Publications

2023

Abnormal enteric nervous system and motor activity in the ganglionic proximal bowel of Hirschsprung’s disease. Edwards, B.S., Stiglitz, E.S., Davis, B.M., and Smith-Edwards, K.M. (2023). bioRxiv.PMC10028932

2022

New Insights on Extrinsic Innervation of the Enteric Nervous System and Non-neuronal Cell Types That Influence Colon Function.  Meerschaert, K.A., Davis, B.M., and Smith-Edwards, K.M. (2022a). Adv Exp Med Biol 1383, 133-139. doi: 10.1007/978-3-031-05843-1_13. PubMed PMID: 36587153.

Neuronally expressed PDL1, not PD1, suppresses acute nociception. dMeerschaert, K.A., Edwards, B.S., Epouhe, A.Y., Jefferson, B., Friedman, R., Babyok, O.L., Moy, J.K., Kehinde, F., Liu, C., Workman, C.J., et al. (2022b). Brain Behav Immun106, 233-246. doi: 10.1016/j.bbi.2022.09.001. PubMed PMID: 36089217.

2021

Future directions in preclinical and translational cancer neuroscience research. Demir, I.E., Mota Reyes, C., Alrawashdeh, W., Ceyhan, G.O., Deborde, S., Friess, H., Gorgulu, K., Istvanffy, R., Jungwirth, D., Kuner, R., et al.(2021).  Nat Cancer 1, 1027-1031.PMC8315010

Synaptic Components, Function and Modulation Characterized by GCaMP6f Ca(2+) Imaging in Mouse Cholinergic Myenteric Ganglion Neurons. Margiotta, J.F., Smith-Edwards, K.M., Nestor-Kalinoski, A., Davis, B.M., Albers, K.M., and Howard, M.J. (2021).  Front Physiol 12, 652714.PMC8365335

Mouse Cholinergic Myenteric Ganglion Neurons. Margiotta, J.F., Smith-Edwards, K.M., Nestor-Kalinoski, A., Davis, B.M., Albers, K.M., and Howard, M.J. (2021).  Front Physiol 12, 652714.PMC8365335

Optogenetic activation of the distal colon epithelium engages enteric nervous system circuits to initiate motility patterns. Najjar, S.A., Edwards, B.S., Albers, K.M., Davis, B.M., and Smith-Edwards, K.M. (2021).  Am J Physiol Gastrointest Liver Physiol 321, G426-G435.PMC8560371

Sympathetic Input to Multiple Cell Types in Mouse and Human Colon Produces Region-Specific Responses. Smith-Edwards, K.M., Edwards, B.S., Wright, C.M., Schneider, S., Meerschaert, K.A., Ejoh, L.L., Najjar, S.A., Howard, M.J., Albers, K.M., Heuckeroth, R.O., and Davis, B.M. (2021).  Gastroenterology 160, 1208-1223 e1204.PMC7956113

scRNA-Seq Reveals New Enteric Nervous System Roles for GDNF, NRTN, and TBX3. Wright, C.M., Schneider, S., Smith-Edwards, K.M., Mafra, F., Leembruggen, A.J.L., Gonzalez, M.V., Kothakapa, D.R., Anderson, J.B., Maguire, B.A., Gao, T., et al. (2021).  Cell Mol Gastroenterol Hepatol 11, 1548-1592 e1541.PMC8099699

Nonpeptidergic neurons suppress mast cells via glutamate to maintain skin homeostasis. Zhang, S., Edwards, T.N., Chaudhri, V.K., Wu, J., Cohen, J.A., Hirai, T., Rittenhouse, N., Schmitz, E.G., Zhou, P.Y., McNeil, B.D., et al. (2021).  Cell 184, 2151-2166 e2116.PMC8052305

2020

Clinically Actionable Strategies for Studying Neural Influences in Cancer. Demir, I.E., Reyes, C.M., Alrawashdeh, W., Ceyhan, G.O., Deborde, S., Friess, H., Gorgulu, K., Istvanffy, R., Jungwirth, D., Kuner, R., et al. (2020).  Cancer Cell38, 11-14

Epithelial-Neuronal Communication in the Colon: Implications for Visceral Pain. Najjar, S.A., Davis, B.M., and Albers, K.M. (2020).  Trends Neurosci 43, 170-181.PMC7047572

 2019

Cutaneous TRPV1(+) Neurons Trigger Protective Innate Type 17 Anticipatory Immunity. Cohen, J.A., Edwards, T.N., Liu, A.W., Hirai, T., Jones, M.R., Wu, J., Li, Y., Zhang, S., Ho, J., Davis, B.M., et al. (2019).  Cell 178, 919-932 e914.PMC6788801

Cutaneous TRPV1(+) Neurons Trigger Protective Innate Type 17 Anticipatory Immunity. Cohen, J.A., Edwards, T.N., Liu, A.W., Hirai, T., Jones, M.R., Wu, J., Li, Y., Zhang, S., Ho, J., Davis, B.M., et al. (2019).  Cell 178, 919-932 e914.PMC6788801

Optogenetic Activation of Colon Epithelium of the Mouse Produces High-Frequency Bursting in Extrinsic Colon Afferents and Engages Visceromotor Responses. Makadia, P.A., Najjar, S.A., Saloman, J.L., Adelman, P., Feng, B., Margiotta, J.F., Albers, K.M., and Davis, B.M. (2018).  J Neurosci 38, 5788-5798.PMC6010562

2018

Optogenetic Activation of Colon Epithelium of the Mouse Produces High-Frequency Bursting in Extrinsic Colon Afferents and Engages Visceromotor Responses. Makadia, P.A., Najjar, S.A., Saloman, J.L., Adelman, P., Feng, B., Margiotta, J.F., Albers, K.M., and Davis, B.M. (2018).  J Neurosci 38, 5788-5798.PMC6010562

Systemic Depletion of Nerve Growth Factor Inhibits Disease Progression in a Genetically Engineered Model of Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma. Saloman, J.L., Singhi, A.D., Hartman, D.J., Normolle, D.P., Albers, K.M., and Davis, B.M. (2018).  Pancreas 47, 856-863.PMC6044729

Kappa Opioid Receptor Distribution and Function in Primary Afferents. Snyder, L.M., Chiang, M.C., Loeza-Alcocer, E., Omori, Y., Hachisuka, J., Sheahan, T.D., Gale, J.R., Adelman, P.C., Sypek, E.I., Fulton, S.A., et al. (2018).  Neuron 99, 1274-1288 e1276.PMC6300132

2017

Cutaneous neurturin overexpression alters mechanical, thermal, and cold responsiveness in physiologically identified primary afferents. Jankowski, M.P., Baumbauer, K.M., Wang, T., Albers, K.M., Davis, B.M., and Koerber, H.R. (2017).  J Neurophysiol 117, 1258-1265.PMC5349329

2016

Ablation of sensory neurons in a genetic model of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma slows initiation and progression of cancer. Saloman, J.L., Albers, K.M., Li, D., Hartman, D.J., Crawford, H.C., Muha, E.A., Rhim, A.D., and Davis, B.M. (2016a).  Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A 113, 3078-3083.PMC4801275

Can Stopping Nerves, Stop Cancer? Saloman, J.L., Albers, K.M., Rhim, A.D., and Davis, B.M. (2016b).  Trends Neurosci 39, 880-889.PMC5148708

Gi-DREADD Expression in Peripheral Nerves Produces Ligand-Dependent Analgesia, as well as Ligand-Independent Functional Changes in Sensory Neurons. Saloman, J.L., Scheff, N.N., Snyder, L.M., Ross, S.E., Davis, B.M., and Gold, M.S. (2016c).  J Neurosci 36, 10769-10781.PMC5083007

2016

Ablation of sensory neurons in a genetic model of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma slows initiation and progression of cancer. Saloman, J.L., Albers, K.M., Li, D., Hartman, D.J., Crawford, H.C., Muha, E.A., Rhim, A.D., and Davis, B.M. (2016a).  Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A 113, 3078-3083.PMC4801275

Gi-DREADD Expression in Peripheral Nerves Produces Ligand-Dependent Analgesia, as well as Ligand-Independent Functional Changes in Sensory Neurons. Saloman, J.L., Scheff, N.N., Snyder, L.M., Ross, S.E., Davis, B.M., and Gold, M.S. (2016c).  J Neurosci 36, 10769-10781.PMC5083007

2015

Artemin Immunotherapy Is Effective in Preventing and Reversing Cystitis-Induced Bladder Hyperalgesia via TRPA1 Regulation. DeBerry, J.J., Saloman, J.L., Dragoo, B.K., Albers, K.M., and Davis, B.M. (2015).  J Pain 16, 628-636.PMC4489144

2014

Artemin growth factor increases nicotinic cholinergic receptor subunit expression and activity in nociceptive sensory neurons. Albers, K.M., Zhang, X.L., Diges, C.M., Schwartz, E.S., Yang, C.I., Davis, B.M., and Gold, M.S. (2014).  Mol Pain 10, 31.PMC4036648

Abdominal pain and the neurotrophic system in ulcerative colitis. Deberry, J.J., Bielefeldt, K., Davis, B.M., Szigethy, E.M., Hartman, D.J., and Coates, M.D. (2014a).  Inflamm Bowel Dis 20, 2330-2339.PMC8524787

TRPA1 mediates bladder hyperalgesia in a mouse model of cystitis. DeBerry, J.J., Schwartz, E.S., and Davis, B.M. (2014b).  Pain 155, 1280-1287.PMC4058378

Neuroplastic changes occur early in the development of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma. Stopczynski, R.E., Normolle, D.P., Hartman, D.J., Ying, H., DeBerry, J.J., Bielefeldt, K., Rhim, A.D., DePinho, R.A., Albers, K.M., and Davis, B.M. (2014).  Cancer Res 74, 1718-1727.PMC4036226

2013

TRAF family member-associated NF-kappa B activator (TANK) expression increases in injured sensory neurons and is transcriptionally regulated by Sox11. Salerno, K.M., Jing, X., Diges, C.M., Davis, B.M., and Albers, K.M. (2013).  Neuroscience 231, 28-37.PMC3558548

TRPV1 and TRPA1 antagonists prevent the transition of acute to chronic inflammation and pain in chronic pancreatitis. Schwartz, E.S., La, J.H., Scheff, N.N., Davis, B.M., Albers, K.M., and Gebhart, G.F. (2013).  J Neurosci 33, 5603-5611.PMC3690366

Neurturin overexpression in skin enhances expression of TRPM8 in cutaneous sensory neurons and leads to behavioral sensitivity to cool and menthol. Wang, T., Jing, X., DeBerry, J.J., Schwartz, E.S., Molliver, D.C., Albers, K.M., and Davis, B.M. (2013).  J Neurosci 33, 2060-2070.PMC3753026

2011

Phenotypic switching of nonpeptidergic cutaneous sensory neurons following peripheral nerve injury. Wang, T., Molliver, D.C., Jing, X., Schwartz, E.S., Yang, F.C., Samad, O.A., Ma, Q., and Davis, B.M. (2011).  PLoS One 6, e28908.PMC3244441

2010

Neonatal colon insult alters growth factor expression and TRPA1 responses in adult mice. Christianson, J.A., Bielefeldt, K., Malin, S.A., and Davis, B.M. (2010).  Pain 151, 540-549.PMC2955795

2009

Development, plasticity and modulation of visceral afferents. Christianson, J.A., Bielefeldt, K., Altier, C., Cenac, N., Davis, B.M., Gebhart, G.F., High, K.W., Kollarik, M., Randich, A., Undem, B., and Vergnolle, N. (2009).  Brain Res Rev60, 171-186.PMC2841801

TPRV1 expression defines functionally distinct pelvic colon afferents. Malin, S.A., Christianson, J.A., Bielefeldt, K., and Davis, B.M. (2009).  J Neurosci 29, 743-752.PMC2790201