2008
17&bgr;-Estradiol Increases Basal but Not Bradykinin-Stimulated Release of Active t-PA in Young Postmenopausal Women
Pretorius M, van Guilder GP, Guzman RJ, Luther JM, Brown NJ. 17&bgr;-Estradiol Increases Basal but Not Bradykinin-Stimulated Release of Active t-PA in Young Postmenopausal Women. Hypertension 2008, 51: 1190-1196. PMID: 18259028, PMCID: PMC2673569, DOI: 10.1161/hypertensionaha.107.105627.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsYounger postmenopausal womenT-PA antigenEffect of angiotensinPostmenopausal womenT-PA releaseActive t-PAT-PAAntigen releasePlasminogen activator inhibitor-1 antigenTissue-type plasminogen activator releaseNet t-PA releaseForearm blood flowPlasminogen activator releaseEnzyme inhibitionCrossover studyIntraarterial infusionBasal releaseVascular releaseTreatment periodFibrinolytic functionPlaceboBlood flowActivator releaseAngiotensinAntigen
2006
Endogenous NO Regulates Plasminogen Activator Inhibitor-1 During Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibition
Brown NJ, Muldowney JA, Vaughan DE. Endogenous NO Regulates Plasminogen Activator Inhibitor-1 During Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibition. Hypertension 2006, 47: 441-448. PMID: 16432054, DOI: 10.1161/01.hyp.0000202478.79587.1a.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAldosteroneAngiotensin-Converting Enzyme InhibitorsArginineDouble-Blind MethodDrug CombinationsEnzyme InhibitorsFemaleFibrinolysisHemodynamicsHumansInfusions, IntravenousMaleMiddle AgedNG-Nitroarginine Methyl EsterNitric OxideNitric Oxide SynthasePlasminogen Activator Inhibitor 1ProdrugsRamiprilReference ValuesRenin-Angiotensin SystemConceptsPlasminogen activator inhibitor-1Plasminogen activator inhibitor-1 antigenActivator inhibitor-1Salt-replete subjectsL-arginineFibrinolytic balanceInhibitor-1Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme InhibitionNO precursor L-argininePlasminogen activator inhibitor antigenTissue-type plasminogen activator antigenEffect of angiotensinPrecursor L-argininePlasminogen activator antigenNO synthase inhibitorEnzyme inhibitionT-PA activityRenin activityD-dimerInhibitor antigenNormal subjectsSynthase inhibitorEnzyme inhibitorsT-PAAntigen
2005
Melanocortin-4 Receptor–Deficient Mice Are Not Hypertensive or Salt-Sensitive Despite Obesity, Hyperinsulinemia, and Hyperleptinemia
Ma J, Albornoz F, Yu C, Byrne DW, Vaughan DE, Brown NJ. Melanocortin-4 Receptor–Deficient Mice Are Not Hypertensive or Salt-Sensitive Despite Obesity, Hyperinsulinemia, and Hyperleptinemia. Hypertension 2005, 46: 326-332. PMID: 15998706, DOI: 10.1161/01.hyp.0000174327.53863.86.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultCross-Over StudiesDiureticsDouble-Blind MethodElectrolytesFemaleFibrinolysisHemodynamicsHumansHydrochlorothiazideHypertensionMaleMiddle AgedMineralocorticoid Receptor AntagonistsPlasminogen Activator Inhibitor 1PotassiumReceptors, MineralocorticoidRenin-Angiotensin SystemSodium Chloride Symporter InhibitorsSpironolactoneTriamtereneConceptsPAI-1 antigenMineralocorticoid receptor antagonismHypertensive subjectsPAI-1 responseTissue-type plasminogen activatorAldosterone systemNormotensive subjectsFibrinolytic balanceReceptor antagonismMelanocortin 4 receptor-deficient micePlasminogen activator inhibitor-1 (PAI-1) concentrationsEffect of spironolactoneReceptor-deficient miceEffect of triamtereneBlood pressureSerum potassiumTreatment groupsEffects of activationSpironolactonePAI-1Plasminogen activatorAntigenTriamtereneRegression analysisSubjects
2002
ACE Inhibition Versus Angiotensin Type 1 Receptor Antagonism
Brown NJ, Kumar S, Painter CA, Vaughan DE. ACE Inhibition Versus Angiotensin Type 1 Receptor Antagonism. Hypertension 2002, 40: 859-865. PMID: 12468570, DOI: 10.1161/01.hyp.0000040264.15961.48.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAngiotensin Receptor AntagonistsAngiotensin-Converting Enzyme InhibitorsAntihypertensive AgentsBlood GlucoseBlood PressureDiureticsDose-Response Relationship, DrugDrug Therapy, CombinationFemaleHumansHydrochlorothiazideHypertensionInsulinInsulin ResistanceLosartanMaleMiddle AgedPlasminogen Activator Inhibitor 1RamiprilReceptor, Angiotensin, Type 1Renin-Angiotensin SystemSodium Chloride Symporter InhibitorsTissue Plasminogen ActivatorTreatment OutcomeConceptsPlasminogen activator inhibitor-1PAI-1 antigenAngiotensin type 1 receptor antagonismPlasma PAI-1 antigenAT1 receptor antagonismReceptor antagonismACE inhibitionAddition of ramiprilAngiotensin receptor antagonismWeeks of hydrochlorothiazideEffects of losartanPlasma PAI-1Activator inhibitor-1Aldosterone systemHypertensive subjectsBlood pressureFibrinolytic variablesMyocardial infarctionTPA antigenRisk factorsTreatment periodLosartanTPA activityAntigenInhibitor-1Spironolactone Abolishes the Relationship between Aldosterone and Plasminogen Activator Inhibitor-1 in Humans
Sawathiparnich P, Kumar S, Vaughan DE, Brown NJ. Spironolactone Abolishes the Relationship between Aldosterone and Plasminogen Activator Inhibitor-1 in Humans. The Journal Of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism 2002, 87: 448-452. PMID: 11836266, DOI: 10.1210/jcem.87.2.7980.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAldosteroneAntihypertensive AgentsBlood PressureCross-Over StudiesDiureticsDouble-Blind MethodFibrinolysisHumansHydrochlorothiazideHypertensionMaleMiddle AgedMineralocorticoid Receptor AntagonistsPlasminogen Activator Inhibitor 1Sodium Chloride Symporter InhibitorsSpironolactoneConceptsPAI-1 antigenT-PA antigenAngiotensin IITissue-type plasminogen activator antigenEffect of spironolactoneSystolic blood pressureMale hypertensive subjectsPlasminogen activator antigenPlasminogen activator inhibitor-1Plasminogen activator inhibitor-1 productionActivator inhibitor-1PAI-1 productionAldosterone systemHypertensive subjectsSerum aldosteroneBlood pressureEndogenous aldosteroneHemodynamic parametersAldosteroneStudy daysSpironolactoneHCTZPAI-1AntigenInhibitor-1
2001
Interactive Effect of PAI-1 4G/5G Genotype and Salt Intake on PAI-1 Antigen
Brown N, Murphey L, Srikuma N, Koschachuhanan N, Williams G, Vaughan D. Interactive Effect of PAI-1 4G/5G Genotype and Salt Intake on PAI-1 Antigen. Arteriosclerosis Thrombosis And Vascular Biology 2001, 21: 1071-1077. PMID: 11397722, DOI: 10.1161/01.atv.21.6.1071.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPAI-1 4G/5G genotypePAI-1 antigen concentrationsPAI-1 antigenHigh salt intakeLow salt intakeSalt intakeG genotypeAntigen concentrationThrombotic cardiovascular eventsPlasma renin activityPAI-1 expressionPAI-1 geneAldosterone systemCardiovascular eventsCardiovascular morbidityRenin activityPharmacological therapyEssential hypertensionSerum triglyceridesEffects of activationG polymorphismG homozygotesG groupAntigenIntake