2024
Monoclonal antibodies that block Roundabout 1 and 2 signaling target pathological ocular neovascularization through myeloid cells
Geraldo L, Xu Y, Mouthon G, Furtado J, Leser F, Blazer L, Adams J, Zhang S, Zheng L, Song E, Robinson M, Thomas J, Sidhu S, Eichmann A. Monoclonal antibodies that block Roundabout 1 and 2 signaling target pathological ocular neovascularization through myeloid cells. Science Translational Medicine 2024, 16: eadn8388. PMID: 39565875, DOI: 10.1126/scitranslmed.adn8388.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsAntibodies, MonoclonalCorneal NeovascularizationDisease Models, AnimalHumansIntercellular Signaling Peptides and ProteinsMiceMice, Inbred C57BLMyeloid CellsNeovascularization, PathologicNerve Tissue ProteinsReceptors, ImmunologicRetinaRetinal NeovascularizationSignal TransductionConceptsOxygen-induced retinopathyPathological ocular neovascularizationCorneal neovascularizationMyeloid cellsOcular neovascularizationHeterogeneous population of myeloid cellsBlood-retina barrier integrityPopulation of myeloid cellsActivation of myeloid cellsMonoclonal antibodiesOcular neovascular diseasesBlinding eye diseaseHuman monoclonal antibodyExtracellular domainMouse model in vivoModel in vivoMAb treatmentMyeloid populationsOIR retinasNeovascular diseasesVision lossEye diseaseSlit-RoboSlit-Robo signalingBlocking antibodies
2021
Neuroinvasion of SARS-CoV-2 in human and mouse brain
Song E, Zhang C, Israelow B, Lu-Culligan A, Prado AV, Skriabine S, Lu P, Weizman OE, Liu F, Dai Y, Szigeti-Buck K, Yasumoto Y, Wang G, Castaldi C, Heltke J, Ng E, Wheeler J, Alfajaro MM, Levavasseur E, Fontes B, Ravindra NG, Van Dijk D, Mane S, Gunel M, Ring A, Kazmi SAJ, Zhang K, Wilen CB, Horvath TL, Plu I, Haik S, Thomas JL, Louvi A, Farhadian SF, Huttner A, Seilhean D, Renier N, Bilguvar K, Iwasaki A. Neuroinvasion of SARS-CoV-2 in human and mouse brain. Journal Of Experimental Medicine 2021, 218: e20202135. PMID: 33433624, PMCID: PMC7808299, DOI: 10.1084/jem.20202135.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAngiotensin-Converting Enzyme 2AnimalsAntibodies, BlockingCerebral CortexCOVID-19Disease Models, AnimalFemaleHumansMaleMiceMiddle AgedNeuronsOrganoidsSARS-CoV-2ConceptsSARS-CoV-2Central nervous systemSARS-CoV-2 neuroinvasionImmune cell infiltratesCOVID-19 patientsType I interferon responseMultiple organ systemsCOVID-19I interferon responseHuman brain organoidsNeuroinvasive capacityCNS infectionsCell infiltrateNeuronal infectionPathological featuresCortical neuronsRespiratory diseaseDirect infectionCerebrospinal fluidNervous systemMouse brainInterferon responseOrgan systemsHuman ACE2Infection
2017
The Xenopus tadpole: An in vivo model to screen drugs favoring remyelination
Mannioui A, Vauzanges Q, Fini JB, Henriet E, Sekizar S, Azoyan L, Thomas JL, Du Pasquier D, Giovannangeli C, Demeneix B, Lubetzki C, Zalc B. The Xenopus tadpole: An in vivo model to screen drugs favoring remyelination. Multiple Sclerosis Journal 2017, 24: 1421-1432. PMID: 28752787, DOI: 10.1177/1352458517721355.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsAnimals, Genetically ModifiedAzetidinesBenzyl CompoundsDisease Models, AnimalFemaleLarvaMaleReceptors, LysosphingolipidRemyelinationXenopusConceptsSphingosine-1-phosphate receptor 5Receptor 5Sphingosine-1-phosphate receptor 1Efficacy of siponimodNumber of oligodendrocytesSpontaneous remyelinationMultiple sclerosisOptic nervePromyelinating effectE. coli nitroreductaseRemyelinationDual agonistsVivo modelReceptor 1SiponimodConditional ablationOligodendrocytesXenopus tadpolesVivo screeningCRISPR/Cas9 gene editingVivoCas9 gene editingDemyelinationSclerosisGreen fluorescent protein reporter
2015
Remyelination by Resident Oligodendrocyte Precursor Cells in a Xenopus laevis Inducible Model of Demyelination
Sekizar S, Mannioui A, Azoyan L, Colin C, Thomas JL, Du Pasquier D, Mallat M, Zalc B. Remyelination by Resident Oligodendrocyte Precursor Cells in a Xenopus laevis Inducible Model of Demyelination. Developmental Neuroscience 2015, 37: 232-242. PMID: 25896276, DOI: 10.1159/000380817.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2012
Live Imaging of Targeted Cell Ablation in Xenopus: A New Model to Study Demyelination and Repair
Kaya F, Mannioui A, Chesneau A, Sekizar S, Maillard E, Ballagny C, Houel-Renault L, DuPasquier D, Bronchain O, Holtzmann I, Desmazieres A, Thomas JL, Demeneix BA, Brophy PJ, Zalc B, Mazabraud A. Live Imaging of Targeted Cell Ablation in Xenopus: A New Model to Study Demyelination and Repair. Journal Of Neuroscience 2012, 32: 12885-12895. PMID: 22973012, PMCID: PMC3460536, DOI: 10.1523/jneurosci.2252-12.2012.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsDemyelinating DiseasesDisease Models, AnimalHumansMicroscopy, Fluorescence, MultiphotonNerve RegenerationXenopus laevisConceptsDemyelination/remyelination processesProcess of demyelinationAxonal damageRemyelination processMyelin repairOligodendrocyte ablationMTZ treatmentTwo-photon imagingVivo modelTargeted cell ablationMetronidazoleTherapeutic agentsConditional ablationRetinoic acidOligodendrocytesDemyelinationRemyelination
2010
Thalidomide stimulates vessel maturation and reduces epistaxis in individuals with hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia
Lebrin F, Srun S, Raymond K, Martin S, van den Brink S, Freitas C, Bréant C, Mathivet T, Larrivée B, Thomas JL, Arthur HM, Westermann CJ, Disch F, Mager JJ, Snijder RJ, Eichmann A, Mummery CL. Thalidomide stimulates vessel maturation and reduces epistaxis in individuals with hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia. Nature Medicine 2010, 16: 420-428. PMID: 20364125, DOI: 10.1038/nm.2131.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2007
Semaphorin 3A and 3F: key players in myelin repair in multiple sclerosis?
Williams A, Piaton G, Aigrot MS, Belhadi A, Théaudin M, Petermann F, Thomas JL, Zalc B, Lubetzki C. Semaphorin 3A and 3F: key players in myelin repair in multiple sclerosis? Brain 2007, 130: 2554-2565. PMID: 17855378, DOI: 10.1093/brain/awm202.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAged, 80 and overAnimalsApoptosisCerebral CortexDisease Models, AnimalFemaleHumansIntracellular Signaling Peptides and ProteinsMaleMembrane ProteinsMiddle AgedMotor CortexMultiple SclerosisMyelin SheathNerve RegenerationNerve Tissue ProteinsNeurogliaNeuronsRatsRats, WistarRNA, MessengerSemaphorin-3ASignal TransductionUp-RegulationConceptsMultiple sclerosisSemaphorin 3AAbility of plaqueActive demyelinating lesionsNeuronal cell bodiesFailure of repairCentral nervous systemOligodendrocyte precursor cellsOligodendrocyte precursor cell migrationPrecursor cell migrationChronic plaquesDemyelinating lesionsDemyelinated plaquesMyelin repairDemyelinated axonsMS tissueNervous systemCell bodiesExperimental modelPlaquesLesionsPrecursor cellsSclerosisOligodendroglial migrationCell migration