2018
Dipeptidyl Peptidase‐4 Inhibition Potentiates Stimulated Growth Hormone Secretion and Vasodilation in Women
Wilson JR, Brown NJ, Nian H, Yu C, Bidlingmaier M, Devin JK. Dipeptidyl Peptidase‐4 Inhibition Potentiates Stimulated Growth Hormone Secretion and Vasodilation in Women. Journal Of The American Heart Association 2018, 7: e008000. PMID: 29478970, PMCID: PMC5866333, DOI: 10.1161/jaha.117.008000.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdministration, OralAdultCross-Over StudiesDipeptidyl Peptidase 4Dipeptidyl-Peptidase IV InhibitorsDouble-Blind MethodFemaleFibrinolysisHuman Growth HormoneHumansInsulin-Like Growth Factor IMaleSecretory PathwaySex FactorsSitagliptin PhosphateTime FactorsTissue Plasminogen ActivatorUp-RegulationVasodilationYoung AdultConceptsFree insulin-like growth factor-1Insulin-like growth factor-1Growth factor-1GH secretionGrowth hormoneGHR blockadeVascular resistanceFactor 1Nitric oxideTissue plasminogen activator activityPeptidase-4 inhibitionImpaired endothelial functionGrowth hormone secretionReceptor-dependent effectsDipeptidyl peptidase-4Study drugEndothelial functionPlasminogen activator activityCrossover studyHormone secretionPeptidase-4VasodilationHealthy adultsGH receptorInhibition potentiates
2014
Dipeptidyl‐Peptidase 4 Inhibition and the Vascular Effects of Glucagon‐like Peptide‐1 and Brain Natriuretic Peptide in the Human Forearm
Devin JK, Pretorius M, Nian H, Yu C, Billings FT, Brown NJ. Dipeptidyl‐Peptidase 4 Inhibition and the Vascular Effects of Glucagon‐like Peptide‐1 and Brain Natriuretic Peptide in the Human Forearm. Journal Of The American Heart Association 2014, 3: e001075. PMID: 25158865, PMCID: PMC4310400, DOI: 10.1161/jaha.114.001075.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsGlucagon-like peptide-1Brain natriuretic peptideForearm blood flowNatriuretic peptideDPP4 inhibitionBlood flowPeptide-1Placebo-controlled crossover studyDipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitorsDipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitionForearm vascular resistanceDose-dependent vasodilationMean arterial pressureGLP-1 concentrationsHuman forearmSitagliptin useDirect vasodilatorVascular resistanceVasodilator responseVascular effectsArterial pressureBrachial arteryDiabetes mellitusGlycemic controlNorepinephrine releaseSubstance P Increases Sympathetic Activity During Combined Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme and Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 Inhibition
Devin JK, Pretorius M, Nian H, Yu C, Billings FT, Brown NJ. Substance P Increases Sympathetic Activity During Combined Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme and Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 Inhibition. Hypertension 2014, 63: 951-957. PMID: 24516103, PMCID: PMC3984385, DOI: 10.1161/hypertensionaha.113.02767.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAngiotensin-Converting Enzyme InhibitorsBlood PressureBradykininCross-Over StudiesDipeptidyl Peptidase 4Double-Blind MethodEnalaprilatEnzyme InhibitorsFemaleHeart RateHumansMaleMiddle AgedNeurotransmitter AgentsNorepinephrinePeptidyl-Dipeptidase APyrazinesSitagliptin PhosphateSubstance PSympathetic Nervous SystemTriazolesVascular ResistanceConceptsDipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitionPeptidase-4 inhibitionTissue plasminogen activator releaseSubstance PDipeptidyl peptidase-4Plasminogen activator releaseSympathetic activityPeptidase-4Activator releasePlacebo-controlled crossover studyDipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitorsType 2 diabetes mellitusIntra-arterial enalaprilatForearm vascular resistanceForearm blood flowMean arterial pressurePeptidase-4 inhibitorsAngiotensin converting enzymeSubstrates of angiotensinVascular resistanceVasodilator responseArterial pressureBrachial arteryDiabetes mellitusCrossover study
2013
Fenofibrate lowers blood pressure in salt-sensitive but not salt-resistant hypertension
Gilbert K, Nian H, Yu C, Luther JM, Brown NJ. Fenofibrate lowers blood pressure in salt-sensitive but not salt-resistant hypertension. Journal Of Hypertension 2013, 31: 820-829. PMID: 23385647, PMCID: PMC3800119, DOI: 10.1097/hjh.0b013e32835e8227.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBlood pressureSalt dietHeart ratePeroxisome proliferator-activated receptor α (PPARα) agonistSalt-resistant hypertensionPlasma renin activityRenal vascular resistanceEffect of fenofibrateLow-salt dietMean arterial pressureHigh-salt dietDouble-blind protocolTreatment of hyperlipidemiaReceptor α agonistSalt sensitivityHypertensive volunteersRenal vasoconstrictionRenin activitySodium excretionVascular resistanceArterial pressureHypertensive individualsSalt intakeSystolic pressureTreatment arms
2012
Polymorphisms in the transcription factor NRF2 and forearm vasodilator responses in humans
Marczak ED, Marzec J, Zeldin DC, Kleeberger SR, Brown NJ, Pretorius M, Lee CR. Polymorphisms in the transcription factor NRF2 and forearm vasodilator responses in humans. Pharmacogenetics And Genomics 2012, 22: 620-628. PMID: 22668754, PMCID: PMC3599320, DOI: 10.1097/fpc.0b013e32835516e5.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsForearm vascular resistanceForearm blood flowVariant allele carriersVasodilator responseSodium nitroprussideVascular functionAllele carriersStrain-gauge venous occlusion plethysmographyLower forearm blood flowEndothelial-independent mannerForearm vasodilator responseVenous occlusion plethysmographyWild-type individualsTranscription factor Nrf2Endothelial dysfunctionOcclusion plethysmographyVascular resistanceIncremental dosesCardiovascular diseaseBlood flowG genotypeA polymorphismSignificant associationBasal conditionsFactor Nrf2
2010
Genetic Variation in Soluble Epoxide Hydrolase (EPHX2) Is Associated With Forearm Vasodilator Responses in Humans
Lee CR, Pretorius M, Schuck RN, Burch LH, Bartlett J, Williams SM, Zeldin DC, Brown NJ. Genetic Variation in Soluble Epoxide Hydrolase (EPHX2) Is Associated With Forearm Vasodilator Responses in Humans. Hypertension 2010, 57: 116-122. PMID: 21098312, PMCID: PMC3020911, DOI: 10.1161/hypertensionaha.110.161695.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsForearm blood flowVariant allele carriersForearm vasodilator responseForearm vascular resistanceSoluble epoxide hydrolaseVascular resistanceVasodilator responseBlood flowAllele carriersSodium nitroprussideVascular functionStrain-gauge venous occlusion plethysmographyHighest forearm blood flowLower forearm vascular resistanceSignificant associationCytochrome P450-derived epoxyeicosatrienoic acidsEpoxide hydrolaseVenous occlusion plethysmographyCardiovascular disease riskEndothelium-independent mannerWild-type individualsOcclusion plethysmographyPotent vasodilatorEpoxyeicosatrienoic acidsPreclinical models
2009
Endogenous Nitric Oxide Contributes to Bradykinin-Stimulated Glucose Uptake but Attenuates Vascular Tissue-Type Plasminogen Activator Release
Pretorius M, Brown NJ. Endogenous Nitric Oxide Contributes to Bradykinin-Stimulated Glucose Uptake but Attenuates Vascular Tissue-Type Plasminogen Activator Release. Journal Of Pharmacology And Experimental Therapeutics 2009, 332: 291-297. PMID: 19841473, PMCID: PMC2802470, DOI: 10.1124/jpet.109.160168.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsT-PA releaseNet t-PA releaseForearm blood flowTissue-type plasminogen activator releaseL-NMMANitric oxide synthasePlasminogen activator releaseGlucose uptakeActivator releaseBaseline forearm blood flowBaseline forearm vascular resistanceArterial-venous gradientEndogenous NO contributesForearm vascular resistanceNitric oxide contributesIntra-arterial bradykininMonomethyl-L-arginineMuscle glucose uptakeCyclooxygenase inhibitor aspirinEndogenous nitric oxide contributesGender-stratified analysesVascular resistanceNondiabetic subjectsNOS inhibitionFibrinolytic response
2008
Bradykinin Type 2 Receptor BE1 Genotype Influences Bradykinin-Dependent Vasodilation During Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibition
Van Guilder GP, Pretorius M, Luther JM, Byrd JB, Hill K, Gainer JV, Brown NJ. Bradykinin Type 2 Receptor BE1 Genotype Influences Bradykinin-Dependent Vasodilation During Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibition. Hypertension 2008, 51: 454-459. PMID: 18180402, PMCID: PMC2581632, DOI: 10.1161/hypertensionaha.107.102574.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAngiotensin-Converting Enzyme InhibitorsBlood PressureBradykininDrug SynergismEnalaprilatEndothelium, VascularFemaleForearmGenotypeHumansInjections, Intra-ArterialMaleMethacholine ChlorideNitroprussidePolymorphism, GeneticReceptor, Bradykinin B2Regional Blood FlowSex FactorsTissue Plasminogen ActivatorVascular ResistanceVasodilationVasodilator AgentsConceptsForearm blood flowT-PA releaseForearm vascular resistanceVascular resistanceBlood flowBlood pressureTissue-type plasminogen activator releaseBasal forearm blood flowAngiotensin-Converting Enzyme InhibitionGenotype groupsNet t-PA releaseReceptor-mediated vasodilationBasal forearm vascular resistanceSystolic blood pressureBody mass indexIntra-arterial bradykininEffect of bradykininDegradation of bradykininPlasminogen activator releaseEnzyme inhibitionMass indexVascular responsesActivator releaseBradykininWhite American subjects
2007
The Bradykinin Type 2 Receptor BE1 Polymorphism and Ethnicity Influence Systolic Blood Pressure and Vascular Resistance
Pretorius MM, Gainer JV, Van Guilder GP, Coelho EB, Luther JM, Fong P, Rosenbaum DD, Malave HA, Yu C, Ritchie MD, Vaughan DE, Brown NJ. The Bradykinin Type 2 Receptor BE1 Polymorphism and Ethnicity Influence Systolic Blood Pressure and Vascular Resistance. Clinical Pharmacology & Therapeutics 2007, 83: 122-129. PMID: 17522594, DOI: 10.1038/sj.clpt.6100250.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultBlack or African AmericanBlood Flow VelocityBlood PressureBradykininDose-Response Relationship, DrugFemaleForearmGene FrequencyGenotypeHumansInfusions, Intra-ArterialMaleNitroprussidePhenotypePolymorphism, GeneticReceptor, Bradykinin B2Regional Blood FlowVascular ResistanceVasodilator AgentsWhite PeopleConceptsSystolic blood pressureForearm vascular resistanceVascular resistanceBlood pressureEndothelium-independent agonist sodium nitroprussideEndothelium-dependent agonist bradykininIntrabrachial artery infusionsLeft ventricular massBradykinin B2 receptor geneB2 receptor geneNormotensive subjectsVentricular massPulse pressureB2 receptorsAgonist bradykininSodium nitroprussideReceptor geneBradykininGroupPolymorphismInfusionWhite AmericansNitroprussideBaselineBlack Americans
2004
Thyroid Function and Blood Pressure Homeostasis in Euthyroid Subjects
Gumieniak O, Perlstein TS, Hopkins PN, Brown NJ, Murphey LJ, Jeunemaitre X, Hollenberg NK, Williams GH. Thyroid Function and Blood Pressure Homeostasis in Euthyroid Subjects. The Journal Of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism 2004, 89: 3455-3461. PMID: 15240631, DOI: 10.1210/jc.2003-032143.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMean arterial pressureRenal vascular resistanceBlood pressure homeostasisBaseline mean arterial pressureEffective renal plasma flowRenal plasma flowPressure homeostasisThyroid functionVascular resistanceEuthyroid subjectsBlood pressure salt sensitivitySalt sensitivityBlood pressure responseSystemic vascular resistanceAminohippuric acid clearanceLow sodium dietBody mass indexBaseline characteristicsHypertensive subjectsNormotensive subjectsSubclinical hypothyroidismArterial pressureAcid clearanceMass indexEuthyroid individuals
2003
Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibition Increases Human Vascular Tissue-Type Plasminogen Activator Release Through Endogenous Bradykinin
Pretorius M, Rosenbaum D, Vaughan DE, Brown NJ. Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibition Increases Human Vascular Tissue-Type Plasminogen Activator Release Through Endogenous Bradykinin. Circulation 2003, 107: 579-585. PMID: 12566370, DOI: 10.1161/01.cir.0000046268.59922.a4.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAngiotensin-Converting Enzyme InhibitorsBlood Flow VelocityBradykininBradykinin Receptor AntagonistsDose-Response Relationship, DrugEnalaprilatEndothelium, VascularFemaleFibrinolysisForearmHumansInfusions, Intra-ArterialMaleMethacholine ChlorideMuscarinic AgonistsRegional Blood FlowSmokingTissue Plasminogen ActivatorVascular ResistanceConceptsForearm blood flowNet t-PA releaseT-PA releaseEndothelial t-PA releaseHoe 140T-PA responseEndogenous bradykininACE inhibitionExogenous bradykininTissue-type plasminogen activator releaseReceptor antagonist HOE 140Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme InhibitionBradykinin receptor antagonist HOE 140Effects of enalaprilatIntra-arterial enalaprilatIntra-arterial infusionPlasminogen activator releaseEnzyme inhibitionFBF responseVascular resistanceBlood flowActivator releaseEnalaprilatBradykininMethacholine
2001
Angiotensin-(1-7) Does Not Affect Vasodilator or TPA Responses to Bradykinin in Human Forearm
Wilsdorf T, Gainer J, Murphey L, Vaughan D, Brown N. Angiotensin-(1-7) Does Not Affect Vasodilator or TPA Responses to Bradykinin in Human Forearm. Hypertension 2001, 37: 1136-1140. PMID: 11304515, DOI: 10.1161/01.hyp.37.4.1136.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsForearm blood flowAng IBlood flowTissue plasminogen activator responseTPA releaseAng I infusionDoses of AngHuman forearm vasculatureEffects of AngPeripheral vascular resistanceSystemic hemodynamic effectsRole of AngNormotensive subjectsVascular resistanceVasoconstrictor responsesVasodilator effectHemodynamic effectsBrachial arteryForearm vasculatureI infusionACE inhibitionSupraphysiological dosesRat modelConstant infusionAng
1998
Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors
Brown N, Vaughan D. Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors. Circulation 1998, 97: 1411-1420. PMID: 9577953, DOI: 10.1161/01.cir.97.14.1411.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsACE inhibitorsVentricular dysfunctionMyocardial infarctionAngiotensin AT1 receptor antagonistAngiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitorsTissue-bound ACESystemic vascular resistanceCongestive heart failureAT1 receptor antagonistTreatment of hypertensionRoute of eliminationVascular resistanceCardiovascular mortalityDiabetic nephropathyEssential hypertensionHeart failureNatriuretic propertiesRenal diseaseVasoactive substancesAngiotensin IIReceptor antagonistHeart rateSide effectsEnzyme inhibitorsHypertrophic properties