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  1. Article: ACE2 protein expression within isogenic cell lines is heterogeneous and associated with distinct transcriptomes.

    Sherman, Emily J / Emmer, Brian T

    bioRxiv : the preprint server for biology

    2021  

    Abstract: The membrane protein angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) is a physiologic regulator of the renin-angiotensin system and the cellular receptor for the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Prior studies of ACE2 expression have primarily focused on mRNA abundance, with ... ...

    Abstract The membrane protein angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) is a physiologic regulator of the renin-angiotensin system and the cellular receptor for the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Prior studies of ACE2 expression have primarily focused on mRNA abundance, with investigation at the protein level limited by uncertain specificity of commercial ACE2 antibodies. Here, we report our development of a sensitive and specific flow cytometry-based assay for cellular ACE2 protein abundance. Application of this approach to multiple cell lines revealed an unexpected degree of cellular heterogeneity, with detectable ACE2 protein in only a subset of cells in each isogenic population. This heterogeneity was mediated at the mRNA level by transcripts predominantly initiated from the
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-03-26
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Preprint
    DOI 10.1101/2021.03.26.437218
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  2. Article ; Online: ACE2 protein expression within isogenic cell lines is heterogeneous and associated with distinct transcriptomes.

    Sherman, Emily J / Emmer, Brian T

    Scientific reports

    2021  Volume 11, Issue 1, Page(s) 15900

    Abstract: The membrane protein angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) is a physiologic regulator of the renin-angiotensin system and the cellular receptor for the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Prior studies of ACE2 expression have primarily focused on mRNA abundance, with ... ...

    Abstract The membrane protein angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) is a physiologic regulator of the renin-angiotensin system and the cellular receptor for the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Prior studies of ACE2 expression have primarily focused on mRNA abundance, with investigation at the protein level limited by uncertain specificity of commercial ACE2 antibodies. Here, we report our development of a sensitive and specific flow cytometry-based assay for cellular ACE2 protein abundance. Application of this approach to multiple cell lines revealed an unexpected degree of cellular heterogeneity, with detectable ACE2 protein in only a subset of cells in each isogenic population. This heterogeneity was mediated at the mRNA level by transcripts predominantly initiated from the ACE2 proximal promoter. ACE2 expression was heritable but not fixed over multiple generations of daughter cells, with gradual drift toward the original heterogeneous background. RNA-seq profiling identified distinct transcriptomes of ACE2-expressing relative cells to non-expressing cells, with enrichment in functionally related genes and transcription factor target sets. Our findings provide a validated approach for the specific detection of ACE2 protein at the surface of single cells, support an epigenetic mechanism of ACE2 gene regulation, and identify specific pathways associated with ACE2 expression in HuH7 cells.
    MeSH term(s) Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme 2/analysis ; Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme 2/genetics ; COVID-19/genetics ; Cell Line ; Gene Expression ; Gene Expression Profiling ; Gene Expression Regulation ; Humans ; RNA, Messenger/genetics ; Receptors, Virus/analysis ; Receptors, Virus/genetics ; SARS-CoV-2/isolation & purification ; Transcriptome
    Chemical Substances RNA, Messenger ; Receptors, Virus ; ACE2 protein, human (EC 3.4.17.23) ; Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme 2 (EC 3.4.17.23)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-08-05
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 2615211-3
    ISSN 2045-2322 ; 2045-2322
    ISSN (online) 2045-2322
    ISSN 2045-2322
    DOI 10.1038/s41598-021-95308-9
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  3. Article: The bed nucleus of the stria terminalis in threat detection: task choice and rodent experience.

    Sherman, Emily R / Thomas, Jasmine J / Cahill, Emma N

    Emerging topics in life sciences

    2022  Volume 6, Issue 5, Page(s) 457–466

    Abstract: Behavioural reactivity to potential threat is used to experimentally refine models of anxiety symptoms in rodents. We present a short review of the literature tying the most commonly used tasks to model anxiety symptoms to functional recruitment of bed ... ...

    Abstract Behavioural reactivity to potential threat is used to experimentally refine models of anxiety symptoms in rodents. We present a short review of the literature tying the most commonly used tasks to model anxiety symptoms to functional recruitment of bed nucleus of the stria terminalis circuits (BNST). Using a review of studies that investigated the role of the BNST in anxiety-like behaviour in rodents, we flag the certain challenges for the field. These stem from inconsistent methods of reporting the neuroanatomical BNST subregions and the interpretations of specific behaviour across a wide variety of tasks as 'anxiety-like'. Finally, to assist in interpretation of the findings, we discuss the potential interactions between typically used 'anxiety' tasks of innate behaviour that are potentially modulated by the social and individual experience of the animal.
    MeSH term(s) Animals ; Rodentia ; Septal Nuclei
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-11-23
    Publishing country England
    Document type Review ; Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2882721-1
    ISSN 2397-8554 ; 2397-8554 ; 2397-8562
    ISSN (online) 2397-8554
    ISSN 2397-8554 ; 2397-8562
    DOI 10.1042/ETLS20220002
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  4. Article ; Online: No impairment of contextual fear memory consolidation by oxytocin receptor antagonism in male rats.

    Sherman, Emily R / Li, Jialu / Cahill, Emma N

    Physiology & behavior

    2024  Volume 279, Page(s) 114545

    Abstract: Oxytocin is a peptide released into brain regions associated with the processing of aversive memory and threat responses. Given the expression of oxytocin receptors across this vigilance surveillance system of the brain, we investigated whether ... ...

    Abstract Oxytocin is a peptide released into brain regions associated with the processing of aversive memory and threat responses. Given the expression of oxytocin receptors across this vigilance surveillance system of the brain, we investigated whether pharmacological antagonism of the receptor would impact contextual aversive conditioning and memory. Adult male rats were conditioned to form an aversive contextual memory. The effects of peripheral administration of either the competitive antagonist Atosiban or noncompetitive antagonist L-368,899 were compared to saline controls. Oxytocin receptor antagonism treatment did not significantly impact the consolidation of aversive contextual memory in any of the groups. We conclude that peripheral antagonism of oxytocin signalling did not impact the formation of aversive memory.
    MeSH term(s) Rats ; Male ; Animals ; Receptors, Oxytocin ; Memory Consolidation ; Oxytocin/pharmacology ; Fear/physiology ; Conditioning, Psychological/physiology
    Chemical Substances Receptors, Oxytocin ; Oxytocin (50-56-6)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-04-03
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 3907-x
    ISSN 1873-507X ; 0031-9384
    ISSN (online) 1873-507X
    ISSN 0031-9384
    DOI 10.1016/j.physbeh.2024.114545
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  5. Article ; Online: ACE2 protein expression within isogenic cell lines is heterogeneous and associated with distinct transcriptomes

    Emily J. Sherman / Brian T. Emmer

    Scientific Reports, Vol 11, Iss 1, Pp 1-

    2021  Volume 13

    Abstract: Abstract The membrane protein angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) is a physiologic regulator of the renin-angiotensin system and the cellular receptor for the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Prior studies of ACE2 expression have primarily focused on mRNA abundance, ...

    Abstract Abstract The membrane protein angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) is a physiologic regulator of the renin-angiotensin system and the cellular receptor for the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Prior studies of ACE2 expression have primarily focused on mRNA abundance, with investigation at the protein level limited by uncertain specificity of commercial ACE2 antibodies. Here, we report our development of a sensitive and specific flow cytometry-based assay for cellular ACE2 protein abundance. Application of this approach to multiple cell lines revealed an unexpected degree of cellular heterogeneity, with detectable ACE2 protein in only a subset of cells in each isogenic population. This heterogeneity was mediated at the mRNA level by transcripts predominantly initiated from the ACE2 proximal promoter. ACE2 expression was heritable but not fixed over multiple generations of daughter cells, with gradual drift toward the original heterogeneous background. RNA-seq profiling identified distinct transcriptomes of ACE2-expressing relative cells to non-expressing cells, with enrichment in functionally related genes and transcription factor target sets. Our findings provide a validated approach for the specific detection of ACE2 protein at the surface of single cells, support an epigenetic mechanism of ACE2 gene regulation, and identify specific pathways associated with ACE2 expression in HuH7 cells.
    Keywords Medicine ; R ; Science ; Q
    Subject code 612
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-08-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher Nature Portfolio
    Document type Article ; Online
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  6. Article ; Online: The effectiveness of psychological interventions for reducing poor body image in endometriosis, PCOS and other gynaecological conditions: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

    Pehlivan, Melissa J / Sherman, Kerry A / Wuthrich, Viviana / Gandhi, Esther / Zagic, Dino / Kopp, Emily / Perica, Valentina

    Health psychology review

    2023  , Page(s) 1–28

    Abstract: Gynaecological conditions (e.g., endometriosis, PCOS) result in bodily changes that negatively impact body image. Psychological interventions (e.g., CBT, psychoeducation) have shown promise in reviews with the general population for alleviating body ... ...

    Abstract Gynaecological conditions (e.g., endometriosis, PCOS) result in bodily changes that negatively impact body image. Psychological interventions (e.g., CBT, psychoeducation) have shown promise in reviews with the general population for alleviating body image concerns. This systematic review and meta-analysis aims to provide asynthesis of the impact of psychological interventions for reducing body image concerns for individuals with gynaecological conditions. Electronic databases were searched for relevant psychological intervention studies with body image outcomes. Twenty-one eligible studies were included in the systematic review (ten were included in a random-effects meta-analysis). Studies included participants (
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-09-07
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 2364161-7
    ISSN 1743-7202 ; 1743-7199
    ISSN (online) 1743-7202
    ISSN 1743-7199
    DOI 10.1080/17437199.2023.2245020
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  7. Article ; Online: Does Extended Reality Simulation Improve Surgical/Procedural Learning and Patient Outcomes When Compared With Standard Training Methods?: A Systematic Review.

    Woodall, William J / Chang, Eugene H / Toy, Serkan / Lee, Deborah R / Sherman, Jonathan H / Liu, Matthew / Chen, Philip / Youner, Emily / Cooke, James / Lancaster, Andy / Gerberi, Danielle / Herur-Raman, Aalap

    Simulation in healthcare : journal of the Society for Simulation in Healthcare

    2024  Volume 19, Issue 1S, Page(s) S98–S111

    Abstract: Introduction: The use of extended reality (XR) technologies, including virtual, augmented, and mixed reality, has increased within surgical and procedural training programs. Few studies have assessed experiential learning- and patient-based outcomes ... ...

    Abstract Introduction: The use of extended reality (XR) technologies, including virtual, augmented, and mixed reality, has increased within surgical and procedural training programs. Few studies have assessed experiential learning- and patient-based outcomes using XR compared with standard training methods.
    Methods: As a working group for the Society for Simulation in Healthcare, we used Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines and a PICO strategy to perform a systematic review of 4238 articles to assess the effectiveness of XR technologies compared with standard training methods. Outcomes were grouped into knowledge, time-to-completion, technical proficiency, reactions, and patient outcomes. Because of study heterogeneity, a meta-analysis was not feasible.
    Results: Thirty-two studies met eligibility criteria: 18 randomized controlled trials, 7 comparative studies, and 7 systematic reviews. Outcomes of most studies included Kirkpatrick levels of evidence I-III (reactions, knowledge, and behavior), while few reported level IV outcomes (patient). The overall risk of bias was low. With few exceptions, included studies showed XR technology to be more effective than standard training methods in improving objective skills and performance, shortening procedure time, and receiving more positive learner ratings. However, XR use did not show significant differences in gained knowledge.
    Conclusions: Surgical or procedural XR training may improve technical skill development among trainees and is generally favored over standard training methods. However, there should be an additional focus on how skill development translates to clinically relevant outcomes. We recommend longitudinal studies to examine retention and transfer of training to clinical settings, methods to improve timely, adaptive feedback for deliberate practice, and cost analyses.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Computer Simulation ; Augmented Reality ; Problem-Based Learning ; Clinical Competence ; Physical Therapy Modalities ; Simulation Training
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-01-19
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Systematic Review ; Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2223429-9
    ISSN 1559-713X ; 1559-2332
    ISSN (online) 1559-713X
    ISSN 1559-2332
    DOI 10.1097/SIH.0000000000000767
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  8. Article ; Online: Colorimetric quantification of linking in thermoreversible nanocrystal gel assemblies.

    Kang, Jiho / Valenzuela, Stephanie A / Lin, Emily Y / Dominguez, Manuel N / Sherman, Zachary M / Truskett, Thomas M / Anslyn, Eric V / Milliron, Delia J

    Science advances

    2022  Volume 8, Issue 7, Page(s) eabm7364

    Abstract: Nanocrystal gels can be responsive, tunable materials, but designing their structure and properties is challenging. By using reversibly bonded molecular linkers, gelation can be realized under conditions predicted by thermodynamics. However, simulations ... ...

    Abstract Nanocrystal gels can be responsive, tunable materials, but designing their structure and properties is challenging. By using reversibly bonded molecular linkers, gelation can be realized under conditions predicted by thermodynamics. However, simulations have offered the only microscopic insights, with no experimental means to monitor linking leading to gelation. We introduce a metal coordination linkage with a distinct optical signature allowing us to quantify linking in situ and establish structural and thermodynamic bases for assembly. Because of coupling between linked indium tin oxide nanocrystals, their infrared absorption shifts abruptly at a chemically tunable gelation temperature. We quantify bonding spectroscopically and use molecular simulation to understand temperature-dependent bonding motifs, revealing that gel formation is governed by reaching a critical number of effective links that extend the nanocrystal network. Microscopic insights from our colorimetric linking chemistry enable switchable gels based on thermodynamic principles, opening the door to rational design of programmable nanocrystal networks.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-02-18
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2810933-8
    ISSN 2375-2548 ; 2375-2548
    ISSN (online) 2375-2548
    ISSN 2375-2548
    DOI 10.1126/sciadv.abm7364
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  9. Article ; Online: The RNA-binding protein SART3 promotes miR-34a biogenesis and G

    Sherman, Emily J / Mitchell, Dylan C / Garner, Amanda L

    The Journal of biological chemistry

    2019  Volume 294, Issue 46, Page(s) 17188–17196

    Abstract: MicroRNAs (miRNAs or miRs) are small, noncoding RNAs that are implicated in the regulation of most biological processes. Global miRNA biogenesis is altered in many cancers, and RNA-binding proteins play a role in miRNA biogenesis, presenting a promising ... ...

    Abstract MicroRNAs (miRNAs or miRs) are small, noncoding RNAs that are implicated in the regulation of most biological processes. Global miRNA biogenesis is altered in many cancers, and RNA-binding proteins play a role in miRNA biogenesis, presenting a promising avenue for targeting miRNA dysregulation in diseases. miR-34a exhibits tumor-suppressive activities by targeting cell cycle regulators CDK4/6 and anti-apoptotic factor BCL-2, among other regulatory pathways such as Wnt, TGF-β, and Notch signaling. Many cancers exhibit down-regulation or loss of miR-34a, and synthetic miR-34a supplementation has been shown to inhibit tumor growth
    MeSH term(s) Antigens, Neoplasm/genetics ; Apoptosis/genetics ; Cell Cycle Checkpoints/genetics ; Cell Line, Tumor ; Cell Proliferation/genetics ; Gene Expression Regulation, Neoplastic ; Humans ; Lung Neoplasms/genetics ; Lung Neoplasms/pathology ; MicroRNAs/genetics ; Neoplasm Proteins/genetics ; Protein Binding/genetics ; Proteomics/methods ; RNA-Binding Proteins/genetics ; Spliceosomes/genetics
    Chemical Substances Antigens, Neoplasm ; MIRN34 microRNA, human ; MicroRNAs ; Neoplasm Proteins ; RNA-Binding Proteins ; SART3 protein, human ; mirnlet7 microRNA, human
    Language English
    Publishing date 2019-10-16
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't ; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.
    ZDB-ID 2997-x
    ISSN 1083-351X ; 0021-9258
    ISSN (online) 1083-351X
    ISSN 0021-9258
    DOI 10.1074/jbc.AC119.010419
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  10. Article ; Online: Click Chemistry-Mediated Complementation Assay for RNA-Protein Interactions.

    Sherman, Emily J / Lorenz, Daniel A / Garner, Amanda L

    ACS combinatorial science

    2019  Volume 21, Issue 7, Page(s) 522–527

    Abstract: Click chemistry-based assays are a growing class of biochemical assay for facilitating the discovery of modulators of important biological processes. To date, most have relied on the use of immobilized biomolecules, which increases the cost of the assay ... ...

    Abstract Click chemistry-based assays are a growing class of biochemical assay for facilitating the discovery of modulators of important biological processes. To date, most have relied on the use of immobilized biomolecules, which increases the cost of the assay and decreases throughput because of the necessary washing steps. To overcome these challenges, we have developed a click chemistry-mediated complementation assay that retains many of the advantages of the previous technology, including catalytic signal amplification for assay robustness and applicability to full-length biomolecules, but that can be performed in a homogeneous format. As demonstration of this methodology, we have developed a new high-throughput screening method for RNA-protein interactions using the interaction of Lin28 with the pre-microRNA, prelet-7, as a model.
    MeSH term(s) Click Chemistry ; Combinatorial Chemistry Techniques ; Humans ; MicroRNAs/chemistry ; Molecular Structure ; Proteins/chemistry
    Chemical Substances MicroRNAs ; Proteins
    Language English
    Publishing date 2019-06-07
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't ; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.
    ISSN 2156-8944
    ISSN (online) 2156-8944
    DOI 10.1021/acscombsci.9b00071
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