2015
The Protein Acyl Transferase ZDHHC21 Modulates &agr;1 Adrenergic Receptor Function and Regulates Hemodynamics
Marin EP, Jozsef L, Di Lorenzo A, Held KF, Luciano AK, Melendez J, Milstone LM, Velazquez H, Sessa WC. The Protein Acyl Transferase ZDHHC21 Modulates &agr;1 Adrenergic Receptor Function and Regulates Hemodynamics. Arteriosclerosis Thrombosis And Vascular Biology 2015, 36: 370-379. PMID: 26715683, PMCID: PMC4984414, DOI: 10.1161/atvbaha.115.306942.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAcyltransferasesAdrenergic alpha-1 Receptor AgonistsAnimalsAortaBlood PressureDose-Response Relationship, DrugEpinephrineFibroblastsGenotypeHeart RateHEK293 CellsHemodynamicsHumansHypotensionLipoylationMesenteric ArteriesMice, Inbred C57BLMice, Mutant StrainsMutationNorepinephrinePhenotypePhenylephrineReceptors, Adrenergic, alpha-1Signal TransductionTachycardiaTime FactorsTransfectionVasoconstrictionConceptsProtein acyl transferasesNovel molecular modeZDHHC familyLipid palmitateZDHHC enzymesVascular toneNumerous proteinsPossible molecular mechanismsProtein localizationAdrenergic receptor gene expressionGene expressionMolecular mechanismsVascular functionBiochemical studiesReceptor gene expressionAcyl transferaseMolecular modePalmitoylationΑ1-adrenergic receptor agonistTelemetry studiesInfusion of phenylephrinePhysiological studiesΑ1-adrenergic receptorsReceptor functionAdrenergic receptor agonist
2012
Inhibition of CD44 Gene Expression in Human Skin Models, Using Self-Delivery Short Interfering RNA Administered by Dissolvable Microneedle Arrays
Lara MF, González-González E, Speaker TJ, Hickerson RP, Leake D, Milstone LM, Contag CH, Kaspar RL. Inhibition of CD44 Gene Expression in Human Skin Models, Using Self-Delivery Short Interfering RNA Administered by Dissolvable Microneedle Arrays. Human Gene Therapy 2012, 23: 816-823. PMID: 22480249, PMCID: PMC3413896, DOI: 10.1089/hum.2011.211.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTransgenic mouse modelInhibition of CD44CD44-specific antibodiesCD44 mRNA levelsDissolvable microneedle arraysGene expressionMouse modelXenograft modelSkin disordersCD44 gene expressionHuman skin modelTarget cellsMRNA levelsHuman skin equivalentsKeratinocyte membraneTreatmentInhibitionStratum corneumTarget gene expressionSiRNASkin equivalentsEpidermal equivalentsMicroneedle arraysSkin modelExpression
2007
Single-Nucleotide-Specific siRNA Targeting in a Dominant-Negative Skin Model
Hickerson RP, Smith FJ, Reeves RE, Contag CH, Leake D, Leachman SA, Milstone LM, McLean WH, Kaspar RL. Single-Nucleotide-Specific siRNA Targeting in a Dominant-Negative Skin Model. Journal Of Investigative Dermatology 2007, 128: 594-605. PMID: 17914454, DOI: 10.1038/sj.jid.5701060.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsWild-type gene expressionBicistronic reporter constructFilament formationDominant-negative genetic disordersNumerous genetic disordersGenetic disordersKeratin filament formationRNA interferenceMutant formsReporter constructsGene expressionMutant mRNAFluorescent reportersMutant allelesCell culture modelSiRNAsSimultaneous expressionK6aK mutationPachyonychia congenitaExpressionCulture modelHuman keratinocytesSiRNASelective inhibition
2005
Gene Therapy for Autosomal Dominant Disorders of Keratin
Lewin AS, Glazer PM, Milstone LM. Gene Therapy for Autosomal Dominant Disorders of Keratin. Journal Of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings 2005, 10: 47-61. PMID: 16250209, DOI: 10.1111/j.1087-0024.2005.10207.x.Commentaries, Editorials and LettersMeSH KeywordsAnimalsDarier DiseaseDependovirusEctodermal DysplasiaEpidermolysis Bullosa SimplexGene SilencingGene TargetingGenes, DominantGenetic TherapyGenetic VectorsHumansKeratinsKeratoderma, PalmoplantarMiceMutationNails, MalformedOligonucleotides, AntisenseRNA InterferenceRNA, CatalyticRNA, Small InterferingConceptsRNA knockdown approachGene correctionGene therapyViral vectorsEpidermal skin cellsKeratin diseasesKnockdown approachRNA interferenceGene expressionEpidermolysis bullosa simplexToxic proteinsDominant mutationsGenetic diseasesGenetic therapiesKeratin filamentsEpidermal diseasesGenetic defectsTissue cultureSelective inhibitorSkin cellsAttractive alternativeAutosomal dominant disorderRecent innovationsDominant disorderNear future
1977
δ-Crystallin gene expression in embryonic chick lens epithelia cultured in the presence of insulin
Milstone L, Piatigorsky J. δ-Crystallin gene expression in embryonic chick lens epithelia cultured in the presence of insulin. Experimental Cell Research 1977, 105: 9-14. PMID: 837998, DOI: 10.1016/0014-4827(77)90147-1.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEmbryonic lens epitheliumΔ-crystallin synthesisMessenger RNAΔ-crystallinGene expressionLens epitheliumPresence of insulinCultured lens epitheliumFetal calf serumChick lens epitheliumLens epithelial cellsCell elongationTranslational efficiencyCalf serumPolyacrylamide gel electrophoresisTotal protein synthesisProtein synthesisMolecular hybridizationGel electrophoresisSodium dodecyl sulfate-gradient polyacrylamide gel electrophoresisEpithelial cellsSynthesis increasesCellsExpressionHours of culture