2019
Transgenic mouse model for conditional expression of influenza hemagglutinin-tagged human SLC20A1/PIT1
Chande S, Ho B, Fetene J, Bergwitz C. Transgenic mouse model for conditional expression of influenza hemagglutinin-tagged human SLC20A1/PIT1. PLOS ONE 2019, 14: e0223052. PMID: 31613887, PMCID: PMC6793878, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0223052.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsActinsAnimalsBeta-GlobinsBiological TransportBone DensityCalcitriolChickensCytomegalovirusFemaleFibroblast Growth Factor-23Fibroblast Growth FactorsFounder EffectHemagglutinin Glycoproteins, Influenza VirusHumansMaleMiceMice, TransgenicOsteoblastsParathyroid HormonePhosphatesPrimary Cell CulturePromoter Regions, GeneticRabbitsRecombinant Fusion ProteinsSkullTranscription Factor Pit-1TransgenesConceptsPrimary calvaria osteoblastsLoxP-stop-loxPLoxP-STOP-loxP cassetteMouse modelDihydroxy vitamin D levelsHemagglutinin (HABone mineral densityVitamin D levelsInfluenza hemagglutinin (HAConditional mouse modelActivation of transgene expressionElevated plasma PiTransgenic mouse modelPlasma iPTHUrine PiBeta-globin geneSerum calciumWT littermatesMineral densityDays of ageProtein excretionD levelsSemi-quantitative RT-PCRStandard chowTransgenic mice
2008
Genetic Evidence of Serum Phosphate-Independent Functions of FGF-23 on Bone
Sitara D, Kim S, Razzaque MS, Bergwitz C, Taguchi T, Schüler C, Erben RG, Lanske B. Genetic Evidence of Serum Phosphate-Independent Functions of FGF-23 on Bone. PLOS Genetics 2008, 4: e1000154. PMID: 18688277, PMCID: PMC2483943, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pgen.1000154.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsBone and BonesBone DensityCalcification, PhysiologicCells, CulturedFibroblast Growth Factor-23Fibroblast Growth FactorsGene ExpressionHypophosphatemiaMiceMice, Inbred C57BLMice, KnockoutMuscle, SkeletalOsteoblastsPhenotypePhosphatesSerumSkullSodium-Phosphate Cotransporter Proteins, Type IIaUrineConceptsFGF-23 geneFgf-23-/- micePhosphate homeostasisGenetic evidenceFgf-23-/-Regulation of phosphate homeostasisCrucial biological importanceFirst genetic evidenceSystemic phosphate homeostasisSkeletal mineralizationCellular functionsDouble mutantNew mouse lineMaster regulatorProtein abundanceGenomic ablationMolecular mechanismsDouble mutant miceChondrocyte differentiationTargeted disruptionSkeletal phenotypeBiological importanceGenesEnergy metabolismHomeostasis
2004
Brittle IV Mouse Model for Osteogenesis Imperfecta IV Demonstrates Postpubertal Adaptations to Improve Whole Bone Strength*
Kozloff KM, Carden A, Bergwitz C, Forlino A, Uveges TE, Morris MD, Marini JC, Goldstein SA. Brittle IV Mouse Model for Osteogenesis Imperfecta IV Demonstrates Postpubertal Adaptations to Improve Whole Bone Strength*. Journal Of Bone And Mineral Research 2004, 19: 614-622. PMID: 15005849, DOI: 10.1359/jbmr.040111.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdaptation, PhysiologicalAgingAmino Acid SubstitutionAnatomy, Cross-SectionalAnimalsBone DensityBone DevelopmentBone MatrixCollagen Type IDisease Models, AnimalFemurMaleMiceMice, TransgenicMineralsOsteogenesis ImperfectaRadiographySpectrum Analysis, RamanStress, MechanicalTensile StrengthConceptsMatrix material propertiesWhole bone geometryMaterial propertiesWhole bone strengthOsteogenesis imperfectaMouse modelBone geometryBone strengthMatrix compositesMechanical testsStiffness increaseType IV osteogenesis imperfectaMicroCT dataInvestigate therapeutic interventionsGeometric parametersMechanism independent of changesMouse model of OIRaman spectroscopic resultsMonths of ageMechanically tested to failureKnock-in modelOI patientsRaman spectroscopyGeometric resistanceIndependent of changes
2001
Identification of novel CBFA1/RUNX2 mutations causing cleidocranial dysplasia
Bergwitz C, Prochnau A, Mayr B, Kramer F, Rittierodt M, Berten H, Hausamen J, Brabant G. Identification of novel CBFA1/RUNX2 mutations causing cleidocranial dysplasia. Journal Of Inherited Metabolic Disease 2001, 24: 648-656. PMID: 11768584, DOI: 10.1023/a:1012758925617.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCleidocranial dysplasiaPatient's leukocyte DNADelayed tooth eruptionBsmI restriction siteHealthy family membersRUNX2 mutationAberrant amino acidsClavicular dysplasiaPatent fontanelsCore-binding factor a1Haplotype insufficiencyTooth budsTooth eruptionShort statureBone densityLeukocyte DNAIncreased riskGrowth retardationRestriction sitesDistal phalanxNucleotide changesDysplasiaPremature stopFrameshift mutationHealthy members