2017
MMP-2: A modulator of neuronal precursor activity and cognitive and motor behaviors
Li Q, Michaud M, Shankar R, Canosa S, Schwartz M, Madri JA. MMP-2: A modulator of neuronal precursor activity and cognitive and motor behaviors. Behavioural Brain Research 2017, 333: 74-82. PMID: 28666838, DOI: 10.1016/j.bbr.2017.06.041.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsAnimals, NewbornCell MovementCell ProliferationCells, CulturedCognitionExploratory BehaviorGene Expression RegulationMatrix Metalloproteinase 2MiceMice, Inbred C57BLMice, KnockoutMotor ActivityNerve Tissue ProteinsNeural Stem CellsNeurogenesisOncogene Protein v-aktProliferating Cell Nuclear AntigenReceptors, CXCR4Spatial LearningConceptsNeural precursor cellsBroad substrate specificityNeurosphere formationAdherent neurospheresSecondary neurosphere formationNPC activitySubstrate specificityNPC numberCell surface moleculesZinc-containing enzymesAkt activationAbsence of MMP2Cell typesExtracellular matrixActivity assaysPrecursor cellsImportant roleNPC migrationMatrix metalloproteinase2Surface moleculesExpressionKO miceBioactive moleculesNestin expressionMMP2
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 moleculesExpressionTemporal Regulation of venous Extracellular Matrix Components during Arteriovenous Fistula Maturation
Hall MR, Yamamoto K, Protack CD, Tsuneki M, Kuwahara G, Assi R, Brownson KE, Bai H, Madri JA, Dardik A. Temporal Regulation of venous Extracellular Matrix Components during Arteriovenous Fistula Maturation. The Journal Of Vascular Access 2014, 16: 93-106. PMID: 25262757, PMCID: PMC4405006, DOI: 10.5301/jva.5000290.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsExtracellular matrix componentsTemporal regulationECM componentsStructural proteinsMatrix componentsGene microarray analysisMatrix metalloproteinasesRegulatory proteinsMicroarray analysisNon-collagenous proteinsDistinct temporal patternsECM degradationTemporal patternsProteinProtein expressionElastin expressionExpressionMaturationOsteopontin expressionProtease inhibitorsHuman AVF maturationRegulationTissue inhibitorDays of maturationMetalloproteinase-1NEU1 Sialidase Regulates the Sialylation State of CD31 and Disrupts CD31-driven Capillary-like Tube Formation in Human Lung Microvascular Endothelia*
Lee C, Liu A, Miranda-Ribera A, Hyun SW, Lillehoj EP, Cross AS, Passaniti A, Grimm PR, Kim BY, Welling PA, Madri JA, DeLisser HM, Goldblum SE. NEU1 Sialidase Regulates the Sialylation State of CD31 and Disrupts CD31-driven Capillary-like Tube Formation in Human Lung Microvascular Endothelia*. Journal Of Biological Chemistry 2014, 289: 9121-9135. PMID: 24550400, PMCID: PMC3979388, DOI: 10.1074/jbc.m114.555888.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHuman pulmonary microvascular ECsCapillary-like tube formationEC tube formationTube formationCell adhesion molecule-1Pulmonary microvascular ECsHuman Lung Microvascular EndotheliaNeu1 sialidaseLung microvascular endotheliumAdhesion molecule-1Endothelial cell adhesion molecule-1Platelet endothelial cell adhesion molecule-1Endothelial cell expressionMultiplicity of infectionMicrovascular endotheliumMolecule-1Microvascular ECsCell expressionCD31Matrigel substrateSialylation statePeanut agglutinin lectinAdhesion moleculesInhibitory effectAngiogenic phenotypeCD44 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
Modeling the Neurovascular Niche: Unbiased Transcriptome Analysis of the Murine Subventricular Zone in Response to Hypoxic Insult
Li Q, Canosa S, Flynn K, Michaud M, Krauthammer M, Madri JA. Modeling the Neurovascular Niche: Unbiased Transcriptome Analysis of the Murine Subventricular Zone in Response to Hypoxic Insult. PLOS ONE 2013, 8: e76265. PMID: 24146847, PMCID: PMC3795763, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0076265.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSubventricular zoneRepair/recoveryChronic hypoxiaPremature infant populationMurine subventricular zoneEarly intervention approachesNeurodevelopmental handicapPremature infantsNeurovascular nicheHypoxic insultCD1 miceInfant populationMotor responsivenessCNS tissueDisease severityMRNA expressionUnbiased transcriptome analysisDifferent behavioral parametersNeural functionMouse strainsDifferential responseHypoxiaHypoxic conditionsRange of responsivenessIntervention approachesThe mouse aortocaval fistula recapitulates human arteriovenous fistula maturation
Yamamoto K, Protack CD, Tsuneki M, Hall MR, Wong DJ, Lu DY, Assi R, Williams WT, Sadaghianloo N, Bai H, Miyata T, Madri JA, Dardik A. The mouse aortocaval fistula recapitulates human arteriovenous fistula maturation. AJP Heart And Circulatory Physiology 2013, 305: h1718-h1725. PMID: 24097429, PMCID: PMC3882542, DOI: 10.1152/ajpheart.00590.2013.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsArteriovenous fistulaMaturation failureHigh-resolution Doppler ultrasoundArteriovenous fistula maturationFirst animal modelMature arteriovenous fistulaSmooth muscle cellsHuman AVF maturationAVF maturationAortocaval fistulaAVF failureFistula maturationImmediate thrombosisVenous adaptationExcellent patencyDoppler ultrasoundAnimal modelsDay 21Human patientsNeedle punctureDay 42Muscle cellsFistulaArterial environmentFailureCD44 regulates vascular endothelial barrier integrity via a PECAM-1 dependent mechanism
Flynn KM, Michaud M, Canosa S, Madri JA. CD44 regulates vascular endothelial barrier integrity via a PECAM-1 dependent mechanism. Angiogenesis 2013, 16: 689-705. PMID: 23504212, DOI: 10.1007/s10456-013-9346-9.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEndothelial cellsVascular permeabilityPlatelet endothelial cell adhesion molecule-1 expressionCell adhesion molecule-1 expressionAdhesion molecule-1 expressionDependent mechanismCD44 KO miceEndothelial cell adhesion molecule-1 expressionVascular endothelial barrier integrityLoss of CD44Molecule-1 expressionMatrix metalloprotease expressionCD44-deficient miceVascular barrier functionEndothelial junction proteinsEndothelial barrier integrityProlonged permeabilityC57BL/6 WTVasoactive challengeWT statusBarrier integrityWT counterpartsVascular integrityEvans blueBarrier functionCD44 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
2012
Short Term Interactions with Long Term Consequences: Modulation of Chimeric Vessels by Neural Progenitors
Williams C, Rauch MF, Michaud M, Robinson R, Xu H, Madri J, Lavik E. Short Term Interactions with Long Term Consequences: Modulation of Chimeric Vessels by Neural Progenitors. PLOS ONE 2012, 7: e53208. PMID: 23300890, PMCID: PMC3531360, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0053208.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2011
Brain regional angiogenic potential at the neurovascular unit during normal aging
Murugesan N, Demarest TG, Madri JA, Pachter JS. Brain regional angiogenic potential at the neurovascular unit during normal aging. Neurobiology Of Aging 2011, 33: 1004.e1-1004.e16. PMID: 22019053, PMCID: PMC3266473, DOI: 10.1016/j.neurobiolaging.2011.09.022.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNeurovascular unitPhysical exerciseNormal agingPolymerase chain reactionAngiogenesis-associated genesDiscrete brain regionsRegion-dependent wayReal-time polymerase chain reactionWeak angiogenic responseRegion-dependent mannerQuantitative real-time polymerase chain reactionCerebral angiogenesisAged brainAged miceLaser capture microdissectionTherapeutic benefitAge-related trendsBrain regionsAngiogenic capacityAngiogenic responseAngiogenic potentialChain reactionCapture microdissectionBrainHypoxiaCharacterization of the Natural History of Extracellular Matrix Production in Tissue-Engineered Vascular Grafts during Neovessel Formation
Naito Y, Williams-Fritze M, Duncan DR, Church SN, Hibino N, Madri JA, Humphrey JD, Shinoka T, Breuer CK. Characterization of the Natural History of Extracellular Matrix Production in Tissue-Engineered Vascular Grafts during Neovessel Formation. Cells Tissues Organs 2011, 195: 60-72. PMID: 21996715, PMCID: PMC3257815, DOI: 10.1159/000331405.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchA critical role for macrophages in neovessel formation and the development of stenosis in tissue‐engineered vascular grafts
Hibino N, Yi T, Duncan DR, Rathore A, Dean E, Naito Y, Dardik A, Kyriakides T, Madri J, Pober JS, Shinoka T, Breuer CK. A critical role for macrophages in neovessel formation and the development of stenosis in tissue‐engineered vascular grafts. The FASEB Journal 2011, 25: 4253-4263. PMID: 21865316, PMCID: PMC3236622, DOI: 10.1096/fj.11-186585.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMacrophage infiltrationNeovessel formationGraft-related complicationsIncidence of stenosisTissue-engineered vascular graftsDevelopment of stenosisTransgenic mouse modelRole of macrophagesFirst clinical trialSmooth muscle cellsVascular graftsTEVG stenosisMacrophage infiltratesClodronate liposomesClinical trialsM1 macrophagesM2 phenotypeMurine modelMouse modelStenosisSeeded graftsRole of cellNatural historyMuscle cellsMacrophagesGSK-3β: a signaling pathway node modulating neural stem cell and endothelial cell interactions
Li Q, Michaud M, Canosa S, Kuo A, Madri JA. GSK-3β: a signaling pathway node modulating neural stem cell and endothelial cell interactions. Angiogenesis 2011, 14: 173-185. PMID: 21253820, DOI: 10.1007/s10456-011-9201-9.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAminophenolsAnimalsBasic Helix-Loop-Helix Transcription FactorsBeta CateninBrainCell CommunicationCell DifferentiationCell MovementCell ProliferationEndothelial CellsEnzyme ActivationGlycogen Synthase Kinase 3Glycogen Synthase Kinase 3 betaHypoxia-Inducible Factor 1, alpha SubunitIntercellular Signaling Peptides and ProteinsMaleMaleimidesMiceMice, Inbred C57BLNeovascularization, PhysiologicNeural Stem CellsNeurogenesisPhosphorylationPhosphoserineReceptor Cross-TalkSignal TransductionSolubilitySpecies SpecificityConceptsNeural stem cellsNotch-1 expressionHIF-1αGSK-3βSDF-1III-tubulinStem cellsPremature infant populationMicrovascular endothelial cellsGSK-3β activationCD1 levelsEndothelial cell interactionsNeurogenic areasVascular proliferationInfant populationGSK-3β inhibitorTherapeutic potentialSVZ tissueGreater angiogenesisHIF-2αMouse strainsΒ-catenin participatesEndothelial cellsReciprocal modulation
2010
Myometrial Wound Healing Post-Cesarean Delivery in the MRL/MpJ Mouse Model of Uterine Scarring
Buhimschi CS, Zhao G, Sora N, Madri JA, Buhimschi IA. Myometrial Wound Healing Post-Cesarean Delivery in the MRL/MpJ Mouse Model of Uterine Scarring. American Journal Of Pathology 2010, 177: 197-207. PMID: 20489145, PMCID: PMC2893663, DOI: 10.2353/ajpath.2010.091209.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCesarean deliveryStrains of miceMRL strainSignificant differencesPost-cesarean deliveryTissue 3 daysUterine scarringMRL/Uterine scarUterine healingWound healing characteristicsMRL miceHistological indicesMouse modelDay 3Day 15Day 60Wall repairMiceMitotic activityWound repairBiomechanical parametersHealing characteristicsMyometriumBiomechanical propertiesAn Implantable Vascularized Protein Gel Construct That Supports Human Fetal Hepatoblast Survival and Infection by Hepatitis C Virus in Mice
Harding MJ, Lepus CM, Gibson TF, Shepherd BR, Gerber SA, Graham M, Paturzo FX, Rahner C, Madri JA, Bothwell AL, Lindenbach BD, Pober JS. An Implantable Vascularized Protein Gel Construct That Supports Human Fetal Hepatoblast Survival and Infection by Hepatitis C Virus in Mice. PLOS ONE 2010, 5: e9987. PMID: 20376322, PMCID: PMC2848675, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0009987.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHepatitis C virusHuman fetal hepatoblastsSmall animal modelsC virusAnimal modelsAccessible small animal modelsHuh-7.5 hepatoma cellsRobust small animal modelHuman hepatocyte engraftmentHuman albumin levelsBcl-2-transduced human umbilical vein endothelial cellsHuman umbilical vein endothelial cellsHepatocyte growth factorUmbilical vein endothelial cellsHCV infectionVein endothelial cellsAlbumin levelsHepatocyte engraftmentBeige miceImmunodeficient miceHistological appearanceImmunoelectron microscopic analysisMRNA expressionViral adsorptionHepatic epithelial cells
2009
Strain Differences in Behavioral and Cellular Responses to Perinatal Hypoxia and Relationships to Neural Stem Cell Survival and Self-Renewal Modeling the Neurovascular Niche
Li Q, Liu J, Michaud M, Schwartz ML, Madri JA. Strain Differences in Behavioral and Cellular Responses to Perinatal Hypoxia and Relationships to Neural Stem Cell Survival and Self-Renewal Modeling the Neurovascular Niche. American Journal Of Pathology 2009, 175: 2133-2145. PMID: 19815710, PMCID: PMC2774076, DOI: 10.2353/ajpath.2009.090354.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsBehavior, AnimalCell DifferentiationCell MovementCell SurvivalCells, CulturedChemokine CXCL12Endothelial CellsEnzyme ActivationFemaleHumansHypoxiaHypoxia-Inducible Factor 1, alpha SubunitHypoxia-Inducible Factor-Proline DioxygenasesInfantInfant, NewbornInfant, PrematureMaleMiceMice, Inbred C57BLMice, Inbred StrainsNeuronsNeuropsychological TestsPhosphatidylinositol 3-KinasesProcollagen-Proline DioxygenaseProto-Oncogene Proteins c-aktSignal TransductionStem CellsConceptsChronic hypoxiaC57 miceHIF-1alphaLow birth weight infant populationMatrix metalloproteinase-9 activityStromal-derived factor-1CD-1 miceMetalloproteinase-9 activityAdult C57 miceHypoxia-induced factorNeural stem cell survivalHigher apoptosis ratePerinatal hypoxiaRepair/recoveryClinical improvementNeurodevelopmental handicapPreventive therapyPremature infantsNeurogenic zonesNeurovascular nicheInfant populationC57BL/6 pupsProlyl hydroxylase domain 2Migratory responsivenessStem cell survivalModeling the neurovascular niche: implications for recovery from CNS injury.
Madri JA. Modeling the neurovascular niche: implications for recovery from CNS injury. Journal Of Physiology And Pharmacology 2009, 60 Suppl 4: 95-104. PMID: 20083857.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNeurovascular nicheCNS injuryHIF-1alphaSpinal cord injuryNeural stem cell survivalNeurogenic zonesCord injuryTraumatic brainMurine modelSDF-1Sublethal hypoxiaInjuryStem cell survivalNRP-1Neurodegenerative diseasesEndothelial cellsHypoxiaExpression levelsSurvivalCell survivalFocused reviewDiseaseVariable responseTrkBBDNFCharacterization of RAGE, HMGB1, and S100β in Inflammation-Induced Preterm Birth and Fetal Tissue Injury
Buhimschi CS, Baumbusch MA, Dulay AT, Oliver EA, Lee S, Zhao G, Bhandari V, Ehrenkranz RA, Weiner CP, Madri JA, Buhimschi IA. Characterization of RAGE, HMGB1, and S100β in Inflammation-Induced Preterm Birth and Fetal Tissue Injury. American Journal Of Pathology 2009, 175: 958-975. PMID: 19679874, PMCID: PMC2731116, DOI: 10.2353/ajpath.2009.090156.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDamage-associated molecular pattern moleculesMolecular pattern moleculesPreterm birthTissue injuryPattern moleculesInflammation-induced preterm birthBiology of RAGEExpression of RAGERole of RAGERobust inflammatory responseRelease of HMGB1Fetal inflammationFetal injuryFetal circulationFetal damageImmune activationInterleukin-6Inflammatory responseAdvanced glycationAnimal modelsCellular injuryHuman fetusesTissue damageS100 proteinInjuryVEGF-A and Semaphorin3A: Modulators of vascular sympathetic innervation
Long JB, Jay SM, Segal SS, Madri JA. VEGF-A and Semaphorin3A: Modulators of vascular sympathetic innervation. Developmental Biology 2009, 334: 119-132. PMID: 19631637, PMCID: PMC2871302, DOI: 10.1016/j.ydbio.2009.07.023.Peer-Reviewed Original Research