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38. Carlie A Muir, Brad S Bork, Bryan D Neff, and Sashko Damjanovski, (2022) Proteomic analysis of temperature-dependent developmental plasticity within the ventricle of juvenile Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar). Current Research in Physiology. 5:344. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.crphys.2022.07.005 

37. Carlie A Muir, Shawn R Garner, Sashko Damjanovski, and Bryan D Neff (2022) Temperature-dependent developmental plasticity mediates heart morphology and thermal performance of cardiac function in juvenile Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) Journal of experimental Biology. 225 (16): jeb244305. https://doi.org/10.1242/jeb.244305 

36. Muir, C.A. Neff, B.D. Damjanovski, S. (2021) Adaptation of a mouse Doppler echocardiograph system for assessing cardiac function and thermal performance in a juvenile salmonid. Conservation Physiology, 9(1); coab070 https://doi.org/10.1093/conphys/coab070 

35. Willson, J.A., Bork, B.S., Muir, C.A., and Damjanovski, S. (2019) Modulation of RECK levels in Xenopus A6 cells: effects on MT1-MMP, MMP-2 and pERK levels. Journal of Biological Research-Thessaloniki. 26(1): 1-10 https://doi.org/10.1186/s40709-019-0108-8 

34. Willson, J.A., Damjanovski, S. 2019. Spatial analysis of RECK, MT1-MMP, and TIMP-2 proteins during early Xenopus laevis development. Gene Expr Patterns.26;34:119066.  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gep.2019.119066 

33. Willson, J.A., Muir, C.A., Evered, C.L., Cepeda, M.A. Damjanovski, S. 2018. Stable expression of α1-Antitrypsin Portland in MDA-MB-231 cells increased MT1-MMP and MMP-9 levels, but reduced tumour progression. J Cell Comm Signal.https://doi.org/10.1007/s12079-017-0407-5 

32. Cepeda MA, Evered CL, Pelling JH, Damjanovski S. 2017. Inhibition of MT1-MMP  proteolytic function and ERK1/2 signalling influences cell migration and invasion through changes in MMP-2 and MMP-9 levels. J Cell Comm Signal. 11(2):167-179  Jan 9. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12079-016-0373-3 

31. Cepeda MA, Pelling JH, Evered CL, Leong HS, Damjanovski S. 2017. The cytoplasmic domain of MT1-MMP is dispensable for migration augmentation but necessary to mediate viability of MCF-7 breast cancer cells. Exp Cell Res. 350(1):169-183 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.yexcr.2016.11.019 

30. Cepeda, M., Pelling, J., Evered,C. Williams, K., Freedman,Z., Stan I., Willson, J., Leong, H., Damjanovski, S. 2016. Less is More: low expression of MT1-MMP is optimal to promote tumourigenesis   of breast cancer cells and is not associated with widespread ECM degradation. BMC Molecular Cancer 15(1):65   https://doi.org/10.1186/s12943-016-0547-x 

29. Willson, J.A., Nieuwesteeg, M.A., Cepeda, M., Damjanovski, S. 2015. Analysis of Xenopus laevis RECK and its relationship to other vertebrate RECK sequences. Journal of Scientific Research and Reports. 6(7): 504-513, 2015. https://doi.org/10.9734/JSRR/2015/17044 

28. Nieuwesteeg, M.A., Willson,J.A., Cepeda,M., Damjanovski, S. 2014. Analysis of the effects of Tissue Inhibitor of Metalloproteinases-1, -2 and -3 N- and C-terminal domains on signaling markers during X. laevis development. All Res. J. Biol. 5(4):30-36. ISSN:2172-4784. 

27. Nieuwesteeg, M.A, Willson, J.A, Cepeda, M., Fox, M.A. Damjanovski, S. 2014. Functional  characterization of tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase-1 (TIMP-1) N- and C-terminal domains during Xenopus laevis development. Scientific World Journal 30;2014:467907. doi: 10.1155/2014/467907. 

26. Fox, M.A., Nieuwesteeg, M.A., Willson J.A. Cepeda, M., and Damjanovski, S. 2014. Knockdown of Pex11β reveals its pivotal role in regulating peroxisomal genes, numbers, and ROS levels in Xenopus laevis A6 cells. In vitro Cellular and Molecular Biology - Animal. Nov. 14. DOI: 10.1007/s11626-013-9710-5 

25. Nieuwesteeg, M. Walsh, L.A., Fox, M.A. and Damjanovski, S. 2012. Domain specific overexpression of TIMP-2 and TIMP-3 reveals MMP-independent functions of TIMPs during X laevis development. Biochem Cell Biol. Aug;90(4):585-95. Epub 2012 May 10.

24. Walsh, L.A., Cepeda, M.A. and Damjanovski, S. 2012. Analysis of MMP-dependent and independent functions of tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase-2 on the invasiveness of breast cancer cells. J. Cell Commun. Signal. Jun;6(2):87-95. Epub 2012 Jan 8. 

23. Shafer M.E.R., Willson J.A., Damjanovski, S. 2011. Expression analysis of the peroxiredoxin gene family during early development in Xenopus laevis. Gene Expression Patterns. Gene Expr Patterns. Dec;11(8):511-6. Epub 2011 Sep 3. 

22. Walsh, L.A. and Damjanovski, S. 2011. IGF-1 increases invasive potential of MCF 7 breast cancer cells and induces activation of latent TGF-beta1 resulting in epithelial to mesenchymal transition.  Cell Commun. Signal. May 2;9(1):10. 

21. Fox, M.A., Walsh, L.A., Nieuwesteeg, M. and Damjanovski, S. 2011. PEX11β induces peroxisomal gene expression and alters peroxisome number during early Xenopus laevis  development. BMC Developmental Biology 11:24 

20. Dodd, D.D., Damjanovski, S. and Hudson, R.H.E. 2011. Peptide Nucleic Acid Pt(II) Conjugates: A Preliminary Study of Antisense Effects in Xenopus laevis. Nuc. Acid Res. 30:257-263 

19. Cooper, C.A., Walsh, L.A. and Damjanovski, S. 2007. Peroxisome biogenesis occurs in late  dorsal-anterior structures in Xenopus laevis development. Dev. Dyn. 236:3554-3561. 

18. Walsh, L.A., Carere, D.A., Cooper, C.A., and Damjanovski, S. 2007. Membrane Type-1 Matrix Metalloproteinases and Tissue Inhibitor of Metalloproteinases-2 RNA Levels Mimic  Each Other During Xenopus laevis Metamorphosis. PLoS ONE. 2(10):e1000 

17. Walsh, L.A., Cooper, C.A., and Damjanovski, S. 2007. Soluble membrane-type 3 matrix metalloproteinase causes changes in gene expression and increased gelatinase activity during Xenopus laevis development. Int. J. Devel. Biol. 51:389-396 

16. Hammoud, L., Walsh, L.A., Damjanovski, S. 2006. Cloning and Developmental Characterization of Xenopus laevis Membrane Type-3 Matrix Metalloproteinase (MT3-MMP). Biochem Cell Biol. 84:167-177. 

15. Pickard, B.W., Damjanovski, S. 2004. Overexpression of the tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase-3 during Xenopus embryogenesis affects head and axial tissue formation. Cell Research 14:389-99. 

14. Damjanovski, S., Amano, T., Li., Q., Pei, D., Shi, Y.-B. 2001. Overexpression of matrix metalloproteinases leads to lethality in transgenic Xenopus laevis: Implications for tissue-dependent functions of matrix metalloproteinases during late embryonic development. Devel. Dyn. 221:37-47. 

13. Ishizuya-Oka, A., Ueda, S., Inokuchi, T, Amano, T., Damjanovski, S., Stolow, M., Shi, Y.-B.2001.  Thyroid hormone-induced expression of sonic hedgehog correlates with adult Epithelial development during remodeling of Xenopus stomach and intestine. Differentiation. 69:27-37. 

12. Damjanovski, S., Puzianowska-Kuznicka M., Ishizuya-Oka, A., and Shi, Y.-B. 2000. Differential regulation of three thyroid hormone-responsive matrix metalloproteinase genes implicates distinct functions during frog embryogenesis.  FASEB. J.  14:503-510. 

11. Damjanovski, S., Sachs, L.M., and Shi, Y.-B. 2000. Multiple stage-dependent roles for histone deacetylase during amphibian embryogenesis: Implications for the involvement of extracellular matrix remodelling. Int. J. Devel. Biol.  44:769-776. 

10. Ishuzuya-Oka, A., Damjanovski, S., Qing, L., Amano, T., Ueda, S., and Shi, Y.-B. 2000. Requirement for Matrix Metalloproteinase Stromelysin-3 in cell migration and apoptosis during tissue remodeling in Xenopus laevis.  J. Cell Biol.  150:1177-1188. 

9. Damjanovski, S., Ishuzuya-Oka, A., and Shi, Y.-B. 1999. Spatial and temporal regulation of collagenases –3, -4, and stromelysin-3 implicates distinct functions in apoptosis and tissue remodelling during frog metamorphosis. Cell Research.  9:91-105. 

8. Strouboulis, J., Damjanovski, S., Vermaak, D., Meric, F., and Wolffe, A.P. 1999. Transcriptional repression by XPc1, a new polycomb homolog in Xenopus laevis embryos, is independent of histone deacetylase. Mol. Cell. Biol.  19:3958-3968. 

7. Damjanovski, S., Huynh, M.H., Motamed, K., Sage, E.H., and Ringuette, M. 1998. Regulation of  SPARC expression during early Xenopus development: Evolutionary divergence and conservation of DNA regulatory elements between amphibians and mammals. Dev. Genes Evol. 207:453-461. 

6. Damjanovski, S., Karp, X., Funk, S., Sage, E.H., and Ringuette, M.J. 1997. Ectopic expression of SPARC in Xenopus embryos interferes with tissue morphogenesis:  Identification of a bioactive sequence in the C-terminal EF hand.  J. Histochem. Cytochem. 45:643-655. 

5. Ishizuya-Oka, A., Ueda, S., Damjanovski, S., Li, Q., Liang, V.C.T., and Shi, Y.-B. 1997. Anteroposterior  gradient of epithelial transformation during amphibian intestinal remodeling:  Immunohistochemical detection of intestinal fatty acid-binding protein. Dev. Biol. 192:149-61. 

4. Puzianowska-Kuznicka, M., Damjanovski, S., and Shi, Y.-B. 1997. Both thyroid hormone and 9-cis retinoic acid receptors are required to efficiently mediate the effects of thyroid hormone on embryonic development and specific gene regulation in Xenopus laevis.  Mol. Cell.  Biol.  17:4738-4749. 

3. Damjanovski, S., Malaval, L., and Ringuette M.J. 1994. Transient expression of SPARC in the dorsal axis of early Xenopus embryos:  Correlation with calcium-dependent adhesion and electrical coupling.  Int. J. Devel. Biol. 38:439-446. 

2. Damjanovski, S., Lui, F., and Ringuette, M.J. 1992. Molecular analysis of Xenopus laevis SPARC: A highly conserved acidic, calcium-binding extracellular matrix protein.  Biochem. J.  215:514-519. 

1. Ringuette, M.J., Damjanovski, S., and Wheeler, D. 1991. Expression of SPARC/osteonectin in tissues of bony and cartilaginous vertebrates.  Biochem. Cell Biol.  69:245-250. 

Articles in non-Peer-Reviewed Journals – Reviews

7. Willson, J.A. and Damjanovski, S. 2014. Vertebrate RECK in development and disease.  Research Trends: Trends in Cell and Molecular Biology. 9:95-105. ISSN: 0972-8449.  http://www.researchtrends.net/tia/title_issue.asp?id=55&in=0&vn=9&type=3 

6. Damjanovski S., Sachs, L.M., Shi Y.-B. 2002. Function of thyroid hormone receptors during  amphibian development. Methods Mol Biol 202:153-176 

5. Damjanovski, S., Amano, T., Li, Q., Ueda, S., Ishizuya-Oka, A., Shi, Y.-B. 2000. Role of ECM  remodeling in thyroid hormone-dependent apoptosis during anuran metamorphosis. Ann N Y Acad Sci. 926:180-91. 

4. Sachs, L.M., Damjanovski, S., Jones, P.L., Li, Q., Amano, T., Ueda, S., Shi, Y.-B., and Ishizuya-Oka, A.  2000. Dual functions of thyroid hormone receptors during Xenopus development. Comp. Biochem. Physiol. B.  Part B 126:199-211. 

3. Su, Y., Damjanovski, S., Shi, Y., and Shi Y.-B. 1999. Molecular and cellular basis of tissue remodeling during amphibian metamorphosis.  Histol. Histopathol. 14:175-183. 

2. Shi, Y.-B., Li. Q., Damjanovski, S., Amano, T., and Ishizuya-Oka, A. 1998. Regulation of apoptosis during development: Input from the extracellular matrix.  Int. J. Mol. Med. 2:273- 282. 

1. Shi, Y.-B., Su, Y., Li. Q., and Damjanovski, S. 1998. Auto-regulation of thyroid  hormone receptor genes during metamorphosis: Roles in apoptosis and cell proliferation Int. J. Dev. Biol.  42:107-116.