2013
CD44 Deficiency Contributes to Enhanced Experimental Autoimmune Encephalomyelitis A Role in Immune Cells and Vascular Cells of the Blood–Brain Barrier
Flynn KM, Michaud M, Madri JA. CD44 Deficiency Contributes to Enhanced Experimental Autoimmune Encephalomyelitis A Role in Immune Cells and Vascular Cells of the Blood–Brain Barrier. American Journal Of Pathology 2013, 182: 1322-1336. PMID: 23416161, PMCID: PMC3620422, DOI: 10.1016/j.ajpath.2013.01.003.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsBlood-Brain BarrierBone Marrow CellsCell AdhesionCell MovementCell PolarityChimeraEncephalomyelitis, Autoimmune, ExperimentalEndothelial CellsGene DeletionHyaluronan ReceptorsInflammationInflammation MediatorsMiceMice, Inbred C57BLMice, KnockoutPermeabilityProtein Serine-Threonine KinasesReceptor, Transforming Growth Factor-beta Type IReceptors, Transforming Growth Factor betaStromal CellsT-Lymphocytes, RegulatoryConceptsExperimental autoimmune encephalomyelitisBlood-brain barrierCD44-deficient miceCytokine productionT cellsCD44 deficiencyDisease severityBone marrow chimeric animalsMyelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein peptideBlood-brain barrier integrityT helper 17 (Th17) cellsT cell-endothelial cell interactionsImmune cell numbersRegulatory T cellsCD4 T cellsHelper 17 cellsCD44 knockout miceProinflammatory cytokine productionWild-type miceCentral nervous systemGreater disease severityT cell differentiationAdhesion molecule CD44Type I expressionMultiple protective roles
2004
MMP‐2 null mice exhibit an early onset and severe experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis due to an increase in MMP‐9 expression and activity
Esparza J, Kruse M, Lee J, Michaud M, Madri JA. MMP‐2 null mice exhibit an early onset and severe experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis due to an increase in MMP‐9 expression and activity. The FASEB Journal 2004, 18: 1682-1691. PMID: 15522913, DOI: 10.1096/fj.04-2445com.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAge of OnsetAnimalsBasement MembraneBlood-Brain BarrierBrainCD3 ComplexCell MovementEncephalomyelitis, Autoimmune, ExperimentalEnzyme ActivationGene Expression Regulation, EnzymologicMatrix Metalloproteinase 14Matrix Metalloproteinase 2Matrix Metalloproteinase 9Matrix Metalloproteinases, Membrane-AssociatedMetalloendopeptidasesMiceMice, KnockoutT-Lymphocyte SubsetsT-LymphocytesConceptsMMP-2 KO miceExperimental autoimmune encephalomyelitisMMP-9 expressionAutoimmune encephalomyelitisEarly onsetWT miceKO miceMMP-9Bone marrowSevere experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitisMMP-2 null miceSimilar early onsetWT bone marrowClinical disease scoresMMP-2-deficient miceKO bone marrowMatrix metalloproteinase-2MT1-MMP expressionEndothelial cell monolayersSevere diseaseDisease scoreMetalloproteinase-2Collagen type IVMMP-2Matrix metalloproteinase
2002
Altered vascular permeability and early onset of experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis in PECAM-1–deficient mice
Graesser D, Solowiej A, Bruckner M, Osterweil E, Juedes A, Davis S, Ruddle NH, Engelhardt B, Madri JA. Altered vascular permeability and early onset of experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis in PECAM-1–deficient mice. Journal Of Clinical Investigation 2002, 109: 383-392. PMID: 11827998, PMCID: PMC150854, DOI: 10.1172/jci13595.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsExperimental autoimmune encephalomyelitisPECAM-1-deficient miceEndothelial cellsAutoimmune encephalomyelitisVascular permeabilityDevelopment of EAET lymphocyte transendothelial migrationEarly onsetHuman autoimmune disease multiple sclerosisAutoimmune disease multiple sclerosisCell adhesion molecule-1Altered vascular permeabilityCNS vascular permeabilityMononuclear cell extravasationDisease multiple sclerosisPlatelet/endothelial cell adhesion molecule-1Wild-type miceAdhesion molecule-1Endothelial cell adhesion molecule-1Subsets of leukocytesPECAM-1 expressionLymphocyte transendothelial migrationEarly time pointsHistamine challengeMultiple sclerosis
2000
Distinct roles for matrix metalloproteinase-2 and α4 integrin in autoimmune T cell extravasation and residency in brain parenchyma during experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis
Graesser D, Mahooti S, Madri J. Distinct roles for matrix metalloproteinase-2 and α4 integrin in autoimmune T cell extravasation and residency in brain parenchyma during experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis. Journal Of Neuroimmunology 2000, 109: 121-131. PMID: 10996214, DOI: 10.1016/s0165-5728(00)00275-7.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMatrix metalloproteinase-2Auto-reactive T cellsExpression of alpha4T cellsMetalloproteinase-2Human multiple sclerosisExperimental autoimmune encephalomyelitisT cell extravasationMMP-2 inductionCentral nervous systemAutoimmune encephalomyelitisMultiple sclerosisAutoimmune diseasesBrain parenchymaNervous systemΑ4 integrinAlpha4 integrinsCell extravasationIndependent roleEAEAlpha4Basement membrane matrixInductionDistinct rolesIntegrins
1998
The interrelationship of alpha4 integrin and matrix metalloproteinase-2 in the pathogenesis of experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis.
Graesser D, Mahooti S, Haas T, Davis S, Clark R, Madri J. The interrelationship of alpha4 integrin and matrix metalloproteinase-2 in the pathogenesis of experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis. Laboratory Investigation 1998, 78: 1445-58. PMID: 9840619.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsAntigens, CDCell AdhesionCell MembraneCell MovementCells, CulturedClone CellsEncephalomyelitis, Autoimmune, ExperimentalEndothelium, VascularGelatinasesIntegrin alpha4Matrix Metalloproteinase 14Matrix Metalloproteinase 2Matrix Metalloproteinases, Membrane-AssociatedMetalloendopeptidasesMiceMice, Inbred StrainsProtease InhibitorsTissue Inhibitor of Metalloproteinase-2T-LymphocytesTransfectionConceptsExperimental autoimmune encephalomyelitisT cell clonesRecombinant vascular cell adhesion molecule-1Autoreactive T cell clonesAlpha4 integrinsMMP-2EAE inductionAutoimmune encephalomyelitisMyelin basic protein-reactive T cell clonesDisease processMatrix metalloproteinaseVascular cell adhesion molecule-1Cell adhesion molecule-1Human multiple sclerosisSusceptible mouse strainsAdhesion molecule-1T cell transmigrationMatrix metalloproteinase-2Microvascular endothelial cellsAlpha4 integrin expressionExpression of alpha4Adoptive transferMultiple sclerosisMouse modelEndothelial cell layer
1997
T cell adhesion to endothelial cells and extracellular matrix is modulated upon transendothelial cell migration.
Romanic A, Graesser D, Baron J, Visintin I, Janeway C, Madri J. T cell adhesion to endothelial cells and extracellular matrix is modulated upon transendothelial cell migration. Laboratory Investigation 1997, 76: 11-23. PMID: 9010446.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsBrainCell AdhesionCell MovementCells, CulturedCollagenEncephalomyelitis, Autoimmune, ExperimentalEndothelium, VascularExtracellular MatrixFibronectinsFlow CytometryIntegrin alpha4beta1IntegrinsIntercellular Adhesion Molecule-1Interleukin-2Lymphocyte Function-Associated Antigen-1MiceMice, Inbred StrainsMyelin Basic ProteinPeptide FragmentsReceptors, Lymphocyte HomingReceptors, Very Late AntigenRecombinant ProteinsT-LymphocytesUp-RegulationVascular Cell Adhesion Molecule-1ConceptsAdhesion molecule-1T cellsMolecule-1Recombinant vascular cell adhesion molecule-1Recombinant intercellular adhesion molecule-1Experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis (EAE) miceLate activation antigen-4Vascular cell adhesion molecule-1Intercellular adhesion molecule-1Cell adhesion molecule-1T cell migrationExtracellular matrixCell migrationTransendothelial cell migrationAntigen-4Integrin surface expressionInflammatory responseCD4 expressionBrain sectionsT cell adhesionPerivascular tissueEndothelial cellsIntegrin expressionCell-ECM interactionsSurface expression
1993
Surface expression of alpha 4 integrin by CD4 T cells is required for their entry into brain parenchyma.
Baron JL, Madri JA, Ruddle NH, Hashim G, Janeway CA. Surface expression of alpha 4 integrin by CD4 T cells is required for their entry into brain parenchyma. Journal Of Experimental Medicine 1993, 177: 57-68. PMID: 7678116, PMCID: PMC2190872, DOI: 10.1084/jem.177.1.57.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsAntibodies, MonoclonalBrainCD4-Positive T-LymphocytesCell Adhesion MoleculesCell MovementClone CellsEncephalomyelitis, Autoimmune, ExperimentalIntercellular Adhesion Molecule-1MiceMice, Inbred BALB CMyelin Basic ProteinReceptors, Very Late AntigenVascular Cell Adhesion Molecule-1ConceptsAlpha 4 integrinsExperimental autoimmune encephalomyelitisAdhesion molecule-1T cellsBrain parenchymaT cell linesEncephalitogenic clonesAlpha 4Surface expressionMolecule-1Recombinant vascular cell adhesion molecule-1T helper type 1 clonesCD4 T cell linesCloned T cell linesTh1 cytokine interleukin-2Vascular cell adhesion molecule-1Intercellular adhesion molecule-1Cell adhesion molecule-1Tumor necrosis factor betaTh1 T cellsEffector T cellsCD4 T cellsMajor pathogenic factorT cell entryNecrosis factor beta