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Rossella Tupler MD, PhD

TitleAssistant Professor
InstitutionUMass Chan Medical School
DepartmentMolecular, Cell and Cancer Biology
AddressUMass Chan Medical School
364 Plantation Street LRB-625
Worcester MA 01605
Phone508-856-5645
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    InstitutionT.H. Chan School of Medicine
    DepartmentMolecular, Cell and Cancer Biology

    InstitutionT.H. Chan School of Medicine
    DepartmentProgram in Molecular Medicine


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    University of Brescia, Brescia, BS, ItalyMD
    University of Pavia, Pavia, PV, ItalyPHDHuman Cytogenetics

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    Academic Background

    Rossella Tupler received her M.D. in 1985 from the University of Brescia, Italy and her Ph.D. in 1990 from the University of Pavia, Italy. In 1993, she completed a specialization in Medical Genetics from the University of Pavia, Italy. Dr. Tupler initially joined the Program in Gene Function and Expression as a visiting scientist in 1996, and has since become a Research Assistant Professor. Dr. Tupler is also an Associate Professor in the Department of Biomedical Sciences at the University of Modena e Reggio Emilia, Italy.

    Molecular Pathogenesis of Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy

    Photo: Rossella Tupler, M.D., Ph.D. Research in my lab focuses on studying the molecular pathogenesis of facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD), the third most common inherited myopathy. FSHD is characterized by progressive weakness and atrophy of the facial and shoulder girdle muscles, which subsequently spreads to the abdominal and pelvic girdle muscles with highly variable severity. The disease has been causally associated with rearrangements occurring in a tandemly-repeated 3.3 kb unit sequence (termed D4Z4) located in the subtelomeric heterochromatin of chromosome 4 (4q35). In the general population, the size of D4Z4 varies between 11 and 150 units, whereas FSHD patients carry fewer than 11 repeats. The number of D4Z4 repeats is a critical determinant of the age of onset and clinical severity of FSHD.

    Multiple lines of evidence indicate that FSHD is not the result of a classical mutation within a protein-coding gene. Instead, the genomic organization of the 4q35 subtelomeric region strongly argues for its role in control of gene expression. Consistent with this hypothesis, we have observed that certain genes mapping at 4q35 are specifically up-regulated in FSHD-affected muscles, and that the extent of transcriptional derepression is a function of the number of deleted D4Z4 repeats. We have further investigated the possibility that deletion of D4Z4 repeats initiates transcriptional misregulation, and have shown that an element within D4Z4 specifically binds a multi-protein complex, called the D4Z4 binding Repressor Complex (DRC), which consists of: YY1, a known transcriptional repressor; HMGB2, an architectural protein; and nucleolin. We have demonstrated that the DRC binds D4Z4 in vitro and in vivo and mediates transcriptional repression of 4q35 genes.

    Based upon these results we have proposed that deletion of D4Z4 leads to the inappropriate transcriptional derepression of 4q35 genes resulting in disease (see Figure). In normal individuals, the presence of a threshold number of D4Z4 repeats leads to repression of 4q35 genes by virtue of a transcriptional repressor complex that actively suppresses gene expression. In FSHD patients, deletion of an integral number of D4Z4 repeats reduces the number of bound repressor complexes and consequently decreases (or abolishes) transcriptional repression of 4q35 genes. The model suggests that deletion of repeated elements in the subtelomeric region of 4q may act in cis on neighboring genes by derepressing their transcription and thus initiating a cascade of events that ultimately lead to FSHD. Our studies also provide insights into the biological function of DNA repetitive elements in gene transcription and their potential role in human diseases.

    To test the proposed pathogenic model in vivo, we have recently generated transgenic mice over-expressing ANT1, FRG1, and FRG2; these 4q35 genes were found over-expressed in muscle tissues affected by FSHD. We have found that FRG1 transgenic mice develop a muscular dystrophy with features characteristic of the human disease. Interestingly mice over-expressing the FRG1 transgene develop a muscular dystrophy whose degree of severity correlates with the expression level of the transgene. FRG1 is a nuclear protein and several lines of evidence suggest it is involved in pre-messenger RNA splicing. We found that in muscle of FRG1 transgenic mice and FSHD patients, specific pre-mRNAs undergo aberrant alternative splicing. Collectively, our studies suggest that FSHD results from inappropriate overexpression of FRG1 in skeletal muscle, which leads to abnormal alternative splicing of specific pre-mRNAs.

    Future plans:

    Ongoing research in the lab is aimed at: 1) dissecting the molecular mechanisms controlling gene expression and silencing at 4q35; 2) characterizing genes primarily involved in FSHD pathogenesis; and 3) providing a biological basis for designing therapeutic tools. We expect this research to significantly advance the understanding of the pathogenesis of FSHD and, more generally, to advance the comprehension of the molecular mechanism(s) leading to abnormal transcriptional misregulation.

    1. To understand the basis for muscle-specific 4q35 gene over-expression

    Altered control of gene expression is an intriguing feature of the pathogenic mechanism of FSHD. Gene activation appears to be muscle-specific, and involves only a subset of 4q35 genes, which are hundreds of kilobases apart, suggesting that several factors and molecular mechanisms may contribute either independently or cooperatively to this phenomenon. Elucidation of these factors will provide important information towards understanding the complex mechanisms controlling tissue-specific gene expression in higher eukaryotes. To elucidate these aspects we will:

    • Characterize the functions of YY1, HMGB2, and nucleolin in muscle cells and identify novel components of the DRC in order to identify tissue-specific factors.
    • Define and functionally characterize the promoter regions of 4q35 genes.
    • Analyze the higher-order chromatin structure at 4q35.

    2. To understand the role of 4q35 gene over-expression in the development of FSHD

    Our studies indicate that inappropriate expression of 4q35 genes occurs in FSHD muscle and leads to muscular dystrophy. Accordingly, mice over-expressing FRG1, one of the genes up-regulated in FSHD, develop muscular dystrophy in which the degree of severity correlates with the level of expression of the transgene. To fully understand the role of 4q35 gene derepression in the development of FSHD, we aimto:

    • Study the effect of FRG1 expression levels in normal physiology and disease-related processes.
    • Generate and characterize transgenic animals over-expressing multiple 4q35 genes.
    • Generate transgenic animals to define the role of D4Z4 in maintaining chromatin structure.

    3. To develop potential therapeutic approaches for treating FSHD.

    Our preliminary studies indicate that specific over-expression of 4q35 genes occurs in FSHD muscles. Moreover FRG1 over-expression is sufficient to cause muscular dystrophy in transgenic animals. Collectively, these data argue that the inhibition of FRG1 activity can be considered a therapeutic target for FSHD. To accomplish this goal we will perform high-throughput screening of small molecules using several, diverse assays:

    • FRG1 muscle-specific promoter-Luciferase assay
    • FRG1-differentiation assay
    • FRG1-protein-binding assay

    Figure
    Molecular mechanism for FSHD

    Schematic diagram showing the effect of deletion of repetitive elements in 4q35, a hallmark of FSHD, on expression of 4q35 genes (black rectangles). The repeat elements (in yellow) bind YY1 (green), HMGB2 (blue), and nucleolin (red). These proteins form a transcriptional repressor complex that down-regulate expression of 4q35 genes. In FSHD, the number of repeats is reduced to a critical number, resulting in over-expression of genes in the region.


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    A postdoctoral position is available to study in this laboratory. Contact Dr. Tupler for additional details.



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    1. Dosi C, Rubegni A, Baldacci J, Galatolo D, Doccini S, Astrea G, Berardinelli A, Bruno C, Bruno G, Comi GP, Donati MA, Dotti MT, Filosto M, Fiorillo C, Giannini F, Gigli GL, Grandis M, Lopergolo D, Magri F, Maioli MA, Malandrini A, Massa R, Mat? S, Melani F, Messina S, Mignarri A, Moggio M, Pennisi EM, Pegoraro E, Ricci G, Sacchini M, Schenone A, Sampaolo S, Sciacco M, Siciliano G, Tasca G, Tonin P, Tupler R, Valente M, Volpi N, Cassandrini D, Santorelli FM. Using Cluster Analysis to Overcome the Limits of Traditional Phenotype-Genotype Correlations: The Example of RYR1-Related Myopathies. Genes (Basel). 2023 01 23; 14(2). PMID: 36833224.
      Citations:    Fields:    Translation:Humans
    2. Mandrioli J, Zucchi E, Martinelli I, Van der Most L, Gianferrari G, Moglia C, Manera U, Solero L, Vasta R, Canosa A, Grassano M, Brunetti M, Mazzini L, De Marchi F, Simonini C, Fini N, Tupler R, Vinceti M, Chi? A, Calvo A. Factors predicting disease progression in C9ORF72 ALS patients. J Neurol. 2023 Feb; 270(2):877-890. PMID: 36280624.
      Citations:    Fields:    Translation:HumansCells
    3. Pini S, Napoli FM, Tagliafico E, La Marca A, Bertucci E, Salsi V, Tupler R. De novo variants and recombination at 4q35: Hints for preimplantation genetic testing in facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy. Clin Genet. 2023 Feb; 103(2):242-246. PMID: 36250762.
      Citations:    Fields:    Translation:HumansCells
    4. Di Feo MF, Bettio C, Salsi V, Bertucci E, Tupler R. Counseling and prenatal diagnosis in facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy: A retrospective study on a 13-year multidisciplinary approach. Health Sci Rep. 2022 May; 5(3):e614. PMID: 35509380.
      Citations:    
    5. Di Tinco R, Bertani G, Pisciotta A, Bertoni L, Pignatti E, Maccaferri M, Bertacchini J, Sena P, Vallarola A, Tupler R, Croci S, Bonacini M, Salvarani C, Carnevale G. Role of PD-L1 in licensing immunoregulatory function of dental pulp mesenchymal stem cells. Stem Cell Res Ther. 2021 12 04; 12(1):598. PMID: 34863286.
      Citations: 8     Fields:    Translation:HumansCells
    6. Bettio C, Salsi V, Orsini M, Calanchi E, Magnotta L, Gagliardelli L, Kinoshita J, Bergamaschi S, Tupler R. The Italian National Registry for FSHD: an enhanced data integration and an analytics framework towards Smart Health Care and Precision Medicine for a rare disease. Orphanet J Rare Dis. 2021 11 04; 16(1):470. PMID: 34736505.
      Citations: 1     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    7. Ziccone V, Rodolico C, Rizzo V, Tupler R, Buccafusca M, Toscano A. Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy and Poliomyelitis followed by Multiple Sclerosis: A "triple trouble" case report and review of the literature on the association of MS and muscle disorders. Neuromuscul Disord. 2021 11; 31(11):1179-1185. PMID: 34446310.
      Citations:    Fields:    Translation:Humans
    8. Beretta-Piccoli M, Negro M, Calanni L, Berardinelli A, Siciliano G, Tupler R, Soldini E, Cescon C, D'Antona G. Muscle Fiber Conduction Velocity Correlates With the Age at Onset in Mild FSHD Cases. Front Physiol. 2021; 12:686176. PMID: 34220550.
      Citations:    
    9. Beretta-Piccoli M, Calanni L, Negro M, Ricci G, Bettio C, Barbero M, Berardinelli A, Siciliano G, Tupler R, Soldini E, Cescon C, D'Antona G. Increased resistance towards fatigability in patients with facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy. Eur J Appl Physiol. 2021 Jun; 121(6):1617-1629. PMID: 33646424.
      Citations: 3     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    10. Frezza E, Fuccillo E, Petrucci A, Greco G, Nucera G, Bruno E, Giardina E, Tupler R, Di Mauro R, Di Girolamo S, Massa R. Cochlear Dysfunction Is a Frequent Feature of Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy Type 1 (FSHD1). Otol Neurotol. 2021 01; 42(1):18-23. PMID: 32976345.
      Citations: 1     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    11. Ricci G, Mele F, Govi M, Ruggiero L, Sera F, Vercelli L, Bettio C, Santoro L, Mongini T, Villa L, Moggio M, Filosto M, Scarlato M, Previtali SC, Tripodi SM, Pegoraro E, Telese R, Di Muzio A, Rodolico C, Bucci E, Antonini G, D'Angelo MG, Berardinelli A, Maggi L, Piras R, Maioli MA, Siciliano G, Tomelleri G, Angelini C, Tupler R. Large genotype-phenotype study in carriers of D4Z4 borderline alleles provides guidance for facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy diagnosis. Sci Rep. 2020 12 10; 10(1):21648. PMID: 33303865.
      Citations: 9     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    12. Vercelli L, Mele F, Ruggiero L, Sera F, Tripodi S, Ricci G, Vallarola A, Villa L, Govi M, Maranda L, Di Muzio A, Scarlato M, Bucci E, Maggi L, Rodolico C, Moggio M, Filosto M, Antonini G, Previtali S, Angelini C, Berardinelli A, Pegoraro E, Siciliano G, Tomelleri G, Santoro L, Mongini T, Tupler R. A 5-year clinical follow-up study from the Italian National Registry for FSHD. J Neurol. 2021 Jan; 268(1):356-366. PMID: 32813049.
      Citations: 9     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    13. Rodolico C, Politano L, Portaro S, Murru S, Boccone L, Sera F, Passamano L, Brizzi T, Tupler R. Deletion of the Williams Beuren syndrome critical region unmasks facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy. Eur J Paediatr Neurol. 2020 Jul; 27:25-29. PMID: 32553920.
      Citations: 1     Fields:    Translation:HumansCells
    14. Pisciotta A, Bertani G, Bertoni L, Di Tinco R, De Biasi S, Vallarola A, Pignatti E, Tupler R, Salvarani C, de Pol A, Carnevale G. Modulation of Cell Death and Promotion of Chondrogenic Differentiation by Fas/FasL in Human Dental Pulp Stem Cells (hDPSCs). Front Cell Dev Biol. 2020; 8:279. PMID: 32500073.
      Citations:    
    15. Ruggiero L, Mele F, Manganelli F, Bruzzese D, Ricci G, Vercelli L, Govi M, Vallarola A, Tripodi S, Villa L, Di Muzio A, Scarlato M, Bucci E, Antonini G, Maggi L, Rodolico C, Tomelleri G, Filosto M, Previtali S, Angelini C, Berardinelli A, Pegoraro E, Moggio M, Mongini T, Siciliano G, Santoro L, Tupler R. Phenotypic Variability Among Patients With D4Z4 Reduced Allele Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy. JAMA Netw Open. 2020 05 01; 3(5):e204040. PMID: 32356886.
      Citations: 13     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    16. Nikolic A, Jones TI, Govi M, Mele F, Maranda L, Sera F, Ricci G, Ruggiero L, Vercelli L, Portaro S, Villa L, Fiorillo C, Maggi L, Santoro L, Antonini G, Filosto M, Moggio M, Angelini C, Pegoraro E, Berardinelli A, Maioli MA, D'Angelo G, Di Muzio A, Siciliano G, Tomelleri G, D'Esposito M, Della Ragione F, Brancaccio A, Piras R, Rodolico C, Mongini T, Magdinier F, Salsi V, Jones PL, Tupler R. Interpretation of the Epigenetic Signature of Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy in Light of Genotype-Phenotype Studies. Int J Mol Sci. 2020 Apr 10; 21(7). PMID: 32290091.
      Citations: 10     Fields:    Translation:HumansCells
    17. Salsi V, Magdinier F, Tupler R. Does DNA Methylation Matter in FSHD? Genes (Basel). 2020 02 28; 11(3). PMID: 32121044.
      Citations: 11     Fields:    Translation:HumansCells
    18. Ricci G, Cammish P, Siciliano G, Tupler R, Lochmuller H, Evangelista T. Phenotype may predict the clinical course of facioscapolohumeral muscular dystrophy. Muscle Nerve. 2019 06; 59(6):711-713. PMID: 30895627.
      Citations: 6     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    19. Tupler R. Genotype-phenotype correlation: The ultimate challenge in facioscapolohumeral muscular dystrophy. Eur J Paediatr Neurol. 2018 09; 22(5):737. PMID: 30213505.
      Citations:    Fields:    Translation:Humans
    20. Goselink RJM, Voermans NC, Okkersen K, Brouwer OF, Padberg GW, Nikolic A, Tupler R, Dorobek M, Mah JK, van Engelen BGM, Schreuder THA, Erasmus CE. Early onset facioscapulohumeral dystrophy - a systematic review using individual patient data. Neuromuscul Disord. 2017 Dec; 27(12):1077-1083. PMID: 29102079.
      Citations: 18     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    21. Morelli FF, Verbeek DS, Bertacchini J, Vinet J, Mediani L, Marmiroli S, Cenacchi G, Nasi M, De Biasi S, Brunsting JF, Lammerding J, Pegoraro E, Angelini C, Tupler R, Alberti S, Carra S. Aberrant Compartment Formation by HSPB2 Mislocalizes Lamin A and Compromises Nuclear Integrity and Function. Cell Rep. 2017 Aug 29; 20(9):2100-2115. PMID: 28854361.
      Citations: 24     Fields:    Translation:HumansCells
    22. Savarese M, Di Fruscio G, Torella A, Fiorillo C, Magri F, Fanin M, Ruggiero L, Ricci G, Astrea G, Passamano L, Ruggieri A, Ronchi D, Tasca G, D'Amico A, Janssens S, Farina O, Mutarelli M, Marwah VS, Garofalo A, Giugliano T, Sampaolo S, Del Vecchio Blanco F, Esposito G, Piluso G, D'Ambrosio P, Petillo R, Musumeci O, Rodolico C, Messina S, Evil? A, Hackman P, Filosto M, Di Iorio G, Siciliano G, Mora M, Maggi L, Minetti C, Sacconi S, Santoro L, Claes K, Vercelli L, Mongini T, Ricci E, Gualandi F, Tupler R, De Bleecker J, Udd B, Toscano A, Moggio M, Pegoraro E, Bertini E, Mercuri E, Angelini C, Santorelli FM, Politano L, Bruno C, Comi GP, Nigro V. The genetic basis of undiagnosed muscular dystrophies and myopathies: Results from 504 patients. Neurology. 2016 07 05; 87(1):71-6. PMID: 27281536.
      Citations: 43     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    23. Ricci G, Ruggiero L, Vercelli L, Sera F, Nikolic A, Govi M, Mele F, Daolio J, Angelini C, Antonini G, Berardinelli A, Bucci E, Cao M, D'Amico MC, D'Angelo G, Di Muzio A, Filosto M, Maggi L, Moggio M, Mongini T, Morandi L, Pegoraro E, Rodolico C, Santoro L, Siciliano G, Tomelleri G, Villa L, Tupler R. A novel clinical tool to classify facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy phenotypes. J Neurol. 2016 Jun; 263(6):1204-14. PMID: 27126453.
      Citations: 23     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    24. Nikolic A, Ricci G, Sera F, Bucci E, Govi M, Mele F, Rossi M, Ruggiero L, Vercelli L, Ravaglia S, Brisca G, Fiorillo C, Villa L, Maggi L, Cao M, D'Amico MC, Siciliano G, Antonini G, Santoro L, Mongini T, Moggio M, Morandi L, Pegoraro E, Angelini C, Di Muzio A, Rodolico C, Tomelleri G, Grazia D'Angelo M, Bruno C, Berardinelli A, Tupler R. Clinical expression of facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy in carriers of 1-3 D4Z4 reduced alleles: experience of the FSHD Italian National Registry. BMJ Open. 2016 Jan 05; 6(1):e007798. PMID: 26733561.
      Citations: 33     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    25. Feeney SJ, McGrath MJ, Sriratana A, Gehrig SM, Lynch GS, D'Arcy CE, Price JT, McLean CA, Tupler R, Mitchell CA. FHL1 reduces dystrophy in transgenic mice overexpressing FSHD muscular dystrophy region gene 1 (FRG1). PLoS One. 2015; 10(2):e0117665. PMID: 25695429.
      Citations: 6     Fields:    Translation:HumansAnimalsCells
    26. Pasotti S, Magnani B, Longa E, Giovanetti G, Rossi A, Berardinelli A, Tupler R, D'Antona G. An integrated approach in a case of facioscapulohumeral dystrophy. BMC Musculoskelet Disord. 2014 May 15; 15:155. PMID: 24886582.
      Citations: 3     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    27. Sancisi V, Germinario E, Esposito A, Morini E, Peron S, Moggio M, Tomelleri G, Danieli-Betto D, Tupler R. Altered Tnnt3 characterizes selective weakness of fast fibers in mice overexpressing FSHD region gene 1 (FRG1). Am J Physiol Regul Integr Comp Physiol. 2014 Jan 15; 306(2):R124-37. PMID: 24305066.
      Citations: 13     Fields:    Translation:AnimalsCells
    28. Ricci G, Scionti I, Sera F, Govi M, D'Amico R, Frambolli I, Mele F, Filosto M, Vercelli L, Ruggiero L, Berardinelli A, Angelini C, Antonini G, Bucci E, Cao M, Daolio J, Di Muzio A, Di Leo R, Galluzzi G, Iannaccone E, Maggi L, Maruotti V, Moggio M, Mongini T, Morandi L, Nikolic A, Pastorello E, Ricci E, Rodolico C, Santoro L, Servida M, Siciliano G, Tomelleri G, Tupler R. Large scale genotype-phenotype analyses indicate that novel prognostic tools are required for families with facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy. Brain. 2013 Nov; 136(Pt 11):3408-17. PMID: 24030947.
      Citations: 51     Fields:    Translation:HumansCells
    29. Scionti I, Greco F, Ricci G, Govi M, Arashiro P, Vercelli L, Berardinelli A, Angelini C, Antonini G, Cao M, Di Muzio A, Moggio M, Morandi L, Ricci E, Rodolico C, Ruggiero L, Santoro L, Siciliano G, Tomelleri G, Trevisan CP, Galluzzi G, Wright W, Zatz M, Tupler R. Large-scale population analysis challenges the current criteria for the molecular diagnosis of fascioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy. Am J Hum Genet. 2012 Apr 06; 90(4):628-35. PMID: 22482803.
      Citations: 56     Fields:    Translation:HumansCells
    30. Ogborn DI, Smith KJ, Crane JD, Safdar A, Hettinga BP, Tupler R, Tarnopolsky MA. Effects of creatine and exercise on skeletal muscle of FRG1-transgenic mice. Can J Neurol Sci. 2012 Mar; 39(2):225-31. PMID: 22343158.
      Citations: 5     Fields:    Translation:AnimalsCells
    31. Ricci G, Scionti I, Al? G, Volpi L, Zampa V, Fanin M, Angelini C, Politano L, Tupler R, Siciliano G. Rippling muscle disease and facioscapulohumeral dystrophy-like phenotype in a patient carrying a heterozygous CAV3 T78M mutation and a D4Z4 partial deletion: Further evidence for "double trouble" overlapping syndromes. Neuromuscul Disord. 2012 Jun; 22(6):534-40. PMID: 22245016.
      Citations: 14     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    32. Scionti I, Fabbri G, Fiorillo C, Ricci G, Greco F, D'Amico R, Termanini A, Vercelli L, Tomelleri G, Cao M, Santoro L, Percesepe A, Tupler R. Facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy: new insights from compound heterozygotes and implication for prenatal genetic counselling. J Med Genet. 2012 Mar; 49(3):171-8. PMID: 22217918.
      Citations: 30     Fields:    Translation:HumansCells
    33. Wallace LM, Garwick-Coppens SE, Tupler R, Harper SQ. RNA interference improves myopathic phenotypes in mice over-expressing FSHD region gene 1 (FRG1). Mol Ther. 2011 Nov; 19(11):2048-54. PMID: 21730972.
      Citations: 27     Fields:    Translation:HumansAnimalsCells
    34. Lamperti C, Fabbri G, Vercelli L, D'Amico R, Frusciante R, Bonifazi E, Fiorillo C, Borsato C, Cao M, Servida M, Greco F, Di Leo R, Volpi L, Manzoli C, Cudia P, Pastorello E, Ricciardi L, Siciliano G, Galluzzi G, Rodolico C, Santoro L, Tomelleri G, Angelini C, Ricci E, Palmucci L, Moggio M, Tupler R. A standardized clinical evaluation of patients affected by facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy: The FSHD clinical score. Muscle Nerve. 2010 Aug; 42(2):213-7. PMID: 20544930.
      Citations: 53     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    35. Forlani G, Giarda E, Ala U, Di Cunto F, Salani M, Tupler R, Kilstrup-Nielsen C, Landsberger N. The MeCP2/YY1 interaction regulates ANT1 expression at 4q35: novel hints for Rett syndrome pathogenesis. Hum Mol Genet. 2010 Aug 15; 19(16):3114-23. PMID: 20504995.
      Citations: 23     Fields:    Translation:HumansAnimalsCells
    36. Darabi R, Baik J, Clee M, Kyba M, Tupler R, Perlingeiro RC. Engraftment of embryonic stem cell-derived myogenic progenitors in a dominant model of muscular dystrophy. Exp Neurol. 2009 Nov; 220(1):212-6. PMID: 19682990.
      Citations: 15     Fields:    Translation:AnimalsCells
    37. Filosto M, Tonin P, Scarpelli M, Savio C, Greco F, Mancuso M, Vattemi G, Govoni V, Rizzuto N, Tupler R, Tomelleri G. Novel mitochondrial tRNA Leu(CUN) transition and D4Z4 partial deletion in a patient with a facioscapulohumeral phenotype. Neuromuscul Disord. 2008 Mar; 18(3):204-9. PMID: 18343111.
      Citations: 10     Fields:    Translation:HumansCells
    38. D'Antona G, Brocca L, Pansarasa O, Rinaldi C, Tupler R, Bottinelli R. Structural and functional alterations of muscle fibres in the novel mouse model of facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy. J Physiol. 2007 Nov 01; 584(Pt 3):997-1009. PMID: 17855756.
      Citations: 10     Fields:    Translation:AnimalsCells
    39. Trevisan CP, Pastorello E, Ermani M, Angelini C, Tomelleri G, Tonin P, Mongini T, Palmucci L, Galluzzi G, Tupler RG, Marioni G, Rimini A. Facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy: a multicenter study on hearing function. Audiol Neurootol. 2008; 13(1):1-6. PMID: 17715463.
      Citations: 12     Fields:    Translation:HumansCells
    40. Trevisan CP, Pastorello E, Armani M, Angelini C, Nante G, Tomelleri G, Tonin P, Mongini T, Palmucci L, Galluzzi G, Tupler RG, Barchitta A. Facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy and occurrence of heart arrhythmia. Eur Neurol. 2006; 56(1):1-5. PMID: 16804309.
      Citations: 23     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    41. Gabellini D, D'Antona G, Moggio M, Prelle A, Zecca C, Adami R, Angeletti B, Ciscato P, Pellegrino MA, Bottinelli R, Green MR, Tupler R. Facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy in mice overexpressing FRG1. Nature. 2006 Feb 23; 439(7079):973-7. PMID: 16341202.
      Citations: 106     Fields:    Translation:HumansAnimalsCells
    42. Gabellini D, Green MR, Tupler R. When enough is enough: genetic diseases associated with transcriptional derepression. Curr Opin Genet Dev. 2004 Jun; 14(3):301-7. PMID: 15172674.
      Citations: 9     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    43. Tupler R, Gabellini D. Molecular basis of facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy. Cell Mol Life Sci. 2004 Mar; 61(5):557-566. PMID: 15004695.
      Citations: 15     Fields:    Translation:HumansCells
    44. Gabellini D, Tupler R, Green MR. Transcriptional derepression as a cause of genetic diseases. Curr Opin Genet Dev. 2003 Jun; 13(3):239-45. PMID: 12787785.
      Citations: 6     Fields:    Translation:HumansAnimalsCells
    45. Soragna D, Vettori A, Carraro G, Marchioni E, Vazza G, Bellini S, Tupler R, Savoldi F, Mostacciuolo ML. A locus for migraine without aura maps on chromosome 14q21.2-q22.3. Am J Hum Genet. 2003 Jan; 72(1):161-7. PMID: 12474141.
      Citations: 28     Fields:    Translation:HumansCells
    46. Gabellini D, Green MR, Tupler R. Inappropriate gene activation in FSHD: a repressor complex binds a chromosomal repeat deleted in dystrophic muscle. Cell. 2002 Aug 09; 110(3):339-48. PMID: 12176321.
      Citations: 174     Fields:    Translation:HumansAnimalsCells
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