2024
Heterogeneity of hepatocyte dynamics restores liver architecture after chemical, physical or viral damage
Ruz-Maldonado I, Gonzalez J, Zhang H, Sun J, Bort A, Kabir I, Kibbey R, Suárez Y, Greif D, Fernández-Hernando C. Heterogeneity of hepatocyte dynamics restores liver architecture after chemical, physical or viral damage. Nature Communications 2024, 15: 1247. PMID: 38341404, PMCID: PMC10858916, DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-45439-0.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2016
ANGPTL4 deficiency in haematopoietic cells promotes monocyte expansion and atherosclerosis progression
Aryal B, Rotllan N, Araldi E, Ramírez CM, He S, Chousterman BG, Fenn AM, Wanschel A, Madrigal-Matute J, Warrier N, Martín-Ventura JL, Swirski FK, Suárez Y, Fernández-Hernando C. ANGPTL4 deficiency in haematopoietic cells promotes monocyte expansion and atherosclerosis progression. Nature Communications 2016, 7: 12313. PMID: 27460411, PMCID: PMC4974469, DOI: 10.1038/ncomms12313.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAngiopoietin-Like Protein 4AnimalsApoptosisAtherosclerosisBone Marrow TransplantationCell ProliferationCell SurvivalDisease ProgressionFoam CellsHematopoietic Stem CellsHumansInflammationLeukocytosisMacrophagesMaleMiceMice, Inbred C57BLModels, BiologicalMonocytesMyeloid Progenitor CellsPlaque, AtheroscleroticConceptsFoam cell formationMyeloid progenitor cell expansionANGPTL4 deficiencyCell formationMacrophage gene expressionLipid raft contentMyeloid progenitor populationsProgenitor cell expansionUpregulated genesProgenitor populationsGene expressionHaematopoietic cellsCell surfaceMacrophage apoptosisCell expansionCells resultsProtein 4Lipid accumulationCD36 expressionLike protein 4ExpressionProfound effectMacrophagesGenesLarger atherosclerotic plaques
2015
VEGF-Induced Expression of miR-17–92 Cluster in Endothelial Cells Is Mediated by ERK/ELK1 Activation and Regulates Angiogenesis
Chamorro-Jorganes A, Lee MY, Araldi E, Landskroner-Eiger S, Fernández-Fuertes M, Sahraei M, del Rey M, van Solingen C, Yu J, Fernández-Hernando C, Sessa WC, Suárez Y. VEGF-Induced Expression of miR-17–92 Cluster in Endothelial Cells Is Mediated by ERK/ELK1 Activation and Regulates Angiogenesis. Circulation Research 2015, 118: 38-47. PMID: 26472816, PMCID: PMC4703066, DOI: 10.1161/circresaha.115.307408.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMiR-17Elk1 activationEndothelial angiogenic functionEC proliferationRegulation of angiogenesisTranscription activationTranscriptional programsGenetic evidenceCluster expressionTumor angiogenesisAngiogenic sproutingVEGF stimulationRescue experimentsRetinal angiogenesisRegulate angiogenesisLines of evidenceEndothelial cell functionAngiogenic switchPhysiological retinal angiogenesisAngiogenic functionDevelopmental retinal angiogenesisCell functionTumor developmentRegulationCrucial mediatorDisruption of the mevalonate pathway induces dNTP depletion and DNA damage
Sánchez C, Martín J, Jin JS, Dávalos A, Zhang W, de la Peña G, Martínez-Botas J, Rodríguez-Acebes S, Suárez Y, Hazen MJ, Gómez-Coronado D, Busto R, Cheng YC, Lasunción MA. Disruption of the mevalonate pathway induces dNTP depletion and DNA damage. Biochimica Et Biophysica Acta 2015, 1851: 1240-1253. PMID: 26055626, DOI: 10.1016/j.bbalip.2015.06.001.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdenosine TriphosphateCarboxy-LyasesCell Cycle CheckpointsCell Line, TumorCell ProliferationCheckpoint Kinase 1DeoxyribonucleosidesDNA DamageDNA ReplicationGene Expression RegulationHalogenationHemiterpenesHistonesHL-60 CellsHumansLymphocytesMevalonic AcidOrganophosphorus CompoundsProtein KinasesRNA, Small InterferingSignal TransductionConceptsMevalonate diphosphate decarboxylaseDiphosphate decarboxylaseCell cycle progressionDNA replicationCycle progressionMevalonate pathwayDNA damageDNA damage responseNon-sterol isoprenoidsCell proliferationInhibition of Chk1Cholesterol biosynthesis pathwayMassive cell deathSubsequent DNA damageΓ-H2AX formationCell cycle arrestReplication stressBiosynthesis pathwayΓ-H2AX fociChk1 activationDamage responseIsopentenyl diphosphateMitosis completionCell divisionDNTP depletion
2012
Mir-33 regulates cell proliferation and cell cycle progression
Cirera-Salinas D, Pauta M, Allen RM, Salerno AG, Ramírez CM, Chamorro-Jorganes A, Wanschel AC, Lasuncion MA, Morales-Ruiz M, Suarez Y, Baldan A, Esplugues E, Fernández-Hernando C. Mir-33 regulates cell proliferation and cell cycle progression. Cell Cycle 2012, 11: 922-933. PMID: 22333591, PMCID: PMC3323796, DOI: 10.4161/cc.11.5.19421.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCell cycle progressionCyclin-dependent kinase 6Cycle progressionCell proliferationCell cycle regulationMiR-33Expression of genesCyclin D1Cell cycle arrestSREBP genesCycle regulationFatty acid metabolismHost genesPosttranscriptional levelGene expressionIntronic sequencesKinase 6Cellular growthCritical regulatorCycle arrestCellular levelLiver regenerationGenesMiR-33 expressionAcid metabolism
2011
MicroRNA-16 and MicroRNA-424 Regulate Cell-Autonomous Angiogenic Functions in Endothelial Cells via Targeting Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Receptor-2 and Fibroblast Growth Factor Receptor-1
Chamorro-Jorganes A, Araldi E, Penalva LO, Sandhu D, Fernández-Hernando C, Suárez Y. MicroRNA-16 and MicroRNA-424 Regulate Cell-Autonomous Angiogenic Functions in Endothelial Cells via Targeting Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Receptor-2 and Fibroblast Growth Factor Receptor-1. Arteriosclerosis Thrombosis And Vascular Biology 2011, 31: 2595-2606. PMID: 21885851, PMCID: PMC3226744, DOI: 10.1161/atvbaha.111.236521.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH Keywords3' Untranslated RegionsAnimalsCattleCell MovementCell ProliferationCells, CulturedEndothelium, VascularHumansMiceMice, SCIDMicroRNAsNeovascularization, PhysiologicReceptor, Fibroblast Growth Factor, Type 1Signal TransductionVascular Endothelial Growth Factor AVascular Endothelial Growth Factor Receptor-2ConceptsVEGF receptor 2MiR-424 overexpressionPosttranscriptional regulationGrowth factor receptor 1MiR-424Factor receptor 1MiR-16Vascular endothelial growth factorFibroblast growth factor receptor 1Endothelial cellsMature miR-16Basic fibroblast growth factor (bFGF) treatmentFibroblast growth factor treatmentGrowth factorCellular processesBioinformatics approachPrimary transcriptAbility of ECsDownstream componentsTarget genesVascular endothelial growth factor receptor 2Receptor 1Endothelial growth factor receptor 2Cord formationLentiviral overexpression
2010
MicroRNAs Are Necessary for Vascular Smooth Muscle Growth, Differentiation, and Function
Albinsson S, Suarez Y, Skoura A, Offermanns S, Miano JM, Sessa WC. MicroRNAs Are Necessary for Vascular Smooth Muscle Growth, Differentiation, and Function. Arteriosclerosis Thrombosis And Vascular Biology 2010, 30: 1118-1126. PMID: 20378849, PMCID: PMC2880481, DOI: 10.1161/atvbaha.109.200873.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsActinsAnimalsAortaCell DifferentiationCell ProliferationCells, CulturedDEAD-box RNA HelicasesEmbryo LossEndoribonucleasesGene Expression Regulation, DevelopmentalGenotypeGestational AgeHemorrhageIntegrasesLiver DiseasesMaleMiceMice, KnockoutMicrofilament ProteinsMicroRNAsMuscle DevelopmentMuscle ProteinsMuscle, Smooth, VascularNuclear ProteinsPhenotypeRibonuclease IIIStress FibersTrans-ActivatorsTranscriptional ActivationTransfectionUmbilical ArteriesVasoconstrictionVasodilationConceptsLate embryonic lethalityFundamental cellular processesContractile differentiationContractile protein markersDicer-dependent miRNAsActin stress fibersDeletion of DicerRole of miRNAsDicer resultsOverexpression of microRNAEmbryonic lethalityMiRNA synthesisCellular processesRate-limiting enzymeStress fibersVascular developmentMuscle growthCell typesCellular proliferationMiRNAsVascular smooth muscle growthVascular smooth muscle proliferationMicroRNAsProtein markersDicer
2006
Vitamin D regulates the phenotype of human breast cancer cells
Pendás-Franco N, González-Sancho J, Suárez Y, Aguilera O, Steinmeyer A, Gamallo C, Berciano MT, Lafarga M, Muñoz A. Vitamin D regulates the phenotype of human breast cancer cells. Differentiation 2006, 75: 193-207. PMID: 17288543, DOI: 10.1111/j.1432-0436.2006.00131.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSmooth muscle alpha-actinFocal adhesion kinaseBreast cancer cellsHuman breast cancer cellsCancer cellsP-cadherinFocal adhesion plaquesMDA-MB-453Muscle alpha-actinMesenchymal markers N-cadherinMDA-MB-468 cellsAdhesion kinasePlasma membraneAdhesion plaquesMDA-MB-453 cellsLarge cytoplasmic extensionsActin filamentsE-cadherin expressionCell adhesionCell typesN-cadherinAlpha-actinBreast cancer cell linesCancer cell linesLaser confocal
2005
Sterol stringency of proliferation and cell cycle progression in human cells
Suárez Y, Fernández C, Ledo B, Martín M, Gómez-Coronado D, Lasunción MA. Sterol stringency of proliferation and cell cycle progression in human cells. Biochimica Et Biophysica Acta 2005, 1734: 203-213. PMID: 15904877, DOI: 10.1016/j.bbalip.2005.02.003.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsCell CycleCell Line, TumorCell ProliferationCholesterolHumansMolecular StructureConceptsCell cycle progressionCycle progressionG2/M phaseMammalian cellsCell proliferationCell growthM phaseRegulator of proliferationSterol response elementCholesterol-free mediumPlasma membraneCell cycleResponse elementIsoprenoid derivativesStructural roleHuman cellsCholesterol biosynthesisSKF 104976Sterol analoguesDifferent sterolsHuman leukemiaCell processesCholesterol analoguesHL-60Concentration-dependent manner