Pancreatic Cell News Volume 4.44 | Nov 12 2013

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    Pancreatic Cell News 4.44 November 12, 2013

    Pancreatic Cell News

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    TOP STORY
    MicroRNA-10b Enhances Pancreatic Cancer Cell Invasion by Suppressing TIP30 Expression and Promoting EGF and TGF-β Actions
    Investigators determined that plasma microRNA-10b (miR-10b) levels are significantly increased in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma patients by comparison with normal controls. By gene profiling, they identified potential targets downregulated by miR-10b, including Tat-interacting protein 30 (TIP30). [Oncogene]
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    PUBLICATIONS ( Ranked by impact factor of the journal)
    DIABETES & PANCREATITIS

    The Inactivation of Arx in Pancreatic α-Cells Triggers Their Neogenesis and Conversion into Functional β-Like Cells
    Combining conditional loss-of-function and lineage tracing approaches, researchers showed that the selective inhibition of the Arx gene in α-cells is sufficient to promote the conversion of adult α-cells into β-like cells at any age. [PLoS Genet] Full Article

    Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor Signaling Promotes Pancreatic β-Cell Proliferation in Response to Nutrient Excess in Rats through mTOR and FOXM1
    The authors previously reported that a 72-hour co-infusion of glucose and Intralipid induces insulin resistance and a marked increase in β-cell proliferation in 6-month-old but not in 2-month-old Wistar rats. Here, they aimed to identify the mechanisms underlying nutrient-induced β-cell proliferation in this model. [Diabetes] Abstract

    Caffeic Acid, Naringenin and Quercetin Enhance Glucose Stimulated Insulin Secretion and Glucose Sensitivity in INS-1E Cells
    Caffeic acid, naringenin and quercetin are naturally occurring phenolic compounds present in many plants as secondary metabolites. Researchers investigated their effect on glucose stimulated insulin secretion in INS-1E cells and to explore their effect on expression of genes involved in beta cell survival and function under normoglycemic and glucotoxic conditions.[Diabetes Obes Metab] Abstract

    Amniotic Fluid Stem Cells Prevent β-Cell Injury
    The authors used a chemically induced mouse model of type 1 diabetes to determine whether amniotic fluid stem cells could play a role in modulating β-cell injury and restoring β-cell function. [Cytotherapy] Abstract

    Glucose Promotes Its Own Metabolism by Acting on the Cell-Surface Glucose-Sensing Receptor T1R3
    To determine the role of homodimer of taste type 1 receptor 3 (T1R3) in glucose-induced insulin secretion, scientists addressed whether or not this receptor modulates glucose metabolism in MIN6 cells. They measured changes in intracellular ATP in MIN6 cells expressing luciferase. [Endocr J]
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    PANCREATIC CANCER

    O-GlcNAcylation of FoxO1 in Pancreatic β Cells Promotes Akt Inhibition through an IGFBP1-Mediated Autocrine Mechanism
    FoxO1 was O-GlcNAcylated in INS-1 832/13 β cells and isolated rat pancreatic islets. O-GlcNAcylation of FoxO1 resulted in a two-fold increase in its transcriptional activity toward a FoxO1 reporter gene and a 3-fold increase in the expression of the insulin-like growth factor-binding protein 1 (Igfbp1) gene at the mRNA level, resulting in IGFBP1 protein oversecretion by the cells. [FASEB J] Abstract

    Pancreatic Stellate Cells Promote Hapto-Migration of Cancer Cells through Collagen I-Mediated Signaling Pathway
    Investigators used a modified Boyden chamber assay as an in vitro model to investigate the role of pancreatic stellate cells in migration of Panc1 and UlaPaCa cells and to identify the underlying mechanisms. [Brit J Cancer] Abstract

    Targeting Elongation Factor-2 Kinase (eEF-2K) Induces Apoptosis in Human Pancreatic Cancer Cells
    Scientists showed that eEF-2K is overexpressed in pancreatic cancer (PaCa) cells and its down-regulation induces apoptotic cell death. Rottlerin, a polyphenolic compound initially identified as a PKC-δ inhibitor, induces apoptosis and autophagy in a variety of cancer cells including PaCa cells. [Apoptosis] Abstract

    Emetine Enhances the Tumor Necrosis Factor-Related Apoptosis-Inducing Ligand-Induced Apoptosis of Pancreatic Cancer Cells by Downregulation of Myeloid Cell Leukemia Sequence-1 Protein
    To investigate the mechanism underlying pancreatic cancer cell resistance to tumor necrosis factor-related apoptosis-inducing ligand, researchers performed a small scale high-throughput compound screening in AsPC-1 pancreatic cancer cells using a bioactive small molecule library. [Oncol Rep] Abstract

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    REVIEWS
    Cooperation between Brain and Islet in Glucose Homeostasis and Diabetes
    The authors present evidence of a brain-centered glucoregulatory system (BCGS) that can lower blood glucose levels via both insulin-dependent and -independent mechanisms, and propose a model in which complex and highly coordinated interactions between the BCGS and pancreatic islets promote normal glucose homeostasis. [Nature] Abstract | Press Release

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    SCIENCE NEWS
    MU Study Finds More Accurate Method to Diagnose Pancreatic Cancer
    Researchers from the University of Missouri (MU) have found a more accurate laboratory method for diagnosing pancreatic cancer. To develop the new diagnostic method, researchers performed a retrospective study of the records from 57 patients at University of Missouri Health Care who were tested for pancreatic cancer. [Press release from University of Missouri discussing research presented at the American Society for Clinical Pathology’s 2013 Annual Meeting, Chicago] Press Release

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    INDUSTRY NEWS
    Nuvilex Completes Acquisition of Exclusive Worldwide Rights to Live-Cell Encapsulation Technology for Diabetes
    Nuvilex, Inc. announced that it has acquired the exclusive worldwide rights to use the cellulose-based live-cell encapsulation technology for the development of treatments for diabetes from SG Austria Pte. Ltd. [Nuvilex, Inc.] Press Release

    Cornerstone Pharmaceuticals Announces Initiation of Phase II Clinical Trial of CPI-613 in Patients with Locally Advanced or Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer
    Cornerstone Pharmaceuticals, Inc. announced the initiation of a pilot Phase II clinical trial of CPI-613 for the treatment of patients with locally advanced or metastatic pancreatic cancer. CPI-613 is the Company’s lead Altered Energy Metabolism Directed drug candidate, which is designed to disrupt the altered energy-production pathways in cancer cells. [Cornerstone Pharmaceuticals, Inc.] Press Release

     
    POLICY NEWS
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    Therapeutic Goods Administration (Australia)

     
    EVENTS
    NEW Annual Meeting of the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting 2014
    April 5-9, 2014
    San Diego, United States

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    JOB OPPORTUNITIES
    NEW Postdoctoral Fellow Positions – Beta Cell Maintenance in Health and Diabetes (Tel Aviv University)

    Postdoctoral Fellow – Novel Genes in Pancreatic Beta Cell Function (University of California – San Francisco)

    Postdoctoral Associate Position – Molecular Mechanisms of Insulin Resistance and Beta-Cell Failure in Type 2 Diabetes (Nencki Institute of Experimental Biology)

    Research Fellow – Cellular Immunity in Type 1 Diabetes (King’s College London)

    Postdoctoral Position – Cell Metabolism, Diabetes and Fatty Liver Disease (Boston University)

    Postdoctoral Associate – Human and Mouse Stem Cell Biology, Pancreatic and Liver Specification and In Vitro Disease Modeling (Baylor College of Medicine)

    Postdoctoral Fellow – Molecular Mechanisms of Cancer Progression (University of South Alabama)

    Faculty Position – Department of Cellular & Structural Biology (The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio)

    Scientist – Particle Chemistry (STEMCELL Technologies Inc.)

    Research Technologist – Human Pluripotent Stem Cell Products (STEMCELL Technologies Inc.)

    Research Associate/Scientist – Antibodies Group (STEMCELL Technologies Inc.)

    Research Associate – Particle Chemistry (STEMCELL Technologies Inc.)


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