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
Adhesion Molecule-Mediated Hippo Pathway Modulates Hemangioendothelioma Cell Behavior
Tsuneki M, Madri JA. Adhesion Molecule-Mediated Hippo Pathway Modulates Hemangioendothelioma Cell Behavior. Molecular And Cellular Biology 2014, 34: 4485-4499. PMID: 25266662, PMCID: PMC4248725, DOI: 10.1128/mcb.00671-14.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsAntigens, CDApoptosisBrainCadherinsCaspase 3Cell Line, TumorCell ProliferationHemangioendotheliomaHippo Signaling PathwayImidazolesInhibitor of Apoptosis ProteinsLIM Domain ProteinsMiceMice, Inbred C57BLNaphthoquinonesPlatelet Endothelial Cell Adhesion Molecule-1Protein Serine-Threonine KinasesRepressor ProteinsRNA, Small InterferingSignal TransductionSurvivinConceptsHippo pathwayCell adhesion moleculeAjuba expressionCell proliferationAdhesion moleculesSmall interference RNA transfectionEffector caspase-3Murine hemangioendothelioma cellsPromoter interactionsApoptotic mechanismsMolecule modulationCell behaviorContact inhibitionEndothelial cell proliferationRNA transfectionVE-cadherinCaspase-3Microvascular endothelial cell proliferationApoptosisHemangioendothelioma cellsPathwayCell culturesProliferationEndothelial cell adhesion moleculesExpressionCD44 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 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
2007
MAPKAPK2-mediated LSP1 phosphorylation and FMLP-induced neutrophil polarization
Wu Y, Zhan L, Ai Y, Hannigan M, Gaestel M, Huang CK, Madri JA. MAPKAPK2-mediated LSP1 phosphorylation and FMLP-induced neutrophil polarization. Biochemical And Biophysical Research Communications 2007, 358: 170-175. PMID: 17481585, DOI: 10.1016/j.bbrc.2007.04.104.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAnimalsCarrier ProteinsCell PolarityChemotaxis, LeukocyteHumansImidazolesIn Vitro TechniquesIntracellular Signaling Peptides and ProteinsMiceMice, KnockoutMicrofilament ProteinsNeutrophil ActivationNeutrophilsN-Formylmethionine Leucyl-PhenylalanineP38 Mitogen-Activated Protein KinasesPhosphorylationProtein Serine-Threonine KinasesPseudopodiaPyridines
2005
MAPKs (ERK½, p38) and AKT Can Be Phosphorylated by Shear Stress Independently of Platelet Endothelial Cell Adhesion Molecule-1 (CD31) in Vascular Endothelial Cells*
Sumpio BE, Yun S, Cordova AC, Haga M, Zhang J, Koh Y, Madri JA. MAPKs (ERK½, p38) and AKT Can Be Phosphorylated by Shear Stress Independently of Platelet Endothelial Cell Adhesion Molecule-1 (CD31) in Vascular Endothelial Cells*. Journal Of Biological Chemistry 2005, 280: 11185-11191. PMID: 15668248, DOI: 10.1074/jbc.m414631200.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAnimalsCattleCell CommunicationEndothelial CellsEnzyme ActivationHumansMechanoreceptorsMiceMitogen-Activated Protein Kinase 1Mitogen-Activated Protein Kinase 3P38 Mitogen-Activated Protein KinasesPhosphorylationPlatelet Endothelial Cell Adhesion Molecule-1Protein Serine-Threonine KinasesProto-Oncogene ProteinsProto-Oncogene Proteins c-aktStress, MechanicalTyrosine
2002
Paracrine and Autocrine Functions of Neuronal Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor (VEGF) in the Central Nervous System*
Ogunshola OO, Antic A, Donoghue MJ, Fan SY, Kim H, Stewart WB, Madri JA, Ment LR. Paracrine and Autocrine Functions of Neuronal Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor (VEGF) in the Central Nervous System*. Journal Of Biological Chemistry 2002, 277: 11410-11415. PMID: 11777931, DOI: 10.1074/jbc.m111085200.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsCerebral CortexEndothelial Growth FactorsImmunohistochemistryLymphokinesMAP Kinase Kinase Kinase 1MiceNeuronsPhosphatidylinositol 3-KinasesPhosphoinositide-3 Kinase InhibitorsPhosphorylationProtein Serine-Threonine KinasesRatsReceptor Protein-Tyrosine KinasesReceptors, Growth FactorReceptors, Vascular Endothelial Growth FactorSignal TransductionVascular Endothelial Growth Factor AVascular Endothelial Growth FactorsConceptsVascular endothelial growth factorNeuronal vascular endothelial growth factorExtracellular signal-regulated protein kinaseSignal-regulated protein kinaseCentral nervous systemFlk-1Inhibition of phosphatidylinositolPost-mitotic neuronsTyrosine phosphorylation levelsInhibition of MEKEndothelial growth factorAutocrine functionGrowth factorEmbryonic mouse forebrainNervous systemMaintenance of neuronsProtein kinaseTyrosine phosphorylationNovel functionNeuronal culturesPhosphorylation levelsSpecific inhibitorExpression of VEGFExogenous additionEmbryonic cortical neurons
2001
Astrocyte-derived VEGF mediates survival and tube stabilization of hypoxic brain microvascular endothelial cells in vitro
Chow J, Ogunshola O, Fan S, Li Y, Ment L, Madri J. Astrocyte-derived VEGF mediates survival and tube stabilization of hypoxic brain microvascular endothelial cells in vitro. Brain Research 2001, 130: 123-132. PMID: 11557101, DOI: 10.1016/s0165-3806(01)00220-6.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsAnimals, NewbornApoptosisAstrocytesCell CommunicationCell Culture TechniquesCell DivisionCell HypoxiaCell SurvivalCoculture TechniquesCollagenEndothelial Growth FactorsEndothelium, VascularGelsHypoxia, BrainLymphokinesMitogen-Activated Protein KinasesPhosphorylationProtein Serine-Threonine KinasesProto-Oncogene ProteinsProto-Oncogene Proteins c-aktRatsVascular Endothelial Growth Factor AVascular Endothelial Growth FactorsConceptsBrain microvascular endothelial cellsChronic sublethal hypoxiaVascular endothelial growth factorHypoxic conditionsNewborn rat astrocytesMicrovascular endothelial cellsEndothelial growth factorDose-dependent mannerEffects of hypoxiaVEGF receptor 1Mild hypoxic conditionsImportance of VEGFRBE4 cellsRat astrocytesAmount of VEGFSublethal hypoxiaReceptor 1MAPK tyrosine phosphorylationEndothelial cellsGrowth factorRobust inductionVEGFTube formationTube stabilizationExogenous VEGF
1998
Distinct signal transduction pathways are utilized during the tube formation and survival phases of in vitro angiogenesis
Ilan N, Mahooti S, Madri J. Distinct signal transduction pathways are utilized during the tube formation and survival phases of in vitro angiogenesis. Journal Of Cell Science 1998, 111: 3621-3631. PMID: 9819353, DOI: 10.1242/jcs.111.24.3621.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsApoptosisCalcium-Calmodulin-Dependent Protein KinasesCapillariesCell Culture TechniquesCell LineCell SurvivalCollagenEndothelial Growth FactorsEndothelium, VascularExtracellular MatrixHumansLymphokinesNeovascularization, PhysiologicPhosphatidylinositol 3-KinasesPhosphorylationProtein Kinase CProtein Serine-Threonine KinasesProto-Oncogene ProteinsProto-Oncogene Proteins c-aktSignal TransductionTetradecanoylphorbol AcetateVascular Endothelial Growth Factor AVascular Endothelial Growth FactorsConceptsHuman umbilical vein endothelial cellsAkt/PKB pathwayTube formationDistinct signal transduction pathwaysAkt/PKBSignal transduction pathwaysDifferent ECM proteinsCollagen gelsExtracellular matrix componentsPeptide growth factorsPKB pathwayProtein kinaseTransduction pathwaysMAP kinaseUmbilical vein endothelial cellsECM proteinsVein endothelial cellsNew blood vesselsPre-existing onesKinaseMajor groupsVivo angiogenesisRapid inductionMatrix componentsSurvival phase