2024
Next generation triplex-forming PNAs for site-specific genome editing of the F508del CFTR mutation
Gupta A, Barone C, Quijano E, Piotrowski-Daspit A, Perera J, Riccardi A, Jamali H, Turchick A, Zao W, Saltzman W, Glazer P, Egan M. Next generation triplex-forming PNAs for site-specific genome editing of the F508del CFTR mutation. Journal Of Cystic Fibrosis 2024 PMID: 39107154, DOI: 10.1016/j.jcf.2024.07.009.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulatorCystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator geneF508del-CFTR mutationPeptide nucleic acidCFBE cellsBronchial epithelial cellsCystic fibrosisTriplex-forming peptide nucleic acidsDonor DNACFTR mutationsEpithelial cellsCFTR functionMutations associated with genetic diseasesPrimary nasal epithelial cellsAnalysis of genomic DNAGenetic diseasesIncreased CFTR functionDevelopment of peptide nucleic acidsImprove CFTR functionTransmembrane conductance regulatorAutosomal recessive genetic diseaseNasal epithelial cellsAir-liquid interfaceCystic fibrosis bronchial epithelial cellsHuman bronchial epithelial cells
2022
In vivo correction of cystic fibrosis mediated by PNA nanoparticles
Piotrowski-Daspit AS, Barone C, Lin CY, Deng Y, Wu D, Binns TC, Xu E, Ricciardi AS, Putman R, Garrison A, Nguyen R, Gupta A, Fan R, Glazer PM, Saltzman WM, Egan ME. In vivo correction of cystic fibrosis mediated by PNA nanoparticles. Science Advances 2022, 8: eabo0522. PMID: 36197984, PMCID: PMC9534507, DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.abo0522.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCystic fibrosisF508del miceIntravenous deliveryPrimary nasal epithelial cellsMultiple organ dysfunctionNasal epithelial cellsUssing chamber assaysOrgan dysfunctionF508del cystic fibrosisVivo treatmentGI tissuesCF transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) geneChamber assaySystemic deliveryEpithelial cellsCF-causing mutationsFibrosisCFTR functionMiceTransmembrane conductance regulator geneTarget effectsAir-liquid interfaceDeliveryPartial gainViable option
2015
Genetics of Cystic Fibrosis Clinical Implications
Egan ME. Genetics of Cystic Fibrosis Clinical Implications. Clinics In Chest Medicine 2015, 37: 9-16. PMID: 26857764, DOI: 10.1016/j.ccm.2015.11.002.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) proteinMutant cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) proteinRegulator proteinMutational classesModifier genesFunctional consequencesCFTR functionCFTR geneRecessive genetic disorderRespiratory phenotypeGenesSpecific CF genotypesAutosomal recessive genetic disorderGenetic disordersCFTR genotypeCystic fibrosisGenotypesGeneticsProteinCF genotypeMutationsPhenotypeNew therapiesVariants
2008
Rectal Potential Difference and the Functional Expression of CFTR in the Gastrointestinal Epithelia in Cystic Fibrosis Mouse Models
Weiner SA, Caputo C, Bruscia E, Ferreira EC, Price JE, Krause DS, Egan ME. Rectal Potential Difference and the Functional Expression of CFTR in the Gastrointestinal Epithelia in Cystic Fibrosis Mouse Models. Pediatric Research 2008, 63: 73-78. PMID: 18043508, DOI: 10.1203/pdr.0b013e31815b4bc6.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRectal potential differenceMouse modelCF mouse modelsCystic fibrosisFibrosis mouse modelDifferent mouse modelsCystic fibrosis mouse modelUssing chamber methodEffects of interventionsAutosomal recessive diseasePharmacologic interventionsRespiratory epitheliumElectrophysiologic phenotypeGastrointestinal epitheliumCF transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) geneRecessive diseaseVivo methodsVivo assaysVivo dataCFTR functionTransmembrane conductance regulator geneReliable assayEpitheliumInterventionCFTR expression
1995
CFTR regulates outwardly rectifying chloride channels through an autocrine mechanism involving ATP
Schwiebert E, Egan M, Hwang T, Fulmer S, Allen S, Cutting G, Guggino W. CFTR regulates outwardly rectifying chloride channels through an autocrine mechanism involving ATP. Cell 1995, 81: 1063-1073. PMID: 7541313, DOI: 10.1016/s0092-8674(05)80011-x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsUnknown regulatory mechanismCystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) functionRegulatory mechanismsConductance regulatorCl- secretory pathwaySignaling mechanismShort-circuit current recordingsRegulator functionCFTR functionChloride channelsCellular mechanismsSingle-channel patch-clamp recordingsCFTRCl- channelsEpithelial cellsATPAutocrine mechanismCurrent recordingsORCCPathwayCF airwaysPatch-clamp recordingsCellsMechanismRegulator