2018
Adipocyte hypertrophy and lipid dynamics underlie mammary gland remodeling after lactation
Zwick RK, Rudolph MC, Shook BA, Holtrup B, Roth E, Lei V, Van Keymeulen A, Seewaldt V, Kwei S, Wysolmerski J, Rodeheffer MS, Horsley V. Adipocyte hypertrophy and lipid dynamics underlie mammary gland remodeling after lactation. Nature Communications 2018, 9: 3592. PMID: 30181538, PMCID: PMC6123393, DOI: 10.1038/s41467-018-05911-0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMouse mammary glandMilk-producing epithelial cellsTissue-specific rolesMammary glandAdipose growthLipid dynamicsGenetic tracingPhysiological examplesFunctional implicationsCellular mechanismsAdipocyte hypertrophyMature adipocytesEssential roleVivo analysisTissue functionMammary epitheliumAdipocytesEpithelial cellsAdipocyte precursorsSubsequent involutionMilk lipidsPrimary mechanismMechanismLipidomicsMilk fat production
2014
Deletion of the Nuclear Localization Sequences and C-Terminus of PTHrP Impairs Embryonic Mammary Development but also Inhibits PTHrP Production
Boras-Granic K, Dann P, VanHouten J, Karaplis A, Wysolmerski J. Deletion of the Nuclear Localization Sequences and C-Terminus of PTHrP Impairs Embryonic Mammary Development but also Inhibits PTHrP Production. PLOS ONE 2014, 9: e90418. PMID: 24785493, PMCID: PMC4006745, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0090418.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMammary gland developmentType 1 PTH/PTHrP receptorC-terminusEmbryonic mammary gland developmentPTH/PTHrP receptorGland developmentPTHrP mRNA levelsNuclear localization signalNuclear localization sequenceHormone-related proteinEmbryonic mammary developmentMammary epithelial cellsLocalization signalNuclear functionsPTHrP productionPTHrP receptorAlternative animal modelLocalization sequencePTHR1 geneAnimal modelsEndocrine fashionMutant formsPTHrPDevelopmental defectsMesenchyme differentiation
2013
Mammary-Specific Ablation of the Calcium-Sensing Receptor During Lactation Alters Maternal Calcium Metabolism, Milk Calcium Transport, and Neonatal Calcium Accrual
Mamillapalli R, VanHouten J, Dann P, Bikle D, Chang W, Brown E, Wysolmerski J. Mammary-Specific Ablation of the Calcium-Sensing Receptor During Lactation Alters Maternal Calcium Metabolism, Milk Calcium Transport, and Neonatal Calcium Accrual. Endocrinology 2013, 154: 3031-3042. PMID: 23782944, PMCID: PMC3749485, DOI: 10.1210/en.2012-2195.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsAnimals, NewbornBiological TransportBone DevelopmentBone ResorptionCalciumCrosses, GeneticFemaleGene Expression RegulationLactationLactoglobulinsMammary Glands, AnimalMiceMice, KnockoutMice, TransgenicMilkParathyroid HormoneParathyroid Hormone-Related ProteinReceptors, Calcium-SensingRNA, MessengerConceptsRenal calcium excretionCalcium excretionCalcium metabolismBone resorptionCalcium transportMilk calciumMammary glandAccelerated bone resorptionMammary-specific ablationMaternal calcium metabolismDietary calcium intakeCalcium sensing receptorCalcium-sensing receptorSecretion of PTHrPSkeletal calcium storesMilk PTHrPCalcium intakePTH secretionPTHrP secretionMaternal boneBone turnoverBone metabolismOnset of lactationMaternal circulationSystemic calcium
2011
Parathyroid Hormone-Related Protein Is Not Required for Normal Ductal or Alveolar Development in the Post-Natal Mammary Gland
Boras-Granic K, VanHouten J, Hiremath M, Wysolmerski J. Parathyroid Hormone-Related Protein Is Not Required for Normal Ductal or Alveolar Development in the Post-Natal Mammary Gland. PLOS ONE 2011, 6: e27278. PMID: 22087279, PMCID: PMC3210770, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0027278.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMammary glandPTHrP expressionAlveolar developmentMyoepithelial cellsMaternal calcium homeostasisOverexpression of PTHrPRole of PTHrPExpression of PTHrPEmbryonic mammary budPTHrP deficiencyMouse mammary glandParathyroid hormoneTransgenic miceDuctal developmentCalcium homeostasisAlveolar cellsPTHrPPubertal developmentMMTV-CrePost-natal mammary glandMammary developmentMammary budPostnatal mammary glandCre transgenePTHrP gene
2005
TOPGAL Mice Show That the Canonical Wnt Signaling Pathway Is Active During Bone Development and Growth and Is Activated by Mechanical Loading In Vitro*
Hens JR, Wilson KM, Dann P, Chen X, Horowitz MC, Wysolmerski JJ. TOPGAL Mice Show That the Canonical Wnt Signaling Pathway Is Active During Bone Development and Growth and Is Activated by Mechanical Loading In Vitro*. Journal Of Bone And Mineral Research 2005, 20: 1103-1113. PMID: 15940363, DOI: 10.1359/jbmr.050210.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTOPGAL miceBone developmentCanonical WntMature skeletonNeonatal bone developmentCanonical Wnt Signaling PathwayExpression of WntActivation of WntWnt Signaling PathwayX-gal stainingCalvarial cellsT-cell factorBone massCanonical Wnt activityCanonical Wnt signalingPrimary calvarial cell culturesMiceAnabolic activityPrimary calvarial cellsRT-PCRCell factorCultured calvarial cellsNeonatal skeletonCollagen ISignaling pathways
2004
Canonical WNT signaling promotes mammary placode development and is essential for initiation of mammary gland morphogenesis
Chu EY, Hens J, Andl T, Kairo A, Yamaguchi TP, Brisken C, Glick A, Wysolmerski JJ, Millar SE. Canonical WNT signaling promotes mammary placode development and is essential for initiation of mammary gland morphogenesis. Development 2004, 131: 4819-4829. PMID: 15342465, DOI: 10.1242/dev.01347.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMammary gland morphogenesisPlacode developmentGland morphogenesisCanonical WntEmbryonic mammary developmentMammary placode formationHair follicle formationSkin appendage morphogenesisWnt pathway activityAdditional WntAppendage morphogenesisWnt signalsPlacode formationWnt genesMolecular controlMammary morphogenesisMammary placodesUnderlying mesenchymeMorphogenesisWnt pathwayWntPathway activityWnt inhibitor Dickkopf-1PlacodeElevated expression
2002
Overexpression of Parathyroid Hormone‐Related Protein Causes Hypercalcemia but Not Bone Metastases in a Murine Model of Mammary Tumorigenesis*
Wysolmerski JJ, Dann PR, Zelazny E, Dunbar ME, Insogna KL, Guise TA, Perkins AS. Overexpression of Parathyroid Hormone‐Related Protein Causes Hypercalcemia but Not Bone Metastases in a Murine Model of Mammary Tumorigenesis*. Journal Of Bone And Mineral Research 2002, 17: 1164-1170. PMID: 12096830, DOI: 10.1359/jbmr.2002.17.7.1164.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBone metastasesBreast cancer cellsCancer cellsTransgenic miceTumor-bearing transgenic miceParathyroid hormone-related proteinPrimary breast cancerProduction of PTHrPHormone-related proteinWild-type littermatesEffects of PTHrPCause hypercalcemiaWild-type controlsVisceral metastasesSkeletal metastasesParathyroid hormoneBone resorptionArterial circulationBreast cancerDMBA treatmentMammary carcinogenImmunodeficient miceMammary tumorigenesisMurine modelHigh incidence
2001
Temporally regulated overexpression of parathyroid hormone-related protein in the mammary gland reveals distinct fetal and pubertal phenotypes
Dunbar ME, Dann P, Brown CW, Van Houton J, Dreyer B, Philbrick WP, Wysolmerski JJ. Temporally regulated overexpression of parathyroid hormone-related protein in the mammary gland reveals distinct fetal and pubertal phenotypes. Journal Of Endocrinology 2001, 171: 403-416. PMID: 11739006, DOI: 10.1677/joe.0.1710403.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsParathyroid hormone-related proteinHormone-related proteinPTHrP overexpressionMammary glandLobuloalveolar developmentDuctal elongationMammary developmentOverexpression of PTHrPDouble transgenic miceTransgenic mice resultsTerminal end budsEpithelial cell apoptosisPubertal phenotypesDuctal branchingEmbryonic mammary developmentTransgenic miceMice resultsPTHrPEnd budsDecrease apoptosisCell apoptosisBasal rateDuctal morphogenesisCell proliferationDuctal treeParathyroid hormone-related protein maintains mammary epithelial fate and triggers nipple skin differentiation during embryonic breast development
Foley J, Dann P, Hong J, Cosgrove J, Dreyer B, Rimm D, Dunbar M, Philbrick W, Wysolmerski J. Parathyroid hormone-related protein maintains mammary epithelial fate and triggers nipple skin differentiation during embryonic breast development. Development 2001, 128: 513-525. PMID: 11171335, DOI: 10.1242/dev.128.4.513.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsBeta CateninCell DifferentiationCell LineageCytoskeletal ProteinsDNA-Binding ProteinsEpidermal CellsEpidermisEpithelial CellsFemaleGene Expression Regulation, DevelopmentalHistocytochemistryLymphoid Enhancer-Binding Factor 1Mammary Glands, AnimalMiceMice, KnockoutMice, TransgenicModels, BiologicalNipplesParathyroid Hormone-Related ProteinProteinsReceptor, Parathyroid Hormone, Type 1Receptors, Parathyroid HormoneSignal TransductionTrans-ActivatorsTranscription FactorsTransgenesConceptsPTH/PTHrP receptorCell fateHormone-related proteinMammary epithelial cell fateMammary mesenchymeCell fate decisionsEpithelial cell fatePTHrP receptorEmbryonic mammary glandMesenchymal cellsType I PTH/PTHrP receptorEmbryonic mammary developmentMammary epithelial cellsParathyroid hormone-related proteinEpithelial cellsEpithelial fateEpidermal fateFate decisionsEpithelial morphogenesisAbsence of PTHrPMesenchymal expressionVentral epidermisProper developmentSkin differentiationCombination of lossMammary ductal and alveolar development: Lesson learned from genetically manipulated mice
Dunbar M, Wysolmerski J. Mammary ductal and alveolar development: Lesson learned from genetically manipulated mice. Microscopy Research And Technique 2001, 52: 163-170. PMID: 11169864, DOI: 10.1002/1097-0029(20010115)52:2<163::aid-jemt1002>3.0.co;2-r.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsFemaleGene Expression Regulation, DevelopmentalMammary Glands, AnimalMiceMice, KnockoutMice, TransgenicConceptsMammary developmentMammary gland developmentDevelopmental biologistsMouse genomeMammary glandCertain genesKnockout technologyMolecular mechanismsGland developmentDuctal developmentFundamental processesAlveolar developmentGenomeRecent advancesMouse modelGenesMechanismBiologistsTransgenicDifferentiationIntensive effortsMoleculesExpressionGlandDevelopment
1998
PTHrP Regulates Epidermal Differentiation in Adult Mice
Foley J, Wysolmerski J, Dreyer B, Broadus A, Philbrick W, Longely B. PTHrP Regulates Epidermal Differentiation in Adult Mice. Journal Of Investigative Dermatology 1998, 111: 1122-1128. PMID: 9856827, DOI: 10.1046/j.1523-1747.1998.00428.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPTHrP-knockout miceKeratin 14 promoterAdult miceSebaceous glandsHuman keratin 14 promoterParathyroid hormone-related peptideHyperplastic sebaceous glandsHormone-related peptideAbsence of PTHrPNumber of organsWk of agePremature acquisitionEpidermal proliferation rateMarked acanthosisTransgenic replacementReciprocal findingsTransgenic micePTHrPPTHrP geneMiceMammary glandBasal keratinocytesDisplay abnormalitiesLethal chondrodystrophyFibrotic dermis
1995
Overexpression of parathyroid hormone-related protein or parathyroid hormone in transgenic mice impairs branching morphogenesis during mammary gland development
Wysolmerski J, McCaughern-Carucci J, Daifotis A, Broadus A, Philbrick W. Overexpression of parathyroid hormone-related protein or parathyroid hormone in transgenic mice impairs branching morphogenesis during mammary gland development. Development 1995, 121: 3539-3547. PMID: 8582268, DOI: 10.1242/dev.121.11.3539.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsBase SequenceCell Culture TechniquesDrug ImplantsEpitheliumFemaleGene ExpressionImmunohistochemistryMammary Glands, AnimalMesodermMiceMice, TransgenicMolecular Sequence DataMorphogenesisParathyroid HormoneParathyroid Hormone-Related ProteinPolymerase Chain ReactionProteinsReceptors, Parathyroid HormoneSignal TransductionConceptsHormone-related proteinBreast developmentTransgenic miceParathyroid hormoneMyoepithelial cellsPTH/PTHrP receptorParathyroid hormone-related proteinMammary glandMammary duct systemOverexpression of PTHrPNormal breast developmentSlow-release pelletsEffects of PTHrPNormal fetal tissuesMammary gland developmentHumoral hypercalcemiaBreast hypoplasiaTumor productsPTHrP receptorNormal miceLobuloalveolar developmentTerminal ductsPTHrPFetal tissuesMice impairs
1994
Overexpression of parathyroid hormone-related protein in the skin of transgenic mice interferes with hair follicle development.
Wysolmerski JJ, Broadus AE, Zhou J, Fuchs E, Milstone LM, Philbrick WM. Overexpression of parathyroid hormone-related protein in the skin of transgenic mice interferes with hair follicle development. Proceedings Of The National Academy Of Sciences Of The United States Of America 1994, 91: 1133-1137. PMID: 7508121, PMCID: PMC521468, DOI: 10.1073/pnas.91.3.1133.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsFollicle developmentTransgenic miceHair follicle developmentHuman keratin 14 promoterParathyroid hormone-related proteinNormal hair follicle developmentOverexpression of PTHrPHormone-related proteinHormone-related peptideKeratin 14 promoterHumoral hypercalcemiaPTHrP geneNormal tissuesMicePTHrPSkinOverexpressionCellular differentiationEarly stagesHypercalcemiaMalignancySyndromePeptidesFollicles