2024
Chemical complementarity of tumor resident, T-cell receptor CDR3s and renalase-1 correlates with increased melanoma survival
Zaman S, Gorelick F, Chrobrutskiy A, Chobrutskiy B, Desir G, Blanck G. Chemical complementarity of tumor resident, T-cell receptor CDR3s and renalase-1 correlates with increased melanoma survival. Oncotarget 2024, 15: 550-561. PMID: 39102218, PMCID: PMC11299663, DOI: 10.18632/oncotarget.28633.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsT cell receptorOverall survivalT cellsAssociated with improved overall survivalT-cell receptor CDR3sPromote T cell activationImproved overall survivalSurvival of melanomaPancreatic cancer patientsT cell activationT cell receptor recognitionTumor-residentTumor rejectionMelanoma patientsMelanoma growthMelanoma survivalImmune signature genesSurvival associationsCancer patientsMelanomaSignature genesAmino acid sequenceSurvivalPatientsExpression levels
2022
Renalase and its receptor, PMCA4b, are expressed in the placenta throughout the human gestation
Wang M, Silva T, Toothaker JM, McCourt BT, Shugrue C, Desir G, Gorelick F, Konnikova L. Renalase and its receptor, PMCA4b, are expressed in the placenta throughout the human gestation. Scientific Reports 2022, 12: 4953. PMID: 35322081, PMCID: PMC8943056, DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-08817-6.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPlacental tissuePlacental villiHofbauer cellsPlacental developmentEndogenous productionAnti-inflammatory milieuPotential roleHuman placental tissueFull-term placentaPlacental factorsFetal interfaceDecidual samplesPlacental functionChorionic plateImmunoreactive cellsPlacental samplesHuman gestationRenalaseBulk RNA sequencingHuman placentaPlacentaQuantification of immunohistochemistryProtein levelsTrophoblastTransmission of nutrientsAssociation of renalase with clinical outcomes in hospitalized patients with COVID-19
Safdar B, Wang M, Guo X, Cha C, Chun HJ, Deng Y, Dziura J, El-Khoury JM, Gorelick F, Ko AI, Lee AI, Safirstein R, Simonov M, Zhou B, Desir GV. Association of renalase with clinical outcomes in hospitalized patients with COVID-19. PLOS ONE 2022, 17: e0264178. PMID: 35259186, PMCID: PMC8903289, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0264178.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCOVID-19 patientsRenalase levelsIntensive care unit admissionHospitalized COVID-19 patientsMean age 64 yearsCOVID-19Cox proportional hazards modelCare unit admissionPrimary composite outcomeRetrospective cohort studyUse of vasopressorsSevere COVID-19IL-6 levelsAge 64 yearsRisk of deathCOVID-19 subjectsInitial disease severityProportional hazards modelCOVID-19 diseasePlasma renalaseUnit admissionICU admissionCohort studyComposite outcomeCytokine levels
2021
Renalase is a novel tissue and serological biomarker in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma
Gao Y, Wang M, Guo X, Hu J, Chen TM, Finn S, Lacy J, Kunstman JW, H. C, Bellin MD, Robert ME, Desir GV, Gorelick FS. Renalase is a novel tissue and serological biomarker in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma. PLOS ONE 2021, 16: e0250539. PMID: 34587190, PMCID: PMC8480607, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0250539.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAged, 80 and overBiomarkers, TumorCarcinoma, Pancreatic DuctalCase-Control StudiesFemaleGene Expression Regulation, NeoplasticHumansMaleMiddle AgedMonoamine OxidaseNeoplasm GradingPancreatic NeoplasmsPrognosisProspective StudiesRetrospective StudiesSurvival AnalysisUp-RegulationYoung AdultConceptsPlasma renalase levelsBorderline resectable PDACRenalase levelsPDAC precursor lesionsOverall survivalPDAC tissuesTumor characteristicsResectable PDACChronic pancreatitisPrecursor lesionsNormal pancreasPancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma growthAdvanced tumor characteristicsVaried clinical stagesWorse tumor characteristicsNode-positive diseasePancreatic ductal adenocarcinomaNormal pancreatic headSpindle-shaped cellsPlasma renalaseRenalase expressionUnderwent resectionAbdominal traumaPancreatic headPositive disease
2019
Elevated renalase levels in patients with acute coronary microvascular dysfunction – A possible biomarker for ischemia
Safdar B, Guo X, Johnson C, D'Onofrio G, Dziura J, Sinusas AJ, Testani J, Rao V, Desir G. Elevated renalase levels in patients with acute coronary microvascular dysfunction – A possible biomarker for ischemia. International Journal Of Cardiology 2019, 279: 155-161. PMID: 30630613, PMCID: PMC6482834, DOI: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2018.12.061.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCoronary microvascular dysfunctionFramingham risk scorePET/CTChest painInflammatory markersMicrovascular dysfunctionEmergency departmentRisk scoreRb-82 PET/CTElevated renalase levelsAcute chest painCoronary artery diseaseC-reactive proteinVascular endothelial growth factorAnti-inflammatory proteinTumor necrosis factorEndothelial growth factorAngina historyCMD diagnosisRenalase levelsHypertensive crisisED presentationsHemodynamic instabilityArtery diseaseHeart failure
2016
Renalase Expression by Melanoma and Tumor-Associated Macrophages Promotes Tumor Growth through a STAT3-Mediated Mechanism
Hollander L, Guo X, Velazquez H, Chang J, Safirstein R, Kluger H, Cha C, Desir G. Renalase Expression by Melanoma and Tumor-Associated Macrophages Promotes Tumor Growth through a STAT3-Mediated Mechanism. Cancer Research 2016, 76: 3884-3894. PMID: 27197188, PMCID: PMC5031238, DOI: 10.1158/0008-5472.can-15-1524.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsApoptosisBiomarkers, TumorBlotting, WesternCase-Control StudiesCell CycleCell ProliferationFemaleFollow-Up StudiesGene Expression Regulation, NeoplasticHumansImmunoenzyme TechniquesMacrophagesMaleMelanomaMiceMice, Inbred C57BLMice, NudeMonoamine OxidaseNeoplasm StagingP38 Mitogen-Activated Protein KinasesPrognosisProto-Oncogene Proteins c-aktSignal TransductionSTAT3 Transcription FactorSurvival RateTumor Cells, CulturedXenograft Model Antitumor AssaysConceptsTumor-associated macrophagesDisease-specific survivalManagement of melanomaPotential therapeutic implicationsCell cycle inhibitor p21Melanoma cell growthPI3K/AktMelanoma cell survivalCell growth arrestPathogenic rolePrimary melanomaToxic injuryMurine xenograftsTherapeutic implicationsTumor growthClinical specimensRenalaseBax activationTumor microenvironmentTumor cellsInhibitor p21Growth arrestSurvival factorElevated expressionMAPK pathwayInhibition of renalase expression and signaling has antitumor activity in pancreatic cancer
Guo X, Hollander L, MacPherson D, Wang L, Velazquez H, Chang J, Safirstein R, Cha C, Gorelick F, Desir GV. Inhibition of renalase expression and signaling has antitumor activity in pancreatic cancer. Scientific Reports 2016, 6: 22996. PMID: 26972355, PMCID: PMC4789641, DOI: 10.1038/srep22996.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAged, 80 and overAnimalsAntibodiesApoptosisCarcinoma, Pancreatic DuctalCell Cycle CheckpointsCell Line, TumorFemaleGene Expression Regulation, NeoplasticHumansImmunohistochemistryKaplan-Meier EstimateMaleMice, NudeMiddle AgedMonoamine OxidasePancreatic NeoplasmsPhosphatidylinositol 3-KinasesProto-Oncogene Proteins c-aktReverse Transcriptase Polymerase Chain ReactionRNA InterferenceSignal TransductionXenograft Model Antitumor AssaysConceptsRenalase expressionPancreatic cancerPancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma growthCohort of patientsPancreatic cancer tissuesPancreatic ductal adenocarcinomaPancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma cellsXenograft mouse modelAttractive therapeutic targetDuctal adenocarcinoma cellsTumor cell apoptosisOverall survivalPathogenic roleCell cycle arrestDuctal adenocarcinomaPrognostic makerTumor massMouse modelTherapeutic targetCellular injuryCancer tissuesRenalaseCancerAdenocarcinoma cellsGrowth factor
2015
Serum Renalase Levels Correlate with Disease Activity in Lupus Nephritis
Qi C, Wang L, Zhang M, Shao X, Chang X, Fan Z, Cao Q, Mou S, Wang Q, Yan Y, Desir G, Ni Z. Serum Renalase Levels Correlate with Disease Activity in Lupus Nephritis. PLOS ONE 2015, 10: e0139627. PMID: 26431044, PMCID: PMC4592194, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0139627.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSerum renalase levelsActive lupus nephritisLupus nephritisDisease activityProliferative lupus nephritisRenalase levelsLN patientsSystemic lupus erythematosusStandard therapyDisease progressionHealthy controlsActive LN patientsInactive lupus nephritisProliferative LN patientsSLEDAI-2KSLE disease activityUrine protein excretionKidneys of patientsCross-sectional studyExpression of renalaseCytokine-like proteinLupus erythematosusSerious complicationsProtein excretionSerum renalase
2010
Renalase deficiency aggravates ischemic myocardial damage
Wu Y, Xu J, Velazquez H, Wang P, Li G, Liu D, Sampaio-Maia B, Quelhas-Santos J, Russell K, Russell R, Flavell RA, Pestana M, Giordano F, Desir GV. Renalase deficiency aggravates ischemic myocardial damage. Kidney International 2010, 79: 853-860. PMID: 21178975, DOI: 10.1038/ki.2010.488.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsChronic kidney diseaseWild-type miceRenalase deficiencyKnockout micePlasma blood urea nitrogenLevels of renalaseMild ventricular hypertrophyRenalase knockout mouseNormal systolic functionTraditional risk factorsPlasma catecholamine levelsIschemic myocardial damageBlood urea nitrogenCardiac complicationsCardiovascular complicationsSystolic functionVentricular hypertrophyCardioprotective effectsCatecholamine levelsKidney diseaseMyocardial damageMyocardial necrosisRecombinant renalaseRisk factorsCardiac ischemiaA Functional Polymorphism in Renalase (Glu37Asp) Is Associated with Cardiac Hypertrophy, Dysfunction, and Ischemia: Data from the Heart and Soul Study
Farzaneh-Far R, Desir GV, Na B, Schiller NB, Whooley MA. A Functional Polymorphism in Renalase (Glu37Asp) Is Associated with Cardiac Hypertrophy, Dysfunction, and Ischemia: Data from the Heart and Soul Study. PLOS ONE 2010, 5: e13496. PMID: 20975995, PMCID: PMC2958117, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0013496.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPoor exercise capacityExercise capacityInducible ischemiaCardiac hypertrophyDiastolic dysfunctionSystolic dysfunctionStable coronary artery diseaseMissense polymorphismTreadmill exercise capacityCoronary artery diseaseSoul StudyVentricular dysfunctionArtery diseaseVentricular hypertrophyStress echocardiographyCommon missense polymorphismCC genotypeIschemiaTherapeutic implicationsCG genotypeCardiac structureDysfunctionHypertrophyRenalaseLogistic regressionRenalase, a novel soluble FAD-dependent protein, is synthesized in the brain and peripheral nerves
Hennebry SC, Eikelis N, Socratous F, Desir G, Lambert G, Schlaich M. Renalase, a novel soluble FAD-dependent protein, is synthesized in the brain and peripheral nerves. Molecular Psychiatry 2010, 15: 234-236. PMID: 20168325, DOI: 10.1038/mp.2009.74.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2000
KCNA10: a novel ion channel functionally related to both voltage-gated potassium and CNG cation channels
Lang R, Lee G, Liu W, Tian S, Rafi H, Orias M, Segal A, Desir G. KCNA10: a novel ion channel functionally related to both voltage-gated potassium and CNG cation channels. American Journal Of Physiology. Renal Physiology 2000, 278: f1013-f1021. PMID: 10836990, DOI: 10.1152/ajprenal.2000.278.6.f1013.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsBase SequenceCyclic Nucleotide-Gated Cation ChannelsDNA PrimersFemaleHumansIn Vitro TechniquesIon Channel GatingIon ChannelsMembrane PotentialsOocytesPatch-Clamp TechniquesPotassium Channel BlockersPotassium ChannelsPotassium Channels, Voltage-GatedRabbitsRecombinant ProteinsSecond Messenger SystemsShaker Superfamily of Potassium ChannelsXenopus laevis
1999
Defective processing and expression of thiazide-sensitive Na-Cl cotransporter as a cause of Gitelman’s syndrome
Kunchaparty S, Palcso M, Berkman J, Velázquez H, Desir G, Bernstein P, Reilly R, Ellison D. Defective processing and expression of thiazide-sensitive Na-Cl cotransporter as a cause of Gitelman’s syndrome. American Journal Of Physiology 1999, 277: f643-f649. PMID: 10516289, DOI: 10.1152/ajprenal.1999.277.4.f643.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsWild-type cloneTransport proteinsWild-type proteinWild-type geneUnglycosylated proteinProtein processingNa-Cl cotransporterUnglycosylated formEndoplasmic reticulumMutant clonesFunctional expressionDisease mutationsDefective processingXenopus oocytesProteinClonesThiazide-sensitive Na-Cl cotransporterSodium uptakeMutationsOocytesMembrane stainingAutosomal recessive disorderWestern blot
1998
Characterization of a Regulatory Region in the N-Terminus of Rabbit Kv1.3
Yao X, Huang Y, Kwan HY, Chan P, Segal AS, Desir G. Characterization of a Regulatory Region in the N-Terminus of Rabbit Kv1.3. Biochemical And Biophysical Research Communications 1998, 249: 492-498. PMID: 9712724, DOI: 10.1006/bbrc.1998.9122.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAmino Acid SequenceAnimalsChemical PhenomenaChemistry, PhysicalDynaminsElectric ConductivityEndocytosisFemaleGene DeletionGene ExpressionGTP PhosphohydrolasesKv1.3 Potassium ChannelMolecular Sequence DataMutagenesisOocytesPeptide FragmentsPotassium ChannelsPotassium Channels, Voltage-GatedProtein Sorting SignalsRabbitsRNA, ComplementaryStructure-Activity RelationshipTransfectionXenopus laevis
1996
Molecular cloning of a glibenclamide-sensitive, voltage-gated potassium channel expressed in rabbit kidney.
Yao X, Chang AY, Boulpaep EL, Segal AS, Desir GV. Molecular cloning of a glibenclamide-sensitive, voltage-gated potassium channel expressed in rabbit kidney. Journal Of Clinical Investigation 1996, 97: 2525-2533. PMID: 8647945, PMCID: PMC507338, DOI: 10.1172/jci118700.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAmino Acid SequenceAnimalsBase SequenceBrainCloning, MolecularDNA PrimersFemaleGenetic VariationGenomic LibraryGlyburideHumansKidney MedullaKv1.3 Potassium ChannelMiceModels, BiologicalMolecular Sequence DataOocytesPancreatitis-Associated ProteinsPhylogenyPolymerase Chain ReactionPotassium ChannelsPotassium Channels, Voltage-GatedRabbitsRecombinant ProteinsSequence Homology, Amino AcidXenopus laevisConceptsVoltage-gated potassium channelsMolecular cloningFunctional expressionShaker-like potassium channelsPotassium channelsShaker geneGRB-PAP1Novel memberAmino terminusMolecular evidenceShaker channelsAmino acidsXenopus oocytesRabbit kidneyRenal potassium transportCloningGenesPotassium transportChannel clonesFirst reportRabbit brainPotassium conductanceFamilyExpressionKidney
1986
Effect of hyperketonemia on renal ammonia excretion in man
Desir G, Bratusch-Marrain P, DeFronzo R. Effect of hyperketonemia on renal ammonia excretion in man. Metabolism 1986, 35: 736-743. PMID: 3736414, DOI: 10.1016/0026-0495(86)90241-6.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsUrinary ammonia excretionVenous pHBlood pHBicarbonate concentrationEffects of hyperketonemiaBaseline bloodAbsence of changesContinuous infusionRenal ammonia excretionMetabolic acidosisBeta-OHBBody weightDay 4Mumol/ExcretionInfusionUrine samplesSimilar increaseUrineHuman subjectsAmmonia excretionNADH ratioSubjectsSodium lactateMinutesHaemophilus parainfluenzae Liver Abscess in a Recipient of a Renal Transplant Who Had Polycystic Disease
Desir G, Helman D, Herlich M, Turka L, Bia M. Haemophilus parainfluenzae Liver Abscess in a Recipient of a Renal Transplant Who Had Polycystic Disease. JAMA 1986, 255: 1878-1878. PMID: 3512876, DOI: 10.1001/jama.1986.03370140076015.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPolycystic kidney diseaseKidney diseaseCyst infectionLiver cystsPersistent hepatitis B surface antigenemiaHepatitis B surface antigenemiaHepatitis B virus infectionLiver cyst infectionB virus infectionRenal cyst infectionAutosomal dominant polycystic kidney diseaseDominant polycystic kidney diseaseOne-month courseImmunosuppressive therapyKidney transplantationSurface antigenemiaRenal failurePercutaneous drainageCurrent admissionVirus infectionPolycystic kidneysThird monthPatientsHaemophilus parainfluenzaeEnteric organisms