Dermal Cell News Volume 2.15 | Apr 25 2016

Epidermal Notch1 Recruits RORγ⁺ Group 3 Innate Lymphoid Cells to Orchestrate Normal Skin Repair
The authors showed that Notch1 works as a damage response signal. Epidermal Notch induced recruitment of immune cell subsets including RORγ⁺ ILC3s into wounded dermis; RORγ⁺ ILC3s were potent sources of IL17F in wounds and control immunological and epidermal cell responses. [Nat Commun] Full Article

Knockdown of LncRNA-ATB Suppresses Autocrine Secretion of TGF-β2 by Targeting ZNF217 via miR-200c in Keloid Fibroblasts
Researchers investigated the role of long non-coding RNA (lncRNA)-activated by transforming growth factor-β (TGF-β) (lncRNA-ATB) in the autocrine secretion of TGF-β in keloid fibroblasts and explored the underlying molecular mechanism. [Sci Rep] Full Article

Skin Barrier Defects Caused by Keratinocyte-Specific Deletion of ADAM17 or EGFR Are Based on Highly Similar Proteome and Degradome Alterations
Scientists aimed for the first proteomic/degradomic approach to characterize the disruption of the ADAM17–epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) signaling axis and its consequences for epidermal barrier formation. [J Proteome Res] Abstract | Graphical Abstract

ILK–PI3K/AKT Pathway Participates in Cutaneous Wound Contraction by Regulating Fibroblast Migration and Differentiation to Myofibroblast
Using in vitro studies, researchers demonstrated that integrin-linked kinase (ILK) and PI3K/AKT inhibitors suppressed the contraction of fibroblast-populated collagen lattices, inhibited fibroblast migration, and interrupted the effect of TGF-β1 on promoting alpha smooth muscle actin expression in fibroblasts. [Lab Invest] Abstract

Modeling Fibrosis Using Fibroblasts Isolated from Scarred Rat Vocal Folds
Given the importance of scar vocal fold fibroblasts (VFFs) to phenotypically appropriate in vitro modeling of VF fibrosis, investigators pursued detailed characterization of scar VFFs obtained from surgically injured rat VF mucosae, compared with those obtained from experimentally naïve, age-matched tissue. [Lab Invest] Abstract

SKIN CANCERS & DISORDERS

The Transcription Factor RUNX2 Regulates Receptor Tyrosine Kinase Expression in Melanoma
Scientists demonstrated that RUNX2-deficient melanoma cells display a significant decrease in three receptor tyrosine kinases, EGFR, IGF-1R and PDGFRβ. [Oncotarget] Full Article

Use of a MCL-1 Inhibitor Alone to De-Bulk Melanoma and in Combination to Kill Melanoma Initiating Cells
Researchers examined the effects of the MCL-1 inhibitor SC-2001 in killing non melanoma-initiating-cells (bulk of melanoma), and melanoma-initiating-cells. [Oncotarget] Full Article

TET2 Negatively Regulates Nestin Expression in Human Melanoma
Investigators provide evidence suggesting that nestin regulation is negatively controlled epigenetically by translocation methylcytosine dioxygenase 2 (TET) 2 via 5-hydroxymethylcytosine binding at the 3′ untranslated region of the nestin gene, providing one potential pathway for understanding melanoma growth characteristics. [Am J Pathol] Abstract

Transcription Factor 7-Like 1 Dysregulates Keratinocyte Differentiation through Upregulating Lipocalin 2
To reveal the potential role of transcription factor 7-like 1 (Tcf7l1) in the dysregulation of keratinocyte differentiation, both Tcf7l1 and lipocalin 2 (LCN2) were determined in a variety of skin disorders. Scientists found that both Tcf7l1 and LCN2 were highly expressed in diseases characterized by defective keratinocyte differentiation (especially psoriasis vulgaris, condyloma acuminatum, squamous cell carcinoma, etc.). [Cell Death Disc] Full Article

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SpinalCyte, LLC Announces Final Results from Phase II Animal Trials Using Human Dermal Fibroblast Transplantation for Intervertebral Disc Degeneration
SpinalCyte, LLC announced the final results of Phase II Animal Studies for Transplantation of human dermal fibroblasts for Intervertebral Disc Degeneration. [SpinalCyte, LLC] Press Release

AbbVie, University of Chicago Collaborate to Advance Cancer Research
The University of Chicago and AbbVie have entered into a five-year collaboration agreement designed to improve the pace of discovery and advance medical research in oncology at both organizations. [The University of Chicago] Press Release

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