2016
Imaging Functional Nucleic Acid Delivery to Skin
Kaspar RL, Hickerson RP, González-González E, Flores MA, Speaker TP, Rogers FA, Milstone LM, Contag CH. Imaging Functional Nucleic Acid Delivery to Skin. Methods In Molecular Biology 2016, 1372: 1-24. PMID: 26530911, DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4939-3148-4_1.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNucleic acid deliveryNucleic acid-based therapiesAcid deliveryAcid-based therapiesFunctional deliveryFunctional nucleic acid deliveryTherapeutic nucleic acidsNucleic acidsOptical imaging technologiesReal-time monitoringTriplex nucleic acidsInteraction of lightMonogenic skin diseasesLight-tissue interactionsGene editingGene silencingOptical imagingNoninvasive imaging technologyTopical deliveryTime monitoringImaging technologyReporter geneLayered structureGeneral strategyEnzymatic reactions
2012
Local Delivery of Gene-Modifying Triplex-Forming Molecules to the Epidermis
Rogers FA, Hu RH, Milstone LM. Local Delivery of Gene-Modifying Triplex-Forming Molecules to the Epidermis. Journal Of Investigative Dermatology 2012, 133: 685-691. PMID: 23014335, PMCID: PMC3532560, DOI: 10.1038/jid.2012.351.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsIntradermal deliveryHairless miceTransgenic miceBasal keratinocytesMethod of deliveryNuclei of keratinocytesIntraperitoneal administrationSitu gene correctionBack skinLocal deliveryMiceDisease-causing genesEpidermal keratinocytesKeratinocytesLocal administrationAdministrationDeliverySkinEpidermisDaysInhibition 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 modelExpressionImpact of epidermal desquamation on tissue stores of iron
Milstone LM, Hu RH, Dziura JD, Zhou J. Impact of epidermal desquamation on tissue stores of iron. Journal Of Dermatological Science 2012, 67: 9-14. PMID: 22575277, PMCID: PMC3374011, DOI: 10.1016/j.jdermsci.2012.04.003.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsAntimicrobial Cationic PeptidesCell ProliferationDisease Models, AnimalEpidermisFemaleGene Expression RegulationHemochromatosisHemochromatosis ProteinHepcidinsHistocompatibility Antigens Class IHomeostasisHuman papillomavirus 16HumansIronKidneyLiverMaleMembrane ProteinsMiceMice, 129 StrainMice, Inbred C57BLMice, KnockoutMice, TransgenicPapillomavirus InfectionsReceptors, TransferrinConceptsIron metabolismDifferent mouse modelsSignificant reductionHPV16 E7 geneSystemic iron metabolismSystemic proteinsIron statusMouse modelTissue storesE7 genesSystemic levelsEpidermal turnoverInternal organsEpidermal desquamationTransferrin receptorMetabolic studiesKnockout modelsCorneocyte desquamationDesquamationKidneyHuman skinEpidermal homeostasisMetabolismEpidermisSkin
2011
Visualization of plasmid delivery to keratinocytes in mouse and human epidermis
González-González E, Kim YC, Speaker TJ, Hickerson RP, Spitler R, Birchall JC, Lara MF, Hu RH, Liang Y, Kirkiles-Smith N, Prausnitz MR, Milstone LM, Contag CH, Kaspar RL. Visualization of plasmid delivery to keratinocytes in mouse and human epidermis. Scientific Reports 2011, 1: 158. PMID: 22355673, PMCID: PMC3240989, DOI: 10.1038/srep00158.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsIdeal target organHuman skin xenograftsAccessibility of skinSkin delivery technologiesNon-invasive intravital imagingIntradermal injectionSkin xenograftsClinical utilityTarget organsPatient-friendly deliveryMouse skinBioluminescence imagingSkin model systemIntravital imagingNoninvasive assayTransfection of cellsIntravital fluorescenceHuman epidermisIndividual keratinocytesKeratinocytesSkinNucleic acid-based therapeuticsMiceReporter plasmidDelivery technologies
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
2006
Stratum-Specific Expression of Human Transferrin Receptor Increases Iron in Mouse Epidermis
Milstone LM, Adams BD, Zhou J, Sanchez V, Shofner J. Stratum-Specific Expression of Human Transferrin Receptor Increases Iron in Mouse Epidermis. Journal Of Investigative Dermatology 2006, 126: 648-652. PMID: 16424878, PMCID: PMC2243218, DOI: 10.1038/sj.jid.5700127.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTransgenic miceStratum-specific expressionTransferrin receptorKeratin 14 promoterTransferrin receptor expressionBody iron lossesReceptor expressionHistological changesSite-dependent differencesLittermate controlsNormal epidermisReceptorsMiceMouse epidermisEpidermal desquamationFerritin expressionHuman transferrin receptorInvolucrin promoterKeratinocytesTransgenic animalsEpidermisAgeExtra ironExpressionAnimals
2005
Iron in Skin of Mice with Three Etiologies of Systemic Iron Overload
Adams BD, Lazova R, Andrews NC, Milstone LM. Iron in Skin of Mice with Three Etiologies of Systemic Iron Overload. Journal Of Investigative Dermatology 2005, 125: 1200-1205. PMID: 16354190, PMCID: PMC2243217, DOI: 10.1111/j.0022-202x.2005.23949.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSystemic iron overloadHigh-iron dietSkin ironIron overloadIron dietIron levelsSkin of miceTissue iron levelsCutaneous manifestationsSkin of individualsSkin toxicityHistological abnormalitiesHistological changesMouse modelParenteral injectionParenteral administrationHereditary hemochromatosisTissue toxicityHuman hemochromatosisMiceSkin histologyHemochromatosis geneHemochromatosisHigh dietDermisGene 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
2004
Long-Term Murine Keratinocyte Cultures Become Tetraploid, Yet Maintain the Ability to Stratify
Sanchez V, Zhou J, LaCivita D, Milstone L. Long-Term Murine Keratinocyte Cultures Become Tetraploid, Yet Maintain the Ability to Stratify. Journal Of Investigative Dermatology 2004, 123: 403-404. PMID: 15245442, DOI: 10.1111/j.0022-202x.2004.23218.x.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1994
Epican, a heparan/chondroitin sulfate proteoglycan form of CD44, mediates cell-cell adhesion
Milstone L, Hough-Monroe L, Kugelman L, Bender J, Haggerty J. Epican, a heparan/chondroitin sulfate proteoglycan form of CD44, mediates cell-cell adhesion. Journal Of Cell Science 1994, 107: 3183-3190. PMID: 7699015, DOI: 10.1242/jcs.107.11.3183.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchOverexpression 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
1986
A Parathyroid Hormone-Like Protein from Cultured Human Keratinocytes
Merendino JJ, Insogna KL, Milstone LM, Broadus AE, Stewart AF. A Parathyroid Hormone-Like Protein from Cultured Human Keratinocytes. Science 1986, 231: 388-390. PMID: 2417317, DOI: 10.1126/science.2417317.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHumoral hypercalcemiaParathyroid hormoneHuman keratinocytesParathyroid hormone receptor agonistsParathyroid hormone-like proteinSquamous epithelial originExtracts of tumorsHormone receptor agonistsHormone-like proteinHormone-like factorsAdenylate cyclase activityRat osteosarcoma cellsAdenylate cyclase productionNative parathyroid hormoneCultured human keratinocytesNormal human keratinocytesReceptor agonistMalignant tumorsCyclic adenosine monophosphateHypercalcemiaEpithelial originKeratinocyte-conditioned mediumMalignancyCyclase activityCyclase production
1970
Release of virus inhibitor from tuberculin-sensitized peritoneal cells stimulated by antigen.
Milstone L, Waksman B. Release of virus inhibitor from tuberculin-sensitized peritoneal cells stimulated by antigen. The Journal Of Immunology 1970, 105: 1068-71. PMID: 4321289, DOI: 10.4049/jimmunol.105.5.1068.Peer-Reviewed Original Research