2015
Leukemia inhibitory factor protects cholangiocarcinoma cells from drug-induced apoptosis via a PI3K/AKT-dependent Mcl-1 activation
Morton SD, Cadamuro M, Brivio S, Vismara M, Stecca T, Massani M, Bassi N, Furlanetto A, Joplin RE, Floreani A, Fabris L, Strazzabosco M. Leukemia inhibitory factor protects cholangiocarcinoma cells from drug-induced apoptosis via a PI3K/AKT-dependent Mcl-1 activation. Oncotarget 2015, 6: 26052-26064. PMID: 26296968, PMCID: PMC4694885, DOI: 10.18632/oncotarget.4482.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAntineoplastic AgentsApoptosisBile Duct NeoplasmsBlotting, WesternCell Line, TumorCholangiocarcinomaCisplatinDeoxycytidineGemcitabineGene Expression Regulation, NeoplasticHumansLeukemia Inhibitory FactorLeukemia Inhibitory Factor Receptor alpha SubunitMicroscopy, FluorescenceMyeloid Cell Leukemia Sequence 1 ProteinPhosphatidylinositol 3-KinasesProto-Oncogene Proteins c-aktReverse Transcriptase Polymerase Chain ReactionRNA InterferenceSignal TransductionConceptsLeukemia inhibitory factorDrug-induced apoptosisChemotherapy-induced apoptosisPI3K inhibitionLIF effectsLIFR expressionExpression of LIFInhibitory factorRole of LIFCholangiocarcinoma cellsK inhibitionPI3K/Akt-dependent pathwayTumor stromal cellsHuman cholangiocarcinoma cell linesCell-like phenotypeCholangiocarcinoma cell linesMcl-1Akt-dependent pathwayUp-regulating Mcl-1IL-6 family cytokinesLIF secretionLiver malignanciesCholangiocarcinoma cell proliferationAnti-apoptotic proteinsFamily cytokines
2011
Nuclear expression of S100A4 calcium‐binding protein increases cholangiocarcinoma invasiveness and metastasization
Fabris L, Cadamuro M, Moserle L, Dziura J, Cong X, Sambado L, Nardo G, Sonzogni A, Colledan M, Furlanetto A, Bassi N, Massani M, Cillo U, Mescoli C, Indraccolo S, Rugge M, Okolicsanyi L, Strazzabosco M. Nuclear expression of S100A4 calcium‐binding protein increases cholangiocarcinoma invasiveness and metastasization. Hepatology 2011, 54: 890-899. PMID: 21618579, PMCID: PMC3753582, DOI: 10.1002/hep.24466.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedAnimalsApoptosisBile Duct NeoplasmsBile Ducts, IntrahepaticCell MovementCell NucleusCell ProliferationCholangiocarcinomaFemaleHumansMaleMatrix Metalloproteinase 2Matrix Metalloproteinase 9MiceMiddle AgedNeoplasm InvasivenessNeoplasm MetastasisPrognosisS100 Calcium-Binding Protein A4S100 ProteinsConceptsSurgical resectionCCA cellsNuclear expressionCCA patientsMetastatic propertiesSevere combined immunodeficiency miceTFK-1Time of surgeryRole of S100A4Log-rank testCombined immunodeficiency miceExpression of S100A4EGI-1 cellsHuman CCA cell linesPotential therapeutic targetMMP-9 secretionCCA cell linesHuman liver samplesCholangiocarcinoma invasivenessNuclear S100A4Severe prognosisPatient survivalPoor prognosisNeoplastic ductsImmunodeficiency mice
2000
Pathophysiology of the intrahepatic biliary epithelium
Strazzabosco M, Spirlì C, Okolicsanyi L. Pathophysiology of the intrahepatic biliary epithelium. Journal Of Gastroenterology And Hepatology 2000, 15: 244-253. PMID: 10764023, DOI: 10.1046/j.1440-1746.2000.02091.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsIntrahepatic biliary epitheliumBiliary epitheliumIntrahepatic bile duct epitheliumChronic cholestatic disorderBile duct epitheliumCholangiocyte functionBasic disease mechanismsPortal inflammationBiliary atresiaGastrointestinal hormonesCholestatic disordersPathophysiological pointBiliary treeCholangiocyte pathophysiologyImmune regulationPharmacological approachesNormal epitheliumCholangiocyte proliferationCholangiopathyDuct epitheliumInfectious agentsImportant causeBile acidsCystic fibrosisImmunoglobulin A.