2009
Analysis of gene expression in PTHrP−/− mammary buds supports a role for BMP signaling and MMP2 in the initiation of ductal morphogenesis
Hens J, Dann P, Hiremath M, Pan T, Chodosh L, Wysolmerski J. Analysis of gene expression in PTHrP−/− mammary buds supports a role for BMP signaling and MMP2 in the initiation of ductal morphogenesis. Developmental Dynamics 2009, 238: 2713-2724. PMID: 19795511, PMCID: PMC2862621, DOI: 10.1002/dvdy.22097.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsBone Morphogenetic Protein 4Cells, CulturedDipeptidesDown-RegulationGene Expression Regulation, DevelopmentalHydroxamic AcidsIntercellular Signaling Peptides and ProteinsKeratinsMammary Glands, AnimalMatrix Metalloproteinase 2Matrix Metalloproteinase InhibitorsMesodermMiceMice, KnockoutMorphogenesisOligonucleotide Array Sequence AnalysisParathyroid Hormone-Related ProteinProtease InhibitorsSignal TransductionTranscription FactorsUp-RegulationConceptsGene expressionMammary budMammary mesenchymeDuctal outgrowthMesenchymal cellsEmbryonic mammary developmentMMP2 gene expressionEmbryonic mammary budFunctional roleGenesDuctal morphogenesisBud culturesMammary developmentBudsPTHrP effectsBMPMesenchymeExpressionMMP2 activityMMP2OutgrowthVentral skinCellsMorphogenesisBMP4
2005
Key stages of mammary gland development: Molecular mechanisms involved in the formation of the embryonic mammary gland
Hens JR, Wysolmerski JJ. Key stages of mammary gland development: Molecular mechanisms involved in the formation of the embryonic mammary gland. Breast Cancer Research 2005, 7: 220. PMID: 16168142, PMCID: PMC1242158, DOI: 10.1186/bcr1306.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsConceptsMammary gland developmentEmbryonic mammary glandGland developmentMolecular mechanismsEmbryonic mammary gland developmentMammary glandProtein signalingMore genesFibroblast growth factorSignaling pathwaysFunctional roleGrowth factorWntGenesKey stagesSignalingMesenchymePathwayMechanismGlandEpidermisDevelopment
2004
Canonical WNT signaling promotes mammary placode development and is essential for initiation of mammary gland morphogenesis
Chu EY, Hens J, Andl T, Kairo A, Yamaguchi TP, Brisken C, Glick A, Wysolmerski JJ, Millar SE. Canonical WNT signaling promotes mammary placode development and is essential for initiation of mammary gland morphogenesis. Development 2004, 131: 4819-4829. PMID: 15342465, DOI: 10.1242/dev.01347.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMammary gland morphogenesisPlacode developmentGland morphogenesisCanonical WntEmbryonic mammary developmentMammary placode formationHair follicle formationSkin appendage morphogenesisWnt pathway activityAdditional WntAppendage morphogenesisWnt signalsPlacode formationWnt genesMolecular controlMammary morphogenesisMammary placodesUnderlying mesenchymeMorphogenesisWnt pathwayWntPathway activityWnt inhibitor Dickkopf-1PlacodeElevated expression
2001
Temporally regulated overexpression of parathyroid hormone-related protein in the mammary gland reveals distinct fetal and pubertal phenotypes
Dunbar ME, Dann P, Brown CW, Van Houton J, Dreyer B, Philbrick WP, Wysolmerski JJ. Temporally regulated overexpression of parathyroid hormone-related protein in the mammary gland reveals distinct fetal and pubertal phenotypes. Journal Of Endocrinology 2001, 171: 403-416. PMID: 11739006, DOI: 10.1677/joe.0.1710403.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsParathyroid hormone-related proteinHormone-related proteinPTHrP overexpressionMammary glandLobuloalveolar developmentDuctal elongationMammary developmentOverexpression of PTHrPDouble transgenic miceTransgenic mice resultsTerminal end budsEpithelial cell apoptosisPubertal phenotypesDuctal branchingEmbryonic mammary developmentTransgenic miceMice resultsPTHrPEnd budsDecrease apoptosisCell apoptosisBasal rateDuctal morphogenesisCell proliferationDuctal tree
1998
Stromal Cells Are Critical Targets in the Regulation of Mammary Ductal Morphogenesis by Parathyroid Hormone-Related Protein
Dunbar M, Young P, Zhang J, McCaughern-Carucci J, Lanske B, Orloff J, Karaplis A, Cunha G, Wysolmerski J. Stromal Cells Are Critical Targets in the Regulation of Mammary Ductal Morphogenesis by Parathyroid Hormone-Related Protein. Developmental Biology 1998, 203: 75-89. PMID: 9806774, DOI: 10.1006/dbio.1998.9029.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsBinding, CompetitiveCyclic AMPEmbryonic and Fetal DevelopmentEpitheliumFemaleGene Expression Regulation, DevelopmentalIn Situ HybridizationMammary Glands, AnimalMesodermMiceMice, Inbred StrainsMorphogenesisParathyroid Hormone-Related ProteinProteinsReceptors, Parathyroid HormoneRNA, MessengerStromal CellsConceptsPTH/PTHrP receptorPTHrP receptorStromal cellsMammary epithelial cell morphogenesisMammary developmentEpithelial cell morphogenesisMammary glandAmino-terminal PTHrPEpithelial cellsHormone-related proteinMammary ductal morphogenesisMammary epithelial cellsCritical targetMammary stromal cellsDuctal branching morphogenesisDevelopmental regulatory moleculeStromal cell functionMurine mammary glandCell morphogenesisMammary morphogenesisHumoral hypercalcemiaParathyroid hormoneTumor productsRegulatory moleculesMammary mesenchymeRescue of the parathyroid hormone-related protein knockout mouse demonstrates that parathyroid hormone-related protein is essential for mammary gland development
Wysolmerski J, Philbrick W, Dunbar M, Lanske B, Kronenberg H, Karaplis A, Broadus A. Rescue of the parathyroid hormone-related protein knockout mouse demonstrates that parathyroid hormone-related protein is essential for mammary gland development. Development 1998, 125: 1285-1294. PMID: 9477327, DOI: 10.1242/dev.125.7.1285.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsCells, CulturedGene DeletionGene Expression Regulation, DevelopmentalGene Transfer TechniquesImmunohistochemistryIn Situ HybridizationMammary Glands, AnimalMiceMice, KnockoutMorphogenesisParathyroid Hormone-Related ProteinPhenotypeProteinsReceptors, Parathyroid HormoneRNA, MessengerConceptsHormone-related proteinMammary epithelial cellsMammary gland developmentEpithelial cellsPTH/PTHrP receptor expressionPTH/PTHrP receptorParathyroid hormone-related proteinMammary glandPTH/PTHrP receptor geneAmino-terminal PTHrPMammary duct systemPTHrP-knockout miceMammary mesenchymeOverexpression of PTHrPGland developmentPTHrP receptor expressionProtein knockout miceAbsence of PTHrPSitu hybridization histochemistryAbility of PTHrPTransgenic expressionEpithelial-mesenchymal communicationNeonatal deathHumoral hypercalcemiaEarly pregnancy
1995
Overexpression of parathyroid hormone-related protein or parathyroid hormone in transgenic mice impairs branching morphogenesis during mammary gland development
Wysolmerski J, McCaughern-Carucci J, Daifotis A, Broadus A, Philbrick W. Overexpression of parathyroid hormone-related protein or parathyroid hormone in transgenic mice impairs branching morphogenesis during mammary gland development. Development 1995, 121: 3539-3547. PMID: 8582268, DOI: 10.1242/dev.121.11.3539.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsBase SequenceCell Culture TechniquesDrug ImplantsEpitheliumFemaleGene ExpressionImmunohistochemistryMammary Glands, AnimalMesodermMiceMice, TransgenicMolecular Sequence DataMorphogenesisParathyroid HormoneParathyroid Hormone-Related ProteinPolymerase Chain ReactionProteinsReceptors, Parathyroid HormoneSignal TransductionConceptsHormone-related proteinBreast developmentTransgenic miceParathyroid hormoneMyoepithelial cellsPTH/PTHrP receptorParathyroid hormone-related proteinMammary glandMammary duct systemOverexpression of PTHrPNormal breast developmentSlow-release pelletsEffects of PTHrPNormal fetal tissuesMammary gland developmentHumoral hypercalcemiaBreast hypoplasiaTumor productsPTHrP receptorNormal miceLobuloalveolar developmentTerminal ductsPTHrPFetal tissuesMice impairs