2017
Metallothionein polymorphisms in a Northern Spanish population with neovascular and dry forms of age-related macular degeneration
García M, Álvarez L, Fernández Á, González-Iglesias H, Escribano J, Fernández-Vega B, Villota E, Cueto L, Fernández-Vega Á, Coca-Prados M. Metallothionein polymorphisms in a Northern Spanish population with neovascular and dry forms of age-related macular degeneration. Ophthalmic Genetics 2017, 38: 451-458. PMID: 28635422, DOI: 10.1080/13816810.2017.1288825.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedAged, 80 and overCase-Control StudiesFemaleGene FrequencyGenetic Association StudiesGenetic Predisposition to DiseaseGenotypeGenotyping TechniquesGeographic AtrophyHumansMaleMetallothioneinMiddle AgedPolymerase Chain ReactionPolymorphism, Single NucleotideSpainWet Macular DegenerationConceptsAge-related macular degenerationDry age-related macular degenerationSingle nucleotide polymorphismsMT genesMacular degenerationNorthern Spanish populationHaploView 4.0 softwareNorthern Spanish patientsCase-control studySpanish populationMetallothionein genePeripheral bloodHealthy controlsAMD subjectsAssociation studiesSpanish patientsGenesPotential associationSignificant associationNucleotide polymorphismsGenotype AGControl cases
2015
CFH polymorphisms in a Northern Spanish population with neovascular and dry forms of age‐related macular degeneration
García M, Álvarez L, Nogacka AM, González-Iglesias H, Escribano J, Fernández-Vega B, Fernández-Vega Á, Fernández-Vega L, Coca-Prados M. CFH polymorphisms in a Northern Spanish population with neovascular and dry forms of age‐related macular degeneration. Acta Ophthalmologica 2015, 93: e658-e666. PMID: 26152901, DOI: 10.1111/aos.12790.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAge-related macular degenerationMacular degenerationSingle nucleotide polymorphismsRisk of AMDNorthern Spanish populationStrongest genetic risk factorHaploView 4.0 softwareNorthern Spanish patientsDifferent clinical formsCase-control studyComplement factor H (CFH) geneSpanish populationGenetic risk factorsRestriction fragment length polymorphismFactor H genePeripheral bloodClinical formsHealthy controlsRisk factorsSpanish patientsAllelic frequency analysisCFH polymorphismsCFH geneHaplotype CGGSignificant association
2011
WDR36 and P53 Gene Variants and Susceptibility to Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma: Analysis of Gene-Gene Interactions
Blanco-Marchite C, Sánchez-Sánchez F, López-Garrido MP, Iñigez-de-Onzoño M, López-Martínez F, López-Sánchez E, Alvarez L, Rodríguez-Calvo PP, Méndez-Hernández C, Fernández-Vega L, García-Sánchez J, Coca-Prados M, García-Feijoo J, Escribano J. WDR36 and P53 Gene Variants and Susceptibility to Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma: Analysis of Gene-Gene Interactions. Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science 2011, 52: 8467-8478. PMID: 21931130, PMCID: PMC3208188, DOI: 10.1167/iovs.11-7489.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAgedAmino Acid SequenceBase SequenceCase-Control StudiesChromatography, High Pressure LiquidDNA Mutational AnalysisEpistasis, GeneticEye ProteinsFemaleGenetic Predisposition to DiseaseGenetic VariationGenotypeGlaucoma, Open-AngleHumansIntraocular PressureMaleMiddle AgedMolecular Sequence DataOcular HypertensionPolymerase Chain ReactionPolymorphism, Single NucleotideRegulatory Sequences, Nucleic AcidRisk FactorsSequence Analysis, DNATumor Suppressor Protein p53Interaction of Recombinant Myocilin with the Matricellular Protein SPARC: Functional Implications
Aroca-Aguilar JD, Sánchez-Sánchez F, Ghosh S, Fernández-Navarro A, Coca-Prados M, Escribano J. Interaction of Recombinant Myocilin with the Matricellular Protein SPARC: Functional Implications. Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science 2011, 52: 179-189. PMID: 20926826, PMCID: PMC3053273, DOI: 10.1167/iovs.09-4866.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAmino Acid SequenceBlotting, WesternCalcium-Binding ProteinsCell LineChromatography, High Pressure LiquidCytoskeletal ProteinsExtracellular Matrix ProteinsEye ProteinsGene Expression ProfilingGlycoproteinsHumansKidneyMicroscopy, FluorescenceMolecular Sequence DataOsteonectinPolymerase Chain ReactionProtein BindingRecombinant Fusion ProteinsRecombinant ProteinsTwo-Hybrid System TechniquesConceptsHEK 293T cellsSolid-phase binding assaysInteraction of myocilinRecombinant proteinsRecombinant myocilinMatricellular proteinEC domainTerminal olfactomedin domainTwo-hybrid analysisTwo-hybrid systemProtein-protein interactionsFull-length myocilinC-terminal domainN-terminal domainC-terminal regionCalcium binding domainsBinding assaysOlfactomedin domainC-terminal fragmentBinding domainsLinker regionUnknown functionExtracellular glycoproteinIntracellular interactionsSPARC family
2004
Identification of Target Genes Regulated by FOXC1 Using Nickel Agarose–Based Chromatin Enrichment
Tamimi Y, Lines M, Coca-Prados M, Walter MA. Identification of Target Genes Regulated by FOXC1 Using Nickel Agarose–Based Chromatin Enrichment. Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science 2004, 45: 3904-3913. PMID: 15505035, DOI: 10.1167/iovs.04-0628.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsChromatin enrichmentIsolation of chromatinChromatin immunoprecipitation assaysTight electrostatic interactionUncharacterized genesChromatin complexesFOXC1 proteinNickel agaroseImmunoprecipitation assaysPoor quality sequencesTarget genesAntibody availabilityCellular eventsCell cycleHistidine residuesGenesFOXC1Biochemical analysisClonesPCR amplificationChromatinIndependent assaysOcular developmentProteinEpithelium cells
2000
Expression of the TIGR gene in the iris, ciliary body, and trabecular meshwork of the human eye.
Huang W, Jaroszewski J, Ortego J, Escribano J, Coca-Prados M. Expression of the TIGR gene in the iris, ciliary body, and trabecular meshwork of the human eye. Ophthalmic Genetics 2000, 21: 155-69. PMID: 11035548, DOI: 10.1076/1381-6810(200009)21:3;1-z;ft155.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTIGR proteinTranscription/translation systemCanine pancreatic microsomal membranesPancreatic microsomal membranesSitu hybridization experimentsTissue-specific mannerTIGR genePattern of expressionCarboxy-terminus regionMajor protein bandsHybridization experimentsTerminus regionFusion proteinGlycosylation activityMolecular massProteinPNGase FDeglycosylation treatmentProtein bandsMicrosomal membranesTranslation systemO-glycosidaseJuvenile-onset primary open-angle glaucomaGenes
1997
Molecular Characterization and Differential Gene Induction of the Neuroendocrine‐Specific Genes Neurotensin, Neurotensin Receptor, PC1, PC2, and 7B2 in the Human Ocular Ciliary Epithelium
Ortego J, Coca‐Prados M. Molecular Characterization and Differential Gene Induction of the Neuroendocrine‐Specific Genes Neurotensin, Neurotensin Receptor, PC1, PC2, and 7B2 in the Human Ocular Ciliary Epithelium. Journal Of Neurochemistry 1997, 69: 1829-1839. PMID: 9349525, DOI: 10.1046/j.1471-4159.1997.69051829.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAspartic Acid EndopeptidasesCell LineCiliary BodyColforsinDexamethasoneDNA PrimersEnzyme InductionEpithelial CellsFurinGene Expression RegulationHumansIsoproterenolModels, BiologicalNerve Growth FactorsNeurosecretory SystemsNeurotensinPolymerase Chain ReactionProprotein Convertase 2Proprotein ConvertasesReceptors, NeurotensinSubtilisinsTetradecanoylphorbol AcetateTimololTranscriptional ActivationUp-RegulationConceptsOcular ciliary epitheliumDifferential gene inductionImportant physiological functionsHuman ocular ciliary epitheliumHuman cell linesTransduction pathwaysGene inductionGene expressionCiliary epitheliumBeta2-adrenergic receptorMolecular characterizationPhysiological functionsCell extractsODM-2Human ciliary epitheliumNeuroepithelial cellsSame inducersPhorbol esterCell linesNeuroendocrine tissuesExpressionGrowth factorParacrine mechanismsPC2 expressionNerve growth factorGene Expression of Proteases and Protease Inhibitors in the Human Ciliary Epithelium and ODM-2 Cells
ORTEGO J, ESCRIBANO J, COCA-PRADOS M. Gene Expression of Proteases and Protease Inhibitors in the Human Ciliary Epithelium and ODM-2 Cells. Experimental Eye Research 1997, 65: 289-299. PMID: 9268597, DOI: 10.1006/exer.1997.0333.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedAlpha 1-AntitrypsinAlpha-MacroglobulinsBlotting, NorthernBlotting, WesternCarcinogensCathepsin DCathepsin KCathepsinsCell LineCiliary BodyCysteine EndopeptidasesDNA, ComplementaryEndopeptidasesEpithelial CellsGene ExpressionGlycoproteinsHumansMiddle AgedPolymerase Chain ReactionPrecipitin TestsPregnancy ProteinsProtease InhibitorsSerine Proteinase InhibitorsTetradecanoylphorbol AcetateConceptsODM-2 cellsPP5/TFPICiliary epithelial cellsComplementary DNARegulation of transcriptionProteinase inhibitorsEpithelial cellsNon-protein kinase CCathepsin DProtein kinase C activationKinase C activationPattern of expressionCiliary bodyImmunoprecipitation experimentsGene expressionNorthern analysisCultured ciliary epithelial cellsKinase CWestern blot analysisHuman ciliary epitheliumAlpha-phorbol didecanoatePhorbol esterC activationBlot analysisHuman proteinases
1996
Gene expression of the neurotrophic pigment epithelium-derived factor in the human ciliary epithelium. Synthesis and secretion into the aqueous humor.
Ortego J, Escribano J, Becerra S, Coca-Prados M. Gene expression of the neurotrophic pigment epithelium-derived factor in the human ciliary epithelium. Synthesis and secretion into the aqueous humor. Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science 1996, 37: 2759-67. PMID: 8977492.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsAqueous HumorBlotting, NorthernCattleCell LineCells, CulturedChromatography, AffinityCiliary BodyDNA PrimersEye ProteinsFluorescent Antibody Technique, IndirectGene ExpressionHumansImmunoenzyme TechniquesNerve Growth FactorsPigment Epithelium of EyePolymerase Chain ReactionProtein BiosynthesisProteinsRabbitsSerpinsTranscription, GeneticConceptsPigment epithelium-derived factorEpithelium-derived factorPolymerase chain reactionCiliary epitheliumCiliary bodyOcular tissuesBlot analysisHuman ciliary epitheliumNeuronal survival activityHuman ocular ciliary epitheliumRetinal pigment epitheliumNorthern blot analysisCell linesBovine ocular tissuesPars plicata regionOcular ciliary bodyOcular ciliary epitheliumWestern blot analysisFactor antibodyPEDF expressionTrophic factorsPigment epitheliumPEDF proteinPEDF transcriptAqueous humorAssociation of ClC-3 Channel with Cl− Transport by Human Nonpigmented Ciliary Epithelial Cells
Coca-Prados M, Sánchez-Torres J, Peterson-Yantorno K, Civan M. Association of ClC-3 Channel with Cl− Transport by Human Nonpigmented Ciliary Epithelial Cells. The Journal Of Membrane Biology 1996, 150: 197-208. PMID: 8661780, DOI: 10.1007/s002329900044.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCell-attached patch clamping of the intact rabbit ciliary epithelium
Carré D, Anguíta J, Coca-Prados M, Civan M. Cell-attached patch clamping of the intact rabbit ciliary epithelium. Current Eye Research 1996, 15: 193-201. PMID: 8670728, DOI: 10.3109/02713689608997413.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1995
PKC-sensitive Cl- channels associated with ciliary epithelial homologue of pICln
Coca-Prados M, Anguita J, Chalfant M, Civan M. PKC-sensitive Cl- channels associated with ciliary epithelial homologue of pICln. American Journal Of Physiology 1995, 268: c572-c579. PMID: 7534980, DOI: 10.1152/ajpcell.1995.268.3.c572.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAlkaloidsAnimalsBase SequenceBlotting, NorthernCells, CulturedChild, PreschoolChloride ChannelsCiliaCystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Conductance RegulatorElectric ConductivityEpitheliumHumansIon ChannelsKineticsMembrane ProteinsMolecular Sequence DataPolymerase Chain ReactionProtein Kinase CRatsRNA, MessengerStaurosporine
1993
Cloning of the Bovine Plasma Selenium-Dependent Glutathione Peroxidase (GP) cDNA from the Ocular Ciliary Epithelium: Expression of the Plasma and Cellular Forms within the Mammalian Eye1
Martín-Alonso J, Ghosh S, Coca-Prados M. Cloning of the Bovine Plasma Selenium-Dependent Glutathione Peroxidase (GP) cDNA from the Ocular Ciliary Epithelium: Expression of the Plasma and Cellular Forms within the Mammalian Eye1. The Journal Of Biochemistry 1993, 114: 284-291. PMID: 8262911, DOI: 10.1093/oxfordjournals.jbchem.a124168.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsOcular ciliary epitheliumGlutathione peroxidase cDNAMammalian eyeCorresponding amino acid sequencesDifferential gene expressionOpen reading frameAmino acid sequenceBovine glutathione peroxidasePeroxidase cDNAMolecular cloningOverall identityReading frameHuman GPxAcid sequenceGene expressionCellular formCiliary epitheliumFunctional roleAmino acidsTranscriptsOxidative damageGlutathione peroxidaseCloningOxidative stressExpression