2012
Cyclooxygenase‐2 and Akt mediate multiple growth‐factor‐induced epithelial‐mesenchymal transition in human hepatocellular carcinoma
Ogunwobi O, Wang T, Zhang L, Liu C. Cyclooxygenase‐2 and Akt mediate multiple growth‐factor‐induced epithelial‐mesenchymal transition in human hepatocellular carcinoma. Journal Of Gastroenterology And Hepatology 2012, 27: 566-578. PMID: 22097969, PMCID: PMC3288221, DOI: 10.1111/j.1440-1746.2011.06980.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAlbuminsAlpha 1-AntitrypsinAnimalsCadherinsCarcinoma, HepatocellularCell MovementCell TransplantationCollagen Type ICyclooxygenase 2DinoprostoneEpidermal Growth FactorEpithelial-Mesenchymal TransitionFibroblast Growth Factor 2FibronectinsGene ExpressionHepatocyte Growth FactorHumansMiceOncogene Protein v-aktRNA, Small InterferingSignal TransductionTransforming Growth Factor beta1Tumor Cells, CulturedVimentinConceptsEpithelial-mesenchymal transitionCyclooxygenase-2Hepatocellular carcinomaBasic fibroblast growth factorGrowth factorProstaglandin E2Metastatic hepatocellular carcinomaProgression of HCCEffective therapeutic strategyExpression of vimentinHepatocyte growth factorGrowth factor βHuman hepatocellular carcinomaFibroblast growth factorAssociated hepatitisChemopreventive strategiesEpidermal growth factorMultiple growth factorsTherapeutic strategiesMesenchymal changesSignificant mortalityAkt pathwayMolecular targetingCancer invasionAkt
2011
Expression of an IRF-3 fusion protein and mouse estrogen receptor, inhibits hepatitis C viral replication in RIG-I-deficient Huh 7.5 cells
Yao L, Yan X, Dong H, Nelson D, Liu C, Li X. Expression of an IRF-3 fusion protein and mouse estrogen receptor, inhibits hepatitis C viral replication in RIG-I-deficient Huh 7.5 cells. Virology Journal 2011, 8: 445. PMID: 21936899, PMCID: PMC3213043, DOI: 10.1186/1743-422x-8-445.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsCell LineDEAD Box Protein 58DEAD-box RNA HelicasesGene ExpressionHepacivirusHepatocytesHumansInterferon Regulatory Factor-3Interferon-alphaInterferon-betaMiceProtein BiosynthesisProtein MultimerizationReal-Time Polymerase Chain ReactionReceptors, EstrogenReceptors, ImmunologicRecombinant Fusion ProteinsTranscription, GeneticVirus ReplicationConceptsAnti-HCV effectInterferon regulatory factor 3Huh-7.5 cellsEstrogen receptorPolymerase chain reactionHepatitis C virus infectionViral replicationC virus infectionMouse estrogen receptorHepatitis C viral replicationInterferon-stimulated gene expressionExpression of IFNHCV viral replicationHCV RNA replicationReal-time polymerase chain reactionEstrogen receptor agonistsExpression of ISGsRegulatory factor 3HCV IRES-dependent translationIdentification of the IFITM3 gene as an inhibitor of hepatitis C viral translation in a stable STAT1 cell line
Yao L, Dong H, Zhu H, Nelson D, Liu C, Lambiase L, Li X. Identification of the IFITM3 gene as an inhibitor of hepatitis C viral translation in a stable STAT1 cell line. Journal Of Viral Hepatitis 2011, 18: e523-e529. PMID: 21914072, PMCID: PMC3736357, DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2893.2011.01452.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsCarrier ProteinsCell LineGene ExpressionHepacivirusHumansMembrane ProteinsMiceProtein BiosynthesisProtein MultimerizationReal-Time Polymerase Chain ReactionReceptors, EstrogenRecombinant Fusion ProteinsRNA-Binding ProteinsRNA, ViralSTAT1 Transcription FactorTamoxifenTranscriptional ActivationViral ProteinsConceptsFusion proteinCell linesRNA replicationInterferon-induced transmembrane protein 3Internal ribosomal entry siteHCV IRESHCV internal ribosomal entry siteTransmembrane protein 3HCV RNA replicationMouse estrogen receptorSignal transducerTranscription 1Gene expressionViral translationIFITM3 geneHuh7.5 cell lineReal-time PCRAnti-HCV effectGenesEntry siteElevated expressionProtein 3Western blottingIRESProtein
2009
Hepatitis C virus modulates human monocyte‐derived dendritic cells
Eksioglu E, Bess J, Zhu H, Xu Y, Dong H, Elyar J, Nelson D, Liu C. Hepatitis C virus modulates human monocyte‐derived dendritic cells. Journal Of Viral Hepatitis 2009, 17: 757-769. PMID: 20051006, PMCID: PMC3731759, DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2893.2009.01231.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHepatitis C virusNewcastle disease virusHCV infectionC virusHuman monocyte-derived dendritic cellsViral titresMonocyte-derived dendritic cellsType 1 IFN responseFlow cytometryType 1 interferon responseMaturation of DCsDendritic cell responsesReal-time reverse transcriptase-polymerase chain reactionReverse transcriptase-polymerase chain reactionTranscriptase-polymerase chain reactionHuh-7.5 cellsDC numbersDendritic cellsImmature DCsIFNβ expressionJFH-1Control monocytesHost immunityViral evasionIFN response
2008
Histone deacetylase inhibition modulates indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase–dependent DC functions and regulates experimental graft-versus-host disease in mice
Reddy P, Sun Y, Toubai T, Duran-Struuck R, Clouthier S, Weisiger E, Maeda Y, Tawara I, Krijanovski O, Gatza E, Liu C, Malter C, Mascagni P, Dinarello C, Ferrara J. Histone deacetylase inhibition modulates indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase–dependent DC functions and regulates experimental graft-versus-host disease in mice. Journal Of Clinical Investigation 2008, 118: 2562-2573. PMID: 18568076, PMCID: PMC2430497, DOI: 10.1172/jci34712.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsAntigens, CDBone Marrow TransplantationCytokinesDendritic CellsEnzyme InhibitorsFemaleGene ExpressionGraft vs Host DiseaseHistone Deacetylase InhibitorsHumansHydroxamic AcidsIndoleamine-Pyrrole 2,3,-DioxygenaseLipopolysaccharidesLymphocyte ActivationMiceMice, Inbred BALB CMice, Inbred C3HMice, Inbred C57BLMice, Inbred StrainsMice, KnockoutRNA, Small InterferingSurvival AnalysisT-LymphocytesVorinostatConceptsDC functionHDAC inhibitorsSuberoylanilide hydroxamic acidHost diseaseExperimental graftBlockade of IDOPretreatment of DCsAllogeneic BM transplantationBM-derived cellsImmune-mediated diseasesExpression of CD40Expression of indoleamineBM transplantation modelExposure of DCsInduction of IDOVivo functional roleHistone deacetylase inhibitionHistone deacetylase inhibitorsMechanism of actionProinflammatory cytokinesBM transplantationWT DCsTransplantation modelImmunomodulatory functionsDeacetylase inhibition
2003
Gene expression associated with interferon alfa antiviral activity in an HCV replicon cell line
Zhu H, Zhao H, Collins C, Eckenrode S, Run Q, McIndoe R, Crawford J, Nelson D, She J, Liu C. Gene expression associated with interferon alfa antiviral activity in an HCV replicon cell line. Hepatology 2003, 37: 1180-1188. PMID: 12717400, DOI: 10.1053/jhep.2003.50184.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAntiviral AgentsCarcinoma, HepatocellularDNA-Binding ProteinsGene ExpressionHepacivirusHepatitis C, ChronicHepatocytesHumansInterferon-alphaLiver NeoplasmsRNA, ViralSignal TransductionSTAT1 Transcription FactorSTAT3 Transcription FactorTrans-ActivatorsTumor Cells, CulturedViral ProteinsVirus ReplicationConceptsIFN-alpha antiviral activityIFN-alphaAntiviral activityReplicon cellsHCV replicon cell culture systemChronic hepatitis C viral infectionHepatitis C viral infectionHCV subgenomic RNA replicationHCV replicon cell linesC viral infectionOnly therapeutic optionDirect antiviral activityReplicon cell linesAnti-HCV activityHepatoma cellsDifferent gene expression profilesFeasible experimental modelIFN-alpha signalingCDNA microarray analysisGene expression profilesTherapeutic optionsActivation of STAT3Antiviral efficacyViral infectionResponsive genes