2022
Suspected cholinergic toxicity due to cevimeline hydrochloride and Bacopa monnieri interaction: a case report
Acquarulo B, Tandon P, Macica C. Suspected cholinergic toxicity due to cevimeline hydrochloride and Bacopa monnieri interaction: a case report. Journal Of Medical Case Reports 2022, 16: 253. PMID: 35765109, PMCID: PMC9241182, DOI: 10.1186/s13256-022-03479-4.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSjögren's syndromePossible drug-herb interactionsPrimary care officesDrug-herb interactionsST-T changesCevimeline hydrochlorideClinical improvementUndesirable side effectsUrinary retentionCase presentationACare officesCase reportCholinergic toxicityCaucasian femaleHerbal supplementsSide effectsClinical relevanceDrug responsivenessCommon genetic variantsSyndromeDrugsPrevious nightCytochrome P450Genetic variantsSupplementation interaction
2020
Osteoarthritis, Osteophytes, and Enthesophytes Affect Biomechanical Function in Adults With X-linked Hypophosphatemia
Steele A, Gonzalez R, Garbalosa JC, Steigbigel K, Grgurich T, Parisi EJ, Feinn RS, Tommasini SM, Macica CM. Osteoarthritis, Osteophytes, and Enthesophytes Affect Biomechanical Function in Adults With X-linked Hypophosphatemia. The Journal Of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism 2020, 105: dgaa064. PMID: 32047911, PMCID: PMC8416779, DOI: 10.1210/clinem/dgaa064.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMusculoskeletal comorbiditiesGait analysisPassive ROMLifelong metabolic diseaseWeight-bearing jointsHealth care teamDiagnosis of XLHInterprofessional health care teamsKinematic gait analysisMusculoskeletal manifestationsClinical presentationMusculoskeletal disabilityDegenerative arthritisPhysical functionRadiologic imagingCervical spineGoniometric rangeDaily livingFunctional limitationsTrunk swayMetabolic diseasesMusculoskeletal functionAnkle jointSynovial jointsXLH
2011
An Atypical Degenerative Osteoarthropathy in Hyp Mice is Characterized by a Loss in the Mineralized Zone of Articular Cartilage
Liang G, VanHouten J, Macica C. An Atypical Degenerative Osteoarthropathy in Hyp Mice is Characterized by a Loss in the Mineralized Zone of Articular Cartilage. Calcified Tissue International 2011, 89: 151-162. PMID: 21643724, DOI: 10.1007/s00223-011-9502-4.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2009
Survey of the Enthesopathy of X-Linked Hypophosphatemia and Its Characterization in Hyp Mice
Liang G, Katz LD, Insogna KL, Carpenter TO, Macica CM. Survey of the Enthesopathy of X-Linked Hypophosphatemia and Its Characterization in Hyp Mice. Calcified Tissue International 2009, 85: 235-246. PMID: 19609735, PMCID: PMC2988401, DOI: 10.1007/s00223-009-9270-6.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAchilles TendonAdolescentAdultAgedAnimalsBiomarkersCalcinosisChildDisease Models, AnimalDisease ProgressionFamilial Hypophosphatemic RicketsFemaleFibroblast Growth Factor-23Fibroblast Growth FactorsGenetic Diseases, X-LinkedHumansMiceMice, Inbred C57BLMiddle AgedPatellar LigamentPhenotypeQuadriceps MuscleRadiographyRheumatic DiseasesTendinopathyTendonsYoung AdultConceptsFGF-23Fibroblast growth factor receptor 3Hyp miceMajority of patientsHigh circulating levelsPhosphate-regulating hormoneBone spur formationTendon insertion siteGrowth factor receptor 3Insertion siteLigament insertion sitesCirculating LevelsPhosphate excretionBone-forming osteoblastsHeterotopic calcificationOsteophyte formationHistological examinationMurine modelReceptor 3Spur formationHypophosphatemiaEnthesis fibrocartilageBone mineralizationBiochemical milieuMice
1994
Endothelin-1 conversion and receptor characterization in human placental arteries
Wilkes B, Macica C, Mento P. Endothelin-1 conversion and receptor characterization in human placental arteries. American Journal Of Physiology 1994, 267: e242-e249. PMID: 8074203, DOI: 10.1152/ajpendo.1994.267.2.e242.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsFetoplacental blood vesselsEndothelin-1Big endothelin-1Blood vesselsHuman placental arteriesEndothelin receptor subtypesEndothelin-1 receptorsAtrial natriuretic factorTime-dependent increasePlacental arteriesSpecific receptor sitesPerfusion pressureAngiotensin IIEndothelin receptorsNatriuretic factorReceptor subtypesSmall arteriesPlacental cotyledonsPotency orderFmol/High-affinity binding sitesBig endothelinReceptor characterizationScatchard analysisPressor peptide