage Conversion into Functional Trophoblast Stem-like Cells. Cell Stem Cell 2015, 17: 543-556. PMID: 26412562, DOI: 10.1016/j.stem.2015.08.006.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNuclear reprogrammingEmbryonic stem cellsStem-like cellsTransient pluripotent stateStem cellsDNA methylation profilesPluripotent stem cellsPluripotent stateLineage conversionTranscriptional profilesTransient expressionMethylation profilesReprogrammingEvidence of passageMouse fibroblastsPluripotencyChimera assaysLineagesCellsHigh degreeTranscriptomeTFAP2CMethylationDifferentiationEomesThe Histone Deacetylase Sirtuin 1 Is Reduced in Systemic Sclerosis and Abrogates Fibrotic Responses by Targeting Transforming Growth Factor β Signaling
Wei J, Ghosh AK, Chu H, Fang F, Hinchcliff ME, Wang J, Marangoni RG, Varga J. The Histone Deacetylase Sirtuin 1 Is Reduced in Systemic Sclerosis and Abrogates Fibrotic Responses by Targeting Transforming Growth Factor β Signaling. Arthritis & Rheumatology 2015, 67: 1323-1334. PMID: 25707573, PMCID: PMC4518870, DOI: 10.1002/art.39061.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsCase-Control StudiesCells, CulturedDisease Models, AnimalEnzyme InhibitorsFibroblastsHumansMicep300-CBP Transcription FactorsPlatelet-Derived Growth FactorReal-Time Polymerase Chain ReactionResveratrolRNA, MessengerScleroderma, SystemicSignal TransductionSirtuin 1SkinSmad ProteinsStilbenesTransforming Growth Factor betaConceptsGenome-wide expression data setsTransforming Growth Factor β SignalingGrowth factor β signalingSSc skin biopsy samplesSirtuin 1Histone deacetylase sirtuin 1Tissue expressionExpression data setsPlatelet-derived growth factorTranscriptome dataDeacetylase sirtuin 1Epigenetic mechanismsAcetyltransferase p300Acetylation statusEnzyme sirtuin 1Persistent fibroblast activationEffect of SIRT1Β signalingMessenger RNA levelsMouse fibroblastsFibrotic responseLoss of SIRT1Activation of SIRT1Pharmacologic inhibitionExperimental fibrosis model
2013
Fibroblast engraftment in the decellularized mouse lung occurs via a β1-integrin-dependent, FAK-dependent pathway that is mediated by ERK and opposed by AKT
Sun H, Calle E, Chen X, Mathur A, Zhu Y, Mendez J, Zhao L, Niklason L, Peng X, Peng H, Herzog EL. Fibroblast engraftment in the decellularized mouse lung occurs via a β1-integrin-dependent, FAK-dependent pathway that is mediated by ERK and opposed by AKT. American Journal Of Physiology - Lung Cellular And Molecular Physiology 2013, 306: l463-l475. PMID: 24337923, PMCID: PMC3949086, DOI: 10.1152/ajplung.00100.2013.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsAntibodies, NeutralizingBioartificial OrgansCell AdhesionCell LineCell ProliferationCell SurvivalExtracellular Signal-Regulated MAP KinasesFibroblastsFocal Adhesion Kinase 1Integrin beta1LungMicePhosphorylationProto-Oncogene Proteins c-aktRatsrho-Associated KinasesTissue EngineeringTissue ScaffoldsConceptsExtracellular signal-regulated kinase (ERK) inhibitorSignal-regulated kinase inhibitorKinase inhibitorsERK-dependent mannerFAK-dependent pathwayFocal adhesion kinase (FAK) inhibitorFibroblast cell lineMouse fibroblast cell lineTissue-engineered lungsMinimal cell deathCell survivalCell deathMouse lungAkt inhibitorMouse fibroblastsProteinaceous componentsMammalian lungCell proliferationCell linesNumber of mechanismsAktTime-dependent increaseLung scaffoldsCell numberCell density
2012
Suppression of EGFR endocytosis by dynamin depletion reveals that EGFR signaling occurs primarily at the plasma membrane
Sousa LP, Lax I, Shen H, Ferguson SM, De Camilli P, Schlessinger J. Suppression of EGFR endocytosis by dynamin depletion reveals that EGFR signaling occurs primarily at the plasma membrane. Proceedings Of The National Academy Of Sciences Of The United States Of America 2012, 109: 4419-4424. PMID: 22371560, PMCID: PMC3311323, DOI: 10.1073/pnas.1200164109.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEGFR endocytosisPlasma membraneDynamin-mediated endocytosisEndocytosis of EGFRRole of endocytosisLow-affinity EGFRsEGF receptor activationCell surface receptorsMAPK responseMAPK stimulationEGFR degradationAkt stimulationCell signalingDynaminEGFR activationEGFR autophosphorylationAkt activationEndocytosisCell surfaceSurface receptorsMouse fibroblastsAkt responseReceptor activationHigh EGF concentrationsActivation
2011
Direct conversion of mouse fibroblasts to hepatocyte‐like cells using forced expression of endodermal transcription factors
Swenson ES. Direct conversion of mouse fibroblasts to hepatocyte‐like cells using forced expression of endodermal transcription factors. Hepatology 2011, 55: 316-318. PMID: 22190377, DOI: 10.1002/hep.24717.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1999
The Bovine Papillomavirus E5 Protein Requires a Juxtamembrane Negative Charge for Activation of the Platelet-Derived Growth Factor β Receptor and Transformation of C127 Cells
Klein O, Kegler-Ebo D, Su J, Smith S, DiMaio D. The Bovine Papillomavirus E5 Protein Requires a Juxtamembrane Negative Charge for Activation of the Platelet-Derived Growth Factor β Receptor and Transformation of C127 Cells. Journal Of Virology 1999, 73: 3264-3272. PMID: 10074180, PMCID: PMC104090, DOI: 10.1128/jvi.73.4.3264-3272.1999.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPlatelet-derived growth factor beta receptorPDGF beta receptorGrowth factor beta receptorE5 proteinBovine papillomavirus E5 proteinCell transformationHomodimeric transmembrane proteinSustained receptor activationC127 mouse fibroblastsExtracellular juxtamembrane regionBeta receptorsE5 dimerE5 mutantsDouble mutantJuxtamembrane regionTransmembrane proteinC127 cellsC-terminusAcidic residuesE5 geneMutantsPosition 33Mouse fibroblastsProteinSalt bridge
1997
PDGF-Stimulated Calcium Influx Changes During In Vitro Cell Transformation
Estacion M, Mordan L. PDGF-Stimulated Calcium Influx Changes During In Vitro Cell Transformation. Cellular Signalling 1997, 9: 363-366. PMID: 9376215, DOI: 10.1016/s0898-6568(96)00184-2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsT-type calcium channelsCalcium signalsIntracellular calcium signalsC3H 10T1/2 mouse fibroblastsCalcium channelsPreneoplastic clonesMarked reductionGrowth factorMetabolism changesVitro Cell TransformationCell transformationColonies of cellsElectrophysiology measurementsInflux changeCellsMouse fibroblastsDNA rereplication in the presence of mitotic spindle inhibitors in human and mouse fibroblasts lacking either p53 or pRb function.
Di Leonardo A, Khan SH, Linke SP, Greco V, Seidita G, Wahl GM. DNA rereplication in the presence of mitotic spindle inhibitors in human and mouse fibroblasts lacking either p53 or pRb function. Cancer Research 1997, 57: 1013-9. PMID: 9067261.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDNA rereplicationBiochemical signal transduction pathwaysSignal transduction pathwaysCell cycle checkpointsPRb tumor suppressorSpindle assemblyCycle checkpointsTransduction pathwaysRereplicationDownstream eventsMitotic divisionTumor suppressorMouse fibroblastsCell ploidyDNA contentDeficient derivativeHuman fibroblastsSpindle inhibitorsP53Cytogenetic analysisMitotic spindle inhibitorsFibroblastsPolyploidyMitosisSuppressor
1995
Mutagenesis by 8-methoxypsoralen and 5-methylangelicin photoadducts in mouse fibroblasts: mutations at cross-linkable sites induced by offoadducts as well as cross-links.
Gunther E, Yeasky T, Gasparro F, Glazer P. Mutagenesis by 8-methoxypsoralen and 5-methylangelicin photoadducts in mouse fibroblasts: mutations at cross-linkable sites induced by offoadducts as well as cross-links. Cancer Research 1995, 55: 1283-8. PMID: 7882323.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLambda phage shuttle vectorMutation reporter geneMammalian cellsCross-linkable sitesFibroblast cell lineMouse fibroblast cell lineReporter geneMolecular eventsShuttle vectorSpectrum of mutationsMouse fibroblastsPremutagenic lesionsSupF geneCross-link formationMutationsC transversionCell linesMutagenesisGenesApt sitePsoralen treatmentCellsSitesDNAFrequent T:A→G:C transversions in X-irradiated mouse cells
Yuan J, Yeasky T, Rhee M, Glazer P. Frequent T:A→G:C transversions in X-irradiated mouse cells. Carcinogenesis 1995, 16: 83-88. PMID: 7834808, DOI: 10.1093/carcin/16.1.83.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMammalian cellsMouse cellsC transversionRadiation-induced point mutationsLambda phage shuttle vectorPoint mutationsMutation reporter geneRecoverable lambda phage shuttle vectorDistinctive mutational signaturesUnique mutational spectrumPattern of mutationsReporter geneSpontaneous mutationsShuttle vectorCellular repair processesMultiple copiesMutational signaturesPolymerase betaMouse fibroblastsMutationsMutational spectrumTransversionsRepair processCellsPossible role
1993
Expression of voltage-gated calcium channels correlates with PDGF-stimulated calcium influx and depends upon cell density in C3H 10T12 mouse fibroblasts
Estacion M, Mordan L. Expression of voltage-gated calcium channels correlates with PDGF-stimulated calcium influx and depends upon cell density in C3H 10T12 mouse fibroblasts. Cell Calcium 1993, 14: 161-171. PMID: 8384532, DOI: 10.1016/0143-4160(93)90085-k.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsVoltage-gated calcium channelsCalcium channelsT-type voltage-gated calcium channelsWhole-cell patch-clamp recordingsWhole-cell patch-clamp techniqueCell patch-clamp techniquePatch-clamp recordingsPatch-clamp techniqueMembrane calcium channelsIntracellular calcium signalsPlasma membrane calcium channelsC3H 10T1/2 mouse fibroblastsCalcium currentCalcium influxFura-2Extracellular calciumCalcium poolSustained influxGrowth factorInflux componentFraction of cellsCalcium signalsCell densityMouse fibroblastsConfluent monolayers
1991
Proliferation and malignant transformation of melanocytes.
Halaban R, Moellmann G. Proliferation and malignant transformation of melanocytes. Critical Reviews™ In Oncogenesis 1991, 2: 247-58. PMID: 1958709.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsActive receptor tyrosine kinasesTissue-specific genesReceptor tyrosine kinasesSignal transmission pathwaysGrowth factor receptorLow molecular weight inhibitorsUnregulated expressionCertain chromosomesTyrosine kinaseGenesNormal melanocytesMalignant transformationMouse fibroblastsFactor receptorDrug designWeight inhibitorsKaryotypic changesKinaseMelanoma-prone familiesGrowth factorOncogeneHuman melanomaMelanocytesMelanoma growthTransmission pathways
1987
Genetic Reconstitution of Functional Acetylcholine Receptor Channels in Mouse Fibroblasts
Claudio T, Green W, Hartman D, Hayden D, Paulson H, Sigworth F, Sine S, Swedlund A. Genetic Reconstitution of Functional Acetylcholine Receptor Channels in Mouse Fibroblasts. Science 1987, 238: 1688-1694. PMID: 3686008, DOI: 10.1126/science.3686008.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsExpression systemDNA-mediated gene transfer techniquesMouse fibroblast cellsDNA-mediated gene transferLigand-gated ion channelsCell surface AChRsNew expression systemFibroblast cellsTorpedo AChRClonal cell linesGene transfer techniquesForeign genesGene productsGenetic reconstitutionRecombinant DNACellular componentsTorpedo acetylcholine receptorComplementary DNASurface AChRsAcetylcholine receptor channelsFunctional consequencesGene transferIon channelsHomogenous cellsMouse fibroblasts
1986
Rat growth hormone gene expression is correlated with an unmethylated CGCG sequence near the transcription initiation site.
Strobl J, Dannies P, Thompson E. Rat growth hormone gene expression is correlated with an unmethylated CGCG sequence near the transcription initiation site. Biochemistry 1986, 25: 3640-8. PMID: 3013292, DOI: 10.1021/bi00360a025.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTranscription initiation siteInitiation siteGene expressionRat growth hormone gene expressionMethylation-sensitive restriction enzymesRat growth hormone geneHybrid cellsGene control regionsGrowth hormone geneThai sitesGrowth hormone gene expressionGH3 cellsCGCG sequenceControl regionDNA methylationBp 5Gene regionGH geneHormone geneHormone gene expressionRestriction enzymesMethylation statusRestriction sitesMouse fibroblastsGH gene expression
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