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2024

Journal Article

Liver and pancreatic-targeted interleukin-22 as a therapeutic for metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis

Sajiir, Haressh, Keshvari, Sahar, Wong, Kuan Yau, Borg, Danielle J., Steyn, Frederik J., Fercher, Christian, Taylor, Karin, Taylor, Breten, Barnard, Ross T., Müller, Alexandra, Moniruzzaman, Md, Miller, Gregory, Wang, Ran, Fotheringham, Amelia, Schreiber, Veronika, Sheng, Yong Hua, Hancock, Janelle Louise, Loo, Dorothy, Burr, Lucy, Huynh, Tony, Lockett, Jack, Ramm, Grant A., Macdonald, Graeme A., Prins, Johannes B., McGuckin, Michael A. and Hasnain, Sumaira Z. (2024). Liver and pancreatic-targeted interleukin-22 as a therapeutic for metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis. Nature Communications, 15 (1) 4528, 4528. doi: 10.1038/s41467-024-48317-x

Liver and pancreatic-targeted interleukin-22 as a therapeutic for metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis

2024

Journal Article

Pancreatic beta-cell IL-22 receptor deficiency induces age-dependent dysregulation of insulin biosynthesis and systemic glucose homeostasis

Sajiir, Haressh, Wong, Kuan Yau, Müller, Alexandra, Keshvari, Sahar, Burr, Lucy, Aiello, Elena, Mezza, Teresa, Giaccari, Andrea, Sebastiani, Guido, Dotta, Francesco, Ramm, Grant A., Macdonald, Graeme A., McGuckin, Michael A., Prins, Johannes B. and Hasnain, Sumaira Z. (2024). Pancreatic beta-cell IL-22 receptor deficiency induces age-dependent dysregulation of insulin biosynthesis and systemic glucose homeostasis. Nature Communications, 15 (1) 4527, 1-12. doi: 10.1038/s41467-024-48320-2

Pancreatic beta-cell IL-22 receptor deficiency induces age-dependent dysregulation of insulin biosynthesis and systemic glucose homeostasis

2024

Journal Article

A convergent evolutionary pathway attenuating cellulose production drives enhanced virulence of some bacteria

Nhu, Nguyen Thi Khanh, Rahman, M. Arifur, Goh, Kelvin G. K., Kim, Seung Jae, Phan, Minh-Duy, Peters, Kate M., Alvarez-Fraga, Laura, Hancock, Steven J., Ravi, Chitra, Kidd, Timothy J., Sullivan, Matthew J., Irvine, Katharine M., Beatson, Scott A., Sweet, Matthew J., Irwin, Adam D., Vukovic, Jana, Ulett, Glen C., Hasnain, Sumaira Z. and Schembri, Mark A. (2024). A convergent evolutionary pathway attenuating cellulose production drives enhanced virulence of some bacteria. Nature Communications, 15 (1) 1441, 1441. doi: 10.1038/s41467-024-45176-4

A convergent evolutionary pathway attenuating cellulose production drives enhanced virulence of some bacteria

2023

Journal Article

Interleukin-22 suppresses major histocompatibility complex II in mucosal epithelial cells

Moniruzzaman, Md, Rahman, M. Arifur, Wang, Ran, Wong, Kuan Yau, Chen, Alice C. -H., Mueller, Alexandra, Taylor, Steven, Harding, Alexa, Illankoon, Thishan, Wiid, Percival, Sajiir, Haressh, Schreiber, Veronika, Burr, Lucy D., McGuckin, Michael A., Phipps, Simon and Hasnain, Sumaira Z. (2023). Interleukin-22 suppresses major histocompatibility complex II in mucosal epithelial cells. The Journal of Experimental Medicine, 220 (11) e20230106. doi: 10.1084/jem.20230106

Interleukin-22 suppresses major histocompatibility complex II in mucosal epithelial cells

2023

Journal Article

MUC13 cell surface mucin limits Salmonella Typhimurium infection by protecting the mucosal epithelial barrier

McGuckin, Michael A., Davies, Julie M., Felgner, Pascal, Wong, Kuan Yau, Giri, Rabina, He, Yaowu, Moniruzzaman, Md., Kryza, Thomas, Sajiir, Haressh, Hooper, John D., Florin, Timothy H., Begun, Jakob, Oussalah, Abderrahim, Hasnain, Sumaira Z., Hensel, Michael and Sheng, Yong H. (2023). MUC13 cell surface mucin limits Salmonella Typhimurium infection by protecting the mucosal epithelial barrier. Cellular and Molecular Gastroenterology and Hepatology, 16 (6), 985-1009. doi: 10.1016/j.jcmgh.2023.08.011

MUC13 cell surface mucin limits Salmonella Typhimurium infection by protecting the mucosal epithelial barrier

2023

Journal Article

Virus-like silica nanoparticles enhance macromolecule permeation in vivo

Cao, Yuxue, Janjua, Taskeen Iqbal, Qu, Zhi, Draphoen, Bastian, Bai, Yunfan, Linden, Mika, Moniruzzaman, Md., Hasnain, Sumaira Z., Kumeria, Tushar and Popat, Amirali (2023). Virus-like silica nanoparticles enhance macromolecule permeation in vivo. Biomaterials Science, 11 (13), 4508-4521. doi: 10.1039/d3bm00137g

Virus-like silica nanoparticles enhance macromolecule permeation in vivo

2022

Journal Article

IL-20 activates ERK1/2 and suppresses splicing of X-box protein-1 in intestinal epithelial cells but does not improve pathology in acute or chronic models of colitis

Moniruzzaman, Md., Wong, Kuan Yau, Wang, Ran, Symon, Hamish, Mueller, Alexandra, Rahman, M. Arifur and Hasnain, Sumaira Z. (2022). IL-20 activates ERK1/2 and suppresses splicing of X-box protein-1 in intestinal epithelial cells but does not improve pathology in acute or chronic models of colitis. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 24 (1) 174, 174. doi: 10.3390/ijms24010174

IL-20 activates ERK1/2 and suppresses splicing of X-box protein-1 in intestinal epithelial cells but does not improve pathology in acute or chronic models of colitis

2022

Conference Publication

A novel role for interleukin-22 signaling in modulating mucosal epithelial cell antigen presentation machinery to control disease

Rahman, M. A., Moniruzzaman, M., Wang, R., Harding, A., Wiid, P., Sajiir, H., Yong, K. Y., Sheng, Y., Mueller, A., Symon, H., Varelias, A., McGuckin, M., Phipps, S. and Hasnain, S. (2022). A novel role for interleukin-22 signaling in modulating mucosal epithelial cell antigen presentation machinery to control disease. Gastroenterological Society of Australia (GESA) Australian Gastroenterology Week (AGW), Sydney, NSW, Australia, 9–11 September 2022. Richmond, VIC, Australia: John Wiley & Sons.

A novel role for interleukin-22 signaling in modulating mucosal epithelial cell antigen presentation machinery to control disease

2022

Journal Article

MUC1 mediated macrophage activation promotes colitis-associated colorectal cancer via activating the IL-6/STAT3 axis

Sheng, Yong H., Davies, Julie M., Wang, Ran, Wong, Kuan Yau, Giri, Rabina, Yang, Yuanhao, Begun, Jakob, Florin, Timothy H., Hasnain, Sumaira Z. and McGuckin, Michael A. (2022). MUC1 mediated macrophage activation promotes colitis-associated colorectal cancer via activating the IL-6/STAT3 axis. Cellular and Molecular Gastroenterology and Hepatology, 14 (4), 789-811. doi: 10.1016/j.jcmgh.2022.06.010

MUC1 mediated macrophage activation promotes colitis-associated colorectal cancer via activating the IL-6/STAT3 axis

2022

Journal Article

Building a case for pancreas and liver targeted intereukin-22 therapy in fatty liver disease

Sajiir, Haressh, Wong, Kuan Yau, Mueller, Alexandra, Keshvari, Sahar, Wang, Ran, Wiid, Percival, Ramm, Grant, Macdonald, Graeme, Prins, John, McGuckin, Michael and Hasnain, Sumaira (2022). Building a case for pancreas and liver targeted intereukin-22 therapy in fatty liver disease. Journal of Hepatology, 77 (Supplement 1), S190-S191. doi: 10.1016/s0168-8278(22)00756-5

Building a case for pancreas and liver targeted intereukin-22 therapy in fatty liver disease

2022

Journal Article

Mucus and mucins: the underappreciated host defence system

Sheng, Yong Hua and Hasnain, Sumaira Z. (2022). Mucus and mucins: the underappreciated host defence system. Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology, 12 856962, 1-10. doi: 10.3389/fcimb.2022.856962

Mucus and mucins: the underappreciated host defence system

2022

Conference Publication

Targeted IL-22 Improves Glucose Tolerance and Reduces Hepatic Steatosis and Hepatic Fibrosis in Murine Models of Diabetes and Liver Disease

Prins, John B., Sajiir, Haressh, Keshvari, Sahar, Wong, Kuan Yau, Lockett, Jack, McGuckin, Michael and Hasnain, Sumaira Z. (2022). Targeted IL-22 Improves Glucose Tolerance and Reduces Hepatic Steatosis and Hepatic Fibrosis in Murine Models of Diabetes and Liver Disease. American Diabetes Association 82nd Scientific Sessions, New Orleans, LA United States, 3-7 June 2021. Arlington, VA United States: American Diabetes Association. doi: 10.2337/db22-119-lb

Targeted IL-22 Improves Glucose Tolerance and Reduces Hepatic Steatosis and Hepatic Fibrosis in Murine Models of Diabetes and Liver Disease

2022

Conference Publication

Pancreatic Interleukin-22 Receptor Signaling is Critical in Maintaining Beta-Cell Insulin Production and is Hepatoprotective

Sajiir, Haressh, Wong, Kuan Yau, Mueller, Alexandra, Keshvari, Sahar, Wang, Ran, Wiid, Percival, Macdonald, Graeme, Prins, John, McGuckin, Michael A. and Hasnain, Sumaira Z. (2022). Pancreatic Interleukin-22 Receptor Signaling is Critical in Maintaining Beta-Cell Insulin Production and is Hepatoprotective. Immunology 2022 Meeting, Portland, OR United States, 6-10 May 2022. Rockville, MD United States: American Association of Immunologists. doi: 10.4049/jimmunol.208.supp.46.08

Pancreatic Interleukin-22 Receptor Signaling is Critical in Maintaining Beta-Cell Insulin Production and is Hepatoprotective

2022

Conference Publication

Building a case for liver and pancreas targeted interleukin-22 therapy for use in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease

Sajiir, Haressh, Wong, Kuanyau, Mueller, Alexander, Keshvari, Sahar, Wang, Ran, Macdonald, Graeme A., Prins, John, Mcguckin, Michael and Hasnain, Sumaira Z. (2022). Building a case for liver and pancreas targeted interleukin-22 therapy for use in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. Digestive Disease Week 2022, San Diego, CA United States, 21-24 May 2022. Philadelphia, PA United States: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/s0016-5085(22)60035-0

Building a case for liver and pancreas targeted interleukin-22 therapy for use in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease

2022

Journal Article

Targeting the P2Y13 receptor suppresses IL-33 and HMGB1 release and ameliorates experimental asthma

Werder, Rhiannon B., Ullah, Md Ashik, Rahman, Muhammed Mahfuzur, Simpson, Jennifer, Lynch, Jason P., Collinson, Natasha, Rittchen, Sonja, Rashid, Ridwan B., Sikder, Md Al Amin, Handoko, Herlina Y., Curren, Bodie F., Sebina, Ismail, Hartel, Gunter, Bissell, Alec, Ngo, Sylvia, Yarlagadda, Tejasri, Hasnain, Sumaira Z., Lu, Wenying, Sohal, Sukhwinder S., Martin, Megan, Bowler, Simon, Burr, Lucy D., Martinez, Laurent O., Robaye, Bernard, Spann, Kirsten, Ferreira, Manuel A. R. and Phipps, Simon (2022). Targeting the P2Y13 receptor suppresses IL-33 and HMGB1 release and ameliorates experimental asthma. American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, 205 (3), 300-312. doi: 10.1164/rccm.202009-3686oc

Targeting the P2Y13 receptor suppresses IL-33 and HMGB1 release and ameliorates experimental asthma

2022

Journal Article

A novel role for Interleukin-22 in suppressing major histocompatibility complex II in mucosal epithelial cells

Moniruzzaman, Md, Rahman, M. Arifur, Wang, Ran, Wong, Kuan Yau, Chen, Alice C-H, Mueller, Alexandra, Taylor, Steven, Harding, Alexa, Illankoon, Thishan, Wiid, Percival, Sajiir, Haressh, Schreiber, Veronika, Martin, Megan L., Burr, Lucy D., McGuckin, Michael A., Phipps, Simon and Hasnain, Sumaira Zia (2022). A novel role for Interleukin-22 in suppressing major histocompatibility complex II in mucosal epithelial cells. SSRN Electronic Journal. doi: 10.2139/ssrn.4185134

A novel role for Interleukin-22 in suppressing major histocompatibility complex II in mucosal epithelial cells

2021

Journal Article

Nanocarriers for oral delivery of biologics: small carriers for big payloads

Cao, Yuxue, Rewatkar, Prarthana, Wang, Ran, Hasnain, Sumaira Z., Popat, Amirali and Kumeria, Tushar (2021). Nanocarriers for oral delivery of biologics: small carriers for big payloads. Trends in Pharmacological Sciences, 42 (11), 957-972. doi: 10.1016/j.tips.2021.08.005

Nanocarriers for oral delivery of biologics: small carriers for big payloads

2021

Journal Article

Pre-Diabetes Increases Tuberculosis Disease Severity, While High Body Fat Without Impaired Glucose Tolerance Is Protective

Sinha, Roma, Ngo, Minh Dao, Bartlett, Stacey, Bielefeldt-Ohmann, Helle, Keshvari, Sahar, Hasnain, Sumaira Z., Donovan, Meg L., Kling, Jessica C., Blumenthal, Antje, Chen, Chen, Short, Kirsty R. and Ronacher, Katharina (2021). Pre-Diabetes Increases Tuberculosis Disease Severity, While High Body Fat Without Impaired Glucose Tolerance Is Protective. Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology, 11 691823, 691823. doi: 10.3389/fcimb.2021.691823

Pre-Diabetes Increases Tuberculosis Disease Severity, While High Body Fat Without Impaired Glucose Tolerance Is Protective

2021

Journal Article

DP1 prostanoid receptor activation increases the severity of an acute lower respiratory viral infection in mice via TNF-α-induced immunopathology

Ullah, Md Ashik, Rittchen, Sonja, Li, Jia, Hasnain, Sumaira Z. and Phipps, Simon (2021). DP1 prostanoid receptor activation increases the severity of an acute lower respiratory viral infection in mice via TNF-α-induced immunopathology. Mucosal Immunology, 14 (4), 963-972. doi: 10.1038/s41385-021-00405-7

DP1 prostanoid receptor activation increases the severity of an acute lower respiratory viral infection in mice via TNF-α-induced immunopathology

2021

Journal Article

A nucleotide analog prevents colitis associated cancer via Β-catenin independently of inflammation and autophagy

Sheng, Yong Hua, Giri, Rabina, Davies, Julie, Schreiber, Veronika, Alabbas, Saleh, Movva, Ramya, He, Yaowu, Wu, Andy, Hooper, John, McWhinney, Brett, Oancea, Iulia, Kijanka, Gregor, Hasnain, Sumaira, Lucke, Andrew J., Fairlie, David P., McGuckin, Michael A., Florin, Timothy H. and Begun, Jakob (2021). A nucleotide analog prevents colitis associated cancer via Β-catenin independently of inflammation and autophagy. Cellular and Molecular Gastroenterology and Hepatology, 11 (1), 33-53. doi: 10.1016/j.jcmgh.2020.05.012

A nucleotide analog prevents colitis associated cancer via Β-catenin independently of inflammation and autophagy