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  • 1
    In: Blood, American Society of Hematology, Vol. 104, No. 11 ( 2004-11-16), p. 4884-4884
    Abstract: We investigated the relevance of p53 deletions to the clinical outcome of multiple myeloma (MM) patients treated with high-dose chemotherapy and autologous stem cell transplantation. Hemizygous p53 gene deletions were detected by cytoplasmic Ig-enhanced interphase fluorescence in situ hybridization (cIg-FISH) in 10 of 105 (9.5%) patients studied. p53 deletions were associated with higher serum calcium (p=0.0062) and creatinine (p=0.013) levels but there were no association with patient age, gender, β-2 microglobulin, C-reactive protein, hemoglobin, albumin, bone lytic lesions, or immunoglobulin isotype. There were no association of p53 deletions with chromosome 13q deletions, translocation t(11;14) or t(4;14). The overall response rates were similar in patients with and without p53 deletions (67% vs 71%). However, patients with p53 deletions had significantly shorter progression free (median 7.9 vs. 25.7 months, p=0.0324) and overall survival (median 14.7 vs. 48.1 months, p=0.0008) than patients without a p53 deletion. A multivariate analysis confirmed p53 deletion was an independent prognostic factor predicting shortened progression free (p=0.0009) or overall survival (p=0.0002) in myeloma patients after high-dose chemotherapy and autologous stem cell transplantation.
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    ISSN: 0006-4971 , 1528-0020
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    Publisher: American Society of Hematology
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    American Society of Hematology ; 2004
    In:  Blood Vol. 104, No. 11 ( 2004-11-16), p. 4890-4890
    In: Blood, American Society of Hematology, Vol. 104, No. 11 ( 2004-11-16), p. 4890-4890
    Abstract: The translocation t(11;14) involving immunoglobulin heavy chain gene switch region and cyclin D1 is the most common IgH translocation (15–20%) in multiple myeloma (MM). MM patients with t(11;14) are considered to have a better prognosis when treated with either conventional chemotherapy or autologous stem cell transplant. In contrast, patients with chromosome 13q deletions (40–50% of patients) have a poor prognosis. To address whether long-term survivors of MM more frequently harbor a t(11;14) but not 13q deletions, we used cytoplasmic Ig-enhanced interphase fluorescence in situ hybridization (cIg-FISH) to evaluate clonal plasma cells for t(11;14) and 13q status from 20 long-term survivor MM cases. These patients met the diagnostic criteria for MM before May of 1996 and have survived more than 8 years. The 11 male and 9 female had a median age of 52 (range 39–62) at diagnosis. Eleven had IgG, 6 IgA, 2 free light chains, and 1 non-secretory. Of the 20 patients, 17 received autologous stem cell transplants. The median duration between diagnosis and transplant was 24 months (range 5–149), the median progression free survival (PFS) after transplant was 32 months (range, 1–62). One patient died 3 years after transplant and 10 years after diagnosis. The 19 other patients remain alive. Translocation t(11;14) was detected in only one of 20 patients with 94% of clonal plasma cells involved. This patient had PFS of 20 months after transplant and is alive 3 years post-transplant and 10.5 years after diagnosis. Chromosome 13q deletions were detected in only 3 cases (15%). Despite its association with a better prognosis, our results indicate that t(14;14) is infrequent in long-term myeloma survivors. As anticipated, 13q deletions were infrequent.
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    ISSN: 0006-4971 , 1528-0020
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    Publisher: American Society of Hematology
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    In: Journal of Bone and Mineral Research, Wiley, Vol. 18, No. 6 ( 2003-06-01), p. 1028-1035
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    ISSN: 0884-0431
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    Publisher: Wiley
    Publication Date: 2003
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    In: Clinical Cancer Research, American Association for Cancer Research (AACR), Vol. 10, No. 7 ( 2004-04-01), p. 2359-2367
    Abstract: Purpose: Reduced expression of the transforming growth factor β receptor type II (TGFβRII), a key inhibitor of epithelial cell growth and tumor suppressor gene, was reported frequently in many types of tumors including non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). This study explored the significance of the TGFβRII gene in NSCLC carcinogenesis. Experimental Design: With 43 independent pairs of tumor and paracarcinoma tissue samples from patients with primary NSCLC, we carried out PCR-denaturing gradient gel electrophoresis screening for DNA variants over the coding sequence of the TGFβRII gene, immunohistochemical assay of TGFβRII expression, methylation-specific PCR analysis, and semiquantitative reverse transcription-PCR. Results: The PCR-denaturing gradient gel electrophoresis did not detect variation in the whole coding sequence of the TGFβRII gene, but the immunohistochemistry experiment revealed reduced or lost expression of the gene in 44% (19 of 43) of the tumor samples. The methylation analysis on the 19 pairs detected the frequent occurrence of methylated TGFβRII promoter in tumor tissues, whereas most of the paracarcinoma tissues were free of methylation. The reduced TGFβRII expression was highly significantly associated with the methylation event (P & lt; 10−4). The reverse transcription-PCR analysis demonstrated a clear agreement between reduced TGFβRII expression and decreased mRNA level of the gene in the tumor tissue samples. Conclusions: TGFβRII plays an important role as a tumor suppressor in NSCLC carcinogenesis. The defective expression may serve as one of most important molecular mechanisms in explaining progression of the disease. In particular, aberrant 5′ CpG methylation of the gene has explained the down-regulation of the gene at a transcriptional level.
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    ISSN: 1078-0432 , 1557-3265
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    Publisher: American Association for Cancer Research (AACR)
    Publication Date: 2004
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    In: The Hematology Journal, Springer Science and Business Media LLC, Vol. 2, No. 5 ( 2001), p. 330-340
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    ISSN: 1466-4860
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    In: The Journal of Immunology, The American Association of Immunologists, Vol. 164, No. 1 ( 2000-01-01), p. 452-462
    Abstract: Platelet endothelial cell adhesion molecule (PECAM-1), a member of the Ig superfamily, is found on endothelial cells and neutrophils and has been shown to be involved in the migration of leukocytes across the endothelium. Adhesion is mediated, at least in part, through binding interactions involving its first N-terminal Ig-like domain, but it is still unclear which sequences in this domain are required for in vivo function. Therefore, to identify functionally important regions of the first Ig-like domain of PECAM-1 that are required for the participation of PECAM-1 in in vivo neutrophil recruitment, a panel of mAbs against this region of PECAM-1 was generated and characterized in in vitro adhesion assays and in an in vivo model of cutaneous inflammation. It was observed that mAbs that disrupted PECAM-1-dependent homophilic adhesion in an L cell aggregation assay also blocked TNF-α-induced intradermal accumulation of neutrophils in a transmigration model using human skin transplanted onto SCID mice. Localization of the epitopes of these Abs indicated that these function-blocking Abs mapped to specific regions on either face of domain 1. This suggests that these regions of the first Ig-like domain may contain or be close to binding sites involved in PECAM-1-dependent homophilic adhesion, and thus may represent potential targets for the development of antiinflammatory reagents.
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    ISSN: 0022-1767 , 1550-6606
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    Publisher: The American Association of Immunologists
    Publication Date: 2000
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    In: The Journal of Immunology, The American Association of Immunologists, Vol. 171, No. 4 ( 2003-08-15), p. 2142-2153
    Abstract: Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a systemic autoimmune disease that is accompanied by the emergence of autoreactive T cells and a reduction in regulatory T cells. Humans and mice with SLE have reduced numbers of CD1d-restricted NK T cells, suggesting a role for these cells in the regulation of SLE. In this study, we show that CD1d deficiency exacerbates lupus nephritis induced by the hydrocarbon oil pristane. This exacerbation in disease is associated with: 1) reduced TNF-α and IL-4 production by T cells, especially during the disease induction phase; and 2) expansion of marginal zone B cells. Strikingly, inoculation of pristane in wild-type mice resulted in reduced numbers and/or functions of NK T cells and CD1d-expressing dendritic cells. These findings suggest that CD1d may play an immunoregulatory role in the development of lupus in the pristane-induced model.
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    Publisher: The American Association of Immunologists
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    Wiley ; 2004
    In:  European Journal of Immunology Vol. 34, No. 6 ( 2004-06), p. 1723-1732
    In: European Journal of Immunology, Wiley, Vol. 34, No. 6 ( 2004-06), p. 1723-1732
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 0014-2980 , 1521-4141
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    Publisher: Wiley
    Publication Date: 2004
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    In: Journal of Bone and Mineral Research, Wiley, Vol. 18, No. 11 ( 2003-11), p. 2033-2042
    Abstract: CP‐533,536, a newly discovered, non‐prostanoid EP2 receptor‐selective PGE 2 agonist, stimulates local bone formation and enhances fracture healing in rat models. Introduction: There is a significant medical need for agents that can stimulate local bone formation and enhance fracture healing. We tested the effects of CP‐533,536, a newly discovered, non‐prostanoid EP2 receptor‐selective prostaglandin E 2 (PGE 2 ) agonist, in stimulating local bone formation and enhancing fracture healing in rat models. Materials and Methods: In the first model, a single injection of CP‐533,536 at doses of 0.3, 1, or 3 mg/kg to the proximal tibial metaphysis of 6‐week‐old male rats was given on day 1, and the local bone anabolic effect was determined on day 7. We then tested the effects of this compound in inducing bone formation on rat periosteum of the femur. A single dose of 0.3 mg of CP‐533,536 incorporated in a poly‐( d , l ‐lactide‐co‐glycolide) (PLGH) matrix was injected onto the periosteum of the femur in 3‐week‐old male rats, and local bone formation was determined on day 14. Finally, the ability of CP‐533,536 in PLGH matrix in enhancing fracture healing was tested using the rat femoral fracture model. CP‐533,536 in PLGH matrix at doses of 0.05, 0.5, or 5 mg was delivered to the local fracture site on the same day of fracture, and its efficacy was evaluated on day 21. Results and Conclusions: A single injection of CP‐533,536 at doses of 0.3, 1, or 3 mg/kg to the proximal tibial metaphysis dose‐dependently stimulated local lamellar bone formation on trabecular, endocortical, and periosteal surfaces, and thus increased bone mineral content and bone strength at the injected site. Similarly, a single injection of 0.3 mg of CP‐533,536 incorporated in PLGH matrix onto the periosteum of the femur induced significantly local bone formation. In the rat femoral fracture model, CP‐533,536 in PLGH matrix at doses of 0.05, 0.5, and 5 mg dose‐dependently increased callus size, density, and strength compared with PLGH matrix alone. These results show that CP‐533,536 stimulates new bone formation on trabecular, endocortical, and periosteal surfaces and enhances fracture healing. These data reveal that EP2 receptor‐selective agonists provide therapeutic potential for local bone augmentation, bone repair, and bone healing in humans.
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    ISSN: 0884-0431 , 1523-4681
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    Publisher: Wiley
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    In: Journal of Bone and Mineral Research, Wiley, Vol. 16, No. 4 ( 2001-04), p. 765-773
    Abstract: The purpose of this study was to evaluate if long‐term (6 months) treatment with lasofoxifene (LAS), a new selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM), can protect against age‐related changes in bone mass and bone strength in intact aged male rats. Sprague‐Dawley male rats at 15 months of age were treated (daily oral gavage) with either vehicle ( n = 12) or LAS at 0.01 mg/kg per day ( n = 12) or 0.1 mg/kg per day ( n = 11) for 6 months. A group of 15 rats was necropsied at 15 months of age and served as basal controls. No significant change was found in body weight between basal and vehicle controls. However, an age‐related increase in fat body mass (+42%) and decrease in lean body mass (−8.5%) was observed in controls. Compared with vehicle controls, LAS at both doses significantly decreased body weight and fat body mass but did not affect lean body mass. No significant difference was found in prostate wet weight among all groups. Total serum cholesterol was significantly decreased in all LAS‐treated rats compared with both the basal and the vehicle controls. Both doses of LAS treatment completely prevented the age‐related increase in serum osteocalcin. Peripheral quantitative computerized tomography (pQCT) analysis at the distal femoral metaphysis indicated that the age‐related decrease in total density, trabecular density, and cortical thickness was completely prevented by treatment with LAS at 0.01 mg/kg per day or 0.1 mg/kg per day. Histomorphometric analysis of proximal tibial cancellous bone showed an age‐related decrease in trabecular bone volume (TBV; −46%), trabecular number (Tb.N), wall thickness (W.Th), mineral apposition rate, and bone formation rate‐tissue area referent. Moreover, an age‐related increase in trabecular separation (Tb.Sp) and eroded surface was observed. LAS at 0.01 mg/kg per day or 0.1 mg/kg per day completely prevented these age‐related changes in bone mass, bone structure, and bone turnover. Similarly, the age‐related decrease in TBV and trabecular thickness (Tb.Th) and the age‐related increase in osteoclast number (Oc.N) and osteoclast surface (Oc.S) in the third lumbar vertebral cancellous bone were completely prevented by treatment with LAS at both doses. Further, LAS at both doses completely prevented the age‐related decrease in ultimate strength (−47%) and stiffness (−37%) of the fifth lumbar vertebral body. These results show that treatment with LAS for 6 months in male rats completely prevents the age‐related decreases in bone mass and bone strength by inhibiting the increased bone resorption and bone turnover associated with aging. Further, LAS reduced total serum cholesterol and did not affect the prostate weight in these rats. Our data support the potential use of a SERM for protecting against the age‐related changes in bone and serum cholesterol in elderly men.
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    ISSN: 0884-0431 , 1523-4681
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    Publisher: Wiley
    Publication Date: 2001
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