• The syndrome was subsequently shown to be caused by an antibody response against antigens present in the alveolar and glomerular basement membranes. (medscape.com)
  • Objective -To evaluate expression of the α6 chain of type IV collagen in the glomerular basement membranes (GBM) of healthy dogs. (avma.org)
  • The glycosaminoglycan (heparan sulfate) component of glomerular basement membranes from human kidneys of diabetic and nondiabetic subjects has been quantitated after isolation from protease digests of the membranes on OEAE-cellulose microcolumns. (diabetesjournals.org)
  • Integrins are a key component of hemidesmosomes which serve to anchor the epithelium to the underlying basement membrane. (wikipedia.org)
  • Morphologic alterations of the extracellular matrix in diabetes include thickening of the basement membrane and, as evidenced in the corneal epithelium, a decrease in the area of the basal cell membrane occupied by hemidesmosomes. (nih.gov)
  • To determine if the abnormal basement membrane in diabetes has altered epithelial recognition of sites for hemidesmosome formation and if diabetic epithelium can recognize sites for hemidesmosome formation on normal basement membrane, we recombined epithelial sheets and corneal stromas with denuded basement membranes in vitro using diabetic and control corneas. (nih.gov)
  • Our results show increased levels of a laminin-like protein in ductal epithelium of diseased salivary glands, but normal levels of fibronectin, another basement membrane protein. (grantome.com)
  • An acellular membrane that is part of the epithelium, lies adjacent to the epithelial cells, and is the fusion of the the basal lamina and the reticular lamina. (virtualflybrain.org)
  • Basement Membrane Disease is a condition in which the epithelium (surface of the cornea) does not adhere properly, and results in chronic, painful, non-healing corneal ulcerations. (eyespecialistsforanimals.com)
  • The basement membrane underlies the basal epithelium layer and faces the dermis. (biologists.com)
  • The basement membranes are complex structures that support layers of endothelium and epithelium. (medscape.com)
  • The basement membrane, also known as base membrane is a thin, pliable sheet-like type of extracellular matrix that provides cell and tissue support and acts as a platform for complex signalling. (wikipedia.org)
  • Using the highly conserved zebrafish midbrain-hindbrain boundary (MHB), we investigated the role of the basement membrane, a specialized extracellular matrix that basally lines the tissue, in mediating cell shapes and mechanical tissue stresses during basal tissue folding. (uwm.edu)
  • Corning Matrigel matrix is a solubilized basement membrane preparation extracted from the Engelbreth-Holm-Swarm (EHS) mouse sarcoma, a tumor rich in extracellular matrix proteins, including Laminin (a major component), Collagen IV, heparan sulfate proteoglycans, entactin/nidogen, and a number of growth factors. (cgenomix.com)
  • The correct type of extracellular matrix was required, since only a basement membrane, not plastic or a collagen I matrix, lowered the rate of apoptosis. (brighton.ac.uk)
  • Anti-glomerular basement membrane (anti-GBM) disease is a classic autoimmune disorder characterized by the presence of circulating pathogenic autoantibodies directed against proteins in the glomerular and alveolar basement membranes. (medscape.com)
  • it is found only in a few specialized basement membranes, including the glomerular and alveolar basement membranes. (medscape.com)
  • Anti-GBM nephritis is a classic autoimmune disease characterized by the presence of circulating pathogenic autoantibodies directed against proteins in the glomerular and alveolar basement membranes. (medscape.com)
  • This binding of antibodies can be visualized as the linear deposition of immunoglobulin along the glomerular basement membrane and, less commonly, the alveolar basement membranes, by direct immunofluorescent techniques. (medscape.com)
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  • Neither pooled normal human sera nor sera from patients with a variety of renal lesions not associated with alpha TBM-Ab (including interstitial nephritis and antiglomerular basement membrane disease) were reactive with H3M-1. (jci.org)
  • The antiglomerular basement membrane antibodies were strongly positive. (medscape.com)
  • It contains the major basement membrane component, Collagen IV. (biologists.com)
  • Collagen IV is expressed exclusively in the basement membrane and is encoded by six different genes in mammals (Collagen4A1-6). (biologists.com)
  • Nevertheless, the authors provide a series of experimental results they obtained confirming the proper localization and functionality of this protein: the mTurq2-Col4a1 protein is incorporated into the basement membrane in the correct spatial distribution, colocalizes with Collagen IV and Perlecan antibody staining, and heterozygous mice show the same basement membrane thickness as control animals in transmission electron microscopy (TEM) images. (biologists.com)
  • Collagen IV of basement membranes: IV. (bvsalud.org)
  • Basement membrane proteins have been found to accelerate differentiation of endothelial cells. (wikipedia.org)
  • Using mouse models and intravital microscopy, we show that migrating PMNs expand and use the low expression regions (LERs) of matrix proteins in the vascular basement membrane (BM) for their transmigration. (tamu.edu)
  • As seen with the electron microscope, the basement membrane is composed of two layers, the basal lamina and the reticular lamina. (wikipedia.org)
  • The most notable examples of basement membranes is the glomerular basement membrane of the kidney, by the fusion of the basal lamina from the endothelium of glomerular capillaries and the podocyte basal lamina, and between lung alveoli and pulmonary capillaries, by the fusion of the basal lamina of the lung alveoli and of the basal lamina of the lung capillaries, which is where oxygen and CO2 diffusion occurs (gas exchange). (wikipedia.org)
  • Basement membranes are thin, specialized extracellular matrixes surrounding most tissues and underlying the basal side of epithelia (1). (biologists.com)
  • Isolation of the target antigen of human anti-tubular basement membrane antibody-associated interstitial nephritis. (jci.org)
  • Using a monoclonal anti-tubular basement membrane antibody (alpha TBM-Ab) affinity column, we isolated from collagenase-solubilized human renal tissue (HSRTA) a predominantly 48,000-mol-wt moiety (H3M-1) which is selectively recognized by antisera from two patients with alpha TBM-Ab-associated interstitial nephritis (alpha TBM disease). (jci.org)
  • Thermal stability of the helical structure of type IV collagen within basement membranes in situ: determination with a conformation-dependent monoclonal antibody. (rupress.org)
  • To examine the thermal stability of the helical structure of type IV collagen within basement membranes in situ, we have employed indirect immunofluorescence histochemistry performed at progressively higher temperatures using a conformation-dependent antibody, IV-IA8. (rupress.org)
  • A function-blocking anti-b1 integrin antibody doubled the rate of apoptosis in single cells cultured with basement membrane, indicating that integrin-mediated signals contributed to survival. (brighton.ac.uk)
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  • Coexistence of ANCAs (mostly myeloperoxidase [MPO-ANCAs]) with anti-GBM antibodies is thought to occur when the renal involvement in ANCA vasculitis leads to the exposure of antigens from the basement membrane and the formation of anti-GBM antibodies. (medscape.com)
  • We conclude that the stability of the helical structure of type IV collagen within a basement membrane is considerably greater than it is in solution, and that conformation-dependent monoclonal antibodies can be useful probes for investigations of molecular structure in situ. (rupress.org)
  • Goodpasture's name has been used in a more specific clinical condition known as Goodpasture disease, which is the pulmonary renal syndrome specifically associated with anti-glomerular basement membrane (anti-GBM) antibodies. (medscape.com)
  • Immunostained sections were assessed for airway smooth muscle (ASM) area, subepithelial basement membrane thickness, nerve fibers, and epithelial neuroendocrine cells. (lu.se)
  • A primary component of the basement membrane is laminin-111, a heterotrimer composed of the alpha1, beta1 and gamma1 chains, encoded by lama1, lamb1a, and lamc1 genes respectively. (uwm.edu)
  • In addition to functions in cell and tissue shape, the basement membrane, and laminin-111, have known roles in mediating mechanical tissue stresses. (uwm.edu)
  • Our hypothesis is that this abnormality, associated with damage to the basement membrane, is due to a virally-induced increase in laminin expression, which could account for the cellular infiltration and destruction. (grantome.com)
  • Non-collagenous domain basement membrane collagen type IV is autoantigen (target antigen) of autoantibodies in the autoimmune disease Goodpasture's syndrome. (wikipedia.org)
  • Since heparan sulfate has been implicated as a major component of the glomerular anionic filtration barrier, its decreased content in diabetic basement membranes may contribute to the proteinuria observed in this disease. (diabetesjournals.org)
  • Mutations that affect the GBM's collagen α3α4α5(IV) components cause Alport syndrome (kidney disease with variable ear and eye defects) and its variants, including thin basement membrane nephropathy. (wustl.edu)
  • If your dog has a persistent, drug-resistant corneal ulcer for over seven days, and a comprehensive ophthalmic examination has ruled out foreign bodies, aberrantly positioned eyelashes, or other physical abnormalities, then your pet will likely be diagnosed with Basement Membrane Disease. (eyespecialistsforanimals.com)
  • Thin basement membrane disease is diffuse thinning of the glomerular basement membrane from a width of 300 to 400 nm in normal subjects to 150 to 225 nm. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Not all genetic mutations have been characterized, but in some families with thin basement membrane disease there is a mutation in the type IV collagen alpha-4 gene. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Anti-GBM disease is an autoimmune disorder characterized by autoantibodies directed against the glomerular/alveolar basement membrane. (medscape.com)
  • The pathogenesis of anti-glomerular basement membrane (anti-GBM) disease (Goodpasture disease) is linked to the presence of autoantibodies that react with the alveolus in the lung and the basement membrane of the glomerulus in the kidney. (medscape.com)
  • Diseases involving basement membranes at multiple locations include: Genetic defects in the collagen fibers of the basement membrane, including Alport syndrome and Knobloch syndrome Autoimmune diseases targeting basement membranes. (wikipedia.org)
  • Funk, SD , Lin, MH & Miner, JH 2018, ' Alport syndrome and Pierson syndrome: Diseases of the glomerular basement membrane ', Matrix Biology , vol. 71-72, pp. 250-261. (wustl.edu)
  • We conclude, therefore, that tubular basement membrane target epitopes and their paratypic recognition are highly conserved among mammals. (jci.org)
  • The autoantibodies bind to their reactive epitopes in the basement membranes and activate the complement cascade, resulting in tissue injury. (medscape.com)
  • The basement membrane sits between epithelial tissues including mesothelium and endothelium, and the underlying connective tissue. (wikipedia.org)
  • The basement membrane acts as a mechanical barrier, preventing malignant cells from invading the deeper tissues. (wikipedia.org)
  • Inserts are precoated on the top of the membrane with Basement Membrane, an ECM protein mix isolated from EHS tumor cells. (cellbiolabs.com)
  • The peri-islet membrane, which encapsulates the islets, separates the endocrine cells from the exocrine pancreas and serves as a barrier from immune cell infiltration to the islets. (nature.com)
  • Current OOCs often use commercial porous polymeric membranes as a barrier membrane for cell culture which is challenging due to the poor replication of the physiological architectures. (dcu.ie)
  • Better recapitulation of the native basement membrane (BM) characteristics is desirable for remodelling physical (e.g. intestine, skin and lung) and metabolic (e.g. liver) barrier models. (dcu.ie)
  • Biological studies confirmed the formation of a stable in vitro alveolar model assessed by the formation of confluent layers of human lung carcinoma epithelial cells (A549) and human pulmonary microvascular endothelial cells (hPMEC) on the opposite sides of the selected membrane as relevant cells to those of the alveolar-capillary barrier in the lung. (dcu.ie)
  • The glomerular basement membrane (GBM) is an important component of the kidney's glomerular filtration barrier. (wustl.edu)
  • It creates a seamless barrier that prevents water from penetrating the basement walls and floor. (jdefoundations.com)
  • During inflammation polymorphonuclear neutrophils (PMNs) traverse venular walls, composed of the endothelium, pericyte sheath and vascular basement membrane. (tamu.edu)
  • Fractones may be a type of basement membrane, serving as a niche for stem cells. (wikipedia.org)
  • β-Cells depend on the islet basement membrane (BM). (nature.com)
  • Thus, human endocrine cells are not in direct contact with the vascular BM components but with the invaginated peri-islet membrane. (nature.com)
  • During pregnancy, luminal epithelial cells in ductal trees are arranged to form well-polarized cystic structures surrounded by a myoepithelial cell layer, an active supplier of the basement membrane (BM). (datadryad.org)
  • After 24-48 hours, invasive cells move through the matrix and adhere to the bottom membrane of the insert. (cellbiolabs.com)
  • When epidermal cells undergo cell division, they do not detach from the basement membrane. (biologists.com)
  • Moreover, the basement membrane becomes deformed by the dividing rounding cells, indicating a high pliability of the basement membrane during hair follicle development. (biologists.com)
  • We demonstrate that first passage epithelial cells isolated from pregnant mouse mammary gland die by apoptosis in culture, but that cell death is suppressed by basement membrane. (brighton.ac.uk)
  • Experiments with individually isolated cells confirmed the requirement of basement membrane for survival, and demonstrated that survival is enhanced by cell-cell contact. (brighton.ac.uk)
  • We propose that basement membrane provides a survival stimulus for epithelial cells in vivo, and that loss of interaction with this type of matrix acts as a control point for cell deletions that occur at specific times during development, such as in mammary gland involution. (brighton.ac.uk)
  • The surface form of the cells at advanced enters cells by direct fusion of the virus envelope with the infection displayed prolific pseudopodia that, in addition to plasma membrane (11). (cdc.gov)
  • These membrane whorls are the infected cells was enhanced and could be involved in postulated to be replication complexes for the virus since transporting and expelling the progeny virus particles. (cdc.gov)
  • The electrospinning process was first optimised regarding the solvent selection (theoretically & experimentally) and the processing parameters (using Response Surface Methodology) to achieve electrospun membranes with properties correlating to those of the native BM. (dcu.ie)
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  • Although the basement membrane (BM) is located at tissue interfaces, its mode of action in inter-tissue interactions remains poorly understood, mainly because the molecular and structural details of the BM at distinct inter-tissue interfaces remain unclear. (biorxiv.org)
  • The periodically invaginating hair follicles can be used to analyze basement membrane dynamics in the context of the budding of a tissue. (biologists.com)
  • Pericytes regulate vascular basement membrane remodeling and govern neutrophil extravasation during inflammation. (tamu.edu)
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  • 0.005) in the glycosaminoglycan content of diabetic membranes was observed. (diabetesjournals.org)
  • The reduced level of glycosaminoglycan in the diabetic glomerular basement membrane was accompanied by a significant elevation of hexoses, which are primarily associated with the collagen component, suggesting that a redistribution of basement membrane macromolecules occurs in the diabetic state. (diabetesjournals.org)
  • Some diseases result from a poorly functioning basement membrane. (wikipedia.org)
  • These basement membrane dynamics are poorly understood in mammals. (biologists.com)
  • A group of diseases stemming from improper function of basement membrane zone are united under the name epidermolysis bullosa. (wikipedia.org)
  • In histopathology, thickened basement membranes are found in several inflammatory diseases, such as lichen sclerosus, systemic lupus erythematosus or dermatomyositis in the skin, or collagenous colitis in the colon. (wikipedia.org)
  • It has a biosynthetic function and catalyses the hypobromous acid-mediated formation of specific covalent sulfilimine (S[dbnd]N) bonds, which cross-link type IV collagen chains in basement membranes. (ku.dk)
  • The principal component of basement membrane is type IV collagen, which acts as a support structure and is composed of building blocks that are linked end-to-end. (medscape.com)
  • An ultrastructural study of glomerular basement membrane synthesis. (mssm.edu)
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  • This cell loss coincides with matrix metalloproteinase activation and basement membrane degradation. (brighton.ac.uk)
  • As of 2017, other roles for basement membrane include blood filtration and muscle homeostasis. (wikipedia.org)
  • In contrast to invertebrate genetic model organisms, there are only a few genetic mouse lines that enable visualization of basement membrane components. (biologists.com)
  • The tea extracts and components displayed various degrees of antibacterial activity that may involve damage to the bacterial cell membrane and the chelation of iron. (nature.com)
  • In this study, we probed the interactions of four PXDN constructs with different domain compositions with components of a basement membrane extract by immunoprecipitation. (ku.dk)
  • In this paper we describe studies that confer a new role for basement membrane in the regulation of cell phenotype. (brighton.ac.uk)
  • Early stages of malignancy that are thus limited to the epithelial layer by the basement membrane are called carcinoma in situ. (wikipedia.org)