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
2010
Angiogenesis, the Neurovascular Niche and Neuronal Reintegration After Injury
Lavik E, Madri J. Angiogenesis, the Neurovascular Niche and Neuronal Reintegration After Injury. 2010, 145-167. DOI: 10.1007/978-90-481-9495-7_7.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCell-matrix interactionsCentral nervous systemNeurogenic zonesCell biologyClinical improvementAffected individualsExtracellular matrixStem cellsCell proliferationNeuro-genesisNervous systemNeurodegenerative diseasesRepair processNicheTissue cultureSpinal cord injuryNeurovascular nicheComplete understandingDisease states
2008
Matrix Metalloproteinase 9 Facilitates West Nile Virus Entry into the Brain
Wang P, Dai J, Bai F, Kong KF, Wong SJ, Montgomery RR, Madri JA, Fikrig E. Matrix Metalloproteinase 9 Facilitates West Nile Virus Entry into the Brain. Journal Of Virology 2008, 82: 8978-8985. PMID: 18632868, PMCID: PMC2546894, DOI: 10.1128/jvi.00314-08.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMatrix metalloproteinase-9Blood-brain barrierWest Nile virusWNV entryMetalloproteinase-9MMP9 expressionWNV infectionIntact blood-brain barrierBlood-brain barrier permeabilityBrain viral loadWest Nile virus entryEvans blue leakageMosquito-borne encephalitisWest Nile encephalitisLethal WNV challengeWild-type miceCentral nervous systemType IV collagen degradationPeripheral viremiaViral loadLeukocyte infiltrateInflammatory cytokinesLikely multifactorialBarrier permeabilityHost cytokines
2006
Wobbly Hedgehog Syndrome in African Pygmy Hedgehogs (Atelerix spp.)
Graesser D, Spraker T, Dressen P, Garner M, Raymond J, Terwilliger G, Kim J, Madri J. Wobbly Hedgehog Syndrome in African Pygmy Hedgehogs (Atelerix spp.). Journal Of Exotic Pet Medicine 2006, 15: 59-65. DOI: 10.1053/j.jepm.2005.11.010.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchWobbly hedgehog syndromeCentral nervous systemClinical signsNervous systemNeurogenic muscle atrophySevere neurologic signsYears of agePost-mortem examinationAfrican pygmy hedgehogNeurologic signsSpinal cordProgression rateMuscle atrophyProgressive paralysisCharacteristic histopathologyComplete paralysisMild ataxiaFamilial tendencyWhite matterAfrican hedgehogSyndromeParalysisSignsAgeOnset
2004
Paracrine and Autocrine Functions of Brain-derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF) and Nerve Growth Factor (NGF) in Brain-derived Endothelial Cells*
Kim H, Li Q, Hempstead BL, Madri JA. Paracrine and Autocrine Functions of Brain-derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF) and Nerve Growth Factor (NGF) in Brain-derived Endothelial Cells*. Journal Of Biological Chemistry 2004, 279: 33538-33546. PMID: 15169782, DOI: 10.1074/jbc.m404115200.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsApoptosisBlotting, WesternBrainBrain-Derived Neurotrophic FactorCaspase 3CaspasesCell Line, TransformedCerebral CortexEndothelial CellsEnzyme ActivationEnzyme InhibitorsFlow CytometryGene Expression RegulationHypoxiaImmunohistochemistryImmunosorbent TechniquesMAP Kinase Kinase KinasesMitogen-Activated Protein Kinase 1Mitogen-Activated Protein Kinase 3Mitogen-Activated Protein KinasesNerve Growth FactorPhosphoinositide-3 Kinase InhibitorsPhosphorylationRatsReceptor, Nerve Growth FactorReceptor, trkBReceptors, Nerve Growth FactorRecombinant Fusion ProteinsRecombinant ProteinsTransfectionVascular Endothelial Growth Factor Receptor-2ConceptsBrain-derived neurotrophic factorEndogenous brain-derived neurotrophic factorBrain-derived endothelial cellsNerve growth factorEndothelial cellsNeurotrophic factorAutocrine functionExpression of BDNFCentral nervous system (CNS) endotheliumPro-nerve growth factorGrowth factorExpression of TrkBNormoxic conditionsCentral nervous systemBDNF levelsBDNF expressionBDNF responseTrkB phosphorylationNervous systemTrkBSurvival/apoptosisCell survival/apoptosisRobust angiogenesisAkt pathwayInhibitor of phosphatidylinositol
2002
Paracrine and Autocrine Functions of Neuronal Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor (VEGF) in the Central Nervous System*
Ogunshola OO, Antic A, Donoghue MJ, Fan SY, Kim H, Stewart WB, Madri JA, Ment LR. Paracrine and Autocrine Functions of Neuronal Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor (VEGF) in the Central Nervous System*. Journal Of Biological Chemistry 2002, 277: 11410-11415. PMID: 11777931, DOI: 10.1074/jbc.m111085200.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsCerebral CortexEndothelial Growth FactorsImmunohistochemistryLymphokinesMAP Kinase Kinase Kinase 1MiceNeuronsPhosphatidylinositol 3-KinasesPhosphoinositide-3 Kinase InhibitorsPhosphorylationProtein Serine-Threonine KinasesRatsReceptor Protein-Tyrosine KinasesReceptors, Growth FactorReceptors, Vascular Endothelial Growth FactorSignal TransductionVascular Endothelial Growth Factor AVascular Endothelial Growth FactorsConceptsVascular endothelial growth factorNeuronal vascular endothelial growth factorExtracellular signal-regulated protein kinaseSignal-regulated protein kinaseCentral nervous systemFlk-1Inhibition of phosphatidylinositolPost-mitotic neuronsTyrosine phosphorylation levelsInhibition of MEKEndothelial growth factorAutocrine functionGrowth factorEmbryonic mouse forebrainNervous systemMaintenance of neuronsProtein kinaseTyrosine phosphorylationNovel functionNeuronal culturesPhosphorylation levelsSpecific inhibitorExpression of VEGFExogenous additionEmbryonic cortical neurons
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
1994
Extracellular Matrix‐Degrading Proteinases in the Nervous System
Romanic A, Madri J. Extracellular Matrix‐Degrading Proteinases in the Nervous System. Brain Pathology 1994, 4: 145-156. PMID: 8061860, DOI: 10.1111/j.1750-3639.1994.tb00825.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCell-ECM interactionsExtracellular matrixMatrix-degrading proteinasesNeuronal cell migrationExtracellular matrix-degrading proteinasesCell migrationNervous systemECM degradationNeurite outgrowthCell proliferationDrug designProteolytic activityNew insightsPathological conditionsBrain tumor growthTumor growthMatrix metalloproteinasesProteinasesForm of therapyCentral nervous systemInhibitorsPlasminogen activatorTraffickingLeukocyte traffickingNerve demyelination