Search Results - "MacLeod, Michael C."
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ATF3-Induced Mammary Tumors Exhibit Molecular Features of Human Basal-Like Breast Cancer
Published in International journal of molecular sciences (26-02-2021)“…Basal-like breast cancer (BLBC) is an aggressive and deadly subtype of human breast cancer that is highly metastatic, displays stem-cell like features, and has…”
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Activation of the canonical Wnt/β-catenin pathway in ATF3-induced mammary tumors
Published in PloS one (31-01-2011)“…Female transgenic mice that constitutively overexpress the transcription factor ATF3 in the basal epithelium of the mammary gland develop mammary carcinomas…”
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Late Cornified Envelope Family in Differentiating Epithelia—Response to Calcium and Ultraviolet Irradiation
Published in Journal of investigative dermatology (01-05-2005)“…The late cornified envelope (LCE) gene cluster within the epidermal differentiation complex on human chromosome one (mouse chromosome three) contains multiple…”
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The transcription factor ATF3 acts as an oncogene in mouse mammary tumorigenesis
Published in BMC cancer (22-09-2008)“…Overexpression of the bZip transcription factor, ATF3, in basal epithelial cells of transgenic mice under the control of the bovine cytokeratin-5 (CK5)…”
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High-affinity triplex-forming oligonucleotide target sequences in mammalian genomes
Published in Molecular carcinogenesis (01-01-2007)“…Site‐specific recognition of duplex DNA by triplex‐forming oligonucleotides (TFOs) provides a promising approach to manipulate mammalian genomes. A…”
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Epidermal hyperplasia and oral carcinoma in mice overexpressing the transcription factor ATF3 in basal epithelial cells
Published in Molecular carcinogenesis (01-06-2007)“…ATF3 is a highly conserved eukaryotic transcription factor that is ubiquitously upregulated transcriptionally during cellular responses to a variety of…”
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Detoxication of Sulfur Half-Mustards by Nucleophilic Scavengers: Robust Activity of Thiopurines
Published in Chemical research in toxicology (15-03-2010)“…Sulfur mustard (bis-(2-chloroethyl)sulfide) has been used in chemical warfare since World War I and is well known as an acutely toxic vesicant. It has been…”
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Protection against 2-chloroethyl ethyl sulfide (CEES) — induced cytotoxicity in human keratinocytes by an inducer of the glutathione detoxification pathway
Published in Toxicology and applied pharmacology (01-09-2011)“…Sulfur mustard (SM or mustard gas) was first used as a chemical warfare agent almost 100years ago. Due to its toxic effects on the eyes, lungs, and skin, and…”
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2,6-Dithiopurine, a nucleophilic scavenger, protects against mutagenesis in mouse skin treated in vivo with 2-(chloroethyl) ethyl sulfide, a mustard gas analog
Published in Toxicology and applied pharmacology (01-09-2012)“…Sulfur mustard [bis(2-chloroethyl)sulfide, SM] is a well-known DNA-damaging agent that has been used in chemical warfare since World War I, and is a weapon…”
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Effects of estrogen on global gene expression : Identification of novel targets of estrogen action
Published in Cancer research (Chicago, Ill.) (01-11-2000)“…The important role played by the sex hormone estrogen in disease and physiological processes has been well documented. However, the mechanisms by which this…”
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2,6-Dithiopurine Blocks Toxicity and Mutagenesis in Human Skin Cells Exposed to Sulfur Mustard Analogues, 2-Chloroethyl Ethyl Sulfide and 2-Chloroethyl Methyl Sulfide
Published in Chemical research in toxicology (15-03-2010)“…Sulfur mustard (bis-(2-chloroethyl)sulfide) is a well-known chemical warfare agent that induces debilitating cutaneous toxicity in exposed individuals. It is…”
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Targeted Generation of DNA Strand Breaks Using Pyrene-Conjugated Triplex-Forming Oligonucleotides
Published in Biochemistry (Easton) (10-06-2008)“…Gene targeting by triplex-forming oligonucleotides (TFOs) has proven useful for gene modulation in vivo. Photoreactive molecules have been conjugated to TFOs…”
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Regulation of BRCA1 Expression by the Rb-E2F Pathway
Published in The Journal of biological chemistry (11-02-2000)“…Inheritance of a mutant allele of the breast cancer susceptibility gene BRCA1 confers increased risk of developing breast and ovarian cancers. Likewise,…”
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Response of human mammary epithelial cells to DNA damage induced by BPDE: involvement of novel regulatory pathways
Published in Carcinogenesis (New York) (01-02-2003)“…The responses of a line of normal human mammary epithelial cells, HME87, to treatment with the ultimate carcinogen benzo[a]pyrene diol epoxide (BPDE) were…”
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Expression of common chromosomal fragile site genes, WWOX/FRA16D and FHIT/FRA3B is downregulated by exposure to environmental carcinogens, UV, and BPDE but not by IR
Published in Molecular carcinogenesis (01-11-2005)“…Common chromosomal fragile sites are unstable genomic loci susceptible to breakage, rearrangement, and are highly recombinogenic. Frequent alterations at these…”
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The Evolution of Legislative Jurisdictions
Published in The Journal of politics (01-05-2000)“…We consider the clarity of the jurisdictions of the committees of the U.S. Congress over the entire post-war period. We offer a theory to explain changes in…”
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Rapid analysis of gene expression (RAGE) facilitates universal expression profiling
Published in Nucleic acids research (01-12-1999)“…Current techniques for analysis of gene expression either monitor one gene at a time, for example northern hybridization or RT-PCR methods, or are designed for…”
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Quantitative high-throughput measurement of gene expression with sub-zeptomole sensitivity by capillary electrophoresis
Published in Analytical biochemistry (15-10-2005)“…Microarray technologies have provided the ability to monitor the expression of whole genomes rapidly. However, concerns persist with regard to quantitation and…”
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Molecular Cloning and Characterization of a Novel Mouse Epidermal Differentiation Gene and Its Promoter
Published in Genomics (San Diego, Calif.) (01-05-2001)“…The transcription factor E2F1 is an important regulator of cell proliferation, apoptosis, and differentiation. A novel mouse gene (Eig3) was originally…”
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Kinetics of the Reaction of a Potential Chemopreventive Agent, 2,6-Dithiopurine, and Its Major Metabolite, 2,6-Dithiouric Acid, with Multiple Classes of Electrophilic Toxicants
Published in Chemical research in toxicology (01-12-1996)“…Purinethiols are a class of potential cancer chemopreventive agents that exhibit nucleophilic scavenging activity against the carcinogenic electrophile…”
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