2011
Epistatic Interactions in Genetic Regulation of t-PA and PAI-1 Levels in a Ghanaian Population
Penrod NM, Poku KA, Vaughn D, Asselbergs FW, Brown NJ, Moore JH, Williams SM. Epistatic Interactions in Genetic Regulation of t-PA and PAI-1 Levels in a Ghanaian Population. PLOS ONE 2011, 6: e16639. PMID: 21304999, PMCID: PMC3031598, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0016639.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEpistatic interactionsPAI-1 levelsRenin-angiotensin systemMultiple genetic effectsPathway-specific genesD polymorphismPAI-1Genetic architectureT-PASingle SNP analysisGenetic regulationCentral genesSpecific genesCardiovascular diseaseFibrinolytic systemSNP analysisGenetic effectsGenesCleavage of angiotensinogenPlasminogen activator inhibitor-1Plasma t-PAT-PA levelsTissue plasminogen activatorActivator inhibitor-1Enzyme cleavage
2008
Male–female differences in the genetic regulation of t-PA and PAI-1 levels in a Ghanaian population
Schoenhard JA, Asselbergs FW, Poku KA, Stocki SA, Gordon S, Vaughan DE, Brown NJ, Moore JH, Williams SM. Male–female differences in the genetic regulation of t-PA and PAI-1 levels in a Ghanaian population. Human Genetics 2008, 124: 479-488. PMID: 18953568, PMCID: PMC2770717, DOI: 10.1007/s00439-008-0573-x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPlasminogen activator inhibitor-1PAI-1 levelsTissue-type plasminogen activatorRenin polymorphismPAI-1 4G/5G polymorphismRenin-angiotensin systemDiastolic blood pressurePopulation-based sampleActivator inhibitor-1Large-scale population-based samplePAI-1 expressionBlood pressureTotal cholesterolThromboembolic diseasePlasma levelsRisk factorsCardiovascular diseaseD polymorphismMetabolic parametersG polymorphismFibrinolytic systemGene polymorphismsThrombus formationCaucasian subjectsGhanaian population
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
1997
Plasminogen actiwator inhibitor type 1 in diabetes and hypertension
Litchfield W, Brown N, Vaughan D. Plasminogen actiwator inhibitor type 1 in diabetes and hypertension. Current Opinion In Endocrinology Diabetes And Obesity 1997, 4: 233-238. DOI: 10.1097/00060793-199706000-00009.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCardiovascular riskPAI-1Inhibitor type 1Type 1Elevated levelsIncreased cardiovascular riskRenin-angiotensin systemEndogenous fibrinolytic systemPlasminogen activator inhibitor type 1Activator inhibitor type 1Tissue plasminogen activatorHypertensive patientsEssential hypertensionMyocardial infarctionCardiovascular diseaseFibrinolytic systemHypertensionPlasminogen activatorStrong associationIncidenceRiskPrimary inhibitorHyperinsulinemiaHypertriglyceridemiaInfarction
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