2011
Preimplantation factor (PIF) analog prevents type I diabetes mellitus (TIDM) development by preserving pancreatic function in NOD mice
Weiss L, Bernstein S, Jones R, Amunugama R, Krizman D, JeBailey L, Hazan O, Yachtin J, Shiner R, Reibstein I, Triche E, Slavin S, Or R, Barnea E. Preimplantation factor (PIF) analog prevents type I diabetes mellitus (TIDM) development by preserving pancreatic function in NOD mice. Endocrine 2011, 40: 41. PMID: 21424847, DOI: 10.1007/s12020-011-9438-5.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsIntraperitoneal glucose tolerance testInsulin stainingPreImplantation FactorPancreatic functionPreventive effectNormal intraperitoneal glucose tolerance testsIslet architectureType 1 diabetes mellitusPancreatic islet insulinOnset of diabetesGlucose tolerance testExocrine pancreatic functionDiabetic murine modelInsulin receptor expressionPathway analysisSPIF effectNOD miceDiabetes mellitusSignal pathway analysisNeutrophil invasionTh1 cytokinesDiabetes developmentMellitus developmentContinuous administrationMaternal immunity
2009
Association of pediatric asthma severity with exposure to common household dust allergens
Gent JF, Belanger K, Triche EW, Bracken MB, Beckett WS, Leaderer BP. Association of pediatric asthma severity with exposure to common household dust allergens. Environmental Research 2009, 109: 768-774. PMID: 19473655, PMCID: PMC2706291, DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2009.04.010.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAir Pollution, IndoorAllergensAnimalsAnimals, DomesticAsthmaChildDose-Response Relationship, DrugDustFemaleHousingHumansMalePyroglyphidaeSeverity of Illness IndexConceptsAsthma severityDer p 1Asthmatic childrenMedication usePet allergensDust allergensDisease severityNon-atopic asthmatic childrenHouse dust mite allergen concentrationsGreater asthma severityPediatric asthma severityPet allergen levelsIndependent risk factorMonthly telephone interviewsDust mite allergen concentrationsDose-response relationshipMite allergen concentrationsAllergic statusIgE statusInhalant allergensIgE sensitivityDaily symptomsDust miteRisk factorsSymptom frequency
1999
Healthy Women's PEF Variations with Ambient Summer Concentrations of PM10, PM2.5, SO4 2 −, H+, and O3
NAEHER L, HOLFORD T, BECKETT W, BELANGER K, TRICHE E, BRACKEN M, LEADERER B. Healthy Women's PEF Variations with Ambient Summer Concentrations of PM10, PM2.5, SO4 2 −, H+, and O3. American Journal Of Respiratory And Critical Care Medicine 1999, 160: 117-125. PMID: 10390388, DOI: 10.1164/ajrccm.160.1.9808153.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAir PollutantsCircadian RhythmDose-Response Relationship, DrugEnvironmental MonitoringFemaleHumansHydrogen-Ion ConcentrationOzonePeak Expiratory Flow RateReference ValuesSeasonsSulfatesVirginiaConceptsPeak expiratory flowPEF variationEvening peak expiratory flowMorning peak expiratory flowOutdoor monitoring sitePeak flow meterAmbient air pollutionMicrograms/m3Expiratory flowPhysiologic effectsPEF measurementsOnly exposureConcurrent measuresExposureMeteorologic variablesFine particulate sulfateDaily