2009
Proteomic-Based Detection of a Protein Cluster Dysregulated during Cardiovascular Development Identifies Biomarkers of Congenital Heart Defects
Nath AK, Krauthammer M, Li P, Davidov E, Butler LC, Copel J, Katajamaa M, Oresic M, Buhimschi I, Buhimschi C, Snyder M, Madri JA. Proteomic-Based Detection of a Protein Cluster Dysregulated during Cardiovascular Development Identifies Biomarkers of Congenital Heart Defects. PLOS ONE 2009, 4: e4221. PMID: 19156209, PMCID: PMC2626248, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0004221.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCardiovascular developmentMass spectrometry-based proteomicsSpectrometry-based proteomicsNormal cardiovascular developmentAdhesion/migrationHuman CHDsProteomic datasetsHeart developmentProtein clustersMurine embryosProtein pathwayMolecular pathwaysFunctional roleProteinEmbryonic survivalYolk sacProtein levelsIdentifies biomarkersCardiovascular defectsWestern blottingPathwayNovel avenuesEmbryosComplete understandingProtein biomarkers
2008
TNF-&agr; Induces MMP2 Gelatinase Activity and MT1-MMP Expression in an In Vitro Model of Nucleus Pulposus Tissue Degeneration
Séguin CA, Pilliar RM, Madri JA, Kandel RA. TNF-&agr; Induces MMP2 Gelatinase Activity and MT1-MMP Expression in an In Vitro Model of Nucleus Pulposus Tissue Degeneration. Spine 2008, 33: 356-365. PMID: 18277865, DOI: 10.1097/brs.0b013e3181642a5e.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsCattleElectrophoretic Mobility Shift AssayExtracellular Signal-Regulated MAP KinasesGene ExpressionImmunoblottingIn Vitro TechniquesIntervertebral DiscLuciferasesMatrix Metalloproteinase 14Matrix Metalloproteinase 2Reverse Transcriptase Polymerase Chain ReactionTumor Necrosis Factor-alphaUp-RegulationConceptsMMP-2 gelatinase activityERK MAPK pathwayTranscriptional activationMT1-MMPElectrophoretic mobility shift assaysMT1-MMP promoterMMP-2 geneMobility shift assaysSignal transduction mechanismsProtein levelsERK 1/2 activationNP tissuesTranscription factorsShift assaysMT1-MMP expressionReporter constructsTNF-alpha inductionERK MAPKGelatinase activityLuciferase constructEgr-1TNF-alpha treatmentMMP-2 activationSP-1Transduction mechanisms
2004
Nitric oxide modulates murine yolk sac vasculogenesis and rescues glucose induced vasculopathy
Nath AK, Enciso J, Kuniyasu M, Hao XY, Madri JA, Pinter E. Nitric oxide modulates murine yolk sac vasculogenesis and rescues glucose induced vasculopathy. Development 2004, 131: 2485-2496. PMID: 15128676, DOI: 10.1242/dev.01131.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsVascular developmentReactive oxygen speciesYolk sac vasculogenesisMurine yolk sacYolk sacBlood island formationEnvironmental insultsNormal embryonic growthMurine embryo culturePreimplantation embryogenesisAbnormal vascular developmentGenetic manipulationDevelopmental arrestExpression patternsPostimplantation developmentNitric oxideEndodermal layerEmbryonic growthFunctional inactivationHigh glucoseROS productionRole of NOBlastocyst invasionProtein levelsEmbryo culture
2002
Transcription Factor Sp1 Phosphorylation Induced by Shear Stress Inhibits Membrane Type 1-Matrix Metalloproteinase Expression in Endothelium*
Yun S, Dardik A, Haga M, Yamashita A, Yamaguchi S, Koh Y, Madri JA, Sumpio BE. Transcription Factor Sp1 Phosphorylation Induced by Shear Stress Inhibits Membrane Type 1-Matrix Metalloproteinase Expression in Endothelium*. Journal Of Biological Chemistry 2002, 277: 34808-34814. PMID: 12093818, DOI: 10.1074/jbc.m205417200.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsBase SequenceCells, CulturedDNADNA-Binding ProteinsEarly Growth Response Protein 1Electrophoretic Mobility Shift AssayEndothelium, VascularImmediate-Early ProteinsMatrix Metalloproteinases, Membrane-AssociatedMetalloendopeptidasesNogalamycinPhosphorylationPromoter Regions, GeneticRatsRats, Sprague-DawleyRNA, MessengerSp1 Transcription FactorStress, PhysiologicalTranscription FactorsConceptsMT1-MMP expressionEgr-1MRNA transcriptionMT1-MMP promoterPost-translational modificationsCalf intestinal phosphataseDistinct environmental stimuliTranscription factor expressionSp1 phosphorylationEgr-1 expressionSp1 DNAEndothelial cell migrationSerine phosphorylationPromoter sitesSp1Cell migrationEnvironmental stimuliMatrix remodelingIntestinal phosphataseProtein levelsTranscriptionTime-dependent fashionPhosphorylationMechanical forcesExpression
2000
Matrix metalloproteinase activity is required for activity-induced angiogenesis in rat skeletal muscle
Haas T, Milkiewicz M, Davis S, Zhou A, Egginton S, Brown M, Madri J, Hudlicka O. Matrix metalloproteinase activity is required for activity-induced angiogenesis in rat skeletal muscle. AJP Heart And Circulatory Physiology 2000, 279: h1540-h1547. PMID: 11009439, DOI: 10.1152/ajpheart.2000.279.4.h1540.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsCapillariesCell DivisionDipeptidesElectric StimulationImmunohistochemistryMatrix Metalloproteinase 2Matrix Metalloproteinase InhibitorsMatrix Metalloproteinases, Membrane-AssociatedMetalloendopeptidasesMicroscopy, ElectronMotor ActivityMuscle, SkeletalNeovascularization, PhysiologicProtease InhibitorsRatsRNA, MessengerConceptsMembrane proteinsBasement membrane proteinsEndothelial cell sprout formationRat skeletal muscleSkeletal muscleMatrix metalloproteinasesMembrane type 1Inflammation-mediated angiogenesisPhysiological angiogenesisBasement membraneCell proliferationMMP proteolysisProtein levelsProteolysisSprout formationMajor classesCritical roleProteinMatrix metalloproteinase activityMetalloproteinase activityProliferationAngiogenesisNew capillariesMembraneMMP inhibition
1997
Nitric oxide production contributes to the angiogenic properties of vascular endothelial growth factor in human endothelial cells.
Papapetropoulos A, García-Cardeña G, Madri JA, Sessa WC. Nitric oxide production contributes to the angiogenic properties of vascular endothelial growth factor in human endothelial cells. Journal Of Clinical Investigation 1997, 100: 3131-3139. PMID: 9399960, PMCID: PMC508526, DOI: 10.1172/jci119868.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHuman umbilical vein endothelial cellsVascular endothelial growth factorPhosphoinositide-3 kinase inhibitorDimensional collagen gelsRegulator of vasculogenesisKinase inhibitorsGrowth of HUVECsGrowth factorExposure of cellsUmbilical vein endothelial cellsEndothelial cellsTyrosine kinaseHuman endothelial cellsVEGF stimulationSynthase proteinK kinaseEndothelial growth factorVein endothelial cellsProtein levelsEC proliferationKinaseHuman ECsDependent formationNO-dependent mannerShort-term stimulationVascular endothelial growth factor mediates reactive angiogenesis in the postnatal developing brain
Ment L, Stewart W, Fronc R, Seashore C, Mahooti S, Scaramuzzino D, Madri J. Vascular endothelial growth factor mediates reactive angiogenesis in the postnatal developing brain. Brain Research 1997, 100: 52-61. PMID: 9174246, DOI: 10.1016/s0165-3806(97)00012-6.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsAnimals, NewbornAstrocytesCell DivisionCell HypoxiaCells, CulturedCerebral CortexCoculture TechniquesEndothelial Growth FactorsEndothelium, VascularHypoxia, BrainLymphokinesMicrocirculationNeovascularization, PathologicNeovascularization, PhysiologicRatsRats, Sprague-DawleyRNA, MessengerTranscription, GeneticVascular Endothelial Growth Factor AVascular Endothelial Growth FactorsConceptsVascular endothelial growth factorEndothelial growth factorVEGF protein levelsExperimental ratsSublethal hypoxiaBrain microvascular endothelial cellsEndothelial cellsGrowth factorChronic sublethal hypoxiaProtein levelsAge-matched controlsMicrovascular endothelial cellsHypoxic pupsHRP studyCortical vesselsImmunohistochemical studyVascular densityAddition of VEGFBeagle pupsNewborn ratsReactive angiogenesisAstrocyte culturesThree-dimensional cocultureRat forebrainVEGF protein