2014
SRF is required for neutrophil migration in response to inflammation
Taylor A, Tang W, Bruscia EM, Zhang PX, Lin A, Gaines P, Wu D, Halene S. SRF is required for neutrophil migration in response to inflammation. Blood 2014, 123: 3027-3036. PMID: 24574460, PMCID: PMC4014845, DOI: 10.1182/blood-2013-06-507582.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsActin CytoskeletonActinsAnimalsBlotting, WesternCell AdhesionCell MovementChemokinesGene ExpressionInflammationIntegrinsMiceMice, KnockoutMice, TransgenicMicroscopy, ConfocalNeutrophilsN-Formylmethionine Leucyl-PhenylalaninePolymerizationReverse Transcriptase Polymerase Chain ReactionSerum Response FactorSignal TransductionConceptsKO neutrophilsNeutrophil functionNormal neutrophil numbersSerum response factorSites of inflammationRole of SRFLoss of SRFNeutrophil numbersNeutrophil migrationMalignant processNeutrophilsCytokine stimuliChemokine gradientsCell functionExpression levelsIntegrin expression levelsInflammationMicePrimary defenseMegakaryocyte maturationNormal cell functionVivoCellular adhesionMaster regulatorIntegrin activation
2008
Cftr gene targeting in mouse embryonic stem cells mediated by Small Fragment Homologous Replacement (SFHR).
Sangiuolo F, Scaldaferri ML, Filareto A, Spitalieri P, Guerra L, Favia M, Caroppo R, Mango R, Bruscia E, Gruenert DC, Casavola V, De Felici M, Novelli G. Cftr gene targeting in mouse embryonic stem cells mediated by Small Fragment Homologous Replacement (SFHR). Frontiers In Bioscience-Landmark 2008, 13: 2989-99. PMID: 17981772, PMCID: PMC3725395, DOI: 10.2741/2904.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsCloning, MolecularCystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Conductance RegulatorDNAEmbryonic Stem CellsGene TargetingGenetic TechniquesMiceMicroscopy, FluorescenceMicroscopy, VideoMotor NeuronsMutationReverse Transcriptase Polymerase Chain ReactionRNAStem CellsConceptsSmall fragment homologous replacementES cellsSmall DNA fragmentsGene functionHomologous replacementEmbryonic stem cell genomeMouse embryonic stem cell genomeGenomic DNAMurine ES cellsTissue-specific gene functionEndogenous genomic DNAMouse embryonic stem cellsSpecific genomic lociStem cell genomeNormal gene functionCFTR-dependent chloride effluxEmbryonic stem cellsDifferent cell lineagesGene correctionGenomic lociGenomic sequencesCFTR locusCell genomeDifferent genesCell lineages
2004
Lack of a Fusion Requirement for Development of Bone Marrow-Derived Epithelia
Harris RG, Herzog EL, Bruscia EM, Grove JE, Van Arnam JS, Krause DS. Lack of a Fusion Requirement for Development of Bone Marrow-Derived Epithelia. Science 2004, 305: 90-93. PMID: 15232107, DOI: 10.1126/science.1098925.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsBeta-GalactosidaseBone Marrow CellsBone Marrow TransplantationCell DifferentiationCell FusionCobra Cardiotoxin ProteinsElapid VenomsEpithelial CellsFemaleGreen Fluorescent ProteinsHepatocytesKeratinocytesKeratinsLuminescent ProteinsMaleMiceMice, TransgenicMuscle CellsRadiation, IonizingRecombinasesRecombination, GeneticReverse Transcriptase Polymerase Chain ReactionStem CellsX ChromosomeY ChromosomeConceptsCell-cell fusionBone marrow-derived cellsCre/lox systemGreen fluorescent protein expressionFluorescent protein expressionEpithelial cellsDevelopmental plasticityLox systemCell fusionProtein expressionMarrow-derived cellsTransgenic miceCellsBone marrowFusionFusion requirementsPlasticityExpression
2002
Isolation of CF cell lines corrected at ΔF508-CFTR locus by SFHR-mediated targeting
Bruscia E, Sangiuolo F, Sinibaldi P, Goncz KK, Novelli G, Gruenert DC. Isolation of CF cell lines corrected at ΔF508-CFTR locus by SFHR-mediated targeting. Gene Therapy 2002, 9: 683-685. PMID: 12032687, DOI: 10.1038/sj.gt.3301741.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsCell LineCystic FibrosisCystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Conductance RegulatorEpithelial CellsGene TargetingGenetic TherapyHumansRespiratory SystemReverse Transcriptase Polymerase Chain ReactionRNA, MessengerTransfectionConceptsSmall fragment homologous replacementAllele-specific PCRPrimer extension productsCell linesCFTR mRNAHuman airway epithelial cellsAllele-specific PCR amplificationΔF508 mutationCF transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) proteinExon 10CF cell lineMutant cell linesPCR amplificationAirway epithelial cellsEpithelial cellsGenomic DNA fingerprintingEndogenous CFTRHomologous replacementRegulator proteinDNA fingerprint analysisGenomic DNAWT mRNADNA fragmentsΔF508 alleleSequence analysis