2022
DPP4 (Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4) Inhibition Increases Catecholamines Without Increasing Blood Pressure During Sustained ACE (Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme) Inhibitor Treatment
Wilson JR, Garner EM, Mashayekhi M, Hubers SA, Bustamante C, Kerman SJ, Nian H, Shibao CA, Brown NJ. DPP4 (Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4) Inhibition Increases Catecholamines Without Increasing Blood Pressure During Sustained ACE (Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme) Inhibitor Treatment. Hypertension 2022, 79: 827-835. PMID: 35045722, PMCID: PMC8917054, DOI: 10.1161/hypertensionaha.121.18348.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAngiotensin Receptor AntagonistsAngiotensin-Converting Enzyme InhibitorsAngiotensinsAprepitantBlood PressureCardiovascular AgentsCatecholaminesCross-Over StudiesDiabetes Mellitus, Type 2Dipeptidyl Peptidase 4HumansNorepinephrineRamiprilRenin-Angiotensin SystemSitagliptin PhosphateValsartanConceptsDPP4 inhibitionBlood pressureACE inhibitionDouble-blind crossover studyAcute ACE inhibitionBlood pressure armNK1 receptor blockerACE inhibitor treatmentOral diabetes medicationsCalcium channel blockersType 2 diabetesEffects of DPP4Aldosterone systemCardiovascular complicationsDiabetes medicationsReceptor blockersCardiovascular effectsCrossover therapyHeart failureHypotensive effectCrossover studyChannel blockersDPP4 inhibitorsHeart rateInhibitor treatment
2019
Sitagliptin Decreases Visceral Fat and Blood Glucose in Women With Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Devin JK, Nian H, Celedonio JE, Wright P, Brown NJ. Sitagliptin Decreases Visceral Fat and Blood Glucose in Women With Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. The Journal Of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism 2019, 105: dgz028. PMID: 31529097, PMCID: PMC7947776, DOI: 10.1210/clinem/dgz028.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultBiomarkersBlood GlucoseCross-Over StudiesDipeptidyl Peptidase 4Dipeptidyl-Peptidase IV InhibitorsDouble-Blind MethodFemaleFollow-Up StudiesGlucose Tolerance TestHuman Growth HormoneHumansIntra-Abdominal FatMiddle AgedPolycystic Ovary SyndromePrognosisSitagliptin PhosphateYoung AdultConceptsOral glucose tolerance testPolycystic ovarian syndromeVisceral adiposityVascular functionGrowth hormoneOvarian syndromeGH secretionGlucagon-like peptide-1Increased visceral adiposityMaximal glucose responseOvernight GH secretionOvernight growth hormoneEarly insulin secretionGlucose tolerance testVenous samplingCrossover studyVisceral fatCrossover treatmentTolerance testBlood glucoseDPP4 inhibitionInsulin secretionPeak glucoseGlucose levelsPeptide-1
2018
DPP (Dipeptidyl Peptidase)-4 Inhibition Potentiates the Vasoconstrictor Response to NPY (Neuropeptide Y) in Humans During Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System Inhibition
Hubers SA, Wilson JR, Yu C, Nian H, Grouzmann E, Eugster P, Shibao CA, Billings FT, Jafarian Kerman S, Brown NJ. DPP (Dipeptidyl Peptidase)-4 Inhibition Potentiates the Vasoconstrictor Response to NPY (Neuropeptide Y) in Humans During Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System Inhibition. Hypertension 2018, 72: 712-719. PMID: 29987109, PMCID: PMC6202157, DOI: 10.1161/hypertensionaha.118.11498.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNPY infusionPlacebo-controlled crossover studyAngiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitorAldosterone system inhibitionDose-dependent vasoconstrictionIntra-arterial enalaprilatAngiotensin receptor blockersForearm blood flowHigh-risk patientsOrder of treatmentReceptor blockersVasoconstrictor effectVasoconstrictor responsesCardiovascular effectsRenin-AngiotensinBrachial arteryHeart failureNorepinephrine releaseCrossover studyEndogenous NPYY1 receptorCrossover treatmentSystem inhibitionY2 receptorsDPP4 inhibitionDipeptidyl Peptidase‐4 Inhibition Potentiates Stimulated Growth Hormone Secretion and Vasodilation in Women
Wilson JR, Brown NJ, Nian H, Yu C, Bidlingmaier M, Devin JK. Dipeptidyl Peptidase‐4 Inhibition Potentiates Stimulated Growth Hormone Secretion and Vasodilation in Women. Journal Of The American Heart Association 2018, 7: e008000. PMID: 29478970, PMCID: PMC5866333, DOI: 10.1161/jaha.117.008000.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdministration, OralAdultCross-Over StudiesDipeptidyl Peptidase 4Dipeptidyl-Peptidase IV InhibitorsDouble-Blind MethodFemaleFibrinolysisHuman Growth HormoneHumansInsulin-Like Growth Factor IMaleSecretory PathwaySex FactorsSitagliptin PhosphateTime FactorsTissue Plasminogen ActivatorUp-RegulationVasodilationYoung AdultConceptsFree insulin-like growth factor-1Insulin-like growth factor-1Growth factor-1GH secretionGrowth hormoneGHR blockadeVascular resistanceFactor 1Nitric oxideTissue plasminogen activator activityPeptidase-4 inhibitionImpaired endothelial functionGrowth hormone secretionReceptor-dependent effectsDipeptidyl peptidase-4Study drugEndothelial functionPlasminogen activator activityCrossover studyHormone secretionPeptidase-4VasodilationHealthy adultsGH receptorInhibition potentiates
2017
Hypertension and Type 2 Diabetes Are Associated With Decreased Inhibition of Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 by Sitagliptin
Wilson JR, Shuey MM, Brown NJ, Devin JK. Hypertension and Type 2 Diabetes Are Associated With Decreased Inhibition of Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 by Sitagliptin. Journal Of The Endocrine Society 2017, 1: 1168-1178. PMID: 29264572, PMCID: PMC5686657, DOI: 10.1210/js.2017-00312.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchDPP4 activityHealthy controlsSitagliptin doseSystolic blood pressurePeptidase-4 inhibitorsType 2 diabetesDipeptidyl peptidase-4Blood pressureCrossover fashionMetabolic syndromeCrossover studyMultivariable analysisDPP4 inhibitionDPP4 inhibitorsHypertensionPlaceboPeptidase-4High dosesSitagliptinT2DMDecreased inhibitionPatientsLaboratory dataInfluences responseDiabetes
2014
Substance P Increases Sympathetic Activity During Combined Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme and Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 Inhibition
Devin JK, Pretorius M, Nian H, Yu C, Billings FT, Brown NJ. Substance P Increases Sympathetic Activity During Combined Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme and Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 Inhibition. Hypertension 2014, 63: 951-957. PMID: 24516103, PMCID: PMC3984385, DOI: 10.1161/hypertensionaha.113.02767.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAngiotensin-Converting Enzyme InhibitorsBlood PressureBradykininCross-Over StudiesDipeptidyl Peptidase 4Double-Blind MethodEnalaprilatEnzyme InhibitorsFemaleHeart RateHumansMaleMiddle AgedNeurotransmitter AgentsNorepinephrinePeptidyl-Dipeptidase APyrazinesSitagliptin PhosphateSubstance PSympathetic Nervous SystemTriazolesVascular ResistanceConceptsDipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitionPeptidase-4 inhibitionTissue plasminogen activator releaseSubstance PDipeptidyl peptidase-4Plasminogen activator releaseSympathetic activityPeptidase-4Activator releasePlacebo-controlled crossover studyDipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitorsType 2 diabetes mellitusIntra-arterial enalaprilatForearm vascular resistanceForearm blood flowMean arterial pressurePeptidase-4 inhibitorsAngiotensin converting enzymeSubstrates of angiotensinVascular resistanceVasodilator responseArterial pressureBrachial arteryDiabetes mellitusCrossover study
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
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
Angiotensin II Induces Interleukin-6 in Humans Through a Mineralocorticoid Receptor–Dependent Mechanism
Luther JM, Gainer JV, Murphey LJ, Yu C, Vaughan DE, Morrow JD, Brown NJ. Angiotensin II Induces Interleukin-6 in Humans Through a Mineralocorticoid Receptor–Dependent Mechanism. Hypertension 2006, 48: 1050-1057. PMID: 17043157, DOI: 10.1161/01.hyp.0000248135.97380.76.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMineralocorticoid receptor-dependent mechanismAngiotensin IIReceptor-dependent mechanismBlood pressureIL-6Normotensive subjectsCrossover studyHigh-sensitivity C-reactive proteinSerum IL-6 concentrationDouble-blind crossover studyOxidative stressWeeks of placeboIL-6 concentrationsC-reactive proteinRenal plasma flowIntravenous aldosteroneAldosterone responseSerum potassiumInterleukin-6Mineralocorticoid receptorPlaceboAldosteroneSpironolactoneSeparate daysReceptor independent
1998
Gender Affects Renal Vasoconstrictor Response to Ang I and Ang II
Gandhi S, Gainer J, King D, Brown N. Gender Affects Renal Vasoconstrictor Response to Ang I and Ang II. Hypertension 1998, 31: 90-96. PMID: 9449397, DOI: 10.1161/01.hyp.31.1.90.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRenal vasoconstrictor responsesAng II levelsAng IAng IIVasoconstrictor responsesPressor responseII levelsHeart rateAng I infusionPlasma renin activityAng II infusionBaseline blood pressureMean arterial pressureAng II concentrationsRenal plasma flowII infusionRenin activitySodium excretionAngiotensin infusionNormotensive subjectsArterial pressureBlood pressureCrossover studyI infusionACE activity