Core - Molecular Biology

Collins, Tucker O.

Abstract

The primary goal of the Molecular Biology Core is to make available to the investigators of the individual projects chemically authentic biopolymers. Specifically, this Core will be responsible for:1) the synthesis and purification of oligonucleotides (oligos); and 2) the synthesis, analysis and purification of peptides. This Core Facility seeks to minimize cost duplication among the projects most dependent upon biopolymers. Additionally, this core will provide advice and expertise in utilizing these reagents in molecular biological experimentation. This will entail the application of standard synthesis methods, currently available in the core as well as the development and/or adaptation of specialized techniques to meet specific requirement of individual projects.

Funding Agency

• Agency: National Institute of Health (NIH)
• Institute: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
• Type: Research Program Projects (P01)
• Project #: 5P01HL036028-12
• Application #: 5213570
• Support Year: 12
• Fiscal Year: 1996

Publications

Zahr, Alisar; Alcaide, Pilar; Yang, Jinling et al. (2016) Endomucin prevents leukocyte-endothelial cell adhesion and has a critical role under resting and inflammatory conditions. Nat Commun 7:10363

Venkatesh, Deepak; Mruk, Dolores; Herter, Jan M et al. (2016) AKAP9, a Regulator of Microtubule Dynamics, Contributes to Blood-Testis Barrier Function. Am J Pathol 186:270-84

Milstone, David S; Ilyama, Motoi; Chen, Mian et al. (2015) Differential role of an NF-?B transcriptional response element in endothelial versus intimal cell VCAM-1 expression. Circ Res 117:166-77

Cullere, Xavier; Plovie, Eva; Bennett, Paul M et al. (2015) The cerebral cavernous malformation proteins CCM2L and CCM2 prevent the activation of the MAP kinase MEKK3. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A 112:14284-9

Luscinskas, Francis W; Imhof, Beat A (2014) Introduction for the special issue on new paradigms in leukocyte trafficking, lessons for therapeutics. Semin Immunopathol 36:133-6

Brown, Jonathan D; Lin, Charles Y; Duan, Qiong et al. (2014) NF-?B directs dynamic super enhancer formation in inflammation and atherogenesis. Mol Cell 56:219-231

Mayadas, Tanya N; Cullere, Xavier; Lowell, Clifford A (2014) The multifaceted functions of neutrophils. Annu Rev Pathol 9:181-218

Massaad, Michel J; Oyoshi, Michiko K; Kane, Jennifer et al. (2014) Binding of WIP to actin is essential for T cell actin cytoskeleton integrity and tissue homing. Mol Cell Biol 34:4343-54

Leick, Marion; Azcutia, Veronica; Newton, Gail et al. (2014) Leukocyte recruitment in inflammation: basic concepts and new mechanistic insights based on new models and microscopic imaging technologies. Cell Tissue Res 355:647-56

Azcutia, Veronica; Routledge, Matthew; Williams, Marcie R et al. (2013) CD47 plays a critical role in T-cell recruitment by regulation of LFA-1 and VLA-4 integrin adhesive functions. Mol Biol Cell 24:3358-68