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2. Diffusion, not uptake, limits glycine concentration in the synaptic cleft
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Titmus, M. J., primary, Korn, H., additional, and Faber, D. S., additional
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- 1996
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3. Axotomy-induced alterations in the electrophysiological characteristics of neurons
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Titmus, M, primary
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- 1990
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4. Altered excitability of goldfish Mauthner cell following axotomy. II. Localization and ionic basis.
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Titmus, M. J. and Faber, D. S.
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- 1986
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5. Altered excitability of goldfish mauthner cell following axotomy. I. Characterization and correlations with somatic and axonal morphological reactions.
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Titmus, M. J., Faber, D. S., and Zottoli, S. J.
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- 1986
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6. Effects of choline and other nicotinic agonists on the tectum of juvenile and adult Xenopus frogs: a patch-clamp study
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Titmus, M. J., Tsai, H.-J., Lima, R., and Udin, S. B.
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- 1999
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7. Correlation of agonist structure with acetylcholine receptor kinetics: studies on the frog end‐plate and on chick embryo muscle.
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Auerbach, A, del Castillo, J, Specht, P C, and Titmus, M
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The apparent lifetimes of frog end‐plate channels activated by several nicotinic agonists have been determined with voltage‐jump and fluctuation analysis techniques. The agonists were monoquaternary, N‐substituted derivatives of trimethylammonium (TMA). Methyl TMA activated channels which had apparent lifetimes about 3‐4 times shorter than acetylcholine (ACh)‐activated channels. This result was confirmed with single‐channel recordings from embryonic chick skeletal muscle. Channel conductance and voltage dependence of channel lifetime were similar for methyl TMA‐ and ACh‐activated channels. Methyl TMA showed no signs of blocking open end‐plate channels. Ethyl TMA, acetylthiocholine, cholinethiol and carbamylcholine all activated channels similar to methyl TMA‐activated channels with regard to lifetime. None of these agonists appeared to block end‐plate channels in the employed concentrations. 4‐ketopentyl TMA, which contains a methylene group in place of the ether oxygen of ACh, sometimes opened end‐plate channels with similar apparent lifetimes as those opened by ACh. Single‐channel recordings showed that bursts of current from channels activated by 4‐ketopentyl TMA have similar durations as do those activated by ACh. Pentyl TMA and benzyl TMA block open end‐plate channels even when delivered at doses which elicit very small currents. It is concluded that the ester moiety of ACh serves to stabilize the open conformation of the channel.
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- 1983
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8. Communications in harsh environments.
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Titmus M. and Titmus M.
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The need to maintain communications links in modern mining environments has given rise to strict codes of equipment safety. The international situation is examined., The need to maintain communications links in modern mining environments has given rise to strict codes of equipment safety. The international situation is examined.
9. Molecular mechanism of chemoresistance by miR-215 in osteosarcoma and colon cancer cells
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Formentini Andrea, Botchkina Galina, Titmus Matthew A, Wang Yuan, Song Bo, Kornmann Marko, and Ju Jingfang
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Neoplasms. Tumors. Oncology. Including cancer and carcinogens ,RC254-282 - Abstract
Abstract Background Translational control mediated by non-coding microRNAs (miRNAs) plays a key role in the mechanism of cellular resistance to anti-cancer drug treatment. Dihydrofolate reductase (DHFR) and thymidylate synthase (TYMS, TS) are two of the most important targets for antifolate- and fluoropyrimidine-based chemotherapies in the past 50 years. In this study, we investigated the roles of miR-215 in the chemoresistance to DHFR inhibitor methotrexate (MTX) and TS inhibitor Tomudex (TDX). Results The protein levels of both DHFR and TS were suppressed by miR-215 without the alteration of the target mRNA transcript levels. Interestingly, despite the down-regulation of DHFR and TS proteins, ectopic expression of miR-215 resulted in a decreased sensitivity to MTX and TDX. Paradoxically, gene-specific small-interfering RNAs (siRNAs) against DHFR or TS had the opposite effect, increasing sensitivity to MTX and TDX. Further studies revealed that over-expression of miR-215 inhibited cell proliferation and triggered cell cycle arrest at G2 phase, and that this effect was accompanied by a p53-dependent up-regulation of p21. The inhibitory effect on cell proliferation was more pronounced in cell lines containing wild-type p53, but was not seen in cells transfected with siRNAs against DHFR or TS. Moreover, denticleless protein homolog (DTL), a cell cycle-regulated nuclear and centrosome protein, was confirmed to be one of the critical targets of miR-215, and knock-down of DTL by siRNA resulted in enhanced G2-arrest, p53 and p21 induction, and reduced cell proliferation. Additionally, cells subjected to siRNA against DTL exhibited increased chemoresistance to MTX and TDX. Endogenous miR-215 was elevated about 3-fold in CD133+HI/CD44+HI colon cancer stem cells that exhibit slow proliferating rate and chemoresistance compared to control bulk CD133+/CD44+ colon cancer cells. Conclusions Taken together, our results indicate that miR-215, through the suppression of DTL expression, induces a decreased cell proliferation by causing G2-arrest, thereby leading to an increase in chemoresistance to MTX and TDX. The findings of this study suggest that miR-215 may play a significant role in the mechanism of tumor chemoresistance and it may have a unique potential as a novel biomarker candidate.
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- 2010
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10. Using design thinking to create and implement a 3D digital library of anatomical specimens.
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Titmus M, de Oliveira BI, Ellery P, Whittaker G, Radley H, Radunski M, Ng L, Helmholz P, and Sun Z
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Design thinking (DT) is a five-stage process (empathize, define, ideate, prototype, and test) that guides the creation of user-centered solutions to complex problems. DT is in common use outside of science but has rarely been applied to anatomical education. The use of DT in this study identified the need for flexible access to anatomical specimens outside of the anatomy laboratory and guided the creation of a digital library of three-dimensional (3D) anatomical specimens (3D Anatomy Viewer). To test whether the resource was fit for purpose, a mixed-methods student evaluation was undertaken. Student surveys (n = 46) were employed using the system usability scale (SUS) and an unvalidated acceptability questionnaire. These verified that 3D Anatomy Viewer was usable (SUS of 72%) and acceptable (agreement range of 77%-93% on all Likert-type survey statements, Cronbach's alpha = 0.929). Supplementary interviews (n = 5) were analyzed through content analysis and revealed three main themes: (1) a credible online supplementary learning resource; (2) learning anatomy with 3D realism and interactivity; (3) user recommendations for expanding the number of anatomical models, test questions, and gamification elements. These data demonstrate that a DT framework can be successfully applied to anatomical education for creation of a practical learning resource. Anatomy educators should consider employing a DT framework where student-centered solutions to learner needs are required., (© 2024 The Author(s). Clinical Anatomy published by Wiley Periodicals LLC on behalf of American Association of Clinical Anatomists and British Association of Clinical Anatomists.)
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- 2024
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11. Tactile acuity improves during acute experimental pain of the limb.
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Paredes Sanchez J, Titmus M, Lawson-Smith H, and Di Pietro F
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Introduction: Chronic pain is associated with poor tactile acuity, commonly measured with the 2-point discrimination (TPD) test. Although poor tactile acuity across chronic pain conditions is well established, less is known in acute pain., Objective: Recent conflicting findings in experimentally induced neck and back pain led us to conduct a TPD investigation in experimentally induced limb pain. We hypothesised altered TPD during experimental upper limb pain, but we did not speculate on the direction of the change., Methods: Thirty healthy subjects immersed their dominant hand in a circulating cold-water bath at 7°C (cold pressor test [CPT]). Two-point discrimination was measured at baseline (pre-CPT), during pain (during-CPT), and after withdrawal from the water (post-CPT) in 3 different sites: (1) the dominant forearm, (2) dominant arm and (3) contralateral forearm., Results: Repeated-measures analysis of variance revealed a significant main effect of time (F
(2,56) = 4.45, P = 0.02, η p 2 = 0.14) on TPD; in all 3 sites, TPD values decreased (ie, tactile acuity improved) during pain. Interestingly, the contralateral forearm followed a similar pattern to the dominant (ie, painful) forearm, and furthermore was the only site that exhibited any correlation with pain, albeit in an intriguing direction ( r = 0.57, P = 0.001), ie, the greater the pain the worse the tactile acuity., Conclusion: The improvements in tactile acuity during experimentally induced limb pain may reflect a protective response. The changes in the corresponding site in the contralateral limb may reflect a protective spinal cross talk. Such a response, together with the interesting relationship between tactile acuity and pain, warrant further inquiry., Competing Interests: The authors have no conflict of interest to declare.Sponsorships or competing interests that may be relevant to content are disclosed at the end of this article., (Copyright © 2023 The Author(s). Published by Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc. on behalf of The International Association for the Study of Pain.)- Published
- 2023
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12. A workflow for the creation of photorealistic 3D cadaveric models using photogrammetry.
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Titmus M, Whittaker G, Radunski M, Ellery P, Ir de Oliveira B, Radley H, Helmholz P, and Sun Z
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- Humans, Workflow, Cadaver, Photogrammetry
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Three-dimensional (3D) representations of anatomical specimens are increasingly used as learning resources. Photogrammetry is a well-established technique that can be used to generate 3D models and has only been recently applied to produce visualisations of cadaveric specimens. This study has developed a semi-standardised photogrammetry workflow to produce photorealistic models of human specimens. Eight specimens, each with unique anatomical characteristics, were successfully digitised into interactive 3D models using the described workflow and the strengths and limitations of the technique are described. Various tissue types were reconstructed with apparent preservation of geometry and texture which visually resembled the original specimen. Using this workflow, an institution could digitise their existing cadaveric resources, facilitating the delivery of novel educational experiences., (© 2023 The Authors. Journal of Anatomy published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd on behalf of Anatomical Society.)
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- 2023
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13. Transport of Neuronal BC1 RNA in Mauthner Axons.
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Muslimov IA, Titmus M, Koenig E, and Tiedge H
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- 5' Untranslated Regions physiology, Actins drug effects, Actins metabolism, Animals, Cytochalasin D pharmacology, Cytoskeleton drug effects, Cytoskeleton metabolism, Dendrites metabolism, Goldfish, Microinjections, Microtubules metabolism, Neurons cytology, Time Factors, Vinblastine pharmacology, Axonal Transport physiology, Axons metabolism, Neurons metabolism, RNA, Small Cytoplasmic metabolism
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In neurons, localized RNAs have been identified in dendrites and axons; however, RNA transport in axons remains poorly understood. Here we analyzed axonal RNA transport in goldfish Mauthner neurons in vivo. BC1 RNA, a noncoding RNA polymerase III transcript that is targeted to dendrites in neurons of the rodent nervous system, was used as a probe for axonal RNA transport. Somata of Mauthner neurons were microinjected with various RNAs. Full-length BC1 RNA, but not control RNAs of similar length, was targeted to both axons and dendrites of Mauthner neurons. BC1 RNA was transported in the form of a rapidly advancing wave front that progressed along axons, in a microtubule-dependent manner, at a rate of 2 micrometer/sec. Whereas a BC1 5' segment of 65 nucleotides was transported to axons and dendrites in a way indistinguishable from full-length BC1 RNA, a BC1 3' segment of 60 nucleotides did not enter Mauthner cell processes to any significant extent. In the wake of the wave advancing through the axon, BC1 RNA was found localized to discrete, spatially delimited domains at the axonal surface. Such demarcated cortical concentrations of BC1 RNA could not be observed after disruption of F-actin organization in the axon. It is concluded that the specific delivery of BC1 RNA to spatially defined axonal target sites is a two-step process that requires the sequential participation of microtubules for long-range axial transport and of actin filaments for local radial transfer and focal accumulation in cortical domains.
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- 2002
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14. Cryptic peripheral ribosomal domains distributed intermittently along mammalian myelinated axons.
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Koenig E, Martin R, Titmus M, and Sotelo-Silveira JR
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- Animals, Axons chemistry, Benzoxazoles, Carbon analysis, Electron Probe Microanalysis, Fluorescent Antibody Technique, Fluorescent Dyes, Lumbosacral Region, Microscopy, Electron, Scanning, Nerve Fibers, Myelinated chemistry, Phosphorus analysis, Quinolinium Compounds, RNA, Ribosomal analysis, Rabbits, Rats, Ribosomes chemistry, Spinal Nerve Roots chemistry, Spinal Nerve Roots ultrastructure, Axons ultrastructure, Nerve Fibers, Myelinated ultrastructure, Ribosomes ultrastructure
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A growing body of metabolic and molecular evidence of an endogenous protein-synthesizing machinery in the mature axon is a challenge to the prevailing dogma that the latter is dependent exclusively on slow axoplasmic transport to maintain protein mass in a steady state. However, evidence for a systematic occurrence of ribosomes in mature vertebrate axons has been lacking until recently, when restricted ribosomal domains, called "periaxoplasmic plaques," were described in goldfish CNS myelinated axons. Comparable restricted RNA/ribosomal "plaque" domains now have been identified in myelinated axons of lumbar spinal nerve roots in rabbit and rat on the basis of RNase sensitivity of YOYO-1-binding fluorescence, immunofluorescence of ribosome-specific antibodies, and ribosome phosphorus mapping by electron spectroscopic imaging (ESI). The findings were derived from examination of the axoplasm isolated from myelinated fibers as axoplasmic whole mounts and delipidated spinal nerve roots. Ribosomal periaxoplasmic plaque domains in rabbit axons were typically narrow ( approximately 2 microm), elongated ( approximately 10 microm) sites that frequently were marked by a protruding structure. The domain complexity included an apparent ribosome-binding matrix. The small size, random distribution, and variable intermittent axial spacing of plaques around the periphery of axoplasm near the axon-myelin border are likely reasons why their systematic occurrence has remained undetected in ensheathed axons. The periodic but regular incidence of ribosomal domains provides a structural basis for previous metabolic evidence of protein synthesis in myelinated axons.
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- 2000
15. Ultrastructure of identified fast excitatory, slow excitatory and inhibitory neuromuscular junctions in the locust.
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Titmus MJ
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- Animals, Electric Stimulation, Male, Microscopy, Electron, Neuromuscular Junction physiology, Synaptic Vesicles ultrastructure, Grasshoppers anatomy & histology, Neuromuscular Junction ultrastructure
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The specialized jumping muscle of the locust, the metathoracic extensor tibiae (ETi), is innervated by four physiologically different motoneurons, including FETi, a phasic excitor, SETi, a tonic excitor, and CI, a tonic common inhibitor. FETi neuromuscular junctions were examined in three phasic ETi bundles innervated by FETi. FETi terminals were characterized by patchy contacts on to granular sarcoplasm. The ETi accessory extensor, innervated by both SETi and CI, contains two morphologically different types of axon ending. When this muscle was soaked in horseradish peroxidase, stimulation of SETi led to selective uptake in vesicles in terminals similar to those of FETi axons but containing smaller vesicles, while stimulation by CI caused increased uptake into terminals with more extensive contact directly on to fibrillar sarcoplasm. As has been observed in excitatory and inhibitory synapses in some crustacean and vertebrate nervous systems, the synaptic vesicles in the locust excitatory endings are round and electron-lucent while those in the inhibitory endings are more irregular in shape. The tonic neuromuscular junctions, SETi and CI, are more densely packed with vesicles, larger in cross-sectional area and appear to be of more complex shape than the smaller, vesicle-sparse, phasic FETi terminals. Following long duration stimulation at 10 Hz, the tonic neuromuscular junctions showed little morphological change. FETi endings, which fatigue within minutes at the same stimulation frequency, showed a 20% decrease in synaptic vesicle density and an increase in irregularly shaped membrane inclusions.
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- 1981
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16. Alteration of identified output synapses spared by axotomy.
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Titmus MJ and Faber DS
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- Animals, Goldfish, Membrane Potentials, Neurotransmitter Agents physiology, Axons physiology, Nerve Regeneration, Spinal Cord physiology, Synapses physiology, Synaptic Transmission
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- 1988
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