2021
Down-regulation of GP130 signaling sensitizes bladder cancer to cisplatin by impairing Ku70 DNA repair signaling and promoting apoptosis
He S, Li G, Schätzlein AG, Humphrey PA, Weiss RM, Uchegbu IF, Martin DT. Down-regulation of GP130 signaling sensitizes bladder cancer to cisplatin by impairing Ku70 DNA repair signaling and promoting apoptosis. Cellular Signalling 2021, 81: 109931. PMID: 33529758, DOI: 10.1016/j.cellsig.2021.109931.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBladder cancer cellsCancer cellsHuman bladder cancer specimensCisplatin-based chemotherapyBladder cancer treatmentBladder cancer specimensChemoresistant bladder cancer cellsBreast cancer cellsCell viabilityBladder cancerCancer specimensSmall molecule inhibitorsLevels of Ku70Cancer treatmentKu70 expression
2019
Synergistic inhibition of GP130 and ERK signaling blocks chemoresistant bladder cancer cell growth
Li X, He S, Tian Y, Weiss RM, Martin DT. Synergistic inhibition of GP130 and ERK signaling blocks chemoresistant bladder cancer cell growth. Cellular Signalling 2019, 63: 109381. PMID: 31374291, DOI: 10.1016/j.cellsig.2019.109381.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsButadienesCarcinoma, Transitional CellCell Line, TumorCell MovementCell SurvivalDrug Resistance, NeoplasmDrug SynergismEnzyme InhibitorsGene Expression Regulation, NeoplasticGlycoproteinsHumansHydrazinesMAP Kinase Signaling SystemMitogen-Activated Protein Kinase 1NitrilesQuinoxalinesUrinary Bladder NeoplasmsConceptsChemoresistant bladder cancerBladder cancer cellsBladder cancerInterleukin-6Clinical outcomesMultidrug resistanceGemcitabine-resistant bladder cancer cellsBladder cancer cell growthMajor treatment obstacleMetastatic bladder cancerPI3K/Akt/mTOR signalingCancer cellsResistant bladder cancer cellsPoor clinical outcomeAkt/mTOR SignalingSynergistic inhibitionNovel therapeutic strategiesPotential therapeutic targetMEK/ERK signalingCancer cell growthRaf/MEK/ERK signalingRole of gp130Therapeutic strategiesTreatment obstaclesTherapeutic targetGlycoprotein-130 expression is associated with aggressive bladder cancer and is a potential therapeutic target
Martin DT, Shen H, Steinbach-Rankins JM, Zhu X, Johnson KK, Syed J, Saltzman WM, Weiss RM. Glycoprotein-130 expression is associated with aggressive bladder cancer and is a potential therapeutic target. Molecular Cancer Therapeutics 2019, 18: molcanther.1079.2017. PMID: 30381445, PMCID: PMC6363894, DOI: 10.1158/1535-7163.mct-17-1079.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBladder cancer cell linesBladder tumorsBladder cancerCancer cell linesHigh-grade bladder cancer cell linesCancer xenograft mouse modelBladder cancer growthAggressive bladder cancerPotential therapeutic targetHuman bladder tumorsXenograft mouse modelBladder cancer progressionCell linesBladder tumor cellsCurative potentialOptimal treatmentTumor gradePatient outcomesReduced cell migrationTumor volumeTumor categoryMouse modelTherapeutic targetTumor aggressivenessCancer growth
2015
Blocking Glycoprotein‐130 Pathway Decreases Bladder Cancer Growth
Martin D, Steinbach J, Saltzman W, Weiss R. Blocking Glycoprotein‐130 Pathway Decreases Bladder Cancer Growth. The FASEB Journal 2015, 29 DOI: 10.1096/fasebj.29.1_supplement.889.11.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchBacillus Calmette-GuerinExpression of gp130Bladder cancer cellsBladder cancerCancer specimensNon-muscle invasive bladder cancerCancer cellsEffective adjuvant agentInvasive bladder cancerWeeks of treatmentBladder cancer tissue microarrayBladder cancer growthComprehensive cancer centerBladder cancer specimensCancer tissue microarrayHuman bladder cancerAdjuvant agentBladder tumorsCancer CenterCytokeratin 20Signal transduction pathwaysCalmette-GuerinTumor gradeTissue microarrayCarcinoma markers
2014
Surface-Modified Nanoparticles Enhance Transurothelial Penetration and Delivery of Survivin siRNA in Treating Bladder Cancer
Martin DT, Steinbach JM, Liu J, Shimizu S, Kaimakliotis HZ, Wheeler MA, Hittelman AB, Saltzman W, Weiss RM. Surface-Modified Nanoparticles Enhance Transurothelial Penetration and Delivery of Survivin siRNA in Treating Bladder Cancer. Molecular Cancer Therapeutics 2014, 13: 71-81. PMID: 24222663, PMCID: PMC3924597, DOI: 10.1158/1535-7163.mct-13-0502.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBladder permeability barrierSurvivin siRNAChitosan delivery systemBladder cancerBladder diseaseTherapeutic responseTumor volumeXenograft tumorsMouse bladderTumor siteSurvivin expressionIntravesical deliveryHuman ureterTumor cell uptakeSiRNATumorsUnmodified nanoparticlesCell uptakeDelivery system
2013
Nanoparticles for urothelium penetration and delivery of the histone deacetylase inhibitor belinostat for treatment of bladder cancer
Martin DT, Hoimes CJ, Kaimakliotis HZ, Cheng CJ, Zhang K, Liu J, Wheeler MA, Kelly WK, Tew GN, Saltzman WM, Weiss RM. Nanoparticles for urothelium penetration and delivery of the histone deacetylase inhibitor belinostat for treatment of bladder cancer. Nanomedicine Nanotechnology Biology And Medicine 2013, 9: 1124-1134. PMID: 23764660, PMCID: PMC3815967, DOI: 10.1016/j.nano.2013.05.017.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHistone deacetylase inhibitor belinostatBladder cancerBladder permeability barrierNon-invasive bladder cancerCultured bladder cancer cellsBladder cancer cellsChemotherapy efficacyIntravesical drug deliveryXenograft tumorsMouse bladderMouse modelConvincing dataHuman ureterBelinostatCancerCancer cellsLower IC50TumorsAcetyl-H4Tissue penetrationCLINICAL EDITORIntracellular uptakeDeliveryCellsPatientsA novel polymer-coated nanoparticle (NP) for urothelium penetration and drug delivery.
Hoimes C, Martin D, Kaimakliotis H, Cheng C, Kelly W, Tew G, Wheeler M, Weiss R, Saltzman W. A novel polymer-coated nanoparticle (NP) for urothelium penetration and drug delivery. Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2013, 31: e15543-e15543. DOI: 10.1200/jco.2013.31.15_suppl.e15543.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchBladder cancerUM-UC-3Human ureterProgression of BCNon-invasive bladder cancerInhibition of invasionHDAC inhibitor belinostatFlank xenograftsTumor sizeDisease progressionTumor regressionUrothelial barrierTumor volumeIntravesical drug deliveryMouse bladderBC cellsHDAC inhibitionMurine bladderCell cytotoxicityT24 lineFACS analysisSimilar IC50Three daysFinal treatmentUreter
2002
Prostaglandin E2 Production and Cyclooxygenase-2 Induction in Human Urinary Tract Infections and Bladder Cancer
Wheeler MA, Hausladen DA, Yoon JH, Weiss RM. Prostaglandin E2 Production and Cyclooxygenase-2 Induction in Human Urinary Tract Infections and Bladder Cancer. Journal Of Urology 2002, 168: 1568-1573. PMID: 12352459, DOI: 10.1016/s0022-5347(05)64522-3.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedBCG VaccineCyclooxygenase 1Cyclooxygenase 2DinoprostoneEnzyme InductionFemaleGene Expression Regulation, EnzymologicHumansIsoenzymesMaleMembrane ProteinsMiddle AgedProstaglandin-Endoperoxide SynthasesRNA, MessengerUreterUrinary BladderUrinary Bladder NeoplasmsUrinary Tract InfectionsUrogenital NeoplasmsUrotheliumConceptsUrinary prostaglandin E2 levelsUrinary tract infectionProstaglandin E2 levelsUrinary prostaglandin E2Tract infectionsBladder cancerProstaglandin E2 productionBCG treatmentCOX-2 mRNAUrogenital cancersE2 levelsUrine particulatesBladder muscleInflammatory processProstaglandin E2E2 productionBacillus Calmette-Guerin treatmentCOX-2 protein levelsCOX-2 protein expressionHuman urinary tract infectionsUrinary prostaglandin levelsCOX-2 expressionHuman bladder muscleBladder cancer casesCyclooxygenase-2 inductionProstaglandin E2 Production and Cyclooxygenase-2 Induction in Human Urinary Tract Infections and Bladder Cancer
WHEELER M, HAUSLADEN D, YOON J, WEISS R. Prostaglandin E2 Production and Cyclooxygenase-2 Induction in Human Urinary Tract Infections and Bladder Cancer. Journal Of Urology 2002, 168: 1568-1573. DOI: 10.1097/00005392-200210010-00086.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchUrinary prostaglandin E2 levelsUrinary tract infectionProstaglandin E2 levelsUrinary prostaglandin E2Tract infectionsBladder cancerProstaglandin E2 productionBCG treatmentCOX-2 mRNAUrogenital cancersE2 levelsUrine particulatesBladder muscleInflammatory processProstaglandin E2E2 productionBacillus Calmette-Guerin treatmentCOX-2 protein levelsCOX-2 protein expressionHuman urinary tract infectionsUrinary prostaglandin levelsCOX-2 expressionHuman bladder muscleBladder cancer casesCyclooxygenase-2 inductionBladder cancer detection with urinary survivin, an inhibitor of apoptosis.
Sharp JD, Hausladen DA, Maher MG, Wheeler MA, Altieri DC, Weiss RM. Bladder cancer detection with urinary survivin, an inhibitor of apoptosis. Frontiers In Bioscience-Landmark 2002, 7: e36-41. PMID: 11815300, DOI: 10.2741/sharp.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsApoptosisBiomarkersCarcinoma, Transitional CellChromosomal Proteins, Non-HistoneCystoscopyCytodiagnosisHumansImmunoblottingInhibitor of Apoptosis ProteinsMicrotubule-Associated ProteinsNeoplasm ProteinsNeoplasm Recurrence, LocalSensitivity and SpecificitySurvivinUrinary Bladder Neoplasms
2001
Urine Detection of Survivin and Diagnosis of Bladder Cancer
Smith SD, Wheeler MA, Plescia J, Colberg JW, Weiss RM, Altieri DC. Urine Detection of Survivin and Diagnosis of Bladder Cancer. JAMA 2001, 285: 324-328. PMID: 11176843, DOI: 10.1001/jama.285.3.324.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedBiomarkers, TumorBlotting, WesternFemaleHumansInhibitor of Apoptosis ProteinsMaleMicrotubule-Associated ProteinsMiddle AgedNeoplasm ProteinsNeoplasm Recurrence, LocalPrognosisProteinsReverse Transcriptase Polymerase Chain ReactionSensitivity and SpecificityStatistics, NonparametricSurvivinUrinary Bladder NeoplasmsUrogenital NeoplasmsUrologic DiseasesConceptsRecurrent bladder cancerUrinary tract diseaseBladder cancerUrine samplesTract diseaseHealthy volunteersSurvivin levelsProstate-specific antigen levelLow-grade bladder cancerPrognostic molecular markersNoninvasive diagnostic testTranscriptase-polymerase chain reactionCommon human cancersUrine survivinGenitourinary cancersProgression of cancerAggressive diseaseAntigen levelsCervical cancerUrology clinicPolymerase chain reactionUnfavorable outcomeCystoscopy resultsRT-PCR methodSurvivin detection