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- Hilmarsdóttir, Bylgja, et al.
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MicroRNA-200c-141 and ∆Np63 are required for breast epithelial differentiation and branching morphogenesis.
- 2015
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In: Developmental Biology. - : Elsevier BV. - 1095-564X .- 0012-1606. ; 403:2, s. 150-161
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- The epithelial compartment of the breast contains two lineages, the luminal- and the myoepithelial cells. D492 is a breast epithelial cell line with stem cell properties that forms branching epithelial structures in 3D culture with both luminal- and myoepithelial differentiation. We have recently shown that D492 undergo epithelial to mesenchymal transition (EMT) when co-cultured with endothelial cells. This 3D co-culture model allows critical analysis of breast epithelial lineage development and EMT. In this study, we compared the microRNA (miR) expression profiles for D492 and its mesenchymal-derivative D492M. Suppression of the miR-200 family in D492M was among the most profound changes observed. Exogenous expression of miR-200c-141 in D492M reversed the EMT phenotype resulting in gain of luminal but not myoepithelial differentiation. In contrast, forced expression of ∆Np63 in D492M restored the myoepithelial phenotype only. Co-expression of miR-200c-141 and ∆Np63 in D492M restored the branching morphogenesis in 3D culture underlining the requirement for both luminal and myoepithelial elements for obtaining full branching morphogenesis in breast epithelium. Introduction of a miR-200c-141 construct in both D492 and D492M resulted in resistance to endothelial induced EMT. In conclusion, our data suggests that expression of miR-200c-141 and ∆Np63 in D492M can reverse EMT resulting in luminal- and myoepithelial differentiation, respectively, demonstrating the importance of these molecules in epithelial integrity in the human breast.
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- Radulovic, Visnja, et al.
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Junctional Adhesion Molecule 2 Represents a Subset of Hematopoietic Stem Cells with Enhanced Potential for T Lymphopoiesis
- 2019
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In: Cell Reports. - : Elsevier BV. - 2211-1247. ; 27:10, s. 5-2836
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- The distinct lineage potential is a key feature of hematopoietic stem cell (HSC) heterogeneity, but a subset of HSCs specialized for a single lymphoid compartment has not been identified. Here we report that HSCs expressing junctional adhesion molecule 2 (Jam2) at a higher level (Jam2high HSCs) have a greater T cell reconstitution capacity. Jam2high HSCs are metabolically dormant but preferentially differentiate toward lymphocytes, especially T cell lineages. Jam2high HSCs uniquely express T cell-related genes, and the interaction with Jam1 facilitates the Notch/Delta signaling pathway. Frequency of Jam2high HSCs changes upon T cell depletion in vivo, potentially suggesting that Jam2 expression may reflect scarcity of T cells and requirement of T cell replenishment. Our findings highlight Jam2 as a potential marker for a subfraction of HSCs with an extensive lymphopoietic capacity, mainly in T lymphopoiesis. Radulovic et al. show that hematopoietic stem cells expressing Jam2 at a higher level on their cell surface (Jam2high HSCs) have a greater lymphopoietic potential, particularly T cells. Interaction with Jam1 facilitates Notch/Delta signals, which might be the potential mechanism. The frequency of Jam2high HSCs changes upon selective hematopoietic stress.
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- Sigurdsson, Valgardur, et al.
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Bile Acids Protect Expanding Hematopoietic Stem Cells from Unfolded Protein Stress in Fetal Liver.
- 2016
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In: Cell Stem Cell. - : Elsevier BV. - 1934-5909. ; 18:4, s. 32-522
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- During development, hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) undergo a rapid expansion in the fetal liver (FL) before settling in the adult bone marrow. We recently reported that proliferating adult HSCs are vulnerable to ER stress caused by accumulation of mis-folded proteins. Here, we find that FL-HSCs, despite an increased protein synthesis rate and a requirement for protein folding, do not upregulate ER chaperones. Instead, bile acids (BAs), secreted from maternal and fetal liver, coordinate to serve as chemical chaperones. Taurocholic acid, the major BA in FL, supports growth of HSCs in vitro by inhibiting protein aggregation. In vivo, reducing BA levels leads to ER stress elevation and accumulation of aggregated proteins and significantly decreases the number of FL-HSCs. Taken together, these findings reveal that BA alleviation of ER stress is a mechanism required for HSC expansion during fetal hematopoiesis.
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- Sigurdsson, Valgardur, et al.
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Regulation of unfolded protein response in hematopoietic stem cells
- 2018
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In: International Journal of Hematology. - : Springer Science and Business Media LLC. - 0925-5710 .- 1865-3774. ; 107:6, s. 627-633
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- Hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) play a central role in hematopoietic regeneration, which has been demonstrated by thorough studies. In contrast, the cell cycle status and metabolic condition of HSCs define these cells as dormant. Recent studies have also revealed that protein metabolism is quite unique, as dormant HSCs have a lower protein synthesis rate and folding capacity. Under proliferative conditions, upon hematopoietic stress, HSCs need to deal with higher requirements of protein production to achieve fast and effective blood replenishment. In such cases, increased protein synthesis could exceed the capacity of precise protein quality control, leading to the accumulation of unfolded and misfolded proteins. In turn, this triggers endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress as a part of the unfolded protein response (UPR). Since ER stress is a multi-layered, bidirectional cellular response that contains both positive (survival) and negative (death) reactions, proper management of UPR and ER stress signals is crucial for HSCs and also for maintaining the healthy hematopoietic system. In this review, we introduce the latest findings in this emerging field within hematopoiesis and HSC regulation.
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