2021
Targeting Pyruvate Kinase M2 Phosphorylation Reverses Aggressive Cancer Phenotypes
Apostolidi M, Vathiotis IA, Muthusamy V, Gaule P, Gassaway BM, Rimm DL, Rinehart J. Targeting Pyruvate Kinase M2 Phosphorylation Reverses Aggressive Cancer Phenotypes. Cancer Research 2021, 81: 4346-4359. PMID: 34185676, PMCID: PMC8373815, DOI: 10.1158/0008-5472.can-20-4190.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsActive Transport, Cell NucleusAnimalsBiomarkers, TumorCarrier ProteinsCell Line, TumorCollagenCyclic N-OxidesDrug CombinationsGenome, HumanHumansIndolizinesLamininMCF-7 CellsMembrane ProteinsMiceNeoplasm InvasivenessNeoplasm TransplantationNeoplasmsOxidation-ReductionPhenotypePhosphorylationProtein IsoformsProteoglycansProteomicsPyridazinesPyridinium CompoundsPyrrolesPyruvate KinaseThyroid HormonesTriple Negative Breast NeoplasmsConceptsTriple-negative breast cancerPyruvate kinase M2TEPP-46Breast cancerAggressive breast cancer cell phenotypesCharacteristic nuclear staining patternAggressive breast cancer subtypeAggressive breast cancer phenotypeBreast cancer cell phenotypeCDK inhibitor dinaciclibCombination of dinaciclibLack of biomarkersEffective therapeutic approachBreast cancer phenotypeBreast cancer subtypesCancer phenotypePhosphorylation of PKM2Cyclin-dependent kinase (CDK) pathwayMouse xenograft modelAggressive cancer phenotypeNuclear staining patternLower survival rateImpaired redox balancePrognostic valueCancer cell phenotype
2017
Calcium Sensor, NCS-1, Promotes Tumor Aggressiveness and Predicts Patient Survival
Moore LM, England A, Ehrlich BE, Rimm DL. Calcium Sensor, NCS-1, Promotes Tumor Aggressiveness and Predicts Patient Survival. Molecular Cancer Research 2017, 15: 942-952. PMID: 28275088, PMCID: PMC5500411, DOI: 10.1158/1541-7786.mcr-16-0408.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBreast cancer cellsNCS-1Breast cancer patient cohortsNCS-1 expressionLymph node statusCancer cellsShorter survival rateIndependent breast cancer cohortsCancer patient cohortsBreast cancer cohortMB-231 breast cancer cellsPaclitaxel-induced cell deathAggressive tumor phenotypeNeuronal model systemClinical outcomesClinicopathologic featuresNeuronal calcium sensor-1Node statusPatient cohortProgesterone receptorWorse outcomesBreast cancerCalcium-binding proteinsCancer cohortEstrogen receptorProof of the quantitative potential of immunofluorescence by mass spectrometry
Toki MI, Cecchi F, Hembrough T, Syrigos KN, Rimm DL. Proof of the quantitative potential of immunofluorescence by mass spectrometry. Laboratory Investigation 2017, 97: 329-334. PMID: 28092364, PMCID: PMC5334147, DOI: 10.1038/labinvest.2016.148.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2016
EGFR-GRB2 Protein Colocalization Is a Prognostic Factor Unrelated to Overall EGFR Expression or EGFR Mutation in Lung Adenocarcinoma
Toki MI, Carvajal-Hausdorf DE, Altan M, McLaughlin J, Henick B, Schalper KA, Syrigos KN, Rimm DL. EGFR-GRB2 Protein Colocalization Is a Prognostic Factor Unrelated to Overall EGFR Expression or EGFR Mutation in Lung Adenocarcinoma. Journal Of Thoracic Oncology 2016, 11: 1901-1911. PMID: 27449805, PMCID: PMC5075503, DOI: 10.1016/j.jtho.2016.06.025.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEGFR pathway activationSeries of patientsLung adenocarcinomaMutation statusEGFR expressionPathway activationProximity ligation assayKRAS wild-type tumorsEGFR-mutant patientsKRAS-mutant casesCohort of patientsWild-type tumorsInteraction of EGFREGFR expression levelsEGFR protein expressionMAPK/ERK pathwayGrowth factor receptorActive EGFRPrognostic factorsDifferent mutation statusPatient groupPrognostic valueLonger survivalEGFR mutationsPrognostic marker
2015
High level PHGDH expression in breast is predominantly associated with keratin 5‐positive cell lineage independently of malignancy
Gromova I, Gromov P, Honma N, Kumar S, Rimm D, Talman ML, Wielenga VT, Moreira JM. High level PHGDH expression in breast is predominantly associated with keratin 5‐positive cell lineage independently of malignancy. Molecular Oncology 2015, 9: 1636-1654. PMID: 26026368, PMCID: PMC5528790, DOI: 10.1016/j.molonc.2015.05.003.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsOverexpression of PhgdhPHGDH expressionMammary epithelial cellsTriple-negative breast cancer patientsNegative breast cancer patientsEpithelial cellsBreast cancer patientsNormal breast tissueCell lineagesMammary tissue samplesHigh-level expressionExpression of PHGDHProspective cohortCancer patientsCK5-positive cellsBasal phenotypeProteomic profilingTNBC samplesIHC analysisQuantitative IHC analysisCancer typesBreast tissueMalignancyCandidate oncogeneOncogenic function
2014
ERβ splice variant expression in four large cohorts of human breast cancer patient tumors
Wimberly H, Han G, Pinnaduwage D, Murphy LC, Yang XR, Andrulis IL, Sherman M, Figueroa J, Rimm DL. ERβ splice variant expression in four large cohorts of human breast cancer patient tumors. Breast Cancer Research And Treatment 2014, 146: 657-667. PMID: 25007965, PMCID: PMC6939385, DOI: 10.1007/s10549-014-3050-3.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBreast cancerPatient tumorsERβ variantsQuantitative immunofluorescenceBreast cancer patient tumorsTriple-negative patientsBreast cancer outcomesAbsence of ERαBreast cancer biologyCancer patient tumorsBreast cancer patient samplesSplice variant expressionCancer patient samplesParaffin-embedded tissuesQIF scoresCancer outcomesPredictive biomarkersWorse outcomesEstrogen receptorLarge cohortSurvival analysisERβPatient samplesAQUA technologyVariant expression