2017
CD44 Promotes Inflammation and Extracellular Matrix Production During Arteriovenous Fistula Maturation
Kuwahara G, Hashimoto T, Tsuneki M, Yamamoto K, Assi R, Foster TR, Hanisch JJ, Bai H, Hu H, Protack CD, Hall MR, Schardt JS, Jay SM, Madri JA, Kodama S, Dardik A. CD44 Promotes Inflammation and Extracellular Matrix Production During Arteriovenous Fistula Maturation. Arteriosclerosis Thrombosis And Vascular Biology 2017, 37: 1147-1156. PMID: 28450292, PMCID: PMC5467640, DOI: 10.1161/atvbaha.117.309385.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsExtracellular matrix depositionKnockout miceExtracellular matrix componentsExtracellular matrix productionMatrix depositionAdhesion molecule-1 expressionM2 macrophagesProtein 1Matrix productionCell adhesion molecule-1 expressionMolecule-1 expressionProtein expressionMatrix componentsCD44 knockout miceProtein-1 expressionMajor receptorCD44 activityMaturationVascular cell adhesion molecule-1 expressionAdhesion moleculesExpressionCD44 mRNAChemoattractant protein-1 expressionWild-type C57BL/6JArteriovenous fistula
2015
CD44 Influences Fibroblast Behaviors Via Modulation of Cell–Cell and Cell–Matrix Interactions, Affecting Survivin and Hippo Pathways
Tsuneki M, Madri JA. CD44 Influences Fibroblast Behaviors Via Modulation of Cell–Cell and Cell–Matrix Interactions, Affecting Survivin and Hippo Pathways. Journal Of Cellular Physiology 2015, 231: 731-743. PMID: 26248063, DOI: 10.1002/jcp.25123.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHippo pathwayN-cadherinCaspase-3Cell-matrix interactionsSiRNA knock-downCollagen type IPivotal roleNon-coated dishesKnock-downExtracellular matrix expressionHigh cell densitySiRNA knockdownCell adhesionCell behaviorCell typesDiverse arrayPhospho-YAPNuclear fractionRole of CD44Fibroblast migrationFibroblast behaviorType IMesenchymal tissuePathwayCells cells
2014
CD44 Regulation of Endothelial Cell Proliferation and Apoptosis via Modulation of CD31 and VE-cadherin Expression*
Tsuneki M, Madri JA. CD44 Regulation of Endothelial Cell Proliferation and Apoptosis via Modulation of CD31 and VE-cadherin Expression*. Journal Of Biological Chemistry 2014, 289: 5357-5370. PMID: 24425872, PMCID: PMC3937614, DOI: 10.1074/jbc.m113.529313.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsAntigens, CDApoptosisCadherinsCell AdhesionCell ProliferationCells, CulturedEndothelial CellsGene Expression RegulationHippo Signaling PathwayHyaluronan ReceptorsInhibitor of Apoptosis ProteinsMiceMice, KnockoutPlatelet Endothelial Cell Adhesion Molecule-1Protein Serine-Threonine KinasesProtein Structure, TertiaryRepressor ProteinsSurvivinConceptsVE-cadherin expressionHippo pathwayYAP nuclear localizationCortical membrane proteinsAdhesion protein expressionInitiator caspasesMembrane proteinsNuclear localizationCaspase cascadeEndothelial cellsHigh cell densityCritical regulatorCD44 regulationJunctional integrityKey roleCell behaviorEndothelial cell proliferationCell growthDiverse arrayCell proliferationVascular barrier integrityProtein expressionRole of CD44Pathway activationMurine CD44
2013
CD44 regulates vascular endothelial barrier integrity via a PECAM-1 dependent mechanism
Flynn KM, Michaud M, Canosa S, Madri JA. CD44 regulates vascular endothelial barrier integrity via a PECAM-1 dependent mechanism. Angiogenesis 2013, 16: 689-705. PMID: 23504212, DOI: 10.1007/s10456-013-9346-9.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEndothelial cellsVascular permeabilityPlatelet endothelial cell adhesion molecule-1 expressionCell adhesion molecule-1 expressionAdhesion molecule-1 expressionDependent mechanismCD44 KO miceEndothelial cell adhesion molecule-1 expressionVascular endothelial barrier integrityLoss of CD44Molecule-1 expressionMatrix metalloprotease expressionCD44-deficient miceVascular barrier functionEndothelial junction proteinsEndothelial barrier integrityProlonged permeabilityC57BL/6 WTVasoactive challengeWT statusBarrier integrityWT counterpartsVascular integrityEvans blueBarrier functionCD44 Deficiency Contributes to Enhanced Experimental Autoimmune Encephalomyelitis A Role in Immune Cells and Vascular Cells of the Blood–Brain Barrier
Flynn KM, Michaud M, Madri JA. CD44 Deficiency Contributes to Enhanced Experimental Autoimmune Encephalomyelitis A Role in Immune Cells and Vascular Cells of the Blood–Brain Barrier. American Journal Of Pathology 2013, 182: 1322-1336. PMID: 23416161, PMCID: PMC3620422, DOI: 10.1016/j.ajpath.2013.01.003.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsBlood-Brain BarrierBone Marrow CellsCell AdhesionCell MovementCell PolarityChimeraEncephalomyelitis, Autoimmune, ExperimentalEndothelial CellsGene DeletionHyaluronan ReceptorsInflammationInflammation MediatorsMiceMice, Inbred C57BLMice, KnockoutPermeabilityProtein Serine-Threonine KinasesReceptor, Transforming Growth Factor-beta Type IReceptors, Transforming Growth Factor betaStromal CellsT-Lymphocytes, RegulatoryConceptsExperimental autoimmune encephalomyelitisBlood-brain barrierCD44-deficient miceCytokine productionT cellsCD44 deficiencyDisease severityBone marrow chimeric animalsMyelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein peptideBlood-brain barrier integrityT helper 17 (Th17) cellsT cell-endothelial cell interactionsImmune cell numbersRegulatory T cellsCD4 T cellsHelper 17 cellsCD44 knockout miceProinflammatory cytokine productionWild-type miceCentral nervous systemGreater disease severityT cell differentiationAdhesion molecule CD44Type I expressionMultiple protective roles