2021
Nonsurgical treatment of skin cancer with local delivery of bioadhesive nanoparticles
Hu JK, Suh HW, Qureshi M, Lewis JM, Yaqoob S, Moscato ZM, Griff S, Lee AK, Yin ES, Saltzman WM, Girardi M. Nonsurgical treatment of skin cancer with local delivery of bioadhesive nanoparticles. Proceedings Of The National Academy Of Sciences Of The United States Of America 2021, 118: e2020575118. PMID: 33526595, PMCID: PMC7896333, DOI: 10.1073/pnas.2020575118.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSquamous cell carcinomaNonsurgical treatmentSkin cancerTumor cell surfaceIntratumoral drug deliveryHistologic cureCutaneous malignanciesSurgical excisionTherapeutic standardTumor burdenTumor immunotherapyTumor injectionCommon malignancyCell carcinomaSCC tumorsNonsurgical alternativeTherapeutic efficacyD postinjectionNanoparticle drug delivery systemsChemotherapeutic agentsSuperficial tumorsTumorsLocal deliveryEnhanced survivalPercutaneous delivery
2020
Cutaneous Photoprotection: A Review of the Current Status and Evolving Strategies.
Suozzi K, Turban J, Girardi M. Cutaneous Photoprotection: A Review of the Current Status and Evolving Strategies. The Yale Journal Of Biology And Medicine 2020, 93: 55-67. PMID: 32226337, PMCID: PMC7087054.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCutaneous squamous cell carcinomaBasal cell carcinomaCell carcinomaRisk factorsMajor environmental risk factorSquamous cell carcinomaAdditional risk factorsEnvironmental risk factorsDevelopment of melanomaUltraviolet radiation exposureLifestyle modificationTopical therapyImmune statusCutaneous carcinogenesisImmune factorsCell malignant transformationDrug Administration regulationsInsufficient evidenceMultifactorial mechanismsSkin cancerMalignant transformationFavorable aestheticsTumor developmentClonal expansionRadiation exposure
2018
1070 Biodegradable bioadhesive nanoparticle delivery of camptothecin for the treatment of PDV squamous cell carcinoma
Lee A, Suh H, Yin E, Lewis J, Saltzman W, Girardi M. 1070 Biodegradable bioadhesive nanoparticle delivery of camptothecin for the treatment of PDV squamous cell carcinoma. Journal Of Investigative Dermatology 2018, 138: s181. DOI: 10.1016/j.jid.2018.03.1083.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2014
Mechanisms of Chemical Cooperative Carcinogenesis by Epidermal Langerhans Cells
Lewis JM, Bürgler CD, Fraser JA, Liao H, Golubets K, Kucher CL, Zhao PY, Filler RB, Tigelaar RE, Girardi M. Mechanisms of Chemical Cooperative Carcinogenesis by Epidermal Langerhans Cells. Journal Of Investigative Dermatology 2014, 135: 1405-1414. PMID: 25233073, PMCID: PMC4364923, DOI: 10.1038/jid.2014.411.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSquamous cell carcinomaLC-deficient miceLangerhans cellsPresence of LCCutaneous squamous cell carcinomaEpidermal Langerhans cellsMyeloid-derived cellsEnzyme CYP1B1Infundibular keratinocytesDendritic cellsCell carcinomaInvasive malignancyCutaneous carcinogenesisCarcinogenesis roleTobacco smokeLC precursorsMalignant transformationTumor progressionMetastatic potentialTumor susceptibilityMiceChemical carcinogenesisCarcinogenesisNeoplastic transformationLC expression
2012
Langerhans Cells Facilitate Epithelial DNA Damage and Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Modi BG, Neustadter J, Binda E, Lewis J, Filler RB, Roberts SJ, Kwong BY, Reddy S, Overton JD, Galan A, Tigelaar R, Cai L, Fu P, Shlomchik M, Kaplan DH, Hayday A, Girardi M. Langerhans Cells Facilitate Epithelial DNA Damage and Squamous Cell Carcinoma. Science 2012, 335: 104-108. PMID: 22223807, PMCID: PMC3753811, DOI: 10.1126/science.1211600.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH Keywords9,10-Dimethyl-1,2-benzanthraceneAnimalsAryl Hydrocarbon HydroxylasesCarcinogensCarcinoma, Squamous CellCell Transformation, NeoplasticCells, CulturedCytochrome P-450 CYP1A1Cytochrome P-450 CYP1B1DNA DamageGenes, rasHumansKeratinocytesLangerhans CellsMiceMice, TransgenicSkin NeoplasmsT-LymphocytesConceptsLangerhans cellsDendritic cellsDMBA-induced DNA damageCutaneous chemical carcinogenesisEpidermal dendritic cellsLC-deficient miceT cell immunitySquamous cell carcinomaChemical carcinogenesisDMBA-transHras mutationsCell immunityCell carcinomaImmune cellsDNA damageTumor resistanceDMBAPrior incubationHuman keratinocytesCarcinogenesisUnderlying mechanismMicePotent carcinogenSkinPAH metabolism
2004
Characterizing the Protective Component of the αβ T Cell Response to Transplantable Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Girardi M, Oppenheim D, Glusac EJ, Filler R, Balmain A, Tigelaar RE, Hayday AC. Characterizing the Protective Component of the αβ T Cell Response to Transplantable Squamous Cell Carcinoma. Journal Of Investigative Dermatology 2004, 122: 699-706. PMID: 15086556, DOI: 10.1111/j.0022-202x.2004.22342.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsT cell responsesImmune responseCell responsesProtective anti-tumor effectTransplantable squamous cell carcinomaT cell-deficient miceAlphabeta T cell responsesCell-deficient miceT cell activityCellular immune responsesSquamous cell carcinomaΑβ T cell responsesSquamous cell carcinoma linesAlphabeta T cellsAnti-tumor effectsNK receptorsCell carcinomaT cellsFocal necrosesRAE-1Protective potentialTumor growthProtective responseStromal bedCell activity
2003
The Distinct Contributions of Murine T Cell Receptor (TCR)γδ+ and TCRαβ+ T Cells to Different Stages of Chemically Induced Skin Cancer
Girardi M, Glusac E, Filler RB, Roberts SJ, Propperova I, Lewis J, Tigelaar RE, Hayday AC. The Distinct Contributions of Murine T Cell Receptor (TCR)γδ+ and TCRαβ+ T Cells to Different Stages of Chemically Induced Skin Cancer. Journal Of Experimental Medicine 2003, 198: 747-755. PMID: 12953094, PMCID: PMC2194182, DOI: 10.1084/jem.20021282.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH Keywords9,10-Dimethyl-1,2-benzanthraceneAnimalsCarcinogensDisease Models, AnimalHematopoietic Stem CellsLiverMiceMice, KnockoutNeoplasm StagingPapillomaReceptors, Antigen, T-Cell, alpha-betaReceptors, Antigen, T-Cell, gamma-deltaSkin NeoplasmsTetradecanoylphorbol AcetateTime FactorsT-LymphocytesConceptsAlphabeta T cellsT cellsT cell receptorGammadelta cellsCell receptorProgression of papillomasResident intraepithelial lymphocytesSquamous cell carcinomaT-cell typeTwo-stage regimenMurine T cell receptorInduction of papillomasIntraepithelial lymphocytesCutaneous malignanciesCell carcinomaFVB miceHost protectionSkin cancerLow dosesCarcinomaPapillomasTumor promoterNonredundant contributionsModifier genesProgression