2015
Mature T cell responses are controlled by microRNA-142
Sun Y, Oravecz-Wilson K, Mathewson N, Wang Y, McEachin R, Liu C, Toubai T, Wu J, Rossi C, Braun T, Saunders T, Reddy P. Mature T cell responses are controlled by microRNA-142. Journal Of Clinical Investigation 2015, 125: 2825-2840. PMID: 26098216, PMCID: PMC4563679, DOI: 10.1172/jci78753.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCell cyclingE2F transcription factorsAtypical E2F transcription factorMature T cell responsesCell proliferationShort palindromic repeatsUpregulation of genesMiR-142T cell developmentTranscription factorsBioinformatics analysisTarget genesPalindromic repeatsMolecular approachesMolecular mechanismsCell developmentMolecular processesMicroRNA-142Targeted deletionWT T cellsGenesE2F8E2F7Multiple murine modelsT cell proliferation
2013
Epigenetic Upregulation of HGF and c-Met Drives Metastasis in Hepatocellular Carcinoma
Ogunwobi O, Puszyk W, Dong H, Liu C. Epigenetic Upregulation of HGF and c-Met Drives Metastasis in Hepatocellular Carcinoma. PLOS ONE 2013, 8: e63765. PMID: 23723997, PMCID: PMC3665785, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0063765.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsBase SequenceCarcinogenesisCarcinoma, HepatocellularCell Line, TumorDNA MethylationEpigenesis, GeneticEpithelial-Mesenchymal TransitionGene Expression Regulation, NeoplasticHepatocyte Growth FactorHumansLiver NeoplasmsMesodermMiceMice, Inbred BALB CModels, BiologicalMolecular Sequence DataNeoplastic Cells, CirculatingPromoter Regions, GeneticProto-Oncogene Proteins c-metUp-RegulationConceptsEpithelial-mesenchymal transitionHepatocyte growth factorExpression of HGFHepatocellular carcinomaC-MetHematogenous disseminationTumor cellsRole of HGFOrthotopic syngeneic modelsMetastatic hepatocellular carcinomaMouse HCC modelC-Met expressionUpregulation of HGFPrimary tumor cellsPromoter demethylationNovel non-invasive approachPotential clinical applicationsPeripheral bloodSyngeneic modelHCC managementDrives metastasisEpigenetic upregulationHCC modelTumor progressionMetastatic potentialMicroRNA-34b inhibits pancreatic cancer metastasis through repressing Smad3.
Liu C, Cheng H, Shi S, Cui X, Yang J, Chen L, Cen P, Cai X, Lu Y, Wu C, Yao W, Qin Y, Liu L, Long J, Xu J, Li M, Yu X. MicroRNA-34b inhibits pancreatic cancer metastasis through repressing Smad3. 2013, 13: 467-78. PMID: 23305226, DOI: 10.2174/1566524011313040001.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMiR-34bTarget of miR-34bMicroRNA-34bTumor-suppressive microRNAMiR-34b expressionPancreatic cancer tissuesLuciferase assayProgression in vitroMicroRNAsCancer tissuesTumor-node-metastasisPancreatic cancerTumor metastasis suppressorTumor-node-metastasis (TNM) stageCancer progression in vitroMiRsLymph-node metastasisPancreatic cancer cellsPancreatic cancer metastasisER stress inducer thapsigarginHost-derived CD8+ dendritic cells are required for induction of optimal graft-versus-tumor responses after experimental allogeneic bone marrow transplantation
Toubai T, Sun Y, Luker G, Liu J, Luker K, Tawara I, Evers R, Liu C, Mathewson N, Malter C, Nieves E, Choi S, Murphy K, Reddy P. Host-derived CD8+ dendritic cells are required for induction of optimal graft-versus-tumor responses after experimental allogeneic bone marrow transplantation. Blood 2013, 121: 4231-4241. PMID: 23520337, PMCID: PMC3656455, DOI: 10.1182/blood-2012-05-432872.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAntigen-presenting cellsTumor-specific antigensGVT responseAllo-HCTAPC subsetsDendritic cellsExperimental allogeneic bone marrow transplantationHost-derived antigen-presenting cellsAllogeneic bone marrow transplantationAllogeneic hematopoietic cell transplantationAlloantigen-specific responsesHost-derived CD8Donor T cellsHematopoietic cell transplantationBone marrow transplantationRelevant murine modelStimulation of TLR3Host diseaseTumor effectMarrow transplantationCell transplantationTumor responseSerious toxicityT cellsOptimal graft
2012
Guardian and Selective Killer: The Versatile Functions of TLR3 in Hepatocellular Carcinoma
Liu C. Guardian and Selective Killer: The Versatile Functions of TLR3 in Hepatocellular Carcinoma. Journal Of The National Cancer Institute 2012, 104: 1780-1782. PMID: 23197496, PMCID: PMC3514168, DOI: 10.1093/jnci/djs475.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2011
Hepatocyte growth factor upregulation promotes carcinogenesis and epithelial-mesenchymal transition in hepatocellular carcinoma via Akt and COX-2 pathways
Ogunwobi O, Liu C. Hepatocyte growth factor upregulation promotes carcinogenesis and epithelial-mesenchymal transition in hepatocellular carcinoma via Akt and COX-2 pathways. Clinical & Experimental Metastasis 2011, 28: 721-731. PMID: 21744257, PMCID: PMC3732749, DOI: 10.1007/s10585-011-9404-x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsBlotting, WesternCadherinsCarcinoma, HepatocellularCell AdhesionCell DifferentiationCell Line, TumorCell MovementCell ProliferationCyclooxygenase 2Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent AssayEpithelial-Mesenchymal TransitionExtracellular Signal-Regulated MAP KinasesHepatocyte Growth FactorLiver Neoplasms, ExperimentalMiceMice, Inbred BALB CNeoplasm InvasivenessPhosphorylationProto-Oncogene Proteins c-aktReverse Transcriptase Polymerase Chain ReactionRNA, MessengerSignal TransductionUp-RegulationVimentinConceptsEpithelial-mesenchymal transitionHepatocyte growth factorCyclooxygenase-2Hepatocellular carcinomaBNL cellsMarkers of EMTDevelopment of HCCAdvanced hepatocellular carcinomaCOX-2 pathwayMetastatic hepatocellular carcinomaUpregulation of HGFMesenchymal characteristicsGrowth factor upregulationE-cadherinCharacteristic epithelial morphologyCancer mortalitySubsequent metastasisEMT markersImportant causeMigratory capacityHCC cellsBNL CLCancer progressionCollagen 1Growth factor
2008
Organ-derived dendritic cells have differential effects on alloreactive T cells
Kim T, Terwey T, Zakrzewski J, Suh D, Kochman A, Chen M, King C, Borsotti C, Grubin J, Smith O, Heller G, Liu C, Murphy G, Alpdogan O, van den Brink M. Organ-derived dendritic cells have differential effects on alloreactive T cells. Blood 2008, 111: 2929-2940. PMID: 18178870, PMCID: PMC2254543, DOI: 10.1182/blood-2007-06-096602.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsCell ProliferationDendritic CellsGene Expression ProfilingGraft vs Host DiseaseHumansIntegrinsIsoantigensLigandsLipopolysaccharidesLiverLymphocyte ActivationMiceMice, Inbred BALB CMice, Inbred C57BLOligonucleotide Array Sequence AnalysisOrgan SpecificityPhenotypeReceptors, Lymphocyte HomingSelectinsSurvival RateT-LymphocytesUp-RegulationConceptsAlloreactive T cellsBone marrow transplantationDendritic cellsT cellsGVHD mortalityLymph nodesAlloreactive donor T cellsGut-draining lymph nodesLiver-derived dendritic cellsNaive allogeneic T cellsMurine bone marrow transplantationPathophysiology of GVHDTarget organ liverDonor T cellsInduction of graftAllogeneic T cellsPeripheral lymph nodesGut-homing phenotypeMurine BMT modelHost diseaseAdoptive transferHoming moleculesMarrow transplantationStimulatory capacityBMT model
2005
Absence of inducible costimulator on alloreactive T cells reduces graft versus host disease and induces Th2 deviation
Hubbard V, Eng J, Ramirez-Montagut T, Tjoe K, Muriglan S, Kochman A, Terwey T, Willis L, Schiro R, Heller G, Murphy G, Liu C, Alpdogan O, van den Brink M. Absence of inducible costimulator on alloreactive T cells reduces graft versus host disease and induces Th2 deviation. Blood 2005, 106: 3285-3292. PMID: 15956289, PMCID: PMC1895338, DOI: 10.1182/blood-2005-01-0410.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAlloreactive T cellsInducible costimulatorT cellsHost diseaseInterleukin-4Allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantationRole of ICOSHematopoietic stem cell transplantationLess GVHD morbidityTh2 immune deviationIL-10 levelsTh1/Th2 developmentMemory T cellsStem cell transplantationWild-type T cellsActivated T cellsCutaneous GVHDGVHD morbidityGVL activityHepatic GVHDImmune deviationLess GVHDTh2 deviationGVHD modelT helper
2004
Donor T-cell production of RANTES significantly contributes to the development of idiopathic pneumonia syndrome after allogeneic stem cell transplantation
Hildebrandt G, Olkiewicz K, Choi S, Corrion L, Clouthier S, Liu C, Serody J, Cooke K. Donor T-cell production of RANTES significantly contributes to the development of idiopathic pneumonia syndrome after allogeneic stem cell transplantation. Blood 2004, 105: 2249-2257. PMID: 15546955, DOI: 10.1182/blood-2004-08-3320.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsIdiopathic pneumonia syndromeDevelopment of IPSAllogeneic stem cell transplantationDonor T cellsStem cell transplantationT cell responsesT cellsPneumonia syndromeAllo-SCTCell transplantationAlloreactive T cell responsesAllo-SCT recipientsInflammatory cell infiltrationT cell productionExpression of RANTESEnhanced mRNA expressionDonor leukocytesConditioning regimensLung injurySyngeneic controlsCell infiltrationChemokine ligandLeukocyte recruitmentRANTESTissue damage