2024
LDL receptor-related protein 5 selectively transports unesterified polyunsaturated fatty acids to intracellular compartments
Tang W, Luan Y, Yuan Q, Li A, Chen S, Menacherry S, Young L, Wu D. LDL receptor-related protein 5 selectively transports unesterified polyunsaturated fatty acids to intracellular compartments. Nature Communications 2024, 15: 3068. PMID: 38594269, PMCID: PMC11004178, DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-47262-z.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLDL receptor-related protein 5Intracellular compartmentsPolyunsaturated fatty acidsProtein 5Ligand-binding repeatsBiologically important mechanismsAssociated with human healthImport mechanismExtracellular trap formationInhibit mTORC1Cell typesFatty acidsTrap formationN-3 polyunsaturated fatty acidsCompartmentProtect miceLDLAMyocardial injuryHomologyIschemia-reperfusionMTORC1LysosomesLRP6Human healthFATP2Cell surface RNAs control neutrophil recruitment
Zhang N, Tang W, Torres L, Wang X, Ajaj Y, Zhu L, Luan Y, Zhou H, Wang Y, Zhang D, Kurbatov V, Khan S, Kumar P, Hidalgo A, Wu D, Lu J. Cell surface RNAs control neutrophil recruitment. Cell 2024, 187: 846-860.e17. PMID: 38262409, PMCID: PMC10922858, DOI: 10.1016/j.cell.2023.12.033.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCell surfaceMammalian homologOuter cell surfaceRNA transportGlycan modificationsMammalian cellsSID-1Cellular functionsRecruitment to inflammatory sitesGlycoRNARNAMurine neutrophilsFunctional significanceNeutrophil recruitmentNeutrophil recruitment to inflammatory sitesBiological importanceCellsNeutrophil adhesionReduced neutrophil adhesionHomologyGlycansGenesInflammatory sitesRecruitmentEndothelial cellsThe CUL5 E3 ligase complex negatively regulates central signaling pathways in CD8+ T cells
Liao X, Li W, Zhou H, Rajendran B, Li A, Ren J, Luan Y, Calderwood D, Turk B, Tang W, Liu Y, Wu D. The CUL5 E3 ligase complex negatively regulates central signaling pathways in CD8+ T cells. Nature Communications 2024, 15: 603. PMID: 38242867, PMCID: PMC10798966, DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-44885-0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCD8+ T cellsT cellsCancer immunotherapyMouse CD8+ T cellsAnti-tumor immunityTumor growth inhibition abilityAnti-tumor effectsInhibition of neddylationCD8Effector functionsTCR stimulationIL2 signalingCentral signaling pathwaysCore signaling pathwaysEffector activityNegative regulatory mechanismsTranslational implicationsImmunotherapyGrowth inhibition abilityCytokine signalingTCRProteomic alterationsSignaling pathwayCancerCRISPR-based screens
2013
PI3Kγ inhibition alleviates symptoms and increases axon number in experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis mice
Li H, Park D, Abdul-Muneer P, Xu B, Wang H, Xing B, Wu D, Li S. PI3Kγ inhibition alleviates symptoms and increases axon number in experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis mice. Neuroscience 2013, 253: 89-99. PMID: 24012746, PMCID: PMC9529370, DOI: 10.1016/j.neuroscience.2013.08.051.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsAxonsCD3 ComplexClass Ib Phosphatidylinositol 3-KinaseDioxolesDisease Models, AnimalEctodysplasinsEncephalomyelitis, Autoimmune, ExperimentalEnzyme InhibitorsGene Expression RegulationMiceMice, Inbred C57BLMice, KnockoutMyelin SheathMyelin-Oligodendrocyte GlycoproteinNeurofilament ProteinsPeptide FragmentsPhosphoinositide-3 Kinase InhibitorsSerotoninSeverity of Illness IndexSpinal CordThiazolidinedionesTime FactorsConceptsExperimental autoimmune encephalomyelitisMultiple sclerosisEAE miceSpinal cordExperimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis (EAE) miceAutoimmune CNS inflammationLumbar spinal cordNumber of axonsCNS inflammationAutoimmune encephalomyelitisSystemic treatmentClinical symptomsPI3Kγ inhibitionInflammatory cellsAxon numberClinical signsInflammatory responseInflammatory reactionKnockout miceFiber tractsMicePI3Kγ inhibitorsCordSymptomsPI3Kγ
2005
Using biosensors to detect the release of serotonin from taste buds during taste stimulation.
Huang Y, Maruyama Y, Lu K, Pereira E, Plonsky I, Baur J, Wu D, Roper S. Using biosensors to detect the release of serotonin from taste buds during taste stimulation. Archives Italiennes De Biologie 2005, 143: 87-96. PMID: 16106989, PMCID: PMC3712826.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMouse Taste Buds Use Serotonin as a Neurotransmitter
Huang Y, Maruyama Y, Lu K, Pereira E, Plonsky I, Baur J, Wu D, Roper S. Mouse Taste Buds Use Serotonin as a Neurotransmitter. Journal Of Neuroscience 2005, 25: 843-847. PMID: 15673664, PMCID: PMC6725637, DOI: 10.1523/jneurosci.4446-04.2005.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTaste budsPrimary sensory afferent fibersSensory afferent fibersBitter stimulationTransmitter release mechanismMouse taste budsAfferent fibersTransmitter candidatesGustatory receptor cellsIntracellular Ca2SerotoninSour tastantsReceptor cellsChinese hamster ovary cellsHamster ovary cellsNeurotransmittersSynapsesStimulationOvary cellsReleaseCa2CellsAcetylcholineCNSReceptors
2002
Regulation of Gli1 Transcriptional Activity in the Nucleus by Dyrk1*
Mao J, Maye P, Kogerman P, Tejedor F, Toftgard R, Xie W, Wu G, Wu D. Regulation of Gli1 Transcriptional Activity in the Nucleus by Dyrk1*. Journal Of Biological Chemistry 2002, 277: 35156-35161. PMID: 12138125, DOI: 10.1074/jbc.m206743200.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH Keywords3T3 CellsAnimalsCell DifferentiationCell NucleusCOS CellsGene Expression RegulationHedgehog ProteinsMiceOncogene ProteinsPhosphorylationPrecipitin TestsProtein Serine-Threonine KinasesProtein TransportProtein-Tyrosine KinasesSignal TransductionTrans-ActivatorsTranscription FactorsTranscription, GeneticZinc Finger Protein GLI1ConceptsTranscriptional activityGene transcriptionDual-specificity protein kinaseNuclear export mutantGLI1 transcriptional activityMouse C3H10T1/2 cellsReporter gene assayCellular rolesExport mutantsTranscriptional regulationProtein kinaseKinase activityC3H10T1/2 cellsLEF-1Kinase 1DYRK1Sonic hedgehogC-JunGene assayCell nucleiShhTranscriptionRegulationGli1Pathway
2001
Deficient long‐term synaptic depression in the rostral cerebellum correlated with impaired motor learning in phospholipase C β4 mutant mice
Miyata M, Kim H, Hashimoto K, Lee T, Cho S, Jiang H, Wu Y, Jun K, Wu D, Kano M, Shin H. Deficient long‐term synaptic depression in the rostral cerebellum correlated with impaired motor learning in phospholipase C β4 mutant mice. European Journal Of Neuroscience 2001, 13: 1945-1954. PMID: 11403688, DOI: 10.1046/j.0953-816x.2001.01570.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsAtaxiaBlinkingCalcium SignalingCerebellumConditioning, PsychologicalIsoenzymesLearningLong-Term PotentiationMiceMice, KnockoutMotor ActivityMutationNerve FibersNeural InhibitionPhospholipase C betaPurkinje CellsReceptors, Metabotropic GlutamateReference ValuesSynapsesSynaptic TransmissionType C PhospholipasesConceptsLong-term depressionRostral cerebellumMutant micePurkinje cellsMetabotropic glutamate receptor subtype 1Parallel fiber-Purkinje cell synapseParallel fiber-Purkinje cell synapsesLong-term synaptic depressionFiber-Purkinje cell synapseFiber-Purkinje cell synapsesMotor learningReceptor subtype 1Voltage-gated Ca2Wild-type miceParallel fiber stimulationEyeblink responseMost Purkinje cellsUnconditioned stimulusImpaired motorCell synapsesCaudal cerebellumSynaptic depressionCell synapseFiber stimulationSubtype 1Low-Density Lipoprotein Receptor-Related Protein-5 Binds to Axin and Regulates the Canonical Wnt Signaling Pathway
Mao J, Wang J, Liu B, Pan W, Farr G, Flynn C, Yuan H, Takada S, Kimelman D, Li L, Wu D. Low-Density Lipoprotein Receptor-Related Protein-5 Binds to Axin and Regulates the Canonical Wnt Signaling Pathway. Molecular Cell 2001, 7: 801-809. PMID: 11336703, DOI: 10.1016/s1097-2765(01)00224-6.Peer-Reviewed Original Research3T3 CellsAmino Acid SequenceAnimalsAxin ProteinCalcium-Calmodulin-Dependent Protein KinasesCOS CellsGene ExpressionGlycogen Synthase Kinase 3LDL-Receptor Related ProteinsLow Density Lipoprotein Receptor-Related Protein-5MammalsMiceMolecular Sequence DataMutagenesisProtein BindingProtein Structure, TertiaryProteinsProto-Oncogene ProteinsReceptors, LDLRepressor ProteinsSignal TransductionWnt ProteinsZebrafish ProteinsCalcium Responses to Thyrotropin-Releasing Hormone, Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone and Somatostatin in Phospholipase Cβ3 Knockout Mice
Romoser V, Graves T, Wu D, Jiang H, Hinkle P. Calcium Responses to Thyrotropin-Releasing Hormone, Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone and Somatostatin in Phospholipase Cβ3 Knockout Mice. Endocrinology 2001, 15: 125-135. PMID: 11145744, DOI: 10.1210/mend.15.1.0588.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsAortaBlotting, WesternCalciumCells, CulturedFemaleFluorescent Antibody TechniqueGonadotropin-Releasing HormoneIsoenzymesMaleMiceMice, KnockoutMicroscopy, FluorescenceMuscle, Smooth, VascularPituitary GlandSignal TransductionSomatostatinThyrotropin-Releasing HormoneType C PhospholipasesConceptsWild-type miceKnockout micePituitary cellsSmooth muscle cellsCalcium responseIntracellular calciumMuscle cellsAortic smooth muscle cellsThyrotropin-Releasing HormoneCalcium-mobilizing actionGonadotropin-Releasing HormoneInhibited influxMicroM TRHExtracellular calciumSomatostatinPituitary tissueKnockout animalsMiceHormoneSignal pathwayPLCbeta1Phospholipase CbetaPLCbeta3CalciumGalphaq/11
2000
Structural basis of the recognition of the Dishevelled DEP domain in the Wnt signaling pathway
Wong H, Mao J, Nguyen J, Srinivas S, Zhang W, Liu B, Li L, Wu D, Zheng J. Structural basis of the recognition of the Dishevelled DEP domain in the Wnt signaling pathway. Nature Structural & Molecular Biology 2000, 7: 1178-1184. PMID: 11101902, PMCID: PMC4381838, DOI: 10.1038/82047.Peer-Reviewed Original Research3T3 CellsAdaptor Proteins, Signal TransducingAmino Acid SequenceAmino Acid SubstitutionAnimalsBinding SitesCell MembraneDishevelled ProteinsDNA-Binding ProteinsLymphoid Enhancer-Binding Factor 1Membrane ProteinsMiceModels, MolecularMolecular Sequence DataMutationNuclear Magnetic Resonance, BiomolecularPhosphoproteinsProtein BindingProtein FoldingProtein Structure, SecondaryProtein Structure, TertiaryProto-Oncogene ProteinsSequence AlignmentSignal TransductionStatic ElectricityStructure-Activity RelationshipSubstrate SpecificityTranscription FactorsTransfectionWnt ProteinsZebrafish ProteinsRoles of phospholipid signaling in chemoattractant-induced responses
Wu D, Huang C, Jiang H. Roles of phospholipid signaling in chemoattractant-induced responses. Journal Of Cell Science 2000, 113: 2935-2940. PMID: 10934033, DOI: 10.1242/jcs.113.17.2935.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchRoles of PLC-β2 and -β3 and PI3Kγ in Chemoattractant-Mediated Signal Transduction
Li Z, Jiang H, Xie W, Zhang Z, Smrcka A, Wu D. Roles of PLC-β2 and -β3 and PI3Kγ in Chemoattractant-Mediated Signal Transduction. Science 2000, 287: 1046-1049. PMID: 10669417, DOI: 10.1126/science.287.5455.1046.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsB-LymphocytesChemokine CCL4Chemotactic FactorsChemotaxis, LeukocyteImmunoglobulin lambda-ChainsIsoenzymesMacrophage Inflammatory ProteinsMiceNeutrophil InfiltrationNeutrophilsN-Formylmethionine Leucyl-PhenylalaninePeritonitisPhosphatidylinositol 3-KinasesPhosphatidylinositol PhosphatesPhospholipase C betaPhosphorylationSignal TransductionSkin UlcerSuperoxidesType C PhospholipasesClimbing fiber synapse elimination during postnatal cerebellar development requires signal transduction involving Gαq and phospholipase Cβ4
Hashimoto K, Watanabe M, Kurihara H, Offermanns S, Jiang H, Wu Y, Jun K, Shin H, Inoue Y, Wu D, Simon M, Kano M. Climbing fiber synapse elimination during postnatal cerebellar development requires signal transduction involving Gαq and phospholipase Cβ4. Progress In Brain Research 2000, 124: 31-48. PMID: 10943115, DOI: 10.1016/s0079-6123(00)24006-5.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAge FactorsAnimalsAtaxiaCell SizeCerebellumExcitatory Postsynaptic PotentialsGene Expression Regulation, DevelopmentalGene Expression Regulation, EnzymologicGTP-Binding Protein alpha Subunits, Gq-G11GTP-Binding ProteinsIsoenzymesMiceMice, Neurologic MutantsMicroscopy, ElectronNerve FibersOrgan Culture TechniquesPhospholipase C betaPurkinje CellsRNA, MessengerSignal TransductionSynapsesType C Phospholipases
1999
Suppression of Glycogen Synthase Kinase Activity Is Not Sufficient for Leukemia Enhancer Factor-1 Activation*
Yuan H, Mao J, Li L, Wu D. Suppression of Glycogen Synthase Kinase Activity Is Not Sufficient for Leukemia Enhancer Factor-1 Activation*. Journal Of Biological Chemistry 1999, 274: 30419-30423. PMID: 10521419, DOI: 10.1074/jbc.274.43.30419.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH Keywords3T3 CellsAdaptor Proteins, Signal TransducingAnimalsAxin ProteinBeta CateninCalcium-Calmodulin-Dependent Protein KinasesCarrier ProteinsCytoskeletal ProteinsDNA-Binding ProteinsEnzyme ActivationGenes, ReporterGlycogen Synthase Kinase 3Glycogen Synthase KinasesLuciferasesLymphoid Enhancer-Binding Factor 1MiceNeoplasm ProteinsPhosphorylationProtein Serine-Threonine KinasesProteinsProtein-Tyrosine KinasesProto-Oncogene ProteinsProto-Oncogene Proteins c-aktRecombinant ProteinsRepressor ProteinsSignal TransductionTrans-ActivatorsTranscription FactorsTranscription, GeneticTransfectionWnt ProteinsWnt1 ProteinZebrafish ProteinsConceptsGlycogen synthase kinase-3LEF-1-dependent transcriptionKinase activityWnt proteinsWnt-1Glycogen synthase kinase activitySynthase kinase activityProtein kinase AktSynthase kinase-3Enhancer factor-1Kinase AktAxinKinase 3MAktPeptide substratesReduced associationAktPhe residueTyr-216Factor 1TranscriptionFRATProteinActivationAdditional mechanismGenetic alteration of phospholipase C β3 expression modulates behavioral and cellular responses to μ opioids
Xie W, Samoriski G, McLaughlin J, Romoser V, Smrcka A, Hinkle P, Bidlack J, Gross R, Jiang H, Wu D. Genetic alteration of phospholipase C β3 expression modulates behavioral and cellular responses to μ opioids. Proceedings Of The National Academy Of Sciences Of The United States Of America 1999, 96: 10385-10390. PMID: 10468617, PMCID: PMC17897, DOI: 10.1073/pnas.96.18.10385.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsBrainCalcium ChannelsCell MembraneEnkephalin, Ala(2)-MePhe(4)-Gly(5)-EnkephalinsGanglia, SpinalGene Expression RegulationGene Expression Regulation, EnzymologicIsoenzymesMembrane PotentialsMiceMice, KnockoutMorphineNeurons, AfferentPainPhospholipase C betaReceptors, Opioid, deltaReceptors, Opioid, kappaReceptors, Opioid, muType C PhospholipasesConceptsBeta3-null miceDorsal root ganglion neuronsPLC-beta3Mu-opioid responseOpioid receptor numberSpecific mu agonistPrimary sensory neuronsPhospholipase CDelta-opioid receptorsWild-type neuronsBeta3-deficient miceProtein kinase CDAMGO responseMicro opioidsOpioid responseOpioid regulationMu agonistsOpioid sensitivityGanglion neuronsΜ-opioidOpioid receptorsReceptor numberSensory neuronsKinase CNumber of intracellularDishevelled Proteins Lead to Two Signaling Pathways REGULATION OF LEF-1 AND c-Jun N-TERMINAL KINASE IN MAMMALIAN CELLS*
Li L, Yuan H, Xie W, Mao J, Caruso A, McMahon A, Sussman D, Wu D. Dishevelled Proteins Lead to Two Signaling Pathways REGULATION OF LEF-1 AND c-Jun N-TERMINAL KINASE IN MAMMALIAN CELLS*. Journal Of Biological Chemistry 1999, 274: 129-134. PMID: 9867820, DOI: 10.1074/jbc.274.1.129.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH Keywords3T3 CellsAdaptor Proteins, Signal TransducingAnimalsBeta CateninCalcium-Calmodulin-Dependent Protein KinasesCell Cycle ProteinsCOS CellsCytoskeletal ProteinsDishevelled ProteinsDNA-Binding ProteinsEnzyme ActivationJNK Mitogen-Activated Protein KinasesLymphoid Enhancer-Binding Factor 1MiceMitogen-Activated Protein KinasesPhosphoproteinsSignal TransductionTrans-ActivatorsTranscription FactorsTranscription, GeneticUp-RegulationConceptsJNK activationMammalian cellsT-cell factorSmall G proteinsC-Jun N-terminal kinaseDominant negative mutantBeta-catenin levelsDifferent signaling pathwaysCOS-7 cellsN-terminal kinaseC-Jun NDishevelled proteinsDvl proteinsDEP domainDependent transcriptionNegative mutantPathway regulationKinase activityLEF-1Transcription activitySignaling pathwaysG proteinsNovel pathwayCell factorProtein
1998
Phospholipase Cβ4 is specifically involved in climbing fiber synapse elimination in the developing cerebellum
Kano M, Hashimoto K, Watanabe M, Kurihara H, Offermanns S, Jiang H, Wu Y, Jun K, Shin H, Inoue Y, Simon M, Wu D. Phospholipase Cβ4 is specifically involved in climbing fiber synapse elimination in the developing cerebellum. Proceedings Of The National Academy Of Sciences Of The United States Of America 1998, 95: 15724-15729. PMID: 9861037, PMCID: PMC28111, DOI: 10.1073/pnas.95.26.15724.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCF synapse eliminationSynapse eliminationType 1 metabotropic glutamate receptorFiber synapse eliminationMultiple CF innervationMetabotropic glutamate receptorsPurkinje cell synapsesCF innervationCell synapsesGlutamate receptorsCaudal cerebellumCerebellar vermisRostral portionClimbing fibresRostral cerebellumCerebellar histologyPurkinje cellsSynapse formationMutant miceLocomotor ataxiaBasic electrophysiologyPhospholipase C isoformsPhospholipase Cβ4CerebellumDevelopmental eliminationGuanine nucleotide exchange factor GEF115 specifically mediates activation of Rho and serum response factor by the G protein α subunit Gα13
Mao J, Yuan H, Xie W, Wu D. Guanine nucleotide exchange factor GEF115 specifically mediates activation of Rho and serum response factor by the G protein α subunit Gα13. Proceedings Of The National Academy Of Sciences Of The United States Of America 1998, 95: 12973-12976. PMID: 9789025, PMCID: PMC23675, DOI: 10.1073/pnas.95.22.12973.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH Keywords3T3 CellsAmino Acid SequenceAnimalsCOS CellsDNA-Binding ProteinsGene Expression RegulationGTP-Binding ProteinsGTPase-Activating ProteinsGuanine Nucleotide Exchange FactorsKineticsLuciferasesMiceMolecular Sequence DataNuclear ProteinsProteinsRecombinant Fusion ProteinsRhoA GTP-Binding ProteinSequence AlignmentSequence Homology, Amino AcidSerum Response FactorSignal TransductionTranscription FactorsTranscription, GeneticTransfectionConceptsSerum response factorActivation of RhoSRF activationHeterotrimeric G protein alpha subunitsG protein signaling (RGS) domainG protein alpha subunitsTerminal partRho-specific guanineProtein alpha subunitsResponse factorDomain deletion mutantSignal transduction pathwaysNIH 3T3 cellsDbl homologyRGS activitySequence motifsTransduction pathwaysGalpha13Signaling domainsGalpha12Alpha subunitMutantsSynergistic activationGalphaqTransfection systemTec/Bmx non‐receptor tyrosine kinases are involved in regulation of Rho and serum response factor by Gα12/13
Mao J, Xie W, Yuan H, Simon M, Mano H, Wu D. Tec/Bmx non‐receptor tyrosine kinases are involved in regulation of Rho and serum response factor by Gα12/13. The EMBO Journal 1998, 17: 5638-5646. PMID: 9755164, PMCID: PMC1170892, DOI: 10.1093/emboj/17.19.5638.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNon-receptor tyrosine kinase familySerum response factorExpression of Galpha12SRF activationRho-independent pathwayThrombin effectTyrosine kinase familyActivation of SRFNon-receptor tyrosine kinaseG12/13 proteinsRho-dependent pathwayInvolvement of RhoTec kinasesActive alpha subunitG12 familyActivationTransient transfection systemTyrosine kinaseAlpha subunitCellsNIH 3T3 cellsKinase-deficient mutantKinaseRegulation of Rho