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Global phosphoproteomics reveals DYRK1A regulates CDK1 activity in glioblastoma cellsBoth tumour suppressive and oncogenic functions have been reported for dual-specificity tyrosine phosphorylation-regulated kinase 1A (DYRK1A). Herein, we performed a detailed investigation to delineate the role of DYRK1A in glioblastoma. Our phosphoproteomic and mechanistic studies show that DYRK1A induces degradation of cyclin B by phosphorylating CDC23, which is necessary for the function of the anaphase-promoting complex, a ubiquitin ligase that degrades mitotic proteins.
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Renal Masses in Childhood: An Australian PerspectiveChildhood renal masses comprise a heterogeneous group of conditions that have a wide range of presentations. This review outlines an approach to the diagnostic work-up of childhood renal masses and discusses the most common presentations and treatments. Renal tumours make up 5% of childhood cancer in Australia, with Wilms tumour being the most common under age 10 years.
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IFNβ inhibits the development of allergen tolerance and is conducive to the development of asthma on subsequent allergen exposureData indicate a role for Interferonβ in linking viral infection and allergy
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Changes in cell morphology guide identification of tubulin as the off-target for protein kinase inhibitorsEarly changes in cell morphology upon treatments are a strong indication that the inhibitor is directly targeting tubulin
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CD8+XCR1neg Dendritic Cells Express High Levels of Toll-Like Receptor 5 and a Unique Complement of Endocytic ReceptorsOur data demonstrate that CD8+XCR1neg DCs possess a unique pattern of endocytic receptors and a restricted TLR profile that is particularly enriched for TLR5
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Dendritic cells and cancer: From biology to therapeutic interventionIn this review, we discuss the different subsets of tumor-infiltrating dendritic cells and their role in anti-tumor immunity
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The Immune Response to Skin Trauma Is Dependent on the Etiology of Injury in a Mouse Model of Burn and Excision.This article investigates the impact of burn & excisional injury on the immune system.
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Cross-presentation of cutaneous melanoma antigen by migratory XCR1+CD103− and XCR1+CD103+ dendritic cellsThis report provides new insight into the functional specialization within the broad network of dendritic cells that are responsible for skin immunosurveillance
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Kids are not small adults, Identifying age-dependent drug targets in paediatric oncologyCancers in children are very different to cancers in adults. However, most therapeutic strategies are designed explicitly for adult cancers, and then used in children if proven safe.
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The interplay between sarcoma and surgery-induced wound healingIn this project, we are using systems biology approaches to map the wound healing response in sarcoma following surgery to identify new treatments that can prevent sarcoma relapse.