Works (56)

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2025 article

Comparison of histochemical methods for the analysis of eosinophils and mast cells using a porcine model of eosinophilic esophagitis

Snider, D. B., Meyerholz, D. K., Dellon, E. S., Cortes, L. M., Karri, A., Blikslager, A. T., … Cruse, G. (2025, March 19). Frontiers in Veterinary Science, Vol. 12.

By: D. Snider n, D. Meyerholz*, E. Dellon*, L. Cortes n, A. Karri n, A. Blikslager n, S. Laster n, T. Käser n, G. Cruse n

author keywords: eosinophils; histochemical analysis; porcine (pig) model; eosinophilic esophagitis; mast cell (MC); allergy
topics (OpenAlex): Eosinophilic Esophagitis; Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Research; Eosinophilic Disorders and Syndromes
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: April 14, 2025

2025 article

Corrigendum to ‘Round Window Membrane Extracellular Vesicles Facilitate Inner Ear Drug Delivery’ [Journal of Controlled Release 387 (2025) 114153].

Holdsclaw, S., Silkstone, D., Moazzam, F., Jeanneret, H., Tehsin, N., Norris, E., … Moatti, A. (2025, October 17). Journal of Controlled Release.

By: S. Holdsclaw n, D. Silkstone n, F. Moazzam n, H. Jeanneret n, N. Tehsin n, E. Norris n, E. Talic n, K. Popowski n ...

topics (OpenAlex): Extracellular vesicles in disease
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Added: October 23, 2025

2025 article

Evolution of mast cell research associated with the Laboratory of Allergic Diseases, 1985-2022: Summary of the 2023 NIAID Symposium

Komarow, H. D., Nilsson, G., Okayama, Y., Mekori, Y., Olivera, A., Valent, P., … Carter, M. C. (2025, July 7). Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, Vol. 156, pp. 579–589.

By: H. Komarow, G. Nilsson*, Y. Okayama*, Y. Mekori*, A. Olivera*, P. Valent*, K. Hartmann*, K. Brockow* ...

author keywords: Mast cells; mastocytosis; diagnostic criteria; KIT; tryptase
MeSH headings : Animals; Humans; Biomedical Research; Hypersensitivity / immunology; Mast Cells / immunology; Mastocytosis / immunology; National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (U.S.); United States; Congresses as Topic
topics (OpenAlex): Mast cells and histamine; Allergic Rhinitis and Sensitization
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Added: September 29, 2025

2025 article

Round window membrane extracellular vesicles facilitate inner ear drug delivery

Holdsclaw, S., Silkstone, D., Moazzam, F., Jeanneret, H., Tehsin, N., Norris, E., … Moatti, A. (2025, August 21). Journal of Controlled Release.

By: S. Holdsclaw n, D. Silkstone n, F. Moazzam n, H. Jeanneret n, N. Tehsin n, E. Norris n, E. Talic n, K. Popowski n ...

author keywords: Inner ear drug delivery; Round window membrane; Extracellular vesicles; Intratympanic
topics (OpenAlex): Extracellular vesicles in disease; Machine Learning and ELM; MicroRNA in disease regulation
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Added: September 29, 2025

2024 article

Antihistamine Medication Blunts Localized-Vibration-Induced Increases in Popliteal Blood Flow

Needs, D., Blotter, J., Fellingham, G. W., Cruse, G., Gifford, J. R., Johnson, A. W., & Feland, J. B. (2024, March 29). Vibration, Vol. 7, pp. 351–361.

author keywords: percussion massage; Hypervolt; blood velocity
topics (OpenAlex): Effects of Vibration on Health; Biomedical and Chemical Research; Myofascial pain diagnosis and treatment
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Added: July 8, 2024

2023 journal article

Low-dose intrapulmonary drug delivery device for studies on next-generation therapeutics in mice

Journal of Controlled Release, 359, 287–301.

By: A. Gracioso Martins n, D. Snider n, K. Popowski n, K. Schuchard n, M. Tenorio n, S. Akunuri n, J. Wee n, K. Peters n ...

Contributors: A. Gracioso Martins n, D. Snider n, K. Popowski n, K. Schuchard n, M. Tenorio n, S. Akunuri n, J. Wee n, K. Peters n ...

MeSH headings : Humans; Animals; Mice; Aerosols; Administration, Inhalation; Nebulizers and Vaporizers; Lung; Drug Delivery Systems / methods; Equipment Design
topics (OpenAlex): Inhalation and Respiratory Drug Delivery; Microfluidic and Bio-sensing Technologies; Microfluidic and Capillary Electrophoresis Applications
TL;DR: A tunable nebulized system composed of an ultrasonic transducer equipped with a mesh nebulizer fitted with a silicone restrictor plate modification to control the nebulization rate provides targeted lung delivery efficiency far exceeding conventional nebulizers preventing waste of expensive biologics and large molecules during proof-of-concept and pre-clinical experiments involving mice. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Added: March 8, 2024

2023 article

The exon-skipping oligonucleotide, KitStop, depletes tissue-resident mast cells in vivo to ameliorate anaphylaxis

Hedgespeth, B. A., Snider, D. B., Bitting, K. J., & Cruse, G. (2023, January 31). Frontiers in Immunology, Vol. 14.

By: B. Hedgespeth n, D. Snider n, K. Bitting n & G. Cruse n

Contributors: B. Hedgespeth n, D. Snider n, K. Bitting n & G. Cruse n

author keywords: mast cell (MC); anaphylaxis; KIT; exon skipping; mast cell depletion
MeSH headings : Mice; Animals; Mast Cells; Anaphylaxis / genetics; Anaphylaxis / therapy; Mastocytosis; Allergens
topics (OpenAlex): Mast cells and histamine; Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Research; Asthma and respiratory diseases
TL;DR: The use of an exon-skipping oligonucleotide is reported to safely reduce the severity and duration of the anaphylactic response via mast cell depopulation in tissues, resulting in a significant reduction in systemic mast cell responses. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: March 6, 2023

2022 article

Identification of redundancy between human FcεRIβ and MS4A6A proteins points toward additional complex mechanisms for FcεRI trafficking and signaling

Bitting, K., Hedgespeth, B., Ehrhardt‐Humbert, L. C., Arthur, G. K., Schubert, A. G., Bradding, P., … Cruse, G. (2022, November 25). Allergy, Vol. 12, pp. 1204–1217.

By: K. Bitting n, B. Hedgespeth n, L. Ehrhardt‐Humbert n, G. Arthur n, A. Schubert n, P. Bradding*, S. Tilley*, G. Cruse n

Contributors: K. Bitting n, B. Hedgespeth n, L. Ehrhardt-Humbert n, G. Arthur n, A. Schubert n, P. Bradding*, S. Tilley*, G. Cruse n

author keywords: asthma; IgE; mast cells
MeSH headings : Animals; Humans; Mice; Basophils / metabolism; Cell Degranulation; Exons; Hypersensitivity / metabolism; Mast Cells / metabolism; Receptors, IgE / genetics; Receptors, IgE / metabolism; Signal Transduction
topics (OpenAlex): Mast cells and histamine; Asthma and respiratory diseases; Monoclonal and Polyclonal Antibodies Research
TL;DR: It is reported that targeting FcεRIβ with exon‐skipping oligonucleotides eliminates IgE‐mediated degranulation in mouse MCs, but equivalent targeting in human MCs was not effective at reducing degranulations. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Added: November 25, 2022

2022 article

Immunologic and pathologic characterization of a novel swine biomedical research model for eosinophilic esophagitis

Cortes, L. M., Brodsky, D., Chen, C., Pridgen, T., Odle, J., Snider, D. B., … Käser, T. (2022, November 14). Frontiers in Allergy, Vol. 3.

By: L. Cortes n, D. Brodsky n, C. Chen, T. Pridgen n, J. Odle n, D. Snider n, G. Cruse n, A. Putikova* ...

author keywords: pig; food allergy; animal model; immunology; gastrointestinal; eosinophilic esophagitis
topics (OpenAlex): Eosinophilic Esophagitis; Eosinophilic Disorders and Syndromes; Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Research
TL;DR: Swine is established as a relevant large animal model for translational biomedical research in EoE with the potential to facilitate development of therapeutics and it is demonstrated that the sensitization and oral challenge protocol not only induces the underlying immune markers but also the micro- and macro-pathological hallmarks of human EiE. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Added: September 25, 2023

2022 article

Regulation of Trafficking and Signaling of the High Affinity IgE Receptor by FcεRIβ and the Potential Impact of FcεRIβ Splicing in Allergic Inflammation

Arthur, G. K., & Cruse, G. (2022, January 12). International Journal of Molecular Sciences, Vol. 1.

By: G. Arthur n & G. Cruse n

Contributors: G. Arthur n & G. Cruse n

author keywords: mast cell; IgE receptor; Fc epsilon RI beta; antisense therapy; allergy; asthma; exon skipping
MeSH headings : Alternative Splicing; Animals; Biomarkers; Cell Degranulation / genetics; Cell Degranulation / immunology; Disease Susceptibility; Gene Expression Regulation; Humans; Hypersensitivity / diagnosis; Hypersensitivity / etiology; Hypersensitivity / metabolism; Hypersensitivity / therapy; Mast Cells / immunology; Mast Cells / metabolism; RNA Splicing; Receptors, IgE / chemistry; Receptors, IgE / genetics; Receptors, IgE / metabolism; Signal Transduction; Structure-Activity Relationship
topics (OpenAlex): Mast cells and histamine; Monoclonal and Polyclonal Antibodies Research; Urticaria and Related Conditions
TL;DR: The characteristic role of FcεRIβ in both trafficking and signaling of the F cεRI receptor complex, the specificity to IgE-mediated activation pathways, and the preferential expression in mast cells and basophils makes Fc�RIβ an excellent, but challenging, candidate for therapeutic strategies in allergy and asthma, if targeting can be realized. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: February 7, 2022

2021 article

Identification of an ATP/P2X7/mast cell pathway mediating ozone-induced bronchial hyperresponsiveness

Kong, X., Bennett, W. C., Jania, C. M., Chason, K. D., German, Z., Adouli, J., … Tilley, S. L. (2021, September 22). JCI Insight, Vol. 11.

By: X. Kong*, W. Bennett*, C. Jania*, K. Chason*, Z. German*, J. Adouli*, S. Budney*, B. Oby* ...

Contributors: X. Kong*, W. Bennett*, C. Jania*, K. Chason*, Z. German*, J. Adouli*, S. Budney*, B. Oby* ...

MeSH headings : Adenosine Triphosphate / metabolism; Animals; Bronchial Hyperreactivity / metabolism; Female; Humans; Mast Cells / metabolism; Mice; Ozone / adverse effects
topics (OpenAlex): Sulfur Compounds in Biology; Air Quality and Health Impacts; Neuroscience of respiration and sleep
TL;DR: The data demonstrated that ozone induced substantial ATP release from human airway epithelia in vitro and into the airways of mice in vivo and that ATP served as a potent inducer of mast cell degranulation and BHR, acting through P2X7 receptors on mast cells. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: January 31, 2022

2021 article

Targeting KIT by frameshifting mRNA transcripts as a therapeutic strategy for aggressive mast cell neoplasms

Snider, D. B., Arthur, G. K., Falduto, G. H., Olivera, A., Ehrhardt-Humbert, L. C., Smith, E., … Cruse, G. (2021, August 8). Molecular Therapy, Vol. 1, pp. 295–310.

By: D. Snider n, G. Arthur n, G. Falduto*, A. Olivera*, L. Ehrhardt-Humbert n, E. Smith n, C. Smith n, D. Metcalfe*, G. Cruse n

Contributors: D. Snider n, G. Arthur n, G. Falduto*, A. Olivera*, L. Ehrhardt-Humbert n, E. Smith n, C. Smith n, D. Metcalfe*, G. Cruse n

MeSH headings : Humans; Mast Cells / metabolism; Mast Cells / pathology; Mastocytosis / genetics; Mastocytosis / pathology; Mastocytosis / therapy; Proto-Oncogene Proteins c-kit / genetics; RNA, Messenger / genetics; RNA, Messenger / metabolism; Receptor Protein-Tyrosine Kinases / metabolism
topics (OpenAlex): Mast cells and histamine; Polyamine Metabolism and Applications; Eosinophilic Disorders and Syndromes; Monoclonal and Polyclonal Antibodies Research
TL;DR: It is proposed that the innovative approach, which employs well-tolerated, chemically stable oligonucleotides to target KIT expression through unconventional pathways, has potential as a KIT-targeted therapeutic alone, or in combination with agents thattarget KIT signaling, in the treatment of K IT-associated malignancies. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Added: February 7, 2022

2020 journal article

Dermal Extracellular Matrix-Derived Hydrogels as an In Vitro Substrate to Study Mast Cell Maturation

Tissue Engineering Part A, 27(15-16), 1008–1022.

Contributors: E. Ozpinar n, A. Frey n, G. Arthur n, C. Mora-Navarro n, A. Biehl n, D. Snider n, G. Cruse n, D. Freytes n

author keywords: extracellular matrix; mast cell; allergy; metabolism
MeSH headings : Animals; Cell Differentiation; Collagen; Extracellular Matrix; Humans; Hydrogels; Mast Cells; Swine
topics (OpenAlex): Mast cells and histamine; Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine; Polyamine Metabolism and Applications
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Added: December 11, 2020

2020 journal article

Mast Cell–Biomaterial Interactions and Tissue Repair

Tissue Engineering Part B: Reviews, 27(6), 590–603.

By: E. Ozpinar*, A. Frey, G. Cruse n & D. Freytes*

Contributors: E. Ozpinar*, A. Frey, G. Cruse n & D. Freytes*

author keywords: mast cells; biomaterials; inflammation; tissue repair; foreign body response; wound healing
MeSH headings : Biocompatible Materials; Cell Communication; Fibrosis; Humans; Mast Cells / pathology; Tissue Engineering
topics (OpenAlex): Mast cells and histamine; Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Research; Polyamine Metabolism and Applications; Wound Healing and Treatments; Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine
TL;DR: This review is designed for those in the tissue engineering and biomaterials fields who are interested in exploring the role MCs may play in wound-biomaterial interactions and wound healing and hopes to inspire more research in the MC-Biomaterial space in order to accelerate the design and construction of optimized implants. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Added: March 8, 2021

2020 journal article

Nanosilver composite pNIPAm microgels for the development of antimicrobial platelet‐like particles

Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part B: Applied Biomaterials, 108(6), 2599–2609.

By: E. Chee n, S. Nandi n, K. Nellenbach n, E. Mihalko n, D. Snider n, L. Morrill n, A. Bond n, E. Sproul n ...

Contributors: E. Chee n, S. Nandi n, K. Nellenbach n, E. Mihalko n, D. Snider n, L. Morrill n, A. Bond n, E. Sproul n ...

author keywords: antimicrobial; microgels; nanosilver; platelet-mimetic; wound healing
MeSH headings : Acrylic Resins / chemistry; Animals; Anti-Infective Agents / chemistry; Anti-Infective Agents / pharmacology; Bacterial Infections / drug therapy; Bacterial Infections / microbiology; Blood Platelets; Clot Retraction; Colony-Forming Units Assay; Fibrin / chemistry; Fibrin / immunology; Gels; Hemorrhage / drug therapy; Hemostasis / drug effects; Liver / injuries; Male; Metal Nanoparticles; Mice; Mice, Inbred C57BL; Microgels; Silver / administration & dosage; Silver / chemistry; Wound Healing
topics (OpenAlex): Periodontal Regeneration and Treatments; Wound Healing and Treatments; Hemostasis and retained surgical items
TL;DR: It is found that nanosilver incorporation does not affect base PLP performance while bestowing significant antimicrobial activity and enhancing infected wound healing outcomes, and Ag-PLPs have great promise for treating hemorrhage and improving healing following trauma. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Added: March 16, 2020

2020 article

Periostin Activation of Integrin Receptors on Sensory Neurons Induces Allergic Itch

Mishra, S. K., Wheeler, J. J., Pitake, S., Ding, H., Jiang, C., Fukuyama, T., … Olivry, T. (2020, April 1). Cell Reports, Vol. 31.

By: S. Mishra n, J. Wheeler n, S. Pitake n, H. Ding*, C. Jiang*, T. Fukuyama n, J. Paps n, P. Ralph n ...

Contributors: S. Mishra n, J. Wheeler n, S. Pitake n, H. Ding*, C. Jiang*, T. Fukuyama n, J. Paps n, P. Ralph n ...

MeSH headings : Animals; Cell Adhesion Molecules / metabolism; Cell Adhesion Molecules / physiology; Dermatitis, Atopic / etiology; Dermatitis, Atopic / metabolism; Dermatitis, Atopic / pathology; Dogs; Female; Hypersensitivity / physiopathology; Integrin alpha5 / metabolism; Integrin beta3 / metabolism; Integrins / metabolism; Keratinocytes / metabolism; Male; Mice; Primates; Pruritus / metabolism; Pruritus / pathology; Sensory Receptor Cells / metabolism; Skin / metabolism
topics (OpenAlex): Dermatology and Skin Diseases; Asthma and respiratory diseases; Urticaria and Related Conditions
TL;DR: A TSLP-periostin reciprocal activation loop that links the skin to the spinal cord via peripheral sensory neurons is identified and the non-canonical functional role of an integrin in itch is characterized. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: April 27, 2020

2020 article

The FcεRIβ homologue, MS4A4A, promotes FcεRI signal transduction and store-operated Ca2+ entry in human mast cells

Arthur, G. K., Ehrhardt-Humbert, L. C., Snider, D. B., Jania, C., Tilley, S. L., Metcalfe, D. D., & Cruse, G. (2020, March 30). Cellular Signalling, Vol. 71, p. 109617.

By: G. Arthur n, L. Ehrhardt-Humbert n, D. Snider n, C. Jania*, S. Tilley*, D. Metcalfe*, G. Cruse n

Contributors: G. Arthur n, L. Ehrhardt-Humbert n, D. Snider n, C. Jania*, S. Tilley*, D. Metcalfe*, G. Cruse n

author keywords: Mast cell; IgE receptor; MS4A; Allergy; Orai1
MeSH headings : Calcium / metabolism; Calcium Signaling; Cell Degranulation; Cell Line; Cholesterol / metabolism; Fetal Blood / metabolism; Humans; Mast Cells / metabolism; Mast Cells / physiology; Membrane Microdomains / metabolism; Membrane Proteins / metabolism; ORAI1 Protein / metabolism; Phospholipase C gamma / metabolism; Proto-Oncogene Proteins c-kit / metabolism; Receptors, IgE / metabolism; Sequence Homology, Amino Acid; Signal Transduction
topics (OpenAlex): Mast cells and histamine; Ion Channels and Receptors; Asthma and respiratory diseases
TL;DR: It is established that MS4A4A promotes phosphorylation of PLCγ1, calcium flux and degranulation in response to IgE-mediated crosslinking of FcεRI in human mast cells and thus represents a new target in the regulation of Ig E-mediated mast cell activation. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Added: April 10, 2020

2019 article

The Periostin Activation of Integrin Receptors on Sensory Neurons Induces Allergic Itch

Mishra, S. K., Wheeler, J., Pitake, S., Ding, H., Jiang, C., Fukuyama, T., … Olivry, T. (2019, January 1). SSRN Electronic Journal.

By: S. Mishra n, J. Wheeler n, S. Pitake n, H. Ding*, C. Jiang*, T. Fukuyama n, J. Paps n, P. Ralph n ...

Contributors: S. Mishra n, J. Wheeler n, S. Pitake n, H. Ding*, C. Jiang*, T. Fukuyama n, J. Paps n, P. Ralph n ...

topics (OpenAlex): Dermatology and Skin Diseases; Asthma and respiratory diseases; Urticaria and Related Conditions
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Added: March 8, 2024

2018 article

Exon Skipping of FcεRIβ for Allergic Diseases

Arthur, G. K., & Cruse, G. (2018, January 1). Methods in Molecular Biology, Vol. 1828, pp. 503–518.

By: G. Arthur n & G. Cruse n

Contributors: G. Arthur n & G. Cruse n

author keywords: Mast cell; Allergic diseases; Allergic inflammation; Fc epsilon RI; Exon skipping
MeSH headings : Anaphylaxis; Animals; Calcium / metabolism; Calcium Signaling; Cell Degranulation / immunology; Exons; Gene Expression Regulation; Genetic Predisposition to Disease; Humans; Hypersensitivity / genetics; Hypersensitivity / immunology; Mast Cells / immunology; Mast Cells / metabolism; Mice; Oligonucleotides, Antisense / administration & dosage; Oligonucleotides, Antisense / genetics; RNA Splicing; Receptors, IgE / genetics; Transfection
topics (OpenAlex): Mast cells and histamine; Asthma and respiratory diseases; Monoclonal and Polyclonal Antibodies Research
TL;DR: The methods of exon skipping in mast cells and the assays used to examine the responses of mast cells in vitro and in vivo are described and a novel application to alter receptor trafficking and dampen allergic inflammation is demonstrated. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Added: March 4, 2019

2016 journal article

Constitutive KIT Activity and IL-6 Production in Mast Cells Alters Levels of Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS) and the Scavenger Protein DJ-1 in Mastocytosis

Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, 137(2), AB281.

topics (OpenAlex): Mast cells and histamine; Asthma and respiratory diseases; Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Research
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Added: January 25, 2020

2016 article

Exon skipping of FcεRIβ eliminates expression of the high-affinity IgE receptor in mast cells with therapeutic potential for allergy

Cruse, G., Yin, Y., Fukuyama, T., Desai, A., Arthur, G. K., Bäumer, W., … Metcalfe, D. D. (2016, November 21). Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Vol. 113, pp. 14115–14120.

By: G. Cruse n, Y. Yin*, T. Fukuyama n, A. Desai*, G. Arthur n, W. Bäumer n, M. Beaven*, D. Metcalfe*

Contributors: G. Cruse n, Y. Yin*, T. Fukuyama n, A. Desai*, G. Arthur n, W. Bäumer n, M. Beaven*, D. Metcalfe*

author keywords: mast cell; allergy; IgE receptor; oligonucleotides; dermatitis
MeSH headings : Animals; Calcium / metabolism; Cell Degranulation / drug effects; Cell Proliferation / drug effects; Cells, Cultured; Cytokines / biosynthesis; Dermatitis, Allergic Contact / therapy; Disease Models, Animal; Female; Humans; Mast Cells / drug effects; Mast Cells / metabolism; Mice, Inbred BALB C; Mice, Inbred C57BL; Oligonucleotides, Antisense / pharmacology; Oligonucleotides, Antisense / therapeutic use; Passive Cutaneous Anaphylaxis / genetics; RNA Splicing / drug effects; Receptors, IgE / genetics; Receptors, IgE / metabolism
topics (OpenAlex): Mast cells and histamine; Allergic Rhinitis and Sensitization; Asthma and respiratory diseases
TL;DR: An innovative approach for targeting mast cells in vitro and in vivo is described using antisense oligonucleotide-mediated exon skipping of the β-subunit of the high-affinity IgE receptor (FcεRIβ) to eliminate surface high-Affinity Ig E receptor expression and function, rendering mast cells unresponsive to IgE-mediated activation. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2016 article

Immunophenotypic and Ultrastructural Analysis of Mast Cells in Hermansky-Pudlak Syndrome Type-1: A Possible Connection to Pulmonary Fibrosis

Kirshenbaum, A. S., Cruse, G., Desai, A., Bandara, G., Leerkes, M., Lee, C.-C. R., … Metcalfe, D. D. (2016, July 26). PLoS ONE, Vol. 11.

By: A. Kirshenbaum*, G. Cruse*, A. Desai*, G. Bandara*, M. Leerkes*, C. Lee*, E. Fischer*, K. O’Brien* ...

Contributors: A. Kirshenbaum*, G. Cruse*, A. Desai*, G. Bandara*, M. Leerkes*, C. Lee*, E. Fischer*, . K.J. O'Brien* ...

MeSH headings : Adult; Biomarkers; Case-Control Studies; Cell Line; Cells, Cultured; Chemotaxis; Cluster Analysis; Extracellular Matrix / metabolism; Female; Gene Expression Profiling; Hermanski-Pudlak Syndrome / diagnosis; Hermanski-Pudlak Syndrome / genetics; Hermanski-Pudlak Syndrome / metabolism; Humans; Imatinib Mesylate / pharmacology; Immunophenotyping; Lung / metabolism; Lung / pathology; Male; Mast Cells / drug effects; Mast Cells / metabolism; Mast Cells / ultrastructure; Membrane Proteins / genetics; Middle Aged; Mutation; Phenotype; Pulmonary Alveoli / metabolism; Pulmonary Alveoli / pathology; Pulmonary Fibrosis / etiology; Pulmonary Fibrosis / metabolism; Pulmonary Fibrosis / pathology; Young Adult
topics (OpenAlex): melanin and skin pigmentation; Mast cells and histamine; Cell Adhesion Molecules Research
TL;DR: The near-normalization of constitutive cytokine and matrix release following rescue by HPS1 transduction of HPM cells suggests that HPS-1 HuMCs may contribute to pulmonary fibrosis and constitute a target for therapeutic intervention. (via Semantic Scholar)
Source: ORCID
Added: February 11, 2019

2016 article

Vibratory Urticaria Associated with a Missense Variant inADGRE2

Boyden, S. E., Desai, A., Cruse, G., Young, M. L., Bolan, H. C., Scott, L. M., … Komarow, H. D. (2016, February 3). New England Journal of Medicine, Vol. 374, pp. 656–663.

By: S. Boyden*, A. Desai*, G. Cruse*, M. Young*, H. Bolan*, L. Scott*, A. Eisch*, R. Long* ...

Contributors: S. Boyden*, A. Desai*, G. Cruse*, M. Young*, H. Bolan*, L. Scott*, A. Eisch*, R. Long* ...

MeSH headings : Biopsy; Cell Degranulation / genetics; Female; Histamine / blood; Humans; Lebanon; Male; Mast Cells / physiology; Middle Aged; Mutation, Missense; Pedigree; Receptors, G-Protein-Coupled / genetics; Receptors, G-Protein-Coupled / metabolism; Skin / pathology; Urticaria / blood; Urticaria / etiology; Urticaria / genetics; Vibration / adverse effects
topics (OpenAlex): Urticaria and Related Conditions; Mast cells and histamine; Asthma and respiratory diseases
TL;DR: It is shown that the previously unknown missense substitution in ADGRE2 probably destabilizes an autoinhibitory subunit interaction, sensitizing mast cells to IgE-independent vibration-induced degranulation, and cosegregating with vibratory urticaria in two large kindreds. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Added: February 11, 2019

2015 journal article

Constitutively Activated KIT in Mastocytosis Patients Is Associated with Decreased Levels of the Scavenger Protein DJ1 and Reciprocal Increases in Reactive Oxygen Species

Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, 135(2), AB389.

topics (OpenAlex): Mast cells and histamine; Asthma and respiratory diseases; Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Research
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Added: January 25, 2020

2015 journal article

Mast Cells Expressing the Germline HPS1 16-Bp Duplication (c.1470_1486dup16, Hermansky-Pudlak Syndrome-1) Defect Produce Extracellular Matrix Components

Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, 135(2), AB172.

By: A. Kirshenbaum*, G. Bandara*, A. Desai*, E. Fischer*, M. Leerkes*, D. Metcalfe*, G. Cruse*

topics (OpenAlex): Mast cells and histamine; Cell Adhesion Molecules Research; Monoclonal and Polyclonal Antibodies Research
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Added: January 25, 2020

2015 article

Mast cells in airway diseases and interstitial lung disease

Cruse, G., & Bradding, P. (2015, May 8). European Journal of Pharmacology, Vol. 778, pp. 125–138.

By: G. Cruse* & P. Bradding*

Contributors: G. Cruse* & P. Bradding*

author keywords: Mast cell; Asthma; Airway diseases; Interstitial lung disease
MeSH headings : Animals; Cell Proliferation; Humans; Lung Diseases, Interstitial / immunology; Lung Diseases, Interstitial / microbiology; Mast Cells / microbiology; Mast Cells / pathology
topics (OpenAlex): Asthma and respiratory diseases; Mast cells and histamine; Eosinophilic Esophagitis
TL;DR: The role that mast cells play in airway diseases is discussed and how mast cell microlocalisation within specific lung compartments and their cellular interactions are likely to be critical for their effector function in disease are highlighted. (via Semantic Scholar)
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2015 article

The CD20 homologue MS4A4 directs trafficking of KIT toward clathrin-independent endocytosis pathways and thus regulates receptor signaling and recycling

Cruse, G., Beaven, M. A., Music, S. C., Bradding, P., Gilfillan, A. M., & Metcalfe, D. D. (2015, February 26). Molecular Biology of the Cell, Vol. 26, pp. 1711–1727.

By: G. Cruse*, M. Beaven*, S. Music*, P. Bradding*, A. Gilfillan* & D. Metcalfe*

Contributors: G. Cruse*, M. Beaven*, S. Music*, P. Bradding*, A. Gilfillan* & D. Metcalfe*

MeSH headings : Antigens, CD20 / physiology; Cell Line; Cell Membrane / metabolism; Clathrin / metabolism; Endocytosis; Endosomes / metabolism; Gene Expression; Humans; Mast Cells / metabolism; Membrane Proteins / physiology; Phospholipase C gamma / metabolism; Phosphorylation; Protein Processing, Post-Translational; Protein Transport; Proto-Oncogene Proteins c-kit / metabolism; Signal Transduction; rab5 GTP-Binding Proteins / metabolism
topics (OpenAlex): Cell Adhesion Molecules Research; Cellular transport and secretion; Platelet Disorders and Treatments
TL;DR: This study is the first to describe functions for human MS4A4, which reduces KIT recruitment to lipid raft microdomains and PLCg1 signaling while promoting AKT signaling, cell migration, and proliferation. (via Semantic Scholar)
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2015 journal article

The Fcεriβ Homologue, MS4A4, Promotes Fcεri-Dependent Human Mast Cell Degranulation By Facilitating PLCγ1 Signaling

Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, 135(2), AB240.

By: G. Cruse*, M. Beaven, S. Music*, P. Bradding* & D. Metcalfe*

topics (OpenAlex): Mast cells and histamine; Monoclonal and Polyclonal Antibodies Research; Cell Adhesion Molecules Research
Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries
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2014 article

Flow Cytometry-Based Monitoring of Mast Cell Activation

Cruse, G., Gilfillan, A. M., & Smrz, D. (2014, September 12). Methods in Molecular Biology, Vol. 1220, pp. 365–379.

By: G. Cruse*, A. Gilfillan* & D. Smrz*

Contributors: G. Cruse*, A. Gilfillan* & D. Smrz*

author keywords: Mast cell; Signaling; Protein phosphorylation; Calcium signal; Actin polymerization/depolymerization; Degranulation; Flow cytometry
MeSH headings : Actins / chemistry; Calcium / metabolism; Cell Degranulation; Flow Cytometry / methods; Green Fluorescent Proteins / genetics; Humans; Kinetics; Mast Cells / cytology; Mast Cells / metabolism; Protein Multimerization; Protein Structure, Quaternary; Signal Transduction; Transfection
topics (OpenAlex): Mast cells and histamine; Allergic Rhinitis and Sensitization; Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Research
TL;DR: Flow-cytometry-based assays are described that can be utilized to examine signaling processes and degranulation in both pure mast cell populations and, following appropriate selection, in populations where the mast cells of interest may only represent a fraction of the total cell population. (via Semantic Scholar)
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2014 article

Functional Deregulation of KIT

Cruse, G., Metcalfe, D. D., & Olivera, A. (2014, March 15). Immunology and Allergy Clinics of North America, Vol. 34, pp. 219–237.

By: G. Cruse*, D. Metcalfe* & A. Olivera*

Contributors: G. Cruse*, D. Metcalfe* & A. Olivera*

author keywords: Mastocytosis; KIT mutations; KIT signaling; KIT trafficking; KIT inhibitors
MeSH headings : Bone Marrow / drug effects; Bone Marrow / metabolism; Bone Marrow / pathology; Cell Proliferation; Exons; Gene Expression Regulation, Neoplastic; Hematologic Neoplasms / diagnosis; Hematologic Neoplasms / drug therapy; Hematologic Neoplasms / genetics; Hematologic Neoplasms / pathology; Humans; Mast Cells / drug effects; Mast Cells / metabolism; Mast Cells / pathology; Mastocytosis / diagnosis; Mastocytosis / drug therapy; Mastocytosis / genetics; Mastocytosis / pathology; Mutation; Protein Kinase Inhibitors / therapeutic use; Protein Structure, Tertiary; Protein Transport; Proto-Oncogene Proteins c-kit / genetics; Proto-Oncogene Proteins c-kit / metabolism; Signal Transduction / genetics; Stem Cell Factor / genetics; Stem Cell Factor / metabolism
topics (OpenAlex): Mast cells and histamine; Coagulation, Bradykinin, Polyphosphates, and Angioedema; Eosinophilic Disorders and Syndromes
TL;DR: The authors discuss common gain-of-function mutations in the stem cell factor receptor KIT found in mast cell proliferation disorders and summarize the current understanding of the molecular mechanisms by which these transforming mutations may affect KIT structure and function leading to altered downstream signaling and cellular transformation. (via Semantic Scholar)
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2014 article

Rictor Negatively Regulates High-Affinity Receptors for IgE-Induced Mast Cell Degranulation

Smrz, D., Cruse, G., Beaven, M. A., Kirshenbaum, A., Metcalfe, D. D., & Gilfillan, A. M. (2014, November 7). The Journal of Immunology, Vol. 193, pp. 5924–5932.

By: D. Smrz*, G. Cruse*, M. Beaven*, A. Kirshenbaum*, D. Metcalfe* & A. Gilfillan*

Contributors: D. Smrz*, G. Cruse*, M. Beaven*, A. Kirshenbaum*, D. Metcalfe* & A. Gilfillan*

MeSH headings : Actins / metabolism; Calcium Signaling; Carrier Proteins / genetics; Carrier Proteins / metabolism; Cell Degranulation / genetics; Cell Degranulation / immunology; Cell Line; Enzyme Activation; Gene Knockdown Techniques; Humans; Mast Cells / immunology; Mast Cells / metabolism; Protein Aggregates; Protein Transport; RNA Interference; Rapamycin-Insensitive Companion of mTOR Protein; Receptors, IgE / metabolism; Signal Transduction; TOR Serine-Threonine Kinases / metabolism
topics (OpenAlex): Mast cells and histamine; Coagulation, Bradykinin, Polyphosphates, and Angioedema; Asthma and respiratory diseases
TL;DR: Evidence is provided that rictor is a multifunctional signaling regulator that can regulate FcεRI-mediated degranulation independently of mTORC2. (via Semantic Scholar)
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2013 article

A Truncated Splice-Variant of the FcεRIβ Receptor Subunit Is Critical for Microtubule Formation and Degranulation in Mast Cells

Cruse, G., Beaven, M. A., Ashmole, I., Bradding, P., Gilfillan, A. M., & Metcalfe, D. D. (2013, May 1). Immunity, Vol. 38, pp. 906–917.

By: G. Cruse*, M. Beaven*, I. Ashmole*, P. Bradding*, A. Gilfillan* & D. Metcalfe*

Contributors: G. Cruse*, M. Beaven*, I. Ashmole*, P. Bradding*, A. Gilfillan* & D. Metcalfe*

MeSH headings : Adaptor Proteins, Signal Transducing / metabolism; Calcium / metabolism; Calcium Signaling / immunology; Calmodulin-Binding Proteins / genetics; Calmodulin-Binding Proteins / immunology; Cell Degranulation / immunology; Golgi Apparatus / metabolism; Humans; Hypersensitivity / immunology; Immunoglobulin E / immunology; Interleukin-8 / metabolism; Mast Cells / immunology; Mast Cells / metabolism; Microtubules / metabolism; Prostaglandin D2 / biosynthesis; Prostaglandin D2 / immunology; Protein Isoforms / immunology; RNA Interference; RNA Splicing; RNA, Messenger; RNA, Small Interfering; Receptors, IgE / genetics; Receptors, IgE / metabolism
topics (OpenAlex): Mast cells and histamine; Asthma and respiratory diseases; Monoclonal and Polyclonal Antibodies Research
TL;DR: It is determined that t-FcεRIβ is critical for microtubule formation and degranulation and that it may perform this function by trafficking adaptor molecules and kinases to the pericentrosomal and Golgi region in response to Ca2+ signals. (via Semantic Scholar)
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2013 article

Diminished allergic disease in patients with STAT3 mutations reveals a role for STAT3 signaling in mast cell degranulation

Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, Vol. 132.

Contributors: A. Siegel, K. Stone, G. Cruse, M. Lawrence, A. Olivera, M. Jung, J. Barber, A. Freeman ...

MeSH headings : Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Animals; Cell Degranulation / genetics; Cells, Cultured; Child; Child, Preschool; Dermatitis, Atopic / genetics; Dermatitis, Atopic / immunology; Female; Food Hypersensitivity / epidemiology; Food Hypersensitivity / genetics; Food Hypersensitivity / immunology; Humans; Immunoglobulin E / metabolism; Incidence; Infant; Job Syndrome / epidemiology; Job Syndrome / genetics; Job Syndrome / immunology; Male; Mast Cells / immunology; Mice; Mice, Inbred C57BL; Mice, Transgenic; Middle Aged; Mutation / genetics; STAT3 Transcription Factor / genetics; STAT3 Transcription Factor / physiology; Signal Transduction / genetics; Transgenes / genetics; Young Adult
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2013 journal article

Diminished allergic disease in patients with STAT3 mutations reveals a role for STAT3 signaling in mast cell degranulation

Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, 132(6), 1388–1396.e3.

By: A. Siegel*, K. Stone*, G. Cruse*, M. Lawrence*, A. Olivera*, M. Jung*, J. Barber*, A. Freeman* ...

author keywords: Autosomal dominant hyper-IgE syndrome; Job syndrome; signal transducer and activator of transcription 3; mast cell; degranulation
MeSH headings : Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Animals; Cell Degranulation / genetics; Cells, Cultured; Child; Child, Preschool; Dermatitis, Atopic / genetics; Dermatitis, Atopic / immunology; Female; Food Hypersensitivity / epidemiology; Food Hypersensitivity / genetics; Food Hypersensitivity / immunology; Humans; Immunoglobulin E / metabolism; Incidence; Infant; Job Syndrome / epidemiology; Job Syndrome / genetics; Job Syndrome / immunology; Male; Mast Cells / immunology; Mice; Mice, Inbred C57BL; Mice, Transgenic; Middle Aged; Mutation / genetics; STAT3 Transcription Factor / genetics; STAT3 Transcription Factor / physiology; Signal Transduction / genetics; Transgenes / genetics; Young Adult
topics (OpenAlex): Mast cells and histamine; Immunodeficiency and Autoimmune Disorders; Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Research
TL;DR: This study serves as an example for how mutations in specific atopic pathways can lead to discrete allergic phenotypes, encompassing increased risk of some phenotypes but a relative protection from others. (via Semantic Scholar)
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2013 journal article

Establishment of the Hermansky Pudlak Mastocyte (HPM) Cell Line Which Has the HPS1 16-Bp Duplication (c.1470_1486dup16)

Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, 131(2), AB115.

By: A. Kirshenbaum*, A. Desai*, G. Bandara*, G. Cruse*, E. Fischer*, A. Gilfillan*, W. Gahl, D. Metcalfe*

topics (OpenAlex): melanin and skin pigmentation; Mast cells and histamine; Garlic and Onion Studies
Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries
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2012 article

Cold Urticaria, Immunodeficiency, and Autoimmunity Related toPLCG2Deletions

Ombrello, M. J., Remmers, E. F., Sun, G., Freeman, A. F., Datta, S., Torabi-Parizi, P., … Milner, J. D. (2012, January 11). New England Journal of Medicine, Vol. 366, pp. 330–338.

By: M. Ombrello*, E. Remmers*, G. Sun*, A. Freeman*, S. Datta*, P. Torabi-Parizi*, N. Subramanian*, T. Bunney* ...

Contributors: M. Ombrello*, E. Remmers*, G. Sun*, A. Freeman*, S. Datta*, P. Torabi-Parizi*, N. Subramanian*, T. Bunney* ...

MeSH headings : Autoimmune Diseases / genetics; Cold Temperature / adverse effects; Cryopyrin-Associated Periodic Syndromes / genetics; DNA, Complementary / analysis; DNA, Complementary / isolation & purification; Female; Humans; Immunologic Deficiency Syndromes / genetics; Male; Pedigree; Phenotype; Phospholipase C gamma / genetics; Phospholipase C gamma / metabolism; Polymorphism, Single Nucleotide; Sequence Analysis, DNA; Sequence Deletion
topics (OpenAlex): Urticaria and Related Conditions; Immune Cell Function and Interaction; Immunodeficiency and Autoimmune Disorders
TL;DR: Genomic deletions in PLCG2 cause gain of PLCγ(2) function, leading to signaling abnormalities in multiple leukocyte subsets and a phenotype encompassing both excessive and deficient immune function. (via Semantic Scholar)
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2011 article

Functional KCa3.1 K+ channels are required for human fibrocyte migration

Cruse, G., Singh, S. R., Duffy, S. M., Doe, C., Saunders, R., Brightling, C. E., & Bradding, P. (2011, August 29). Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, Vol. 128.

By: G. Cruse*, S. Singh*, S. Duffy*, C. Doe*, R. Saunders*, C. Brightling*, P. Bradding*

Contributors: G. Cruse*, S. Singh*, S. Duffy*, C. Doe*, R. Saunders*, C. Brightling*, P. Bradding*

author keywords: Pulmonary fibrosis; asthma; fibrocyte; cell migration; ion channel; K(Ca)3.1; patch clamp electrophysiology
MeSH headings : Airway Remodeling / physiology; Asthma / metabolism; Asthma / pathology; Blotting, Western; Cell Differentiation / physiology; Cell Movement; Connective Tissue Cells / cytology; Connective Tissue Cells / metabolism; Fibrosis / metabolism; Fibrosis / pathology; Humans; Intermediate-Conductance Calcium-Activated Potassium Channels / metabolism; Patch-Clamp Techniques; Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction; Reverse Transcriptase Polymerase Chain Reaction
topics (OpenAlex): Ion channel regulation and function; Asthma and respiratory diseases; Inhalation and Respiratory Drug Delivery
TL;DR: The K+ channel KCa3.1 plays a key role in human fibrocyte migration and might attenuate tissue fibrosis and remodeling in patients with diseases such as asthma and idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis through the inhibition of fibroCyte recruitment. (via Semantic Scholar)
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2010 article

A novel FcεRIβ‐chain truncation regulates human mast cell proliferation and survival

Cruse, G., Kaur, D., Leyland, M., & Bradding, P. (2010, June 16). The FASEB Journal, Vol. 24, pp. 4047–4057.

By: G. Cruse*, D. Kaur*, M. Leyland* & P. Bradding*

Contributors: G. Cruse*, D. Kaur*, M. Leyland* & P. Bradding*

author keywords: MS4A2; IgE receptor; cell cycle; G2 phase; cell membrane
MeSH headings : Amino Acid Sequence; Apoptosis; Base Sequence; Blotting, Western; Cell Cycle; Cell Proliferation; Cell Survival / physiology; DNA; DNA Primers; Electrophoresis, Polyacrylamide Gel; Humans; Mast Cells / cytology; Molecular Sequence Data; Receptors, IgE / chemistry; Receptors, IgE / physiology; Reverse Transcriptase Polymerase Chain Reaction
topics (OpenAlex): Mast cells and histamine; Monoclonal and Polyclonal Antibodies Research; Asthma and respiratory diseases
TL;DR: This finding demonstrates that the MS4A2 gene has multiple roles, extending beyond the regulation of acute allergic responses, and might be possible to induce its expression in mast cells in vivo, which could lead to better treatments for diseases such as mastocytosis and asthma. (via Semantic Scholar)
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2010 article

Activation of human mast cells through the platelet-activating factor receptor

Kajiwara, N., Sasaki, T., Bradding, P., Cruse, G., Sagara, H., Ohmori, K., … Okayama, Y. (2010, April 15). Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, Vol. 125.

By: N. Kajiwara*, T. Sasaki*, P. Bradding*, G. Cruse*, H. Sagara*, K. Ohmori*, H. Saito*, C. Ra*, Y. Okayama*

Contributors: N. Kajiwara*, T. Sasaki*, P. Bradding*, G. Cruse*, H. Sagara*, K. Ohmori*, H. Saito*, C. Ra*, Y. Okayama*

author keywords: Anaphylaxis; histamine; human lung mast cells; human peripheral blood-derived mast cells; human skin mast cells; platelet-activating factor receptor
MeSH headings : Anaphylaxis / immunology; Anaphylaxis / physiopathology; Cells, Cultured; Histamine Release; Humans; Lung / cytology; Mast Cells / cytology; Mast Cells / immunology; Mast Cells / metabolism; Platelet Activating Factor / metabolism; Platelet Membrane Glycoproteins / metabolism; Receptors, G-Protein-Coupled / metabolism; Reverse Transcriptase Polymerase Chain Reaction; Signal Transduction; Skin / cytology
topics (OpenAlex): Mast cells and histamine; Urticaria and Related Conditions; Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Research
TL;DR: The findings provide a mechanism whereby PAF mediates an amplification loop for MC activation in the generation of anaphylaxis, and it is shown for the first time that PAF induces histamine release from human lung MCs and PB-derived MCs but not skin MCs. (via Semantic Scholar)
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2010 article

Airway smooth muscle proliferation and survival is not modulated by mast cells

Kaur, D., Hollins, F., Saunders, R., Woodman, L., Sutcliffe, A., Cruse, G., … Brightling, C. (2010, January 11). Clinical & Experimental Allergy, Vol. 40, pp. 279–288.

By: D. Kaur*, F. Hollins*, R. Saunders*, L. Woodman*, A. Sutcliffe*, G. Cruse*, P. Bradding*, C. Brightling*

Contributors: D. Kaur*, F. Hollins*, R. Saunders*, L. Woodman*, A. Sutcliffe*, G. Cruse*, P. Bradding*, C. Brightling*

author keywords: airway smooth muscle; apoptosis; asthma; mast cells; necrosis; proliferation; survival
MeSH headings : Aged; Apoptosis; Asthma / immunology; Asthma / pathology; Cell Proliferation; Cell Survival; Cells, Cultured; Coculture Techniques; Female; Humans; Immunoglobulin E / immunology; Male; Mast Cells / immunology; Mast Cells / physiology; Middle Aged; Muscle, Smooth / metabolism; Muscle, Smooth / pathology
topics (OpenAlex): Asthma and respiratory diseases; Mast cells and histamine; Allergic Rhinitis and Sensitization
TL;DR: Background Airway smooth muscle (ASM) hyperplasia and mast cell localization within the ASM bundle are important features of asthma and the cause of this increased ASM mass is uncertain. (via Semantic Scholar)
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2010 article

Human Lung Mast Cells Mediate Pneumococcal Cell Death in Response to Activation by Pneumolysin

Cruse, G., Fernandes, V. E., Salort, J., Pankhania, D., Marinas, M. S., Brewin, H., … Kadioglu, A. (2010, May 11). The Journal of Immunology, Vol. 184, pp. 7108–7115.

By: G. Cruse*, V. Fernandes*, J. Salort*, D. Pankhania*, M. Marinas*, H. Brewin*, P. Andrew*, P. Bradding*, A. Kadioglu*

Contributors: G. Cruse*, V. Fernandes*, J. De Salort*, D. Pankhania*, M. Marinas*, H. Brewin*, P. Andrew*, P. Bradding*, A. Kadioglu*

MeSH headings : Bacterial Proteins / immunology; Cell Degranulation / immunology; Cells, Cultured; Coculture Techniques; Humans; Lung / cytology; Lung / immunology; Mast Cells / immunology; Mast Cells / microbiology; Pneumococcal Infections / immunology; Streptococcus pneumoniae / immunology; Streptolysins / immunology
topics (OpenAlex): Respiratory and Cough-Related Research; Asthma and respiratory diseases; Mast cells and histamine
TL;DR: HLMCs exhibit direct antimicrobial activity to pneumococci through their activation by pneumolysin, and the release of LL-37 from HLMCs suggests that mast cells provide an early warning system and potentially limit pneumococcal dissemination early in the course of invasive pulmonary pneumitiscal disease. (via Semantic Scholar)
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2009 article

Airway wall geometry in asthma and nonasthmatic eosinophilic bronchitis

Siddiqui, S., Gupta, S., Cruse, G., Haldar, P., Entwisle, J., Mcdonald, S., … Brightling, C. (2009, February 11). Allergy, Vol. 64, pp. 951–958.

By: S. Siddiqui*, S. Gupta*, G. Cruse*, P. Haldar*, J. Entwisle*, S. Mcdonald, P. Whithers, S. Hainsworth*, H. Coxson*, C. Brightling*

Contributors: S. Siddiqui*, S. Gupta*, G. Cruse*, P. Haldar*, J. Entwisle*, S. McDonald, P. Whithers, S. Hainsworth*, H. Coxson*, C. Brightling*

author keywords: airway hyperresponsiveness; asthma; computed tomography; eosinophilic bronchitis; geometry
MeSH headings : Adult; Aged; Asthma / pathology; Bronchi / pathology; Bronchial Hyperreactivity / pathology; Bronchitis / pathology; Eosinophilia / pathology; Female; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Tomography, X-Ray Computed
topics (OpenAlex): Asthma and respiratory diseases; Respiratory and Cough-Related Research; Eosinophilic Esophagitis
TL;DR: Variable airflow obstruction and airway hyperresponsiveness are features of asthma, which are absent in nonasthmatic eosinophilic bronchitis, but whether the airway geometry differs between asthma and non asthmatic EB is uncertain. (via Semantic Scholar)
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2009 article

Counterregulation of β2-adrenoceptor function in human mast cells by stem cell factor

Cruse, G., Yang, W., Duffy, S. M., Chachi, L., Leyland, M., Amrani, Y., & Bradding, P. (2009, October 28). Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, Vol. 125.

By: G. Cruse*, W. Yang*, S. Duffy*, L. Chachi*, M. Leyland*, Y. Amrani*, P. Bradding*

Contributors: G. Cruse*, W. Yang*, S. Duffy*, L. Chachi*, M. Leyland*, Y. Amrani*, P. Bradding*

author keywords: beta(2)-Adrenoceptor; albuterol; asthma; mast cell; desensitization
MeSH headings : Albuterol / metabolism; Albuterol / pharmacology; Asthma / drug therapy; Asthma / metabolism; Asthma / physiopathology; Cell Line; Histamine Release; Humans; Lung / cytology; Lung / drug effects; Mast Cells / drug effects; Mast Cells / immunology; Mast Cells / metabolism; Potassium Channels, Calcium-Activated / metabolism; Receptors, Adrenergic, beta-2 / drug effects; Receptors, Adrenergic, beta-2 / metabolism; Stem Cell Factor / metabolism; Stem Cell Factor / pharmacology
topics (OpenAlex): Asthma and respiratory diseases; Mast cells and histamine; Respiratory and Cough-Related Research
TL;DR: Albuterol actually potentiated IgE-induced histamine release in a dose-dependent manner when both SCF and IgE were present, suggesting the potentially beneficial effects of beta(2)-adrenoceptor agonists in asthmatic airways may be blunted as a result of the high concentrations of SCF present. (via Semantic Scholar)
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2009 article

IL-13 expression by blood T cells and not eosinophils is increased in asthma compared to non-asthmatic eosinophilic bronchitis

Siddiqui, S., Cruse, G., Mckenna, S., Monteiro, W., Mistry, V., Wardlaw, A., & Brightling, C. (2009, July 14). BMC Pulmonary Medicine, Vol. 9.

By: S. Siddiqui*, G. Cruse*, S. Mckenna*, W. Monteiro*, V. Mistry*, A. Wardlaw*, C. Brightling*

Contributors: S. Siddiqui*, G. Cruse*, S. Mckenna*, W. Monteiro*, V. Mistry*, A. Wardlaw*, C. Brightling*

MeSH headings : Adult; Asthma / blood; Asthma / pathology; Bronchitis / blood; Bronchitis / pathology; Case-Control Studies; Eosinophils / metabolism; Eosinophils / pathology; Female; Humans; Interleukin-13 / blood; Leukocytes, Mononuclear / metabolism; Leukocytes, Mononuclear / pathology; Male; Middle Aged; T-Lymphocytes / metabolism; T-Lymphocytes / pathology; Up-Regulation
topics (OpenAlex): Asthma and respiratory diseases; Respiratory and Cough-Related Research; Allergic Rhinitis and Sensitization
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2008 article

Engagement of the EP2 prostanoid receptor closes the K+ channel KCa3.1 in human lung mast cells and attenuates their migration

Duffy, S. M., Cruse, G., Cockerill, S. L., Brightling, C. E., & Bradding, P. (2008, September 1). European Journal of Immunology, Vol. 38, pp. 2548–2556.

By: S. Duffy*, G. Cruse*, S. Cockerill*, C. Brightling* & P. Bradding*

Contributors: S. Duffy*, G. Cruse*, S. Cockerill*, C. Brightling* & P. Bradding*

author keywords: chemotaxis; ion channel; K(Ca)3.1; mast cell; prostaglandin E-2
MeSH headings : Alprostadil / analogs & derivatives; Alprostadil / pharmacology; Benzimidazoles / pharmacology; Calcium Channel Agonists / pharmacology; Cell Movement / drug effects; Chemotaxis; Dinoprostone / metabolism; Histamine Release; Humans; Mast Cells / drug effects; Mast Cells / immunology; Mast Cells / physiology; Potassium Channels / immunology; Potassium Channels / metabolism; Prostaglandin Antagonists / pharmacology; Receptors, Prostaglandin E / agonists; Receptors, Prostaglandin E / antagonists & inhibitors; Receptors, Prostaglandin E / metabolism; Receptors, Prostaglandin E, EP2 Subtype; Xanthones / pharmacology
topics (OpenAlex): Asthma and respiratory diseases; Ion channel regulation and function; Respiratory and Cough-Related Research
TL;DR: It is shown that the Gs‐coupled EP2 receptor engagement closes KCa3.1 in HLMC and attenuates both chemokine‐ and PGE2‐dependent HLMC migration, which may be useful for the treatment of mast cell‐mediated disease. (via Semantic Scholar)
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2008 article

Human Airway Smooth Muscle Promotes Human Lung Mast Cell Survival, Proliferation, and Constitutive Activation: Cooperative Roles for CADM1, Stem Cell Factor, and IL-6

Hollins, F., Kaur, D., Yang, W., Cruse, G., Saunders, R., Sutcliffe, A., … Bradding, P. (2008, August 15). The Journal of Immunology, Vol. 181, pp. 2772–2780.

Contributors: F. Hollins*, D. Kaur*, W. Yang*, G. Cruse*, R. Saunders*, A. Sutcliffe*, P. Berger*, A. Ito*, C. Brightling*, P. Bradding*

MeSH headings : Cell Adhesion / immunology; Cell Adhesion Molecule-1; Cell Adhesion Molecules; Cell Communication / immunology; Cell Movement / immunology; Cell Proliferation; Cell Survival / immunology; Cells, Cultured; Coculture Techniques; Humans; Immunoglobulins / physiology; Interleukin-6 / physiology; Mast Cells / cytology; Mast Cells / immunology; Mast Cells / metabolism; Membrane Proteins / physiology; Muscle, Smooth / cytology; Muscle, Smooth / immunology; Respiratory Mucosa / cytology; Respiratory Mucosa / immunology; Respiratory Mucosa / metabolism; Stem Cell Factor / physiology; Tumor Suppressor Proteins / physiology
topics (OpenAlex): Asthma and respiratory diseases; Mast cells and histamine; Respiratory and Cough-Related Research
TL;DR: It is shown that human ASM maintains human lung mast cell (HLMC) survival in vitro and induces rapid HLMC proliferation and a novel smooth muscle-driven allergen-independent mechanism of chronic mast cell activation is revealed. (via Semantic Scholar)
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2008 article

IgE alone promotes human lung mast cell survival through the autocrine production of IL-6

Cruse, G., Cockerill, S., & Bradding, P. (2008, January 1). BMC Immunology, Vol. 9.

By: G. Cruse*, S. Cockerill* & P. Bradding*

Contributors: G. Cruse*, S. Cockerill* & P. Bradding*

MeSH headings : Autocrine Communication; Benzothiazoles; Cell Separation; Cell Survival; Cells, Cultured; Diamines; Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay; Gene Expression Regulation; Humans; Immunoglobulin E / immunology; Interleukin-6 / biosynthesis; Interleukin-6 / genetics; Interleukin-6 / immunology; Interleukin-6 / metabolism; Lung / cytology; Lung / immunology; Mast Cells / cytology; Mast Cells / immunology; Nucleic Acid Denaturation; Organic Chemicals; Quinolines; RNA, Messenger / genetics; RNA, Messenger / metabolism; Reverse Transcriptase Polymerase Chain Reaction; Subcellular Fractions; Transcription, Genetic
topics (OpenAlex): Mast cells and histamine; Asthma and respiratory diseases; Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Research
TL;DR: It is suggested that IgE in the absence of antigen promotes HLMC survival through the autocrine production of IL-6 through which anti-IgE therapy might achieve its therapeutic effect. (via Semantic Scholar)
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2008 article

Mast Cells: Biological Properties and Role in Health and Allergic Diseases

Bradding, P., & Cruse, G. (2008, July 25). Allergy and Allergic Diseases, Second Edition, Vol. 1, pp. 217–257.

By: P. Bradding* & G. Cruse*

Contributors: P. Bradding* & G. Cruse*

topics (OpenAlex): Asthma and respiratory diseases
Source: ORCID
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2008 journal article

Mast cells promote airway smooth muscle cell differentiation via autocrine up-regulation of TGF-β1

Journal of Immunology, 181(7), 5001–5007. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-58149280835&partnerID=MN8TOARS

By: L. Woodman, S. Siddiqui, G. Cruse, A. Sutcliffe, R. Saunders, D. Kaur, P. Bradding, C. Brightling

Contributors: L. Woodman, S. Siddiqui, G. Cruse, A. Sutcliffe, R. Saunders, D. Kaur, P. Bradding, C. Brightling

Source: ORCID
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2007 article

Adenosine closes the K+ channel KCa3.1 in human lung mast cells and inhibits their migration via the adenosine A2A receptor

Duffy, S. M., Cruse, G., Brightling, C. E., & Bradding, P. (2007, May 2). European Journal of Immunology, Vol. 37, pp. 1653–1662.

By: S. Duffy*, G. Cruse*, C. Brightling* & P. Bradding*

Contributors: S. Duffy*, G. Cruse*, C. Brightling* & P. Bradding*

author keywords: adenosine; chemotaxis; ion channel K(Ca)3.1; mast cell
MeSH headings : Adenosine / analogs & derivatives; Adenosine / pharmacology; Adenosine A2 Receptor Agonists; Adenosine A2 Receptor Antagonists; Benzimidazoles / pharmacology; Calcium Channel Agonists / pharmacology; Cations / metabolism; Cell Movement / drug effects; Culture Media, Conditioned / pharmacology; Electric Stimulation; Electrophysiology; Histamine / metabolism; Humans; Immunoglobulin E / pharmacology; Intermediate-Conductance Calcium-Activated Potassium Channels / metabolism; Lung / cytology; Mast Cells / drug effects; Mast Cells / metabolism; Mast Cells / physiology; Phenethylamines / pharmacology; Receptor, Adenosine A2A / metabolism; Receptor, Adenosine A2B / metabolism; Triazines / pharmacology; Triazoles / pharmacology
topics (OpenAlex): Adenosine and Purinergic Signaling; Ion channel regulation and function; Mast cells and histamine
TL;DR: The Gαs‐coupledAdenosine A2A receptor closes KCa3.1, providing a clearly defined mechanism by which adenosine inhibits HLMC migration and degranulation, and may be useful for the treatment of mast cell‐mediated disease. (via Semantic Scholar)
Source: ORCID
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2007 article

KCa3.1 Ca2+Activated K+ Channels Regulate Human Airway Smooth Muscle Proliferation

Shepherd, M. C., Duffy, S. M., Harris, T., Cruse, G., Schuliga, M., Brightling, C. E., … Stewart, A. G. (2007, June 22). American Journal of Respiratory Cell and Molecular Biology, Vol. 37, pp. 525–531.

By: M. Shepherd*, S. Duffy, T. Harris, G. Cruse*, M. Schuliga, C. Brightling, C. Neylon, P. Bradding, A. Stewart

Contributors: M. Shepherd*, S. Duffy, T. Harris, G. Cruse*, M. Schuliga, C. Brightling, C. Neylon, P. Bradding, A. Stewart

author keywords: asthma; ion channels; cell cycle
MeSH headings : Calcium / physiology; Cell Proliferation; Cells, Cultured; Humans; Intermediate-Conductance Calcium-Activated Potassium Channels / biosynthesis; Intermediate-Conductance Calcium-Activated Potassium Channels / genetics; Intermediate-Conductance Calcium-Activated Potassium Channels / physiology; Muscle, Smooth / cytology; Muscle, Smooth / metabolism; Potassium / metabolism; RNA, Messenger / metabolism; Respiratory System / cytology; Respiratory System / metabolism; Transforming Growth Factor beta / physiology; Up-Regulation / physiology
topics (OpenAlex): Ion channel regulation and function; Asthma and respiratory diseases; Pharmacological Effects and Assays
TL;DR: It is demonstrated, for the first time, that K(Ca)3.1 channels are important in HASM cell proliferation, making these channels a potential therapeutic target in airway remodeling. (via Semantic Scholar)
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2006 article

Functional KCa3.1 K+ channels are required for human lung mast cell migration

Cruse, G., Duffy, S. M., Brightling, C. E., & Bradding, P. (2006, June 30). Thorax, Vol. 61, pp. 880–885.

By: G. Cruse*, S. Duffy, C. Brightling & P. Bradding

Contributors: G. Cruse*, S. Duffy, C. Brightling & P. Bradding

MeSH headings : Asthma / metabolism; Asthma / pathology; Calcium Channel Blockers / pharmacology; Carcinoma, Bronchogenic / pathology; Cell Proliferation; Cells, Cultured; Chemotaxis / physiology; Clotrimazole / pharmacology; Cytokines / pharmacology; Humans; Lung / cytology; Lung / metabolism; Mast Cells / cytology; Mast Cells / metabolism; Potassium Channels, Calcium-Activated / metabolism
topics (OpenAlex): Ion Channels and Receptors; Ion channel regulation and function; Asthma and respiratory diseases
TL;DR: Since modulation of KCa3.1 can inhibit HLMC chemotaxis to diverse chemoattractant stem cell factor, and the supernatants from tumour necrosis factor α stimulated asthmatic ASM was markedly inhibited with both the non-selective KCa 3.1 blocker charybdotoxin and the highly specific TRAM-34 in a dose dependent manner. (via Semantic Scholar)
Source: ORCID
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2005 article

Activation of human lung mast cells by monomeric immunoglobulin E

Cruse, G., Kaur, D., Yang, W., Duffy, S. M., Brightling, C. E., & Bradding, P. (2005, April 29). European Respiratory Journal, Vol. 25, pp. 858–863.

By: G. Cruse*, D. Kaur*, W. Yang*, S. Duffy*, C. Brightling* & P. Bradding*

Contributors: G. Cruse*, D. Kaur*, W. Yang*, S. Duffy*, C. Brightling* & P. Bradding*

author keywords: asthma; calcium; human; mast cell; mediators; monomeric immunoglobulin E
MeSH headings : Calcium / metabolism; Cells, Cultured; Culture Media, Conditioned; Histamine / metabolism; Humans; Immunoglobulin E / metabolism; Interleukin-8 / metabolism; Leukotriene C4 / metabolism; Lung / cytology; Lung / immunology; Mast Cells / immunology; Mast Cells / metabolism; Reference Values; Stem Cell Factor
topics (OpenAlex): Mast cells and histamine; Carbohydrate Chemistry and Synthesis; Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Research
TL;DR: The hypothesis that immunoglobulin E loading of mast cells within the asthmatic airway contributes to the disordered airway physiology of this disease is supported. (via Semantic Scholar)
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2005 article

Activation of human lung mast cells by monomeric immunoglobulin E: Table. 1—

Hart, S. P., Dransfield, I., Bradding, P., & Cruse, G. (2005, October 1). European Respiratory Journal, Vol. 26, pp. 744–746.

By: S. Hart*, I. Dransfield*, P. Bradding & G. Cruse

Contributors: S. Hart*, I. Dransfield*, P. Bradding & G. Cruse

MeSH headings : Centrifugation; Chromatography; Humans; Immunoglobulin E / chemistry; Immunoglobulin E / immunology; Immunoglobulin E / pharmacology; Immunologic Factors / chemistry; Immunologic Factors / immunology; Immunologic Factors / pharmacology; Lung / immunology; Mast Cells / drug effects; Mast Cells / immunology
topics (OpenAlex): Immune Cell Function and Interaction; Cell Adhesion Molecules Research; Immunodeficiency and Autoimmune Disorders
TL;DR: Immunoglobulin preparations contain variable proportions of Ig aggregates 1, which behave like true immune complexes and are able to activate inflammatory cells by crosslinking Fc receptors 2. (via Semantic Scholar)
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2005 article

β 2 ‐Adrenoceptor regulation of the K + channel iK Ca 1 in human mast cells

Duffy, S. M., Cruse, G., Lawley, W. J., & Bradding, P. (2005, April 7). The FASEB Journal, Vol. 19, pp. 1006–1008.

By: S. Duffy*, G. Cruse*, W. Lawley* & P. Bradding*

Contributors: S. Duffy*, G. Cruse*, W. Lawley* & P. Bradding*

author keywords: salbutamol; ICI 118551; K(Ca)3.1; lung; G protein
MeSH headings : Adrenergic beta-Agonists / pharmacology; Albuterol / pharmacology; Antibodies / pharmacology; Benzimidazoles / pharmacology; Cells, Cultured; Electric Conductivity; GTP-Binding Protein alpha Subunits, Gs; Humans; Immunoglobulin E / immunology; Immunoglobulin E / physiology; Intermediate-Conductance Calcium-Activated Potassium Channels / drug effects; Intermediate-Conductance Calcium-Activated Potassium Channels / physiology; Ion Channel Gating / drug effects; Lung / cytology; Mast Cells / chemistry; Mast Cells / drug effects; Mast Cells / physiology; Propanolamines / pharmacology; Receptors, Adrenergic, beta-2 / physiology
topics (OpenAlex): Ion channel regulation and function; Receptor Mechanisms and Signaling; Ion Channels and Receptors
TL;DR: This is the first demonstration that gating of the iKCa1 channel is regulated by a G protein‐coupled receptor and provides a clearly defined mechanism for the mast cell “stabilizing” effect of β2‐agonists. (via Semantic Scholar)
Source: ORCID
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2004 article

The K+ channel iKCA1 potentiates Ca2+ influx and degranulation in human lung mast cells

Duffy, S. M., Berger, P., Cruse, G., Yang, W., Bolton, S. J., & Bradding, P. (2004, July 1). Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, Vol. 114, pp. 66–72.

By: S. Duffy*, P. Berger*, G. Cruse*, W. Yang*, S. Bolton* & P. Bradding*

Contributors: S. Duffy*, P. Berger*, G. Cruse*, W. Yang*, S. Bolton* & P. Bradding*

author keywords: mast cell; human; K+; ion channel; Ca2+; histamine
MeSH headings : Benzimidazoles / pharmacology; Calcium / metabolism; Calcium Channel Agonists / pharmacology; Calcium Channel Blockers / pharmacology; Cell Degranulation / drug effects; Cell Degranulation / immunology; Cells, Cultured; Clotrimazole / pharmacology; Histamine / immunology; Humans; Immunoglobulin E / immunology; Intermediate-Conductance Calcium-Activated Potassium Channels; Lung / cytology; Lung / immunology; Mast Cells / drug effects; Mast Cells / immunology; Patch-Clamp Techniques; Potassium Channels / drug effects; Potassium Channels / metabolism; Pyrazoles / pharmacology
topics (OpenAlex): Ion channel regulation and function; Ion Channels and Receptors; Asthma and respiratory diseases
TL;DR: Opening of iKCA1 enhances IgE-dependent Ca2+ influx and histamine release in HLMCs and may provide a novel approach to the treatment of mast cell-mediated disease. (via Semantic Scholar)
Source: ORCID
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Employment

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2023 - present

North Carolina State University Raleigh, US
Associate Professor Molecular Biomedical Sciences

2016 - 2023

NC State University Raleigh, NC, US
Assistant Professor Molecular Biomedical Sciences

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