Silver nanoparticles promote the emergence of heterogeneic human neutrophil sub-populations
Journal Article
Kemp, S., Young, L., Ross, M., Prach, M., Hutchison, G. R., Malone, E., & Fraser, J. A. (2018)
Silver nanoparticles promote the emergence of heterogeneic human neutrophil sub-populations. Scientific Reports, 8(1), https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-018-25854-2
Neutrophil surveillance is central to nanoparticle clearance. Silver nanoparticles (AgNP) have numerous uses, however conflicting evidence exists as to their impact on neutrop...
The expression of the chloride co-transporters NKCC1 and KCC2 is reversed in the penumbra following
Conference Proceeding
Baudel, M., Rae, M., Fraser, J., & Poole, A. (2017)
The expression of the chloride co-transporters NKCC1 and KCC2 is reversed in the penumbra following. In Brain and Neuroscience: BNA 2017 Festival of Neuroscience: Abstract Book
Stroke is one of the major causes of death and disability worldwide. The harm caused by the interruption of blood flow to the brain unfolds in the subsequent hours and days, s...
In vivo in uterus non-invasive methods to predict placental insufficiency and adverse pregnancy outcomes in antiphospholipid syndrome
Conference Proceeding
Girardi, G., Fraser, J., Bertolaccini, M. L., Lennen, R., Vontell, R., & Hutchison, G. (2014)
In vivo in uterus non-invasive methods to predict placental insufficiency and adverse pregnancy outcomes in antiphospholipid syndrome. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.placenta.2014.06.184
Objectives: To use MRI-based methods to non invasively detect placental insufficiency and predict fetal outcomes in obstetric antiphospholipid syndrome (APS)
Methods and resul...
Regulation and Function of the Original p53- Inducible p21 Gene
Book Chapter
Fraser, J. A. (2010)
Regulation and Function of the Original p53- Inducible p21 Gene. In p53; Molecular Biology Intelligence Unit, 100-116. Springer Science + Business Media. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4419-8231-5_7
P21 is a well known regulator of cell cycle progression through its inhibitory actions on Cyclin dependent kinases, (Cdk)/cyclin complexes, and DNA replication via its binding...
The MDM2 Ubiquitination Signal in the DNA-Binding Domain of p53 Forms a Docking Site for Calcium Calmodulin Kinase Superfamily Members
Journal Article
Craig, A. L., Chrystal, J. A., Fraser, J. A., Sphyris, N., Lin, Y., Harrison, B. J., …Hupp, T. R. (2007)
The MDM2 Ubiquitination Signal in the DNA-Binding Domain of p53 Forms a Docking Site for Calcium Calmodulin Kinase Superfamily Members. Molecular and Cellular Biology, 27(9), 3542-3555. https://doi.org/10.1128/mcb.01595-06
Genetic and biochemical studies have shown that Ser20 phosphorylation in the transactivation domain of p53 mediates p300-catalyzed DNA-dependent p53 acetylation and B-cell tum...
Chemical Genetics Approach to Identify Peptide Ligands that Selectively Stimulate DAPK-1 Kinase Activity
Journal Article
Fraser, J. A., & Hupp, T. R. (2007)
Chemical Genetics Approach to Identify Peptide Ligands that Selectively Stimulate DAPK-1 Kinase Activity. Biochemistry, 46(10), 2655-2673. https://doi.org/10.1021/bi061562j
Dissection of signal transduction pathways has been advanced by classic genetic approaches including targeted gene deletion and siRNA-based inhibition of gene product synthesi...
Antioxidant and cytoprotective responses to redox stress
Journal Article
Mathers, J., Fraser, J. A., McMahon, M., Saunders, R. D. C., Hayes, J. D., & McLellan, L. I. (2004)
Antioxidant and cytoprotective responses to redox stress. Biochemical Society symposia, 71, 157-176. https://doi.org/10.1042/bss0710157
Aerobic cells produce reactive oxygen species as a consequence of normal cellular metabolism, and an array of antioxidant systems are in place to maintain the redox balance. W...
Drosophila melanogasterGlutamate-Cysteine Ligase Activity Is Regulated by a Modifier Subunit with a Mechanism of Action Similar to That of the Mammalian Form
Journal Article
Fraser, J. A., Saunders, R. D. C., & McLellan, L. I. (2002)
Drosophila melanogasterGlutamate-Cysteine Ligase Activity Is Regulated by a Modifier Subunit with a Mechanism of Action Similar to That of the Mammalian Form. Journal of Biological Chemistry, 277(2), 1158-1165. https://doi.org/10.1074/jbc.m106683200
Glutamate-cysteine ligase (GCL) plays an important role in regulating glutathione homeostasis. In mammals, it comprises a catalytic (GCLC) and modifier (GCLM) subunit. The exi...