2022
Are there sex differences in risk for exertional heat stroke? A translational approach
Giersch GEW, Garcia CK, Stachenfeld N, Charkoudian N. Are there sex differences in risk for exertional heat stroke? A translational approach. Quarterly Journal Of Experimental Physiology And Cognate Medical Sciences 2022, 107: 1136-1143. PMID: 35598159, DOI: 10.1113/ep090402.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsExertional heat strokeHeat strokeRisk factorsTranslational approachCentral nervous system dysfunctionNervous system dysfunctionFemale sex hormonesSex differencesHuman researchOrgan damageFatal conditionSystem dysfunctionSex hormonesPhysical activityStrokeTranslational modelOccupational workersRiskMilitary personnelAnimalsTreatmentHuman modelReviewFuture investigationsPhysiological differencesEndometriosis promotes atherosclerosis in a murine model
Mamillapalli R, Toffoloni N, Habata S, Qunhua H, Atwani R, Stachenfeld N, Taylor HS. Endometriosis promotes atherosclerosis in a murine model. American Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynecology 2022, 227: 248.e1-248.e8. PMID: 35351413, PMCID: PMC9308711, DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2022.03.040.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEffect of endometriosisOil Red O stainingVascular endothelial growth factorMurine modelCardiovascular diseaseRed O stainingEndothelial growth factorSham miceEndometriotic lesionsInflammatory cytokinesInterleukin-6Luminal areaInterferon gammaO stainingGrowth factorAortic luminal areasInflammatory-related cytokinesRoot wall thicknessUnderwent sham surgeryTreatment of endometriosisInflammation-related cytokinesDevelopment of atherosclerosisApolipoprotein E (ApoE<sup>-/-</sup>) miceLong-term riskWeeks of inductionConsequences of hyperandrogenemia during pregnancy in female offspring: attenuated response to angiotensin II
Shawky NM, Dalmasso C, Ojeda NB, Zuchowski Y, Stachenfeld N, Alexander BT, Reckelhoff JF. Consequences of hyperandrogenemia during pregnancy in female offspring: attenuated response to angiotensin II. Journal Of Hypertension 2022, 40: 712-722. PMID: 34980865, PMCID: PMC8897268, DOI: 10.1097/hjh.0000000000003067.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPolycystic ovary syndromeAttenuated pressor responsesPressor responseBlood pressureAng IIHyperandrogenemic femalesAngiotensin IIFemale offspringModel of PCOSNitrate/nitrite excretionSimilar baseline blood pressureIntrarenal Ang IIBaseline blood pressureElevated blood pressureExaggerated pressor responseHigh-salt dietLow birth weightFemale control offspringDihydrotestosterone pelletsMaternal hyperandrogenemiaMore proteinuriaPCOS womenOvary syndromeRenal injurySalt diet
2020
Pathophysiological effects of androgens on the female vascular system
Stone T, Stachenfeld NS. Pathophysiological effects of androgens on the female vascular system. Biology Of Sex Differences 2020, 11: 45. PMID: 32727622, PMCID: PMC7391603, DOI: 10.1186/s13293-020-00323-6.ChaptersConceptsFemale cardiovascular systemPolycystic ovary syndromeFemale vasculatureHormone therapyOvary syndromePathophysiological effectsCardiovascular systemTransgender menPrimary medical interventionSignificant medical risksHigh blood pressureCardiovascular disease statesEffects of testosteroneEndogenous androgen concentrationsSex differencesPotential causative linkChronic hyperandrogenismTestosterone dosesEndothelial dysfunctionBlood pressurePatient groupVascular functionCardiovascular regulationSex hormonesAndrogen receptor
2019
Independent Effect of High Aerobic Capacity To Protect Against Diet-Induced Insulin Resistance in Male Rats
Stachenfeld NS. Independent Effect of High Aerobic Capacity To Protect Against Diet-Induced Insulin Resistance in Male Rats. Endocrinology 2019, 160: 1437-1438. PMID: 31046086, DOI: 10.1210/en.2019-00292.Commentaries, Editorials and Letters
2018
Sex differences in endothelial function important to vascular health and overall cardiovascular disease risk across the lifespan
Stanhewicz AE, Wenner MM, Stachenfeld NS. Sex differences in endothelial function important to vascular health and overall cardiovascular disease risk across the lifespan. AJP Heart And Circulatory Physiology 2018, 315: h1569-h1588. PMID: 30216121, PMCID: PMC6734083, DOI: 10.1152/ajpheart.00396.2018.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsConceptsEndothelial functionHealthy young womenCardiovascular diseaseVascular healthSex hormonesCardiovascular systemOverall cardiovascular disease riskSex differencesYoung womenAge-associated endothelial dysfunctionRenin-angiotensin systemPredictor of atherosclerosisAtherosclerotic cardiovascular diseaseCardiovascular disease riskCause of morbidityMale sex hormonesReceptor-independent mechanismVascular endothelinCVD riskEndothelial dysfunctionAge-related declineEarly decrementsFemale hormonesSimilar age-related declineCVD increases
2016
Sex hormone effects on autonomic and endothelial function
Stachenfeld NS. Sex hormone effects on autonomic and endothelial function. Quarterly Journal Of Experimental Physiology And Cognate Medical Sciences 2016, 101: 347-348. PMID: 27511123, DOI: 10.1113/ep085720.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsThe molecular actions of oestrogen in the regulation of vascular health
Usselman CW, Stachenfeld NS, Bender JR. The molecular actions of oestrogen in the regulation of vascular health. Quarterly Journal Of Experimental Physiology And Cognate Medical Sciences 2016, 101: 356-361. PMID: 26778523, PMCID: PMC4947570, DOI: 10.1113/ep085148.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsConceptsAction of estrogenVascular healthFunctional outcomeHormone therapy trialsNormal endothelial functionVascular smooth muscleMembrane-bound estrogen receptorMolecular actionsPremenopausal womenEndothelial functionEstrogen actionCardiovascular diseaseEstrogen receptorSmooth muscleBeneficial actionsTherapy trialsEstrogenExperimental animalsVascular structuresFindings of studiesVasculatureWomenHealthMolecular mechanismsOutcomes
2015
Sex hormone effects on autonomic mechanisms of thermoregulation in humans
Charkoudian N, Stachenfeld N. Sex hormone effects on autonomic mechanisms of thermoregulation in humans. Autonomic Neuroscience 2015, 196: 75-80. PMID: 26674572, DOI: 10.1016/j.autneu.2015.11.004.ChaptersConceptsAutonomic mechanismsReproductive hormonesBody temperatureCentral autonomic nucleusHeat dissipation responsePolycystic ovary syndromeFemale reproductive hormonesPeripheral blood vesselsInfluence of progesteroneSkin blood flowAutonomic nucleiOvary syndromePeripheral effectsMenstrual cycleHormone levelsBlood flowHormone effectsLow body temperatureBlood vesselsEstrogenHigh body temperatureRecent evidenceMenopauseProgesteroneThermoregulatory responsesEndocrine‐Autonomic Linkages
Sladek CD, Michelini LC, Stachenfeld NS, Stern JE, Urban JH. Endocrine‐Autonomic Linkages. 2015, 5: 1281-1323. PMID: 26140719, DOI: 10.1002/cphy.c140028.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHypothalamic paraventricular nucleusAutonomic nervous systemParasympathetic outflowPeripheral hormonesAutonomic neuronsBlood pressureNeuroendocrine actionsGonadal steroidsParaventricular nucleusMaintenance of homeostasisElectrolyte balanceNeuroendocrine neuronsNervous systemNeuronal populationsAutonomic responsesNeuroendocrine systemAutonomic mechanismsEnergy homeostasisNeuroendocrineBody temperatureNeuronsAutonomic systemPhysiological mechanismsHomeostasisPhysiological parameters
2014
A temperature hypothesis of hypothalamus-driven obesity.
Horvath TL, Stachenfeld NS, Diano S. A temperature hypothesis of hypothalamus-driven obesity. The Yale Journal Of Biology And Medicine 2014, 87: 149-58. PMID: 24910560, PMCID: PMC4031788.Commentaries, Editorials and LettersConceptsTreatment of obesityWhite adipose tissueEtiology of obesityBrain temperature controlHealth care systemSustained obesityObesity developmentPeripheral tissuesMetabolic disordersLarge financial burdenObesityAdipose tissueMedical strategiesExcess fatMetabolic centersPsychological symptomsLength of lifeCare systemFinancial burdenMetabolic stateTissueVast majorityPatientsEtiologySymptoms
2012
Blood pressure and water regulation: understanding sex hormone effects within and between men and women
Wenner MM, Stachenfeld NS. Blood pressure and water regulation: understanding sex hormone effects within and between men and women. The Journal Of Physiology 2012, 590: 5949-5961. PMID: 23027816, PMCID: PMC3530109, DOI: 10.1113/jphysiol.2012.236752.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsOvarian hormone exposureBlood pressureHormone exposureHormone effectsYoung womenOvarian hormone effectsSuppress reproductive functionBlood pressure controlFirst-line treatmentSex differencesEffects of estrogenPlasma volume expansionCause of deathSex hormone effectsBody fluid regulationGreater morbidityHealthy womenLine treatmentOvarian hormonesMenopausal womenBody water balanceOrthostatic toleranceProgesterone exposureMenstrual cycleHormone administration
2008
Acute Effects of Sodium Ingestion on Thirst and Cardiovascular Function
Stachenfeld NS. Acute Effects of Sodium Ingestion on Thirst and Cardiovascular Function. Current Sports Medicine Reports 2008, 7: s7-s13. PMID: 18843231, PMCID: PMC2871322, DOI: 10.1249/jsr.0b013e31817f23fc.Peer-Reviewed Original Research