2018
Angiotensin receptor blocker vs ACE inhibitor effects on HDL functionality in patients on maintenance hemodialysis
Kaseda R, Tsuchida Y, Gamboa JL, Zhong J, Zhang L, Yang H, Dikalova A, Bian A, Davies S, Fogo AF, Linton MF, Brown NJ, Ikizler TA, Kon V. Angiotensin receptor blocker vs ACE inhibitor effects on HDL functionality in patients on maintenance hemodialysis. Nutrition Metabolism And Cardiovascular Diseases 2018, 28: 582-591. PMID: 29691148, PMCID: PMC5959764, DOI: 10.1016/j.numecd.2018.02.020.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAngiotensin receptor blockersHigh-density lipoproteinToll-like receptorsAnti-inflammatory effectsReceptor blockersCytokine responsesActivation of TLRsSerum amyloid A (SAA) levelsACE inhibitor effectsHigh cardiovascular riskAdvanced kidney diseaseMaintenance hemodialysis patientsInflammatory cytokine responseAnti-oxidative effectsACEI treatmentAtheroprotective actionARB treatmentCardiovascular eventsMaintenance hemodialysisAngiotensin actionCardiovascular riskHemodialysis patientsCellular superoxide productionHDL functionalityKidney disease
2012
Cardiovascular effects of antidiabetic agents: focus on blood pressure effects of incretin-based therapies
Brown NJ. Cardiovascular effects of antidiabetic agents: focus on blood pressure effects of incretin-based therapies. International Journal Of Cardiology Cardiovascular Risk And Prevention 2012, 6: 163-168. PMID: 22433315, PMCID: PMC3422131, DOI: 10.1016/j.jash.2012.02.003.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsGlucagon-like peptide-1Cardiovascular eventsDipeptidyl peptidase IV inhibitorsAntidiabetic agentsPeptidase IV inhibitorsBlood pressureClinical trialsPeptide-1Animal modelsType 2 diabetes mellitusIncretin-based agentsBlood pressure effectsIncretin-based therapiesIV inhibitorsLarge clinical trialsFavorable effectIschemia/reperfusionTight glucose controlOverweight diabeticsCardiovascular effectsCardiovascular riskDiabetes mellitusIntensive therapyGlucose controlThiazolidinedione rosiglitazone
2011
Comparative Effects of Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibition and Angiotensin-Receptor Blockade on Inflammation during Hemodialysis
Gamboa JL, Pretorius M, Todd-Tzanetos DR, Luther JM, Yu C, Ikizler TA, Brown NJ. Comparative Effects of Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibition and Angiotensin-Receptor Blockade on Inflammation during Hemodialysis. Journal Of The American Society Of Nephrology 2011, 23: 334-342. PMID: 22158433, PMCID: PMC3269170, DOI: 10.1681/asn.2011030287.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAngiotensin Receptor AntagonistsAngiotensin-Converting Enzyme InhibitorsBlood CoagulationCD40 LigandCross-Over StudiesCytokinesDouble-Blind MethodFemaleHemodynamicsHumansInflammationKidney Failure, ChronicMaleMiddle AgedOxidative StressRamiprilRenal DialysisReninTetrazolesValineValsartanConceptsAngiotensin receptor blockersMaintenance hemodialysis patientsCardiovascular mortalityHemodialysis patientsACE inhibitorsGreater anti-inflammatory effectAngiotensin-Converting Enzyme InhibitionOxidative stressAngiotensin receptor blockadeIL-10 concentrationsD-dimer levelsIL-6 levelsProspective clinical trialsAnti-inflammatory effectsIL-1β concentrationsLevels of vWFSerial blood samplingCardiovascular eventsEndothelial dysfunctionCrossover studyWashout periodIsoprostane levelsClinical trialsDrug treatmentVWF levels
2009
Endogenous Bradykinin Contributes to Increased Plasminogen Activator Inhibitor 1 Antigen following Hemodialysis
Marney AM, Ma J, Luther JM, Ikizler TA, Brown NJ. Endogenous Bradykinin Contributes to Increased Plasminogen Activator Inhibitor 1 Antigen following Hemodialysis. Journal Of The American Society Of Nephrology 2009, 20: 2246-2252. PMID: 19628666, PMCID: PMC2754101, DOI: 10.1681/asn.2009050505.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPlasminogen activator inhibitor-1 antigenHoe 140Endogenous bradykininHemodialysis patientsMCP-1Receptor blocker HOE-140Placebo-controlled crossover studyOxidative stressChronic hemodialysis patientsMean arterial pressureCoronary artery diseaseKallikrein-kinin systemBradykinin receptor antagonismHeart rate responsePAI-1 antigenTissue plasminogen activatorEffect of dialysisEnd of dialysisProduction of bradykininInhibits platelet aggregationCardiovascular eventsHemodialysis populationArterial pressureArtery diseaseEndothelial release
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
1998
Effect of Activation and Inhibition of the Renin-Angiotensin System on Plasma PAI-1
Brown N, Agirbasli M, Williams G, Litchfield W, Vaughan D. Effect of Activation and Inhibition of the Renin-Angiotensin System on Plasma PAI-1. Hypertension 1998, 32: 965-971. PMID: 9856958, DOI: 10.1161/01.hyp.32.6.965.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAldosteroneAngiotensin-Converting Enzyme InhibitorsCatecholaminesCircadian RhythmCreatinineDiet, Sodium-RestrictedFibrinolysisHemodynamicsHumansHydrocortisoneIsoquinolinesMalePlasminogen Activator Inhibitor 1QuinaprilReninRenin-Angiotensin SystemSodiumSupine PositionTetrahydroisoquinolinesTissue Plasminogen ActivatorConceptsLow salt intakeRenin-angiotensin systemPAI-1 antigenPlasma renin activitySalt intakeACE inhibitionMyocardial infarctionTPA antigenFibrinolytic systemPAI-1Plasminogen activator inhibitor-1 activityTissue-type plasminogen activator antigenPAI-1 antigen concentrationsPAI-1 antigen levelsThrombotic cardiovascular eventsHigh salt intakeLeft ventricular dysfunctionRecurrent myocardial infarctionPlasminogen activator antigenInhibitor-1 activityPlasma PAI-1PAI-1 activityConcomitant ACE inhibitionCardiovascular eventsRenin activity
1996
The Renin-Angiotensin and Fibrinolytic Systems Co-Conspirators in the Pathogenesis of Ischemic Cardiovascular Disease
Brown N, Vaughan D. The Renin-Angiotensin and Fibrinolytic Systems Co-Conspirators in the Pathogenesis of Ischemic Cardiovascular Disease. Trends In Cardiovascular Medicine 1996, 6: 239-243. PMID: 21232303, DOI: 10.1016/s1050-1738(96)00091-6.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchTissue-type plasminogen activatorFibrinolytic systemIschemic cardiovascular eventsRenin-angiotensin systemBreakdown of bradykininCardiovascular eventsAngiotensin IIT-PA secretionClinical observationsPotent stimulusStimulates releaseAngiotensin IPAI-1Plasminogen activatorVivo dataMajor inhibitorACEAngiotensinBradykininSecretionVasculature