Abstract

The hypothesis driving this work is that Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) transactivators are essential for EBV-induced malignancies. The goal of our work is uncovering the mechanisms whereby these transactivators function. We study the complex regulation of Epstein-Barr virus nuclear antigen (EBNA) expression during EBV infection. EBNA proteins contribute to the immortalization of B lymphocytes, and thus may have a role in the genesis of EBV-associated lymphomas. Another project involves the EBV lytic cycle protein, Z, and the cellular proto-oncogene, c-myb. The Z protein is responsible for initiating the switch from EBV latency to lytic infection. We have discovered that c-Myb markedly enhances the ability of Z to activate viral gene expression. Thus we are determining the mechanism of synergy between Z and c-Myb. We are collaboratively studying the regulation of Z expression using a SCID mouse model of immunosuppression-associated lymphomagenesis.

  Funding Agency

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Center for Research Resources (NCRR)
Type
General Clinical Research Centers Program (M01)
Project #
5M01RR000042-39
Application #
6297090
Study Section
Project Start
1998-12-01
Project End
1999-11-30
Budget Start
1998-10-01
Budget End
1999-09-30
Support Year
39
Fiscal Year
1999
Total Cost
Indirect Cost

  Institution

Name
University of Michigan Ann Arbor
Department
Type
DUNS #
791277940
City
Ann Arbor
State
MI
Country
United States
Zip Code
48109

  Publications

Robarge, Jason D; Desta, Zereunesay; Nguyen, Anne T et al. (2017) Effects of exemestane and letrozole therapy on plasma concentrations of estrogens in a randomized trial of postmenopausal women with breast cancer. Breast Cancer Res Treat 161:453-461
Crane, Natania A; Jenkins, Lisanne M; Bhaumik, Runa et al. (2017) Multidimensional prediction of treatment response to antidepressants with cognitive control and functional MRI. Brain 140:472-486
Hertz, Daniel L; Speth, Kelly A; Kidwell, Kelley M et al. (2017) Variable aromatase inhibitor plasma concentrations do not correlate with circulating estrogen concentrations in post-menopausal breast cancer patients. Breast Cancer Res Treat 165:659-668
Hertz, D L; Kidwell, K M; Seewald, N J et al. (2017) Polymorphisms in drug-metabolizing enzymes and steady-state exemestane concentration in postmenopausal patients with breast cancer. Pharmacogenomics J 17:521-527
Kadakia, Kunal C; Kidwell, Kelley M; Seewald, Nicholas J et al. (2017) Prospective assessment of patient-reported outcomes and estradiol and drug concentrations in patients experiencing toxicity from adjuvant aromatase inhibitors. Breast Cancer Res Treat 164:411-419
Spengler, Erin K; Kleiner, David E; Fontana, Robert J (2017) Vemurafenib-induced granulomatous hepatitis. Hepatology 65:745-748
Heidemann, Lauren; Law, James; Fontana, Robert J (2017) A Text Searching Tool to Identify Patients with Idiosyncratic Drug-Induced Liver Injury. Dig Dis Sci 62:615-625
As-Sanie, Sawsan; Kim, Jieun; Schmidt-Wilcke, Tobias et al. (2016) Functional Connectivity is Associated With Altered Brain Chemistry in Women With Endometriosis-Associated Chronic Pelvic Pain. J Pain 17:1-13
Hertz, Daniel L; Henry, N Lynn; Kidwell, Kelley M et al. (2016) ESR1 and PGR polymorphisms are associated with estrogen and progesterone receptor expression in breast tumors. Physiol Genomics 48:688-98
Mehta, Rupal; Cai, Xuan; Lee, Jungwha et al. (2016) Association of Fibroblast Growth Factor 23 With Atrial Fibrillation in Chronic Kidney Disease, From the Chronic Renal Insufficiency Cohort Study. JAMA Cardiol 1:548-56

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