2016
Combined Angiotensin Receptor Antagonism and Neprilysin Inhibition
Hubers SA, Brown NJ. Combined Angiotensin Receptor Antagonism and Neprilysin Inhibition. Circulation 2016, 133: 1115-1124. PMID: 26976916, PMCID: PMC4800749, DOI: 10.1161/circulationaha.115.018622.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAbnormalities, Drug-InducedAminobutyratesAngioedemaAngiotensin Receptor AntagonistsBiphenyl CompoundsBradykininContraindicationsDrug CombinationsDrug CostsDrug SynergismEnalaprilEnzyme InhibitorsFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHeart FailureHumansHyperkalemiaHypertensionKidneyMulticenter Studies as TopicNatriuretic PeptidesNeprilysinPregnancyProdrugsProspective StudiesPyridinesRandomized Controlled Trials as TopicStroke VolumeTetrazolesThiazepinesValsartanConceptsValsartan/sacubitrilReduced ejection fractionHeart failureNatriuretic peptideEjection fractionN-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptideNeprilysin inhibitor prodrug sacubitrilPro-brain natriuretic peptideAngiotensin receptor blocker valsartanAngiotensin receptor antagonismAngiotensin receptor blockersHeart Failure TrialReceptor blocker valsartanAngiotensin receptor antagonistsBrain natriuretic peptideOngoing clinical trialsMechanism of actionNeprilysin inhibitionAldosterone antagonistsAldosterone systemReceptor blockersBlood pressureFailure TrialPathophysiological mechanismsReceptor antagonism
2014
Hypertension Is Associated With Preamyloid Oligomers in Human Atrium: A Missing Link in Atrial Pathophysiology?
Sidorova TN, Mace LC, Wells KS, Yermalitskaya LV, Su P, Shyr Y, Atkinson JB, Fogo AB, Prinsen JK, Byrne JG, Petracek MR, Greelish JP, Hoff SJ, Ball SK, Glabe CG, Brown NJ, Barnett JV, Murray KT. Hypertension Is Associated With Preamyloid Oligomers in Human Atrium: A Missing Link in Atrial Pathophysiology? Journal Of The American Heart Association 2014, 3: e001384. PMID: 25468655, PMCID: PMC4338732, DOI: 10.1161/jaha.114.001384.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedAmyloid beta-Protein PrecursorAtrial FunctionAtrial Natriuretic FactorFemaleFibrosisHeart AtriaHumansHypertensionImmunohistochemistryMaleMiddle AgedPrealbuminProtein AggregatesRandomized Controlled Trials as TopicConceptsAtrial samplesAtrial amyloidosisMitral valve replacement/repairValve replacement/repairCoronary Artery Bypass GraftingHuman atriumArtery Bypass GraftingElective cardiac surgeryAortic valve replacementPresence of hypertensionCongestive heart failureCoronary artery diseaseAtrial natriuretic peptideReplacement/repairAtrial pathophysiologyBypass GraftingClinical hypertensionMost patientsValve replacementArtery diseaseCardiac surgeryHeart failureNatriuretic peptideAtrial arrhythmiasMean age
2012
Obesity and Oxidative Stress Predict AKI after Cardiac Surgery
Billings FT, Pretorius M, Schildcrout JS, Mercaldo ND, Byrne JG, Ikizler TA, Brown NJ. Obesity and Oxidative Stress Predict AKI after Cardiac Surgery. Journal Of The American Society Of Nephrology 2012, 23: 1221-1228. PMID: 22626819, PMCID: PMC3380645, DOI: 10.1681/asn.2011090940.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAcute Kidney InjuryAgedAngiotensin-Converting Enzyme InhibitorsBiomarkersBody Mass IndexCardiac Surgical ProceduresDiureticsF2-IsoprostanesFemaleHumansInterleukin-6MaleMiddle AgedObesityOxidative StressPlasminogen Activator Inhibitor 1Postoperative ComplicationsRamiprilRandomized Controlled Trials as TopicRisk FactorsSignal TransductionSpironolactone
2005
The Kallikrein-Kinin System: Current and Future Pharmacological Targets
Moreau ME, Garbacki N, Molinaro G, Brown NJ, Marceau F, Adam A. The Kallikrein-Kinin System: Current and Future Pharmacological Targets. Journal Of Pharmacological Sciences 2005, 99: 6-38. PMID: 16177542, DOI: 10.1254/jphs.srj05001x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAngioedemaAngiotensin-Converting Enzyme InhibitorsAnimalsAprotininBradykininBradykinin B2 Receptor AntagonistsCardiovascular DiseasesComplement C1 Inactivator ProteinsComplement C1 Inhibitor ProteinHumansInflammationKallikrein-Kinin SystemKallikreinsKidney DiseasesKininsNeprilysinPeptidyl-Dipeptidase APolymorphism, GeneticPyridinesRandomized Controlled Trials as TopicReceptor, Bradykinin B1Receptor, Bradykinin B2SerpinsThiazepinesConceptsKallikrein-kinin systemMultiple pharmacological interventionsPrecursors of kininsFuture pharmacological targetsProinflammatory effectsVasoactive kininsPharmacological interventionsCardiovascular propertiesPharmacological targetsComplement pathwayKininsActive kininsPathological processesPharmacological activitiesPlasma kallikreinMetabolic cascadeImportant metabolic pathwaysMetabolic pathwaysAntiproteases
1998
A Model for Improving Medication Use in Home Health Care Patients
Brown N, Griffin M, Ray W, Meredith S, Beers M, Marren J, Robles M, Stergachis A, Wood A, Avorn J. A Model for Improving Medication Use in Home Health Care Patients. Journal Of The American Pharmacists Association 1998, 38: 696-702. PMID: 9861787, DOI: 10.1016/s1086-5802(16)30390-4.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedGuidelines as TopicHome NursingHumansPatient CompliancePharmaceutical ServicesRandomized Controlled Trials as TopicUnited StatesConceptsHome health nursesHome health careMedication useMedication problemsHealth nursesCare settingsHome health care patientsPotential medication problemsSuboptimal medication useHome health nursingHome health care settingHealth careHealth care patientsSpecific adverse effectsClass of drugsHealth care settingsHome care settingHealth services researchElderly patientsCare patientsClinical signsClinical pharmacologyHealth nursingExpert panel reviewDrug use
1997
Selective Stimulation of Tissue-Type Plasminogen Activator (t-PA) In Vivo by Infusion of Bradykinin
Brown N, Nadeau J, Vaughan D. Selective Stimulation of Tissue-Type Plasminogen Activator (t-PA) In Vivo by Infusion of Bradykinin. Thrombosis And Haemostasis 1997, 77: 522-525. PMID: 9066005, DOI: 10.1055/s-0038-1656000.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnalysis of VarianceAngiotensin-Converting Enzyme InhibitorsAntihypertensive AgentsBlood PressureBradykininCaptoprilFemaleHumansHypertensionIsoquinolinesMalePlasminogen Activator Inhibitor 1QuinaprilRandomized Controlled Trials as TopicTetrahydroisoquinolinesTissue Plasminogen ActivatorConceptsT-PA antigen levelsTissue-type plasminogen activatorMean arterial pressureT-PA levelsAntigen levelsPAI-1 antigen levelsInfusion of bradykininSympathetic nervous systemEffect of bradykininTissue-type plasminogen activator secretionHypertensive patientsHemodynamic effectsArterial pressurePlasminogen activator secretionAngiotensin IIAnimal modelsPotent stimulusNervous systemPAI-1ACEIBradykininBradykinin resultsSelective stimulationPlasminogen activatorSignificant decrease