2022
Hyperinsulinemia induces early and dyssynchronous puberty in lean female mice.
Saleh FL, Joshi AA, Tal A, Xu P, Hens J, Wong SL, Flannery C. Hyperinsulinemia induces early and dyssynchronous puberty in lean female mice. Journal Of Endocrinology 2022, 254: 121-135. PMID: 35904489, PMCID: PMC9837806, DOI: 10.1530/joe-21-0447.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsFemaleHumansHyperinsulinismInsulinInsulin ResistanceMicePediatric ObesityPubertyConceptsVaginal openingInsulin resistanceDay of VOIGF-1 levelsInsulin-like growth factor 1 receptorGreater insulin resistanceHigher insulin levelsEffect of hyperinsulinemiaGrowth factor 1 receptorGonadotropin-releasing hormoneLower body weightFactor 1 receptorReceptor isoform expressionMammary gland developmentLH levelsInsulin levelsInsulin receptor isoform expressionKisspeptin expressionChildhood obesityFemale miceHormone levelsEarly initiationHyperinsulinemiaBody weightOvarian folliclesPTHrP induces STAT5 activation, secretory differentiation and accelerates mammary tumor development
Grinman DY, Boras-Granic K, Takyar FM, Dann P, Hens JR, Marmol C, Lee J, Choi J, Chodosh LA, Sola MEG, Wysolmerski JJ. PTHrP induces STAT5 activation, secretory differentiation and accelerates mammary tumor development. Breast Cancer Research 2022, 24: 30. PMID: 35440032, PMCID: PMC9020078, DOI: 10.1186/s13058-022-01523-1.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsOverexpression of PTHrPSecretory differentiationEpithelial cellsPTHrP overexpressionTumor latencyBreast cancerMammary epithelial cellsType 1 PTH/PTHrP receptorMMTV-PyMT breast cancer modelPTH/PTHrP receptorMMTV-PyMT miceMammary tumor developmentBreast cancer riskBreast cancer biologyExpression of PTHrPHormone-related proteinHuman breast cancerBreast cancer modelE74-like factor 5Normal mammary epithelial cellsBreast cancer progressionMouse mammary tumorsExpression of markersAlveolar epithelial cellsLuminal epithelial cells
2019
NHERF1 Is Required for Localization of PMCA2 and Suppression of Early Involution in the Female Lactating Mammary Gland
Jeong J, Kim W, Hens J, Dann P, Schedin P, Friedman PA, Wysolmerski JJ. NHERF1 Is Required for Localization of PMCA2 and Suppression of Early Involution in the Female Lactating Mammary Gland. Endocrinology 2019, 160: 1797-1810. PMID: 31087002, PMCID: PMC6619491, DOI: 10.1210/en.2019-00230.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPlasma membrane calcium ATPase 2Mammary epithelial cellsSpecialized plasma membrane domainsMammary epithelial cell deathLuminal epithelial cellsCell deathPremature mammary gland involutionBreast cancer cellsApical-basal polarityEpithelial cellsPlasma membrane domainsApical membraneSecretory luminal epithelial cellsExchanger regulatory factor 1Cell death pathwaysNHERF1 expressionMammary gland involutionCancer cellsRegulatory factor 1Sodium-hydrogen exchanger regulatory factor-1Lactating Mammary GlandNormal mammary epithelial cellsMembrane localizationEpithelial cell deathMembrane domains
2016
Methionine‐Restricted Diet Increases miRNAs That Can Target RUNX2 Expression and Alters Bone Structure in Young Mice
Plummer J, Park M, Perodin F, Horowitz MC, Hens JR. Methionine‐Restricted Diet Increases miRNAs That Can Target RUNX2 Expression and Alters Bone Structure in Young Mice. Journal Of Cellular Biochemistry 2016, 118: 31-42. PMID: 27191548, PMCID: PMC5426510, DOI: 10.1002/jcb.25604.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDietary methionine restrictionBone tissue densityMR miceMethionine restrictionBone marrowMale C57BL/6J miceBone-related biomarkersYoung male C57BL/6J miceBone structureMiR-335-5pPlasma levelsC57BL/6J micePlasma glucoseRodent modelsBone volumeFat depotsTrabecular thicknessFat accretionBone remodelingMiceBiomechanical testingMiR-204Reduced expressionMiR-31Significant decreaseMethionine-restricted diet inhibits growth of MCF10AT1-derived mammary tumors by increasing cell cycle inhibitors in athymic nude mice
Hens JR, Sinha I, Perodin F, Cooper T, Sinha R, Plummer J, Perrone CE, Orentreich D. Methionine-restricted diet inhibits growth of MCF10AT1-derived mammary tumors by increasing cell cycle inhibitors in athymic nude mice. BMC Cancer 2016, 16: 349. PMID: 27255182, PMCID: PMC4891836, DOI: 10.1186/s12885-016-2367-1.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMethionine restrictionMR miceMR dietCell cycle inhibitorsNude micePlasma amino acid concentrationsBreast cancer xenograft modelCancer xenograft modelAthymic nude miceBreast cancer cell linesTumors of miceCycle inhibitorsMDA-MB-231 cellsConventional cancer therapiesAqueous One Solution Cell ProliferationCell Titer 96MDA-MB-231Cancer cell linesProgression of cancerInsulin sensitivityMammary gland tissuePlasma concentrationsMammary tumorsSmall tumorsAmino acid concentrationsMethionine restriction beyond life‐span extension
Ables GP, Hens JR, Nichenametla SN. Methionine restriction beyond life‐span extension. Annals Of The New York Academy Of Sciences 2016, 1363: 68-79. PMID: 26916321, DOI: 10.1111/nyas.13014.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMethionine restrictionLife span extensionPossible downstream effectorsMitochondrial oxidative stressAge-related diseasesCystathionine β-synthaseIntracellular regulatory mechanismsEpigenetic mechanismsNoncoding RNAsDownstream effectorsSpecific genesReactive oxygen speciesRegulatory mechanismsCell cycleBody sizeMethionine cycleEpigeneticsCancer progressionΒ-synthaseDietary methionine restrictionCell apoptosisFactor 1Fibroblast growth factor 21Hepatic glucose metabolismInsulin-like growth factor-1
2012
Parathyroid hormone-related protein activates Wnt signaling to specify the embryonic mammary mesenchyme
Hiremath M, Dann P, Fischer J, Butterworth D, Boras-Granic K, Hens J, Van Houten J, Shi W, Wysolmerski J. Parathyroid hormone-related protein activates Wnt signaling to specify the embryonic mammary mesenchyme. Development 2012, 139: 4239-4249. PMID: 23034629, PMCID: PMC3478689, DOI: 10.1242/dev.080671.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsBeta CateninCell DifferentiationFemaleGene Expression Regulation, DevelopmentalKeratinocytesLymphoid Enhancer-Binding Factor 1Mammary Glands, AnimalMesodermMiceMice, KnockoutParathyroid Hormone-Related ProteinReceptors, Parathyroid HormoneThrombospondinsWnt ProteinsWnt Signaling PathwayConceptsLoss of PTHrPOverexpression of PTHrPHormone-related proteinMammary mesenchymeΒ-cateninEmbryonic mammary mesenchymeWnt pathwayWnt/β-cateninEmbryonic mammary developmentCanonical Wnt pathwayPTHrPMammary developmentMammary budAbnormal differentiationReduced expressionBasal keratinocytesVentral skinReporter activityBud cellsMarkersCanonical WntInappropriate differentiationAbolished expressionMesenchyme markersOverexpressionThe role and function of cadherins in the mammary gland
Andrews JL, Kim AC, Hens JR. The role and function of cadherins in the mammary gland. Breast Cancer Research 2012, 14: 203. PMID: 22315958, PMCID: PMC3496113, DOI: 10.1186/bcr3065.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMesenchymal-epithelial transitionEpithelial-mesenchymal transitionFunction of cadherinsMammary glandMechanism of regulationCell-cell contactPartial epithelial-mesenchymal transitionMetastatic cancer cellsLarge superfamilyNormal physiological conditionsTransmembrane receptorsCell motilityHeterophilic interactionsCadherinCadherin expressionCancer cellsMesenchymal markersPhysiological conditionsEpithelial cellsCurrent understandingRegulationMotilityDifferent organ systemsExpressionProliferation
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
2007
BMP4 and PTHrP interact to stimulate ductal outgrowth during embryonic mammary development and to inhibit hair follicle induction
Hens JR, Dann P, Zhang JP, Harris S, Robinson GW, Wysolmerski J. BMP4 and PTHrP interact to stimulate ductal outgrowth during embryonic mammary development and to inhibit hair follicle induction. Development 2007, 134: 1221-1230. PMID: 17301089, DOI: 10.1242/dev.000182.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsBone Morphogenetic Protein 4Bone Morphogenetic Protein Receptors, Type IBone Morphogenetic ProteinsDNA-Binding ProteinsEmbryo, MammalianGene Expression Regulation, DevelopmentalHair FollicleHomeodomain ProteinsMammary Glands, AnimalMesodermMiceMice, Mutant StrainsParathyroid Hormone-Related ProteinRNA, MessengerSignal TransductionUp-RegulationConceptsMammary mesenchymeBMP signalingMammary budMesenchymal cellsMammary epithelial cell fateEpithelial cell fateParathyroid hormone-related proteinHair follicle inductionEmbryonic mammary developmentMammary bud formationHormone-related proteinHair follicle formationMammary epithelial cellsMsx2 gene expressionCell fateEmbryonic epidermisMsx2 geneMsx2 expressionMammary placodesMouse embryosGene expressionVentral epidermisDuctal developmentBMP4Bud formation
2006
Initial Characterization of PTH‐Related Protein Gene‐Driven lacZ Expression in the Mouse*
Chen X, Macica CM, Dreyer BE, Hammond VE, Hens JR, Philbrick WM, Broadus AE. Initial Characterization of PTH‐Related Protein Gene‐Driven lacZ Expression in the Mouse*. Journal Of Bone And Mineral Research 2006, 21: 113-123. PMID: 16355280, DOI: 10.1359/jbmr.051005.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
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 stagesSignalingMesenchymePathwayMechanismGlandEpidermisDevelopmentTOPGAL Mice Show That the Canonical Wnt Signaling Pathway Is Active During Bone Development and Growth and Is Activated by Mechanical Loading In Vitro*
Hens JR, Wilson KM, Dann P, Chen X, Horowitz MC, Wysolmerski JJ. TOPGAL Mice Show That the Canonical Wnt Signaling Pathway Is Active During Bone Development and Growth and Is Activated by Mechanical Loading In Vitro*. Journal Of Bone And Mineral Research 2005, 20: 1103-1113. PMID: 15940363, DOI: 10.1359/jbmr.050210.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTOPGAL miceBone developmentCanonical WntMature skeletonNeonatal bone developmentCanonical Wnt Signaling PathwayExpression of WntActivation of WntWnt Signaling PathwayX-gal stainingCalvarial cellsT-cell factorBone massCanonical Wnt activityCanonical Wnt signalingPrimary calvarial cell culturesMiceAnabolic activityPrimary calvarial cellsRT-PCRCell factorCultured calvarial cellsNeonatal skeletonCollagen ISignaling pathways
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
2000
Introduction of the human growth hormone gene into the guinea pig mammary gland by in vivo transfection promotes sustained expression of human growth hormone in the milk throughout lactation
Hens J, Amstutz M, Schanbacher F, Mather I. Introduction of the human growth hormone gene into the guinea pig mammary gland by in vivo transfection promotes sustained expression of human growth hormone in the milk throughout lactation. Biochimica Et Biophysica Acta 2000, 1523: 161-171. PMID: 11042380, DOI: 10.1016/s0304-4165(00)00117-3.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHuman growth hormone geneGrowth hormone geneGuinea-pig mammary glandPig mammary glandHormone geneBovine mammary cellsTransfection of cellsMammary glandGene promoterBiological roleRecombinant proteinsTransgenic animalsExpression plasmidMammary cellsHuman growth hormoneCytomegalovirus promoterTransfectionSustained expressionGenesPromoterGrowth hormonePlasmid DNAMammary tissueExpressionTransfection complexes
1995
Associations of the Epithelial Mucin, PAS-1, with Yield, Health, and Reproductive Traits in Holstein Dairy Cows
Hens JR, Rogers GW, Huott ML, Patton S. Associations of the Epithelial Mucin, PAS-1, with Yield, Health, and Reproductive Traits in Holstein Dairy Cows. Journal Of Dairy Science 1995, 78: 2473-2480. PMID: 8747338, DOI: 10.3168/jds.s0022-0302(95)76875-8.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPolymorphic forms of the epithelial mucin, PAS-I (MUC1), in milk of Holstein cows (Bos taurus)
Huott M, Josephson R, Hens J, Rogers G, Patton S. Polymorphic forms of the epithelial mucin, PAS-I (MUC1), in milk of Holstein cows (Bos taurus). Comparative Biochemistry And Physiology Part B Biochemistry And Molecular Biology 1995, 111: 559-565. PMID: 8574921, DOI: 10.1016/0305-0491(95)00042-7.Peer-Reviewed Original Research