2024
LDL receptor-related protein 5 selectively transports unesterified polyunsaturated fatty acids to intracellular compartments
Tang W, Luan Y, Yuan Q, Li A, Chen S, Menacherry S, Young L, Wu D. LDL receptor-related protein 5 selectively transports unesterified polyunsaturated fatty acids to intracellular compartments. Nature Communications 2024, 15: 3068. PMID: 38594269, PMCID: PMC11004178, DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-47262-z.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLDL receptor-related protein 5Intracellular compartmentsPolyunsaturated fatty acidsProtein 5Ligand-binding repeatsBiologically important mechanismsAssociated with human healthImport mechanismExtracellular trap formationInhibit mTORC1Cell typesFatty acidsTrap formationN-3 polyunsaturated fatty acidsCompartmentProtect miceLDLAMyocardial injuryHomologyIschemia-reperfusionMTORC1LysosomesLRP6Human healthFATP2Wnt5 controls splenic myelopoiesis and neutrophil functional ambivalency during DSS-induced colitis
Luan Y, Hu J, Wang Q, Wang X, Li W, Qu R, Yang C, Rajendran B, Zhou H, Liu P, Zhang N, Shi Y, Liu Y, Tang W, Lu J, Wu D. Wnt5 controls splenic myelopoiesis and neutrophil functional ambivalency during DSS-induced colitis. Cell Reports 2024, 43: 113934. PMID: 38461416, PMCID: PMC11064424, DOI: 10.1016/j.celrep.2024.113934.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCD8<sup>+</sup> T cell activationNeutrophil productionNeutrophil plasticitySplenic extramedullary myelopoiesisFamily member 5T cell activationInnate immune cellsSplenic stromal cellsDSS-induced colitisAnti-inflammatory protectionCD101 expressionPro-inflammatory activitySplenic myelopoiesisExtramedullary myelopoiesisBone marrowImmune cellsSplenic neutrophilsMember 5Autoimmune diseasesInflammatory outcomesCell activationStromal cellsColitisSplenic productionElevated numbersCell surface RNAs control neutrophil recruitment
Zhang N, Tang W, Torres L, Wang X, Ajaj Y, Zhu L, Luan Y, Zhou H, Wang Y, Zhang D, Kurbatov V, Khan S, Kumar P, Hidalgo A, Wu D, Lu J. Cell surface RNAs control neutrophil recruitment. Cell 2024, 187: 846-860.e17. PMID: 38262409, PMCID: PMC10922858, DOI: 10.1016/j.cell.2023.12.033.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCell surfaceMammalian homologOuter cell surfaceRNA transportGlycan modificationsMammalian cellsSID-1Cellular functionsRecruitment to inflammatory sitesGlycoRNARNAMurine neutrophilsFunctional significanceNeutrophil recruitmentNeutrophil recruitment to inflammatory sitesBiological importanceCellsNeutrophil adhesionReduced neutrophil adhesionHomologyGlycansGenesInflammatory sitesRecruitmentEndothelial cellsThe CUL5 E3 ligase complex negatively regulates central signaling pathways in CD8+ T cells
Liao X, Li W, Zhou H, Rajendran B, Li A, Ren J, Luan Y, Calderwood D, Turk B, Tang W, Liu Y, Wu D. The CUL5 E3 ligase complex negatively regulates central signaling pathways in CD8+ T cells. Nature Communications 2024, 15: 603. PMID: 38242867, PMCID: PMC10798966, DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-44885-0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCD8+ T cellsT cellsCancer immunotherapyMouse CD8+ T cellsAnti-tumor immunityTumor growth inhibition abilityAnti-tumor effectsInhibition of neddylationCD8Effector functionsTCR stimulationIL2 signalingCentral signaling pathwaysCore signaling pathwaysEffector activityNegative regulatory mechanismsTranslational implicationsImmunotherapyGrowth inhibition abilityCytokine signalingTCRProteomic alterationsSignaling pathwayCancerCRISPR-based screens
2023
Cell Surface RNAs Control Neutrophil Function
Zhang N, Tang W, Torres L, Zhu L, Wang X, Ajaj Y, Wang Y, Zhang D, Kurbatov V, Zhou H, Luan Y, Kumar P, Hidalgo A, Wu D, Lu J. Cell Surface RNAs Control Neutrophil Function. Blood 2023, 142: 674. DOI: 10.1182/blood-2023-187570.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchExtracellular RNaseCell surfaceTotal RNABona fide ligandsEndothelial cellsOuter cell surfaceTransendothelial migrationMammalian cellsSuch RNAsGlycan modificationsCellular RNAGlycoRNARNase digestionLive cellsRNAHematopoietic cellsRNase treatmentSimilar defectsIntegrin levelsConfocal microscopyRNaseGlycan fractionImportant functionsHomologuesRecombinant E-selectinLithium ameliorates Niemann-Pick C1 disease phenotypes by impeding STING/SREBP2 activation
Han S, Wang Q, Song Y, Pang M, Ren C, Wang J, Guan D, Xu W, Li F, Wang F, Zhou X, Fernández-Hernando C, Zhang H, Wu D, Ye Z. Lithium ameliorates Niemann-Pick C1 disease phenotypes by impeding STING/SREBP2 activation. IScience 2023, 26: 106613. PMID: 37128603, PMCID: PMC10148154, DOI: 10.1016/j.isci.2023.106613.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchTherapeutic optionsSTING activationPotential therapeutic optionProgressive neurodegenerative phenotypeNiemann-Pick disease type CGenetic lysosomal disorderNP-C patientsCytosolic calcium concentrationDisease type CEffects of lithiumCerebellar inflammationLithium treatmentMouse modelLithium effectsLysosomal disordersNeurodegenerative phenotypeCalcium concentrationSREBP2 activationDisease phenotypeType CMiceSREBP2 pathwayActivationDeficient fibroblastsPhenotype
2021
Dickkopf-2 regulates the stem cell marker LGR5 in colorectal cancer via HNF4α1
Shin JH, Jeong J, Choi J, Lim J, Dinesh RK, Braverman J, Hong JY, Maher SE, Vesely M, Kim W, Koo JH, Tang W, Wu D, Blackburn HN, Xicola RM, Llor X, Yilmaz O, Choi JM, Bothwell ALM. Dickkopf-2 regulates the stem cell marker LGR5 in colorectal cancer via HNF4α1. IScience 2021, 24: 102411. PMID: 33997693, PMCID: PMC8099562, DOI: 10.1016/j.isci.2021.102411.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchColorectal cancerDickkopf-2Colitis-associated cancerColorectal cancer stemnessStem cell marker Lgr5Colonic epithelial cellsAggressive progressionCancer stemnessLGR5 expressionColonic organoidsCancerEpithelial cellsCell marker genesStem cell marker genesSignificant increaseGenetic depletionWnt ligandsStem cellsProgressionLgr5StemnessCellsExpressionSequential mutationsMutationsIn vivo self-assembled small RNAs as a new generation of RNAi therapeutics
Fu Z, Zhang X, Zhou X, Ur-Rehman U, Yu M, Liang H, Guo H, Guo X, Kong Y, Su Y, Ye Y, Hu X, Cheng W, Wu J, Wang Y, Gu Y, Lu S, Wu D, Zen K, Li J, Yan C, Zhang C, Chen X. In vivo self-assembled small RNAs as a new generation of RNAi therapeutics. Cell Research 2021, 31: 631-648. PMID: 33782530, PMCID: PMC8169669, DOI: 10.1038/s41422-021-00491-z.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRNAi therapeuticsRNAi therapyVivo siRNA deliveryEGFR/KRASSiRNA deliveryVivo deliverySynthetic siRNAsLung cancerHost liverPotent target geneSecretory exosomesTherapeutic valueCircuit moduleArtificial vehiclesGenetic circuitsTherapyMultiple tissuesSiRNAsCritical targetPrinciple strategyTissueSpecific tissuesTherapeuticsDeliveryExosomes
2013
PI3Kγ inhibition alleviates symptoms and increases axon number in experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis mice
Li H, Park D, Abdul-Muneer P, Xu B, Wang H, Xing B, Wu D, Li S. PI3Kγ inhibition alleviates symptoms and increases axon number in experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis mice. Neuroscience 2013, 253: 89-99. PMID: 24012746, PMCID: PMC9529370, DOI: 10.1016/j.neuroscience.2013.08.051.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsAxonsCD3 ComplexClass Ib Phosphatidylinositol 3-KinaseDioxolesDisease Models, AnimalEctodysplasinsEncephalomyelitis, Autoimmune, ExperimentalEnzyme InhibitorsGene Expression RegulationMiceMice, Inbred C57BLMice, KnockoutMyelin SheathMyelin-Oligodendrocyte GlycoproteinNeurofilament ProteinsPeptide FragmentsPhosphoinositide-3 Kinase InhibitorsSerotoninSeverity of Illness IndexSpinal CordThiazolidinedionesTime FactorsConceptsExperimental autoimmune encephalomyelitisMultiple sclerosisEAE miceSpinal cordExperimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis (EAE) miceAutoimmune CNS inflammationLumbar spinal cordNumber of axonsCNS inflammationAutoimmune encephalomyelitisSystemic treatmentClinical symptomsPI3Kγ inhibitionInflammatory cellsAxon numberClinical signsInflammatory responseInflammatory reactionKnockout miceFiber tractsMicePI3Kγ inhibitorsCordSymptomsPI3KγGenetic deletion of catalytic subunits of AMP-activated protein kinase increases osteoclasts and reduces bone mass in young adult mice.
Kang H, Viollet B, Wu D. Genetic deletion of catalytic subunits of AMP-activated protein kinase increases osteoclasts and reduces bone mass in young adult mice. Journal Of Biological Chemistry 2013, 288: 23432. PMCID: PMC3743511, DOI: 10.1074/jbc.a112.430389.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2012
P‐Rex1 is critical for vascular hyper‐permeability and edema in the lungs
Naikawadi R, Cheng N, Vogel S, Wu D, Malik A, Ye R. P‐Rex1 is critical for vascular hyper‐permeability and edema in the lungs. The FASEB Journal 2012, 26: 842.10-842.10. DOI: 10.1096/fasebj.26.1_supplement.842.10.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchHuman lung microvascular endothelial cellsCultured human lung microvascular endothelial cellsEndothelial cellsLung vascular injuryLung microvascular endothelial cellsPotential therapeutic targetNeutrophil transendothelial migrationEndothelial barrier disruptionMicrovascular endothelial cellsICAM-1 inductionP-Rex1G protein-coupled receptorsReactive oxygen species productionNeutrophil infiltrationProtein-coupled receptorsBarrier disruptionIntercellular gap formationVascular injurySmall interference RNAInflammatory tissueOxygen species productionVascular permeabilityPI3K dependent mannerKnockout miceTherapeutic target
2011
A non‐GPCR dependent role for P‐Rex1 in endothelial cells
Naikawadi R, Cheng N, Wu D, Ye R. A non‐GPCR dependent role for P‐Rex1 in endothelial cells. The FASEB Journal 2011, 25: 631.9-631.9. DOI: 10.1096/fasebj.25.1_supplement.631.9.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchHuman lung microvascular endothelial cellsTransendothelial electrical resistanceEndothelial cellsCultured human lung microvascular endothelial cellsLung vascular injuryVascular endothelial functionLung microvascular endothelial cellsVital organ functionLoss of TNFNeutrophil transendothelial migrationMicrovascular endothelial cellsVascular endothelial integrityTNF-α signalingP-Rex1Reactive oxygen species productionNeutrophil infiltrationEndothelial functionIntercellular gap formationVascular injurySmall interference RNAInflammatory tissueOxygen species productionVascular permeabilityTherapeutic targetOrgan function
2010
[High glucose increases periostin expression and the related signal pathway in adult rat cardiac fibroblasts].
Zou P, Wu L, Wu D, Fan D, Cui X, Zhou Y, Wang C, Li L. [High glucose increases periostin expression and the related signal pathway in adult rat cardiac fibroblasts]. Acta Physiol Sinica 2010, 62: 247-54. PMID: 20571742.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchP‐Rex1 regulates lung microvascular permeability
Naikawadi R, Cheng N, Wu D, Ye R. P‐Rex1 regulates lung microvascular permeability. The FASEB Journal 2010, 24: lb554-lb554. DOI: 10.1096/fasebj.24.1_supplement.lb554.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAcute lung injuryLung microvascular permeabilityPolymorphonuclear leukocytesLung injuryEndothelial cellsP-Rex1 expressionMicrovascular permeabilityLung microvascular endothelial cellsGram-negative bacterial infectionsTNF-alpha contributesWild-type miceMicrovascular endothelial cellsEndothelial barrier permeabilityP-Rex1Endothelial cell signalingBacterial clearanceTNF-alphaReactive oxygen species generationBarrier permeabilityType miceMajor cytokineKnockout miceBacterial infectionsSepticemic infectionUncontrolled activation
2009
Sites of Regulated Phosphorylation that Control K-Cl Cotransporter Activity
Rinehart J, Maksimova Y, Tanis J, Stone K, Hodson C, Zhang J, Risinger M, Pan W, Wu D, Colangelo C. Sites of Regulated Phosphorylation that Control K-Cl Cotransporter Activity. Journal Of End-to-End-testing 2009, 138: 525-536. DOI: 10.1016/s9999-9994(09)20390-4.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSites of Regulated Phosphorylation that Control K-Cl Cotransporter Activity
Rinehart J, Maksimova Y, Tanis J, Stone K, Hodson C, Zhang J, Risinger M, Pan W, Wu D, Colangelo C, Forbush B, Joiner C, Gulcicek E, Gallagher P, Lifton R. Sites of Regulated Phosphorylation that Control K-Cl Cotransporter Activity. Journal Of End-to-End-testing 2009, 138: 525-536. DOI: 10.1016/s9999-9994(09)20441-7.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchIntrinsic transport activityK-Cl cotransporterTransport activityCell volume regulationRegulated phosphorylationRNA interferenceAlanine substitutionsCultured cellsHomologous sitesKCC activityWNK1 expressionNeonatal mouse brainVolume regulationNeuronal functionHypotonic conditionsActive cotransportPhosphorylationIntracellular chloride concentrationCotransporter activityKCC3Human red blood cellsKCC2 activationFundamental roleMouse brainRegulation
2007
Quantitative Phosphoproteome Profiling of Wnt3a-mediated Signaling Network Indicating the Involvement of Ribonucleoside-diphosphate Reductase M2 Subunit Phosphorylation at Residue Serine 20 in Canonical Wnt Signal Transduction*
Tang L, Deng N, Wang L, Dai J, Wang Z, Jiang X, Li S, Li L, Sheng Q, Wu D, Li L, Zeng R. Quantitative Phosphoproteome Profiling of Wnt3a-mediated Signaling Network Indicating the Involvement of Ribonucleoside-diphosphate Reductase M2 Subunit Phosphorylation at Residue Serine 20 in Canonical Wnt Signal Transduction*. Molecular & Cellular Proteomics 2007, 6: 1952-1967. PMID: 17693683, DOI: 10.1074/mcp.m700120-mcp200.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCanonical WntDifferential phosphoproteinsWnt3a stimulationMultiple post-translational modificationsCanonical Wnt signal transductionWnt signal transductionUnique phosphorylation sitesPost-translational modificationsInteraction network analysisStable isotopic formsCanonical Wnt signalingReporter gene assayInhibitor of WntPhosphorylation networksNovel phosphoproteinsExtracellular stimuliPhosphoproteome profilingPhosphorylation sitesSignaling networksPhosphorylation regulationProtein phosphorylationSignal transductionPhosphorylation changesRNA interferenceDownstream effectorsMetabolic Syndrome—What We Know and What We Don't Know LPR6 Mutation in a Family with Early Coronary Disease and Metabolic Risk Factors. Science 315: 1278–1282, 2007
Mani A, Radhakrishnan J, Wang H, Mani A, Mani M, Nelson-Williams C, Carew K, Mane S, Najmabadi H, Wu D, Lifton R. Metabolic Syndrome—What We Know and What We Don't Know LPR6 Mutation in a Family with Early Coronary Disease and Metabolic Risk Factors. Science 315: 1278–1282, 2007. Journal Of The American Society Of Nephrology 2007, 18: 1619-1623. DOI: 10.1681/asn.2007040522.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2006
Corrigendum to “Role of guanine nucleotide exchange factor P-Rex-2b in sphingosine 1-phosphate-induced Rac1 activation and cell migration in endothelial cells” [Prostag. Oth. Lipid. M. 76 (2005) 95–104]
Li Z, Paik J, Wang Z, Hla T, Wu D. Corrigendum to “Role of guanine nucleotide exchange factor P-Rex-2b in sphingosine 1-phosphate-induced Rac1 activation and cell migration in endothelial cells” [Prostag. Oth. Lipid. M. 76 (2005) 95–104]. Prostaglandins And Other Lipid Mediators 2006, 79: 195. DOI: 10.1016/j.prostaglandins.2005.10.003.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2005
Using biosensors to detect the release of serotonin from taste buds during taste stimulation.
Huang Y, Maruyama Y, Lu K, Pereira E, Plonsky I, Baur J, Wu D, Roper S. Using biosensors to detect the release of serotonin from taste buds during taste stimulation. Archives Italiennes De Biologie 2005, 143: 87-96. PMID: 16106989, PMCID: PMC3712826.Peer-Reviewed Original Research