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
2023
194 Investigating the role of bromodomain-containing 8 isoforms in the innate immune response of human airway epithelial cells
Browne J, Bruscia E, Garrison A, Harris A, Egan M. 194 Investigating the role of bromodomain-containing 8 isoforms in the innate immune response of human airway epithelial cells. Journal Of Cystic Fibrosis 2023, 22: s101. DOI: 10.1016/s1569-1993(23)01124-4.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
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 optionSurface conjugation of antibodies improves nanoparticle uptake in bronchial epithelial cells
Luks VL, Mandl H, DiRito J, Barone C, Freedman-Weiss MR, Ricciardi AS, Tietjen GG, Egan ME, Saltzman WM, Stitelman DH. Surface conjugation of antibodies improves nanoparticle uptake in bronchial epithelial cells. PLOS ONE 2022, 17: e0266218. PMID: 35385514, PMCID: PMC8986008, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0266218.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTarget-specific antibodiesNanoparticle uptakeSurface conjugationNanoparticle surface modificationSurface of nanoparticlesCellular uptakeSite-specific geneSpecific cellular bindingNanoparticlesIntracellular deliveryEditing reagentsBronchial epithelial cellsSurface modificationCellular targetingCystic fibrosisTherapeutic agentsEpithelial cellsParticle uptakeFeasible strategyGenetic diseasesFirst demonstrationHuman bronchial epithelial cellsKinetics of antibodiesCellular bindingAppropriate antibodies
2006
Engraftment of Donor‐Derived Epithelial Cells in Multiple Organs Following Bone Marrow Transplantation into Newborn Mice
Bruscia EM, Ziegler EC, Price JE, Weiner S, Egan ME, Krause DS. Engraftment of Donor‐Derived Epithelial Cells in Multiple Organs Following Bone Marrow Transplantation into Newborn Mice. Stem Cells 2006, 24: 2299-2308. PMID: 16794262, DOI: 10.1634/stemcells.2006-0166.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsAnimals, NewbornBone Marrow TransplantationCystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Conductance RegulatorEpithelial CellsFemaleFluorescent Antibody TechniqueHematopoietic Stem Cell TransplantationIn Situ Hybridization, FluorescenceMaleMiceMice, Inbred C57BLMice, Inbred StrainsMice, TransgenicRNA, MessengerY ChromosomeConceptsBone marrow-derived cellsMarrow-derived epithelial cellsBone marrow transplantationNewborn miceEpithelial cellsMarrow transplantationGI tractBone marrow-derived epithelial cellsDonor-derived epithelial cellsDoses of busulfanMarrow-derived cellsEngraftment of donorIrradiated adult recipientsMyeloablative regimenPreparative regimenAdult recipientsDifferent regimensEngrafted miceHematopoietic engraftmentGastrointestinal tractSurvival advantageTherapeutic benefitAdult miceMultiple organsBone marrowAssessment of cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) activity in CFTR-null mice after bone marrow transplantation
Bruscia EM, Price JE, Cheng EC, Weiner S, Caputo C, Ferreira EC, Egan ME, Krause DS. Assessment of cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) activity in CFTR-null mice after bone marrow transplantation. Proceedings Of The National Academy Of Sciences Of The United States Of America 2006, 103: 2965-2970. PMID: 16481627, PMCID: PMC1413802, DOI: 10.1073/pnas.0510758103.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCftr-/- miceEpithelial cellsNasal epitheliumBM-derived cellsBone marrow transplantationWild-type BMAirway epithelial cellsCystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) activityCystic fibrosis miceRare epithelial cellsCftr-null miceMarrow transplantationBM transplantationFibrosis miceRespiratory tractCFTR activityGI tractBone marrowGastrointestinalChloride secretionCFTR-dependent chloride secretionIndividual miceTransplantationDifferent dosesMice
2002
Calcium-pump inhibitors induce functional surface expression of ΔF508-CFTR protein in cystic fibrosis epithelial cells
Egan ME, Glöckner-Pagel J, Ambrose C, Cahill PA, Pappoe L, Balamuth N, Cho E, Canny S, Wagner CA, Geibel J, Caplan MJ. Calcium-pump inhibitors induce functional surface expression of ΔF508-CFTR protein in cystic fibrosis epithelial cells. Nature Medicine 2002, 8: 485-492. PMID: 11984593, DOI: 10.1038/nm0502-485.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEndoplasmic reticulumCalcium pump inhibitorΔF508-CFTR proteinCystic fibrosis epithelial cellsCystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) proteinCystic fibrosis cell lineFunctional surface expressionSurface expressionChaperone activityChaperone proteinsRegulator proteinPlasma membraneCystic fibrosis defectCell surfaceProteinCell linesPotential targetOptimal activityInhibitor thapsigarginEpithelial cellsExpressionCommon mutationsInhibitorsMouse modelReticulum
2001
Effects of the Serine/Threonine Kinase SGK1 on the Epithelial Na+ Channel (ENaC) and CFTR: Implications for Cystic Fibrosis
Wagner C, Ott M, Klingel K, Beck S, Melzig J, Friedrich B, Wild K, Bröer S, Moschen I, Albers A, Waldegger S, Tümmler B, Egan M, Geibel J, Kandolf R, Lang F. Effects of the Serine/Threonine Kinase SGK1 on the Epithelial Na+ Channel (ENaC) and CFTR: Implications for Cystic Fibrosis. Cellular Physiology And Biochemistry 2001, 11: 209-218. PMID: 11509829, DOI: 10.1159/000051935.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH Keywords1-Methyl-3-isobutylxanthineAmino Acid SubstitutionAnimalsBronchiCell LineCystic FibrosisCystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Conductance RegulatorEpithelial CellsEpithelial Sodium ChannelsHumansIn Situ HybridizationLungMacrophages, AlveolarMutationOocytesPatch-Clamp TechniquesProtein Serine-Threonine KinasesPulmonary AlveoliRNA, ComplementaryRNA, MessengerSodiumSodium ChannelsXenopus laevisConceptsSerine/threonine kinase SGK1Lung tissueCystic fibrosisCF patientsKinase SGK1CF lung tissueXenopus oocytesLoss of CFTRLung epithelial cell lineCoexpression of CFTREffect of SGK1Pathophysiological factorsEpithelial cell lineRespiratory epitheliumLung phenotypeVariety of stimuliCl(-) secretionSGK1 expressionInhibitor amilorideInhibitory effectEpithelial cellsEnhanced expressionChannel ENaC.CFTR mutationsChannel activity
1997
In vitro pharmacologic restoration of CFTR-mediated chloride transport with sodium 4-phenylbutyrate in cystic fibrosis epithelial cells containing delta F508-CFTR.
Rubenstein R, Egan M, Zeitlin P. In vitro pharmacologic restoration of CFTR-mediated chloride transport with sodium 4-phenylbutyrate in cystic fibrosis epithelial cells containing delta F508-CFTR. Journal Of Clinical Investigation 1997, 100: 2457-2465. PMID: 9366560, PMCID: PMC508446, DOI: 10.1172/jci119788.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDelta F508-CFTRIB3-1 cellsCystic fibrosis epithelial cellsFunctional chloride channelChloride channelsHigh molecular mass formsModification of oligosaccharidesCF epithelial cellsEpithelial cellsMolecular mass formsTranscriptional regulatorsPlasma membraneGolgi apparatusEndoplasmic reticulumCystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) mutationsCF phenotypeIB3-1Cell surfaceDelta F508 mutationWhole cellsMass formNasal polyp epitheliumRegulator mutationsCFTRF508 mutation
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 recordingsCellsMechanismRegulatorDifferential expression of ORCC and CFTR induced by low temperature in CF airway epithelial cells
Egan M, Schwiebert E, Guggino W. Differential expression of ORCC and CFTR induced by low temperature in CF airway epithelial cells. American Journal Of Physiology 1995, 268: c243-c251. PMID: 7530908, DOI: 10.1152/ajpcell.1995.268.1.c243.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCl- channel activityAirway epithelial cellsEpithelial cellsCFTR Cl- channel activityProtein kinase ANonepithelial cell typesMutant proteinsKinase ACF airway epithelial cellsIon channel expressionDifferential expressionIncubation temperatureCell typesCF airway epitheliaChannel expressionRegulator mutationsCFTRMultiple alterationsMutationsCells
1992
Modulation of Ion Transport in Cultured Rabbit Tracheal Epithelium by Lipoxygenase Metabolites
Egan M, Wagner M, Zeitlin P, Guggino W. Modulation of Ion Transport in Cultured Rabbit Tracheal Epithelium by Lipoxygenase Metabolites. American Journal Of Respiratory Cell And Molecular Biology 1992, 7: 500-506. PMID: 1419026, DOI: 10.1165/ajrcmb/7.5.500.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNordihydroguaiaretic acidPresence of NDGALipoxygenase pathwayTracheal epithelial cellsLeukotriene releaseUnstimulated culturesEpithelial cellsCultured rabbit tracheal epitheliumMicroM nordihydroguaiaretic acidCultured tracheal epithelial cellsRabbit tracheal epitheliumExogenous LTD4NDGA inhibitionRabbit tracheal epithelial cellsFluid balanceCl(-) secretionLipoxygenase metabolitesAdult rabbitsTracheal epitheliumPrior inhibitionLTD4InhibitionLTC4Tracer flux experimentsCellsDefective regulation of outwardly rectifying Cl− channels by protein kinase A corrected by insertion of CFTR
Egan M, Flotte T, Afione S, Solow R, Zeitlin P, Carter B, Guggino W. Defective regulation of outwardly rectifying Cl− channels by protein kinase A corrected by insertion of CFTR. Nature 1992, 358: 581-584. PMID: 1380129, DOI: 10.1038/358581a0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCyclic AMP-dependent proteinCF geneCF bronchial epithelial cellsLethal genetic diseaseProtein kinaseDefective acidificationBronchial epithelial cellsGenetic diseasesProteinDefective regulationLarge conductanceEpithelial cellsGenesCFTRConductance pathwayCystic fibrosisLinear current-voltage relationshipVirus vectorsRegulationKinaseConductancePathwayExpressionAcidificationCells