1998
Fetal Lung mRNA Levels of Hox Genes Are Differentially Altered by Maternal Diabetes and Butyrate in Rats
Jacobs H, Bogue C, Pinter E, Wilson C, Warshaw J, Gross I. Fetal Lung mRNA Levels of Hox Genes Are Differentially Altered by Maternal Diabetes and Butyrate in Rats. Pediatric Research 1998, 44: 99-104. PMID: 9667378, DOI: 10.1203/00006450-199807000-00016.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsButyratesButyric AcidDiabetes Mellitus, ExperimentalEmbryonic and Fetal DevelopmentFemaleGene Expression Regulation, DevelopmentalGenes, HomeoboxGestational AgeHistone Deacetylase InhibitorsLungOrgan Culture TechniquesPregnancyPregnancy in DiabeticsRatsRats, Sprague-DawleyRNA, MessengerTranscription, GeneticConceptsLung developmentLung explantsSurfactant apoproteinExperimental animalsLung mRNA levelsElevated levelsEffect of diabetesFetal rat lung explantsLungs of fetusesRat lung explantsEffect of butyrateAntenatal exposureMaternal diabetesMetabolic abnormalitiesStreptozotocin treatmentLower incidenceNormal ratsDiabetesDexamethasoneLevel of expressionRatsTreatment of explantsSodium butyrateMRNA levelsAlters expression
1996
Expression of Hoxb genes in the developing mouse foregut and lung.
Bogue CW, Lou LJ, Vasavada H, Wilson CM, Jacobs HC. Expression of Hoxb genes in the developing mouse foregut and lung. American Journal Of Respiratory Cell And Molecular Biology 1996, 15: 163-171. PMID: 8703472, DOI: 10.1165/ajrcmb.15.2.8703472.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1990
Effect of artificial surfactant on pulmonary function in preterm and full-term lambs
Gladstone I, Ray A, Salafia C, Perez-Fontan J, Mercurio M, Jacobs H. Effect of artificial surfactant on pulmonary function in preterm and full-term lambs. Journal Of Applied Physiology 1990, 69: 465-472. PMID: 2121700, DOI: 10.1152/jappl.1990.69.2.465.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsFunctional residual capacityFull-term lambsMean lung volumePreterm lambsLung volumeResidual capacityTest agentsFC-100Higher minimum surface tensionsRespiratory failureLung functionPulmonary functionLung expansionAlveolar washMinimum surface tensionDynamic complianceArtificial surfactantQualitative histologyOxygenationLambsAgentsGas exchangePretermComplianceHistologyCorticosteroids and Intratracheal Surfactant Both Alter the Distribution between the Airways and Lung Tissue of Intratracheally Administered Radiolabeled Phosphatidylcholine in the Preterm Rabbit
Fiascone J, Mercurio M, Lima D, Jacobs H. Corticosteroids and Intratracheal Surfactant Both Alter the Distribution between the Airways and Lung Tissue of Intratracheally Administered Radiolabeled Phosphatidylcholine in the Preterm Rabbit. Experimental Lung Research 1990, 16: 311-321. PMID: 2394199, DOI: 10.3109/01902149009108847.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsIntratracheal surfactantLung tissueAlveolar spaceCorticosteroid exposureMechanical ventilationRinger's lactateAntenatal corticosteroid exposurePrenatal corticosteroid exposurePreterm rabbitsLung clearanceIntratracheal injectionAlveolar lavageDay 25FetusesClearanceVentilationAirwayRadiolabel distributionLactateTissueRabbitsExposureRadiolabelCorticosteroidsLavage
1989
Antenatal steroids, postnatal surfactant, and pulmonary function in premature rabbits
Gladstone I, Mercurio M, Devenny S, Jacobs H. Antenatal steroids, postnatal surfactant, and pulmonary function in premature rabbits. Journal Of Applied Physiology 1989, 67: 1377-1382. PMID: 2793738, DOI: 10.1152/jappl.1989.67.4.1377.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDynamic compliancePulmonary functionLung resistanceTotal lung conductanceTotal lung resistancePulmonary function testsRespiratory distress syndromeConsistent tidal volumeAntenatal corticosteroidsAntenatal steroidsIntramuscular betamethasonePostnatal surfactantDistress syndromeFunction testsCombination therapyPulmonary mechanicsExpiratory timePremature rabbitsTidal volumeStatic complianceLung conductanceFirst breathDay 27Day 25SteroidsSurface tension and pulmonary compliance in premature rabbits
Mercurio M, Fiascone J, Lima D, Jacobs H. Surface tension and pulmonary compliance in premature rabbits. Journal Of Applied Physiology 1989, 66: 2039-2044. PMID: 2745272, DOI: 10.1152/jappl.1989.66.5.2039.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1984
A protein from airways of premature lambs that inhibits surfactant function
Ikegami M, Jobe A, Jacobs H, Lam R. A protein from airways of premature lambs that inhibits surfactant function. Journal Of Applied Physiology 1984, 57: 1134-1142. PMID: 6209255, DOI: 10.1152/jappl.1984.57.4.1134.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAdrenal Epinephrine and the Regulation of Pulmonary Surfactant Release in Neonatal Rabbits
Padbury J, Jacobs H, Lam R, Conaway D, Jobe A, Fisher D. Adrenal Epinephrine and the Regulation of Pulmonary Surfactant Release in Neonatal Rabbits. Experimental Lung Research 1984, 7: 177-186. PMID: 6549291, DOI: 10.3109/01902148409087911.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAdrenal E contentPulmonary surfactant releaseSKF 29661Surfactant releaseFetal adrenal glandE contentEpinephrine synthesisMaternal doseNeonatal periodAdrenal epinephrineAdrenal glandPregnant rabbitsNeonatal rabbitsAlveolar washPhosphatidylcholine contentBirthRabbitsAgeReleaseEpinephrineDoseSecretion
1982
Premature Lambs Rescued from Respiratory Failure with Natural Surfactant: Clinical and Biophysical Correlates
Jacobs H, Jobe A, Ikegami M, Glatz T, Jones S, Barajas L. Premature Lambs Rescued from Respiratory Failure with Natural Surfactant: Clinical and Biophysical Correlates. Pediatric Research 1982, 16: 424-429. PMID: 6920645, DOI: 10.1203/00006450-198206000-00005.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRespiratory failureDistal airwaysRespiratory distress syndromeMin of ageDays gestational agePressure-volume curvesClinical deteriorationClinical responsePremature lambsDistress syndromePosttreatment groupGestational ageMechanical ventilationProgressive dilatationUntreated lungsPremature babiesTracheal instillationBlood gasAlveolar washSurfactant replacementBody weightLung structureAirwayMinimum surface tensionHistologic measurements