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ArticlePlastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open2018

Expression and Localization of Cathepsins B, D, and G in Dupuytren's Disease.

Kirin Tan, Helen D Brasch, Bede van Schaijik, James R Armstrong, Reginald W Marsh, Paul F Davis, Swee T Tan, Tinte Itinteang

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Article in Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open, 2018. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 10 papers.

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8 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Kirin TanGillies McIndoe Research Institute, Wellington, New Zealand; Wellington Regional Plastic, Maxillofacial & Burns Unit, Hutt Hospital, Wellington, New Zealand; and University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand.
Helen D BraschGillies McIndoe Research Institute, Wellington, New Zealand; Wellington Regional Plastic, Maxillofacial & Burns Unit, Hutt Hospital, Wellington, New Zealand; and University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand.
Bede van SchaijikGillies McIndoe Research Institute, Wellington, New Zealand; Wellington Regional Plastic, Maxillofacial & Burns Unit, Hutt Hospital, Wellington, New Zealand; and University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand.
James R ArmstrongGillies McIndoe Research Institute, Wellington, New Zealand; Wellington Regional Plastic, Maxillofacial & Burns Unit, Hutt Hospital, Wellington, New Zealand; and University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand.
Reginald W MarshGillies McIndoe Research Institute, Wellington, New Zealand; Wellington Regional Plastic, Maxillofacial & Burns Unit, Hutt Hospital, Wellington, New Zealand; and University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand.
Paul F DavisGillies McIndoe Research Institute, Wellington, New Zealand; Wellington Regional Plastic, Maxillofacial & Burns Unit, Hutt Hospital, Wellington, New Zealand; and University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand.
Swee T TanGillies McIndoe Research Institute, Wellington, New Zealand; Wellington Regional Plastic, Maxillofacial & Burns Unit, Hutt Hospital, Wellington, New Zealand; and University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand.
Tinte ItinteangGillies McIndoe Research Institute, Wellington, New Zealand; Wellington Regional Plastic, Maxillofacial & Burns Unit, Hutt Hospital, Wellington, New Zealand; and University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand.
Gillies McIndoe Research Institute · NZUniversity of Auckland · NZ

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThe pathogenesis of Dupuytren's disease (DD) remains unclear. An embryonic stem cell (ESC)-like population in the endothelium of the microvessels around tissues that expresses components of the renin-angiotensin system (RAS) has been reported. This study investigated if this primitive population expresses cathepsins B, D, and G, that contribute to RAS bypass loops.

methods3,3-Diaminobenzidine immunohistochemical (IHC) staining for cathepsins B, D, and G was performed on sections of formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded DD cords (n = 10) and nodules (n = 10). Immunofluorescence IHC staining was utilized to demonstrate co-expression of these cathepsins with ESC markers. Protein and gene expression of these cathepsins was investigated in snap-frozen DD cords (n = 3) and nodules (n = 3) by Western blotting and NanoString analysis, respectively. Enzymatic activity of these cathepsins was investigated by enzymatic activity assays.

results3,3-Diaminobenzidine IHC staining demonstrated expression of cathepsins B, D, and G in DD cords and nodules. Gene expression of cathepsins B, D, and G was confirmed by NanoString analysis. Western blotting confirmed expression of cathepsins B and D, but not cathepsin G. Immunofluorescent IHC staining demonstrated high abundance of cathepsins B and D on the OCT4

conclusionsCathepsins B, D, and G were expressed in the DD tissues, with cathepsins B and D localized to the primitive population in the endothelium of the microvessels, whereas cathepsin G was localized to phenotypic mast cells, suggesting the presence of bypass loops for the RAS.

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