2025
Short-term disruption of TGFβ signaling in adult mice renders the aorta vulnerable to hypertension-induced dissection
Jiang B, Ren P, He C, Wang M, Murtada S, Ruiz-Rodríguez M, Chen Y, Ramachandra A, Li G, Qin L, Assi R, Schwartz M, Humphrey J, Tellides G. Short-term disruption of TGFβ signaling in adult mice renders the aorta vulnerable to hypertension-induced dissection. JCI Insight 2025, 10 PMID: 39932797, PMCID: PMC11949005, DOI: 10.1172/jci.insight.182629.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSmooth muscle cellsBlood pressureAortic dissectionAdult miceInherited connective tissue disorderConnective tissue disordersTGF-b signalingAccumulation of bloodHigh blood pressureAortic phenotypeTissue disordersMolecule expressionTGFB signalingMuscle cellsRisk factorsSynthesis of extracellular matrixSustained increaseTransient increaseBlood extravasationDissectionMedial injuryExtracellular matrix productionVascular degenerationExperimental modelMice
2021
Therapeutic potential of mitochondrial uncouplers for the treatment of metabolic associated fatty liver disease and NASH
Goedeke L, Shulman GI. Therapeutic potential of mitochondrial uncouplers for the treatment of metabolic associated fatty liver disease and NASH. Molecular Metabolism 2021, 46: 101178. PMID: 33545391, PMCID: PMC8085597, DOI: 10.1016/j.molmet.2021.101178.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsFatty liver diseaseLiver diseaseSmall molecule mitochondrial uncouplersTherapeutic potentialMitochondrial uncouplerNon-human primate studiesType 2 diabetesWide therapeutic indexSystemic toxicity concernsTreatment of MetabolicCell-specific effectsInsulin resistanceTherapeutic indexMetabolic diseasesNonalcoholic hepatosteatosisSustained increaseToxicity concernsPrimate studiesDiseaseTherapeutic developmentMitochondrial inefficiencyNutrient oxidationATP productionTreatmentTissue
2015
Temperature-dependent innate defense against the common cold virus limits viral replication at warm temperature in mouse airway cells
Foxman EF, Storer JA, Fitzgerald ME, Wasik BR, Hou L, Zhao H, Turner PE, Pyle AM, Iwasaki A. Temperature-dependent innate defense against the common cold virus limits viral replication at warm temperature in mouse airway cells. Proceedings Of The National Academy Of Sciences Of The United States Of America 2015, 112: 827-832. PMID: 25561542, PMCID: PMC4311828, DOI: 10.1073/pnas.1411030112.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAirway cellsCommon cold virusViral replicationIFN inductionRecombinant type I IFNMouse airway epithelial cellsCold virusAirway epithelial cellsInduction of ISGsType I IFNPrimary airway cellsCore body temperatureType IAntiviral defense responseLike receptorsI IFNNasal cavityMAVS proteinHuman rhinovirusSustained increaseInnate defensePoly IGenetic deficiencyRobust inductionRhinovirus
2014
Dynamic signaling by T follicular helper cells during germinal center B cell selection
Shulman Z, Gitlin AD, Weinstein JS, Lainez B, Esplugues E, Flavell RA, Craft JE, Nussenzweig MC. Dynamic signaling by T follicular helper cells during germinal center B cell selection. Science 2014, 345: 1058-1062. PMID: 25170154, PMCID: PMC4519234, DOI: 10.1126/science.1257861.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsFollicular helper cellsB cellsGC B cellsHelper cellsGerminal centersAntibody-producing B cellsCytokine interleukin-4B cell selectionGerminal center B cell selectionInterleukin-4Transient elevationMajor histocompatibilitySustained increaseFree calciumClonal expansionCognate peptideIntravital imagingCell migrationCellsIntracellularCell selectionHigh levelsHistocompatibilityMetabolic surgery: Action via hormonal milieu changes, changes in bile acids or gut microbiota? A summary of the literature
Sweeney TE, Morton JM. Metabolic surgery: Action via hormonal milieu changes, changes in bile acids or gut microbiota? A summary of the literature. Best Practice & Research Clinical Gastroenterology 2014, 28: 727-740. PMID: 25194186, PMCID: PMC4399638, DOI: 10.1016/j.bpg.2014.07.016.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDifferent bariatric surgical techniquesGut microbiomeWeight lossBile acid changesDifferent bariatric proceduresBariatric surgical techniquesBile acid signalingType 2 diabetesDiabetes remissionDiabetes resolutionGastric bypassGut hormonesBariatric proceduresBariatric surgeryBile flowSurgical techniqueGLP-1Gut microbiotaMetabolic proceduresBile acidsSustained increaseBeneficial effectsMilieu changesGut bacteriaMultiple studies
2010
Atheroprone Hemodynamics Regulate Fibronectin Deposition to Create Positive Feedback That Sustains Endothelial Inflammation
Feaver RE, Gelfand BD, Wang C, Schwartz MA, Blackman BR. Atheroprone Hemodynamics Regulate Fibronectin Deposition to Create Positive Feedback That Sustains Endothelial Inflammation. Circulation Research 2010, 106: 1703-1711. PMID: 20378855, PMCID: PMC2891748, DOI: 10.1161/circresaha.109.216283.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsAortic DiseasesApolipoproteins EAtherosclerosisCells, CulturedDisease Models, AnimalEndothelium, VascularFeedback, PhysiologicalFibronectinsHemodynamicsHumansInflammationMechanotransduction, CellularMiceMice, Inbred C57BLMice, KnockoutNF-kappa BPlatelet Endothelial Cell Adhesion Molecule-1Pulsatile FlowRegional Blood FlowRNA InterferenceStress, MechanicalTime FactorsTransfectionUp-RegulationConceptsFN depositionAtheroprone flowPECAM-1FN expressionTranscription factor NF-kappaB.Platelet endothelial cell adhesion moleculeNF-kappaB activationNF-kappaB activityAtheroprone hemodynamicsHuman endothelial cellsEndothelial inflammationProinflammatory phenotypeAortic archInduction of fibronectinCarotid arteryCell adhesion moleculeExogenous fibronectinInflammatory signalingFN accumulationNF-kappaBSustained increaseNF-kappaB.Nuclear factorTransient increaseEndothelial cells
2005
The calcium-sensing receptor acts as a modulator of gastric acid secretion in freshly isolated human gastric glands
Dufner MM, Kirchhoff P, Remy C, Hafner P, Müller M, Cheng SX, Tang LQ, Hebert SC, Geibel JP, Wagner CA. The calcium-sensing receptor acts as a modulator of gastric acid secretion in freshly isolated human gastric glands. AJP Gastrointestinal And Liver Physiology 2005, 289: g1084-g1090. PMID: 16109841, DOI: 10.1152/ajpgi.00571.2004.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHuman gastric glandsHistamine-induced activationGastric acid secretionGastric glandsExtracellular divalent cationsParietal cellsAcid secretionIsolated rat gastric glandsRelease of acetylcholineCalcium-sensing receptorEnterochromaffin-like cellsAbsence of histamineExtracellular divalent cation concentrationFunctional CaSRATPase activityVagus nerveNeuronal pathwaysRat gastric glandsFura-2Human patientsCaSRFluo-4Sustained increaseCalcium measurementsHistamine
2003
Influence of acetylcholine levels on the binding of a SPECT nicotinic acetylcholine receptor ligand [123I]5‐I‐A‐85380
Fujita M, Al‐Tikriti M, Tamagnan G, Zoghbi S, Bozkurt A, Baldwin R, Innis R. Influence of acetylcholine levels on the binding of a SPECT nicotinic acetylcholine receptor ligand [123I]5‐I‐A‐85380. Synapse 2003, 48: 116-122. PMID: 12645036, DOI: 10.1002/syn.10194.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPhysostigmine administrationThalamic activityPlasma levelsAcetylcholine levelsNicotinic ACh receptorsNicotinic acetylcholine receptor ligandsElevated ACh levelsSingle photon emissionAcetylcholine receptor ligandsACh levelsACh receptorsTomography ligandSustained increasePhysostigmineAdministrationReceptor ligandsAcetylcholinesterase inhibitorsPhoton emissionVivoReceptorsLevelsBolusActivityNAChRsStudy
2001
Chloride dependent intracellular pH effects of external ATP in cultured human non-pigmented ciliary body epithelium
Cullinane A, Coca-Prados M, Harvey B. Chloride dependent intracellular pH effects of external ATP in cultured human non-pigmented ciliary body epithelium. Current Eye Research 2001, 23: 443-447. PMID: 12045894, DOI: 10.1076/ceyr.23.6.443.6967.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdenosine TriphosphateAnti-Bacterial AgentsCalciumCells, CulturedChloride-Bicarbonate AntiportersChloridesCiliary BodyFluoresceinsFluorescent DyesHumansHydrogen-Ion ConcentrationMacrolidesMicroscopy, FluorescencePigment Epithelium of EyeProton-Translocating ATPasesReceptors, PurinergicSpectrometry, FluorescenceSuraminUp-RegulationConceptsNon-pigmented ciliary body epitheliumHNPE cellsCiliary body epitheliumAcetoxymethyl ester formBody epitheliumIntracellular calcium levelsCell-permeable calcium chelatorFluorescent probe BCECFReceptor inhibitorsIntracellular calciumPurinergic receptorsCalcium levelsDiisothiocyanatostilbene-2Extracellular adenosineSustained increaseMM suraminInhibitor amilorideExtracellular ATPCalcium chelatorEster formMicroM ATPATPase inhibitorEpitheliumInhibitorsIntracellularExtracellular ATP effects on calcium signaling in cultured human non-pigmented ciliary body epithelium
Cullinane A, Coca-Prados M, Harvey B. Extracellular ATP effects on calcium signaling in cultured human non-pigmented ciliary body epithelium. Current Eye Research 2001, 23: 448-454. PMID: 12045895, DOI: 10.1076/ceyr.23.6.448.6964.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdenosine TriphosphateCalciumCalcium-Transporting ATPasesCells, CulturedCiliary BodyFluorescent DyesFura-2HumansMicroscopy, FluorescencePigment Epithelium of EyeReceptors, Purinergic P2Receptors, Purinergic P2Y2Signal TransductionSodium-Calcium ExchangerSpectrometry, FluorescenceThapsigarginConceptsNon-pigmented ciliary body epitheliumCiliary body epitheliumHNPE cellsIntracellular storesBody epitheliumFluorescent dye fura-2Extracellular ATP effectP2Y2 receptor activationDye fura-2Calcium signalsATPase pumpPresence of thapsigarginCapacitative calcium entrySodium-free solutionIntracellular calciumPurinergic receptorsFura-2Therapeutic targetCalcium entryPotency orderReceptor activationSustained increaseL-typeExtracellular ATPOscillatory increases
1999
Zinc Inhibits Protein Synthesis in Neurons POTENTIAL ROLE OF PHOSPHORYLATION OF TRANSLATION INITIATION FACTOR-2α*
Alirezaei M, Nairn A, Glowinski J, Prémont J, Marin P. Zinc Inhibits Protein Synthesis in Neurons POTENTIAL ROLE OF PHOSPHORYLATION OF TRANSLATION INITIATION FACTOR-2α*. Journal Of Biological Chemistry 1999, 274: 32433-32438. PMID: 10542287, DOI: 10.1074/jbc.274.45.32433.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCultured cortical neuronsEukaryotic elongation factor 2Central nervous systemFactor 2Translation initiation factor 2αProtein synthesisCerebral cortexCortical neuronsNervous systemProfound inhibitionSustained increaseBasal levelsTransient increaseBasal ratePotential roleProgressive decreaseInhibits protein synthesisNeuronsAmount of polyribosomesElongation factor 2EIF-2alpha phosphorylationAlpha subunitInhibitionPhosphorylationEukaryotic initiation factor 2Longitudinal Human Immunodeficiency Virus Type 1 Load in the Italian Seroconversion Study: Correlates and Temporal Trends of Virus Load
Lyles C, Dorrucci M, Vlahov D, Pezzotti P, Angarano G, Sinicco A, Alberici F, Alcorn T, Vella S, Rezza G. Longitudinal Human Immunodeficiency Virus Type 1 Load in the Italian Seroconversion Study: Correlates and Temporal Trends of Virus Load. The Journal Of Infectious Diseases 1999, 180: 1018-1024. PMID: 10479126, DOI: 10.1086/314980.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHIV-1 loadVirus loadHuman immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) loadHuman immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) seroconvertersCD4 cells/microL.Low CD4 cell countsItalian Seroconversion StudyCD4 cell countCells/microL.Injection drug useCourse of diseaseReverse transcriptase-polymerase chain reactionHigh virus loadTranscriptase-polymerase chain reactionClinical AIDSMale sexProspective studyDisease progressionSeroconversion StudyCell countDrug useSustained increaseSeroconversionAIDSFrozen serum
1998
The role of parathyroid hormone in the pathogenesis, prevention and treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis
Masiukiewicz US, Insogna KL. The role of parathyroid hormone in the pathogenesis, prevention and treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis. Aging Clinical And Experimental Research 1998, 10: 232-239. PMID: 9801733, DOI: 10.1007/bf03339657.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsParathyroid hormonePostmenopausal womenPrimary hyperparathyroidismBone lossSecondary hyperparathyroidismAnabolic therapyPostmenopausal osteoporosisBone massVitamin D. Parathyroid hormoneDaily subcutaneous administrationRecent therapeutic trialsVitamin D metabolismTrabecular bone massTherapeutic trialsD metabolismBone turnoverBone resorptionSurgical correctionSubcutaneous administrationHyperparathyroidismVivo effectsSingle agentTissue responsivenessSustained increaseCortical sites
1997
Venous and arterial reflex responses to positive-pressure breathing and lower body negative pressure
Peters J, Lister G, Nadel E, Mack G. Venous and arterial reflex responses to positive-pressure breathing and lower body negative pressure. Journal Of Applied Physiology 1997, 82: 1889-1896. PMID: 9173955, DOI: 10.1152/jappl.1997.82.6.1889.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRight atrial transmural pressureAtrial transmural pressureVascular resistanceCardiac outputReflex responsesLower body negative pressureVenous reflex responseForearm vascular resistanceSystemic vascular resistanceTransmural pressurePositive pressure breathingBody negative pressureVenomotor responsesVenous responsesArterial pressureVenous engorgementHealthy subjectsVenous fillingLBNPPEEPSustained increaseTissue 1Comparable reductionGreater reductionMmHg
1996
Endothelin(B) receptor activates NHE-3 by a Ca2+-dependent pathway in OKP cells.
Chu TS, Peng Y, Cano A, Yanagisawa M, Alpern RJ. Endothelin(B) receptor activates NHE-3 by a Ca2+-dependent pathway in OKP cells. Journal Of Clinical Investigation 1996, 97: 1454-1462. PMID: 8617878, PMCID: PMC507205, DOI: 10.1172/jci118567.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNa/H antiporter activityReceptor blockersET-1OKP cellsET-1-induced increaseEndothelin receptor blockersNHE-3Pertussis toxin pretreatmentSelective receptor blockerAntiporter activationM endothelinPertussis toxinToxin pretreatmentSustained increaseAntiporter isoformsEndothelinTransient increaseAntiporter activityBlockersKinase inhibitorsCyclic GMPAdenylyl cyclaseReceptor cDNADependent pathwayReceptors
1995
CD4 and CD45 regulate qualitatively distinct patterns of calcium mobilization in individual CD4+ T cells
Leitenberg D, Constant S, Lu D, Smith B, Bottomly K. CD4 and CD45 regulate qualitatively distinct patterns of calcium mobilization in individual CD4+ T cells. European Journal Of Immunology 1995, 25: 2445-2451. PMID: 7589109, DOI: 10.1002/eji.1830250906.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsIntracellular calcium concentrationCalcium mobilizationSustained increaseT cellsCell activationCalcium concentrationCross-linking CD4Antigen-presenting cellsIntracellular calcium mobilizationT cell interactionsT cell activationT cell receptor complexT cell receptor signalingDistinct patternsCell receptor signalingIndividual CD4Cell receptor complexCD4Extracellular calciumCD3Specific antigenCross-linking antibodiesCalcium spikesCalcium fluxReceptor signalingEffect of Carbachol and Norepinephrine on Phosphatidyl Inositol Hydrolysis and Cyclic Amp Levels in Guinea Pig Urinary Tract
Wheeler M, Martin T, Weiss R. Effect of Carbachol and Norepinephrine on Phosphatidyl Inositol Hydrolysis and Cyclic Amp Levels in Guinea Pig Urinary Tract. Journal Of Urology 1995, 153: 2044-2049. PMID: 7752391, DOI: 10.1016/s0022-5347(01)67399-3.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPhosphatidyl inositol hydrolysisPI hydrolysisCyclic AMP levelsCAMP levelsBladder domeAMP levelsUrinary tract functionEffect of carbacholGuinea-pig ureterAgonist-induced changesBasal cAMP levelsUrinary tractMuscarinic cholinergicTract functionSecond messenger systemsCarbacholNorepinephrinePig ureterSustained increaseUreterUrethraSecond messenger levelsMessenger systemsForskolinTransitory increaseEffect of Carbachol and Norepinephrine on Phosphatidyl Inositol Hydrolysis and Cyclic Amp Levels in Guinea Pig Urinary Tract
Wheeler M, Martin T, Weiss R. Effect of Carbachol and Norepinephrine on Phosphatidyl Inositol Hydrolysis and Cyclic Amp Levels in Guinea Pig Urinary Tract. Journal Of Urology 1995, 153: 2044-2049.. DOI: 10.1097/00005392-199506000-00100.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPhosphatidyl inositol hydrolysisPI hydrolysisCyclic AMP levelsCAMP levelsBladder domeAMP levelsUrinary tract functionEffect of carbacholGuinea-pig ureterAgonist-induced changesBasal cAMP levelsUrinary tractMuscarinic cholinergicSecond messenger systemsTract functionCarbacholNorepinephrinePig ureterSustained increaseUreterUrethraSecond messenger levelsMessenger systemsForskolinMessenger levels
1993
Ca2+ influx via T-type channels modulates PDGF-induced replication of mouse fibroblasts
Wang Z, Estacion M, Mordan L. Ca2+ influx via T-type channels modulates PDGF-induced replication of mouse fibroblasts. American Journal Of Physiology 1993, 265: c1239-c1246. PMID: 8238477, DOI: 10.1152/ajpcell.1993.265.5.c1239.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsVoltage-gated calcium channelsExtracellular calcium influxCalcium influxNordihydroguariaretic acidCalcium currentWhole-cell patch-clamp techniqueCell patch-clamp techniqueIntracellular calcium increaseInward calcium currentCell proliferationIntracellular calcium concentrationT-type channelsAddition of prostaglandinPlatelet-derived growth factorMean inhibitory dosePatch-clamp techniqueC3H/10T1/2 mouse fibroblastsInhibitory doseCalcium channelsCalcium increaseSustained increaseGrowth factorInhibitory effectCalcium concentrationCell cycle progressionCompetence induction by PDGF requires sustained calcium influx by a mechanism distinct from storage-dependent calcium influx
Estacion M, Mordan L. Competence induction by PDGF requires sustained calcium influx by a mechanism distinct from storage-dependent calcium influx. Cell Calcium 1993, 14: 439-454. PMID: 8395338, DOI: 10.1016/0143-4160(93)90003-o.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsBucladesineCalciumCalcium ChannelsCell CompartmentationCell DivisionCell LineCell MembraneColforsinContact InhibitionDNA ReplicationDrug SynergismExtracellular SpaceFibroblastsGallic AcidInsulinIon Channel GatingLanthanumMiceMice, Inbred C3HNifedipinePlatelet-Derived Growth FactorS PhaseSignal TransductionTetradecanoylphorbol AcetateConceptsCalcium influxIntracellular storage sitesExtracellular calciumCalcium influx pathwaySustained calcium influxIntracellular calcium concentrationExtracellular calcium influxRelease of calciumPercentage of cellsC3H 10T1/2 mouse fibroblastsPDGF exposureSustained elevationTMB-8Influx pathwayBiphasic increaseSustained increaseDibutyryl cGMPCalcium concentrationS phasePDGFDibutyryl cAMPCell replicationSelective inhibitionReplicative competenceProgression
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