2022
Impaired neurogenesis alters brain biomechanics in a neuroprogenitor-based genetic subtype of congenital hydrocephalus
Duy PQ, Weise SC, Marini C, Li XJ, Liang D, Dahl PJ, Ma S, Spajic A, Dong W, Juusola J, Kiziltug E, Kundishora AJ, Koundal S, Pedram MZ, Torres-Fernández LA, Händler K, De Domenico E, Becker M, Ulas T, Juranek SA, Cuevas E, Hao LT, Jux B, Sousa AMM, Liu F, Kim SK, Li M, Yang Y, Takeo Y, Duque A, Nelson-Williams C, Ha Y, Selvaganesan K, Robert SM, Singh AK, Allington G, Furey CG, Timberlake AT, Reeves BC, Smith H, Dunbar A, DeSpenza T, Goto J, Marlier A, Moreno-De-Luca A, Yu X, Butler WE, Carter BS, Lake EMR, Constable RT, Rakic P, Lin H, Deniz E, Benveniste H, Malvankar NS, Estrada-Veras JI, Walsh CA, Alper SL, Schultze JL, Paeschke K, Doetzlhofer A, Wulczyn FG, Jin SC, Lifton RP, Sestan N, Kolanus W, Kahle KT. Impaired neurogenesis alters brain biomechanics in a neuroprogenitor-based genetic subtype of congenital hydrocephalus. Nature Neuroscience 2022, 25: 458-473. PMID: 35379995, PMCID: PMC9664907, DOI: 10.1038/s41593-022-01043-3.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCongenital hydrocephalusCerebral ventricular dilatationPrimary defectNeuroepithelial cell differentiationRisk genesCerebrospinal fluid homeostasisWhole-exome sequencingNeuroepithelial stem cellsCortical hypoplasiaReduced neurogenesisVentricular dilatationVentricular enlargementCH mutationsPrenatal hydrocephalusDisease heterogeneityBrain surgeryCSF circulationHydrocephalusGenetic subtypesFluid homeostasisNeuroepithelial cellsNovo mutationsBrain transcriptomicsStem cellsCell differentiation
2021
Regulation of prefrontal patterning and connectivity by retinoic acid
Shibata M, Pattabiraman K, Lorente-Galdos B, Andrijevic D, Kim SK, Kaur N, Muchnik SK, Xing X, Santpere G, Sousa AMM, Sestan N. Regulation of prefrontal patterning and connectivity by retinoic acid. Nature 2021, 598: 483-488. PMID: 34599305, PMCID: PMC9018119, DOI: 10.1038/s41586-021-03953-x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPrefrontal cortexRetinoic acidGranular layer 4Neocortex of humansRetinoic acid signalingCerebral cortexRetinoic acid receptorsMotor cortexMotor areaMediodorsal thalamusFetal developmentCortical expansionAcid receptorsGenetic deletionDendritic spinogenesisLayer 4Synthesizing enzymesCortexAcid signalingNeural developmentMiceCritical roleSignalingThalamusSpinogenesis
2015
Pancreatic Islet-Like Three-Dimensional Aggregates Derived From Human Embryonic Stem Cells Ameliorate Hyperglycemia in Streptozotocin-Induced Diabetic Mice
Shim J, Kim J, Han J, An S, Jang Y, Son J, Woo D, Kim S, Kim J. Pancreatic Islet-Like Three-Dimensional Aggregates Derived From Human Embryonic Stem Cells Ameliorate Hyperglycemia in Streptozotocin-Induced Diabetic Mice. Cell Transplantation 2015, 24: 2155-2168. PMID: 25397866, DOI: 10.3727/096368914x685438.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDiabetic miceHuman embryonic stem cellsClinical islet transplantationBlood glucose levelsMature pancreatic endocrine cellsPancreatic endocrine cellsStem cellsInhibition of NotchAmeliorate hyperglycemiaIslet transplantationPancreatic hormonesGlucose levelsPancreatic endodermDonor isletsPancreatic featuresActivin APharmacological drugsEndocrine cellsIncreased expressionThree-dimensional aggregatesExpression of Neurog3Transient upregulationProgenitor cellsRetinoic acidActivin βB
2012
Sox2 Acts through Sox21 to Regulate Transcription in Pluripotent and Differentiated Cells
Kuzmichev A, Kim S, D’Alessio A, Chenoweth J, Wittko I, Campanati L, McKay R. Sox2 Acts through Sox21 to Regulate Transcription in Pluripotent and Differentiated Cells. Current Biology 2012, 22: 1705-1710. PMID: 22902753, DOI: 10.1016/j.cub.2012.07.013.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsCDX2 Transcription FactorCell DifferentiationCell LineColonic NeoplasmsFibroblastsGene Expression RegulationHomeodomain ProteinsIntestinal MucosaIntestinesMiceMice, TransgenicOctamer Transcription Factor-3Pluripotent Stem CellsSOXB1 Transcription FactorsSOXB2 Transcription FactorsTranscription FactorsTranscription, GeneticTranscriptional ActivationConceptsStem cellsImportant transcriptional regulatorStem cell renewalIntestinal stem cellsAdult stem cellsColon cancer cellsEndodermal identityPluripotent stem cellsEffect of SOX2Gene familyCell identityPluripotent stateTranscriptional partnersTranscriptional regulatorsTranscriptional inductionTranscription factorsMaster regulatorTranscriptional actionGene expressionSox21Differentiated cellsCell renewalSOX2General mediatorCell types
2011
Direct and Indirect Contribution of Human Embryonic Stem Cell–Derived Hepatocyte-Like Cells to Liver Repair in Mice
Woo D, Kim S, Lim H, Heo J, Park H, Kang G, Kim S, You H, Hoeppner D, Kim Y, Kwon H, Choi T, Lee J, Hong S, Song K, Ahn E, Chenoweth J, Tesar P, McKay R, Kim J. Direct and Indirect Contribution of Human Embryonic Stem Cell–Derived Hepatocyte-Like Cells to Liver Repair in Mice. Gastroenterology 2011, 142: 602-611. PMID: 22138358, DOI: 10.1053/j.gastro.2011.11.030.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsBiomarkersCarbon TetrachlorideCell DifferentiationCell ProliferationCell SeparationCells, CulturedChemical and Drug Induced Liver InjuryCoculture TechniquesDisease Models, AnimalEmbryonic Stem CellsHepatocytesHumansImmunohistochemistryInduced Pluripotent Stem CellsLaser Capture MicrodissectionLithium ChlorideLiverLiver RegenerationMass SpectrometryMiceMice, Inbred BALB CMice, NudeMicroscopy, ElectronNeovascularization, PhysiologicPolymerase Chain ReactionProteomicsTime FactorsWound HealingConceptsHepatocyte-like cellsLiver repairLiver tissueCell replacementEndogenous liver regenerationAcute liver injuryDirect cell replacementHost liver tissueStem cellsLiver of miceIndocyanine green stainingHuman embryonic stem cell-derived cellsEmbryonic stem cell-derived cellsCell-derived signalsHost tissue repairStem cell-derived cellsStem cell-derived hepatocyte-like cellsCell-derived hepatocyte-like cellsLiver injuryCell-derived cellsPolymerase chain reactionCell graftsIntraperitoneal injectionHepatic featuresTrophic factorsBiochemical and Morphological Effects of Hypoxic Environment on Human Embryonic Stem Cells in Long-Term Culture and Differentiating Embryoid Bodies
Lim H, Han J, Woo D, Kim S, Kim S, Kang H, Kim J. Biochemical and Morphological Effects of Hypoxic Environment on Human Embryonic Stem Cells in Long-Term Culture and Differentiating Embryoid Bodies. Molecules And Cells 2011, 31: 123-132. PMID: 21347709, PMCID: PMC3932683, DOI: 10.1007/s10059-011-0016-8.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHuman embryonic stem cellsMild hypoxiaEmbryonic stem cellsEmbryoid bodiesLong-term cultureBrdU incorporationCell fate determinationDifferentiating embryoid bodiesExpression of markersCaspase-3 immunostainingStem cellsPercentage of cellsEmbryonic germ layersActive caspase-3Hematoxylineosin stainingMammalian reproductive tract
2009
Differential cytotoxic effects of mono-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate on blastomere-derived embryonic stem cells and differentiating neurons
Lim C, Kim S, Ko D, Cho J, Jun J, An S, Han J, Kim J, Yoon Y. Differential cytotoxic effects of mono-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate on blastomere-derived embryonic stem cells and differentiating neurons. Toxicology 2009, 264: 145-154. PMID: 19720108, DOI: 10.1016/j.tox.2009.08.015.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2008
Inhibitory Effect of Tributyltin on Expression of Steroidogenic Enzymes in Mouse Testis
Kim S, Kim J, Han J, Yoon Y. Inhibitory Effect of Tributyltin on Expression of Steroidogenic Enzymes in Mouse Testis. International Journal Of Toxicology 2008, 27: 175-182. PMID: 18404541, DOI: 10.1080/10915810801977906.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsInterstitial Leydig cellsSteroidogenic enzymesLeydig cellsImmature male miceSerum testosterone concentrationsTesticular developmentInhibition of steroidogenesisCholesterol side-chain cleavage enzymeSide-chain cleavage enzymeSteroid hormone productionGerm cellsTesticular germ cellsApoptotic germ cellsOral gavageMale miceSingle administrationTestosterone concentrationsHormone productionInhibitory effectSeminiferous tubulesAdverse effectsInduced apoptosisTBT exposureAcute toxicityCleavage enzyme
2007
Octylphenol reduces the expressions of steroidogenic enzymes and testosterone production in mouse testis
Kim S, Kim J, Lee H, Yoon Y. Octylphenol reduces the expressions of steroidogenic enzymes and testosterone production in mouse testis. Environmental Toxicology 2007, 22: 449-458. PMID: 17696135, DOI: 10.1002/tox.20280.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTestosterone productionSteroidogenic enzymesLeydig cellsMale miceTestosterone concentrationsJuvenile exposureDecreased testosterone productionAltered cholesterol metabolismSerum testosterone concentrationsAdult male micePositive Leydig cellsCholesterol side-chain cleavage enzymeCholesterol transport genesSide-chain cleavage enzymeInterstitial Leydig cellsSteroidogenic acute regulatory proteinAlteration of steroidogenesisPresent studyAcute regulatory proteinEstradiol valerateInhibits steroidogenesisCholesterol metabolismRT-PCR analysisP450scc proteinPotential mechanismsDirected differentiation of human embryonic stem cells towards a pancreatic cell fate
Shim J, Kim S, Woo D, Kim S, Oh C, McKay R, Kim J. Directed differentiation of human embryonic stem cells towards a pancreatic cell fate. Diabetologia 2007, 50: 1228-1238. PMID: 17457565, DOI: 10.1007/s00125-007-0634-z.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsActivinsAnimalsCell Culture TechniquesCell DifferentiationDiabetes Mellitus, ExperimentalEmbryonic Stem CellsGene Expression RegulationHomeodomain ProteinsHumansMaleMiceMice, Inbred BALB CMice, NudePancreasReverse Transcriptase Polymerase Chain ReactionStem Cell TransplantationTrans-ActivatorsTransplantation, HeterologousTretinoinConceptsHuman embryonic stem cellsPdx1-positive cellsForkhead box protein A2Embryonic stem cellsEndodermal cellsCaudal-type homeobox transcription factor 2Differentiation of hESCsCell typesPancreatic cell fateRetinoic acidStem cellsMature cell typesEmbryonic germ layersEmbryoid body formationPancreatic cell typesBox protein A2Transcription factor 2Vivo pancreatic developmentEpigenetic signalsCell fateEctodermal differentiationDuodenal homeobox 1Pancreatic fateGene 17Gene expression
2006
Nonylphenol and Octylphenol-Induced Apoptosis in Human Embryonic Stem Cells Is Related to Fas-Fas Ligand Pathway
Kim S, Kim B, Shim J, Gil J, Yoon Y, Kim J. Nonylphenol and Octylphenol-Induced Apoptosis in Human Embryonic Stem Cells Is Related to Fas-Fas Ligand Pathway. Toxicological Sciences 2006, 94: 310-321. PMID: 16984955, DOI: 10.1093/toxsci/kfl114.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHuman embryonic stem cellsUndifferentiated hES cellsEmbryonic stem cellsHES cellsNeural progenitor cellsEarly embryonic developmentStem cellsProgenitor cellsToxic stress responseChemical-induced apoptosisFas ligand protein expressionFas-Fas ligand pathwayCell replacement therapyEmbryonic developmentCaspase activationES cellsCaspase-8Stress responseDevelopmental stagesDNA fragmentationCell typesFas-FasL interactionCommon environmental contaminantsApoptosisProtein expression