2017
MMP-2: A modulator of neuronal precursor activity and cognitive and motor behaviors
Li Q, Michaud M, Shankar R, Canosa S, Schwartz M, Madri JA. MMP-2: A modulator of neuronal precursor activity and cognitive and motor behaviors. Behavioural Brain Research 2017, 333: 74-82. PMID: 28666838, DOI: 10.1016/j.bbr.2017.06.041.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsAnimals, NewbornCell MovementCell ProliferationCells, CulturedCognitionExploratory BehaviorGene Expression RegulationMatrix Metalloproteinase 2MiceMice, Inbred C57BLMice, KnockoutMotor ActivityNerve Tissue ProteinsNeural Stem CellsNeurogenesisOncogene Protein v-aktProliferating Cell Nuclear AntigenReceptors, CXCR4Spatial LearningConceptsNeural precursor cellsBroad substrate specificityNeurosphere formationAdherent neurospheresSecondary neurosphere formationNPC activitySubstrate specificityNPC numberCell surface moleculesZinc-containing enzymesAkt activationAbsence of MMP2Cell typesExtracellular matrixActivity assaysPrecursor cellsImportant roleNPC migrationMatrix metalloproteinase2Surface moleculesExpressionKO miceBioactive moleculesNestin expressionMMP2
2013
CD44 regulates vascular endothelial barrier integrity via a PECAM-1 dependent mechanism
Flynn KM, Michaud M, Canosa S, Madri JA. CD44 regulates vascular endothelial barrier integrity via a PECAM-1 dependent mechanism. Angiogenesis 2013, 16: 689-705. PMID: 23504212, DOI: 10.1007/s10456-013-9346-9.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEndothelial cellsVascular permeabilityPlatelet endothelial cell adhesion molecule-1 expressionCell adhesion molecule-1 expressionAdhesion molecule-1 expressionDependent mechanismCD44 KO miceEndothelial cell adhesion molecule-1 expressionVascular endothelial barrier integrityLoss of CD44Molecule-1 expressionMatrix metalloprotease expressionCD44-deficient miceVascular barrier functionEndothelial junction proteinsEndothelial barrier integrityProlonged permeabilityC57BL/6 WTVasoactive challengeWT statusBarrier integrityWT counterpartsVascular integrityEvans blueBarrier function
2005
Enhanced Susceptibility to Endotoxic Shock and Impaired STAT3 Signaling in CD31-Deficient Mice
Carrithers M, Tandon S, Canosa S, Michaud M, Graesser D, Madri JA. Enhanced Susceptibility to Endotoxic Shock and Impaired STAT3 Signaling in CD31-Deficient Mice. American Journal Of Pathology 2005, 166: 185-196. PMID: 15632011, PMCID: PMC1602311, DOI: 10.1016/s0002-9440(10)62243-2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsCells, CulturedDisease SusceptibilityDNA-Binding ProteinsEndothelium, VascularFemaleFlow CytometryGene Expression RegulationLipopolysaccharidesMiceMice, Inbred C57BLMice, KnockoutPlatelet Endothelial Cell Adhesion Molecule-1Pulmonary CirculationShock, SepticSpleenSTAT3 Transcription FactorTrans-ActivatorsTumor Necrosis Factor-alphaVanadatesConceptsCD31-deficient miceAcute phase responseSeptic shockEndothelial integritySerum tumor necrosis factor alphaTumor necrosis factor alphaEndothelial cellsCell adhesion molecule-1Necrosis factor alphaAdhesion molecule-1Endothelial cell adhesion molecule-1Wild-type controlsIL-6Endotoxic shockMCP-1Neutrophil transmigrationPhase responseMCP-5Factor alphaImmune stimuliVascular permeabilityInterferon gammaKnockout miceMolecule-1STAT3 Signaling
2003
PECAM-1 promotes β-catenin accumulation and stimulates endothelial cell proliferation
Biswas P, Canosa S, Schoenfeld J, Schoenfeld D, Tucker A, Madri JA. PECAM-1 promotes β-catenin accumulation and stimulates endothelial cell proliferation. Biochemical And Biophysical Research Communications 2003, 303: 212-218. PMID: 12646189, DOI: 10.1016/s0006-291x(03)00313-9.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsActinsAnimalsBeta CateninBlotting, WesternCell AdhesionCell DivisionCytoplasmCytoskeletal ProteinsEndotheliumFlow CytometryHumansLungMiceMice, KnockoutMicroscopy, FluorescencePlatelet Endothelial Cell Adhesion Molecule-1Precipitin TestsSignal TransductionTrans-ActivatorsTranscription, GeneticTransfectionConceptsPECAM-1-positive endothelial cellsBeta-catenin proteinCell proliferationEndothelial cellsPECAM-1Beta-catenin localizationCytoplasmic domainΒ-catenin accumulationFull-length PECAM-1Functional consequencesEndothelial cell proliferationCell membraneKnockout animalsAdhesion moleculesLess accumulationCellsAccumulationProliferative rateProliferationMembraneProteinBinds