2024
MIF contribution to progressive brain diseases
Matejuk A, Benedek G, Bucala R, Matejuk S, Offner H, Vandenbark A. MIF contribution to progressive brain diseases. Journal Of Neuroinflammation 2024, 21: 8. PMID: 38178143, PMCID: PMC10765708, DOI: 10.1186/s12974-023-02993-6.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBrain diseasesMultiple sclerosisAlzheimer's diseaseMacrophage migration inhibitory factorModulation of neuroinflammationNumerous neurologic diseasesMigration inhibitory factorProgressive brain diseaseNew therapeutic strategiesInflammatory mediatorsChronic inflammationAutoimmune diseasesVascular diseaseNervous system developmentNeurologic diseaseNeuroendocrine functionPsychiatric disordersTherapeutic strategiesEconomic burdenNeurological diseasesNew biomarkersInhibitory factorNeurodegenerative pathologiesDiseaseNovel therapeutics
2000
Advanced Glycosylation Endproducts and Diabetic Vascular Disease
Bucala R. Advanced Glycosylation Endproducts and Diabetic Vascular Disease. Developments In Cardiovascular Medicine 2000, 224: 287-303. DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4615-4649-8_15.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchDiabetic vascular diseaseVascular diseaseAtherosclerotic vascular diseaseClinical pharmacological studiesProgressive vasculopathyOverall morbidityMicrovascular diseaseAnatomic typesPersistent hyperglycemiaDiabetic complicationsEtiologic roleAdvanced glycosylation endproductsBiochemical abnormalitiesDiabetic sequelaeNon-enzymatic glycosylationPharmacological studiesUnderlying causeDiseaseCapillary bedComplicationsBasic laboratoryVasculopathyMorbidityHyperglycemiaRetinopathy
1998
Protein Glycation and Diabetic Vascular Disease
Bucala R, Rahbar S. Protein Glycation and Diabetic Vascular Disease. Endocrine Updates 1998, 1: 159-180. DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4615-5569-8_9.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchVascular diseaseNon-insulin dependent diabeticsAtherosclerotic vascular diseaseEnd-organ complicationsDiabetic vascular diseaseDiabetic glucose controlOverall morbidityDependent diabeticsGlucose controlPersistent hyperglycemiaDiabetic complicationsComplicationsUnderlying causeProtein glycationDiseaseDiabeticsMorbidityHyperglycemiaRetinopathyPatientsMortality
1997
Elevated AGE-Modified ApoB in Sera of Euglycemic, Normolipidemic Patients with Atherosclerosis: Relationship to Tissue AGEs
Stitt A, He C, Friedman S, Scher L, Rossi P, Ong L, Founds H, Li Y, Bucala R, Vlassara H. Elevated AGE-Modified ApoB in Sera of Euglycemic, Normolipidemic Patients with Atherosclerosis: Relationship to Tissue AGEs. Molecular Medicine 1997, 3: 617-627. PMID: 9323713, PMCID: PMC2230092, DOI: 10.1007/bf03401819.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAged, 80 and overAgingApolipoproteins BArteriosclerosisCarotid ArteriesCollagenEndothelium, VascularEnzyme-Linked Immunosorbent AssayFemaleGlycation End Products, AdvancedHumansImmunohistochemistryMacrophagesMaleMicroscopy, FluorescenceMiddle AgedReceptor for Advanced Glycation End ProductsReceptors, ImmunologicRegression AnalysisConceptsSmooth muscle cellsAGE-specific receptorsMononuclear cellsAtherosclerotic vascular diseaseOcclusive atherosclerotic diseaseDevelopment of hyperlipidemiaLipid-laden macrophagesYoung healthy personsEarly-stage lesionsCardiac bypass patientsAGE-R1Nondiabetic patientsAsymptomatic patientsAsymptomatic personsBypass patientsNormolipidemic patientsAtherosclerotic diseaseDistribution of ageVascular diseaseInflammatory responseLate-stage plaquesAtheromatous lesionsEarly lesionsFatty streaksNondiabetic etiologyLipoprotein Modification by Advanced Glycosylation Endproducts (AGEs): Role in Atherosclerosis
Bucala R. Lipoprotein Modification by Advanced Glycosylation Endproducts (AGEs): Role in Atherosclerosis. Trends In Cardiovascular Medicine 1997, 7: 39-47. PMID: 21235862, DOI: 10.1016/s1050-1738(96)00137-5.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchLow-density lipoproteinDiabetic patientsLDL levelsElevated LDL levelsEnzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) techniqueRecent clinical observationsAdvanced glycosylation reactionsImmunosorbent assay (ELISA) techniqueVascular diseaseVascular pathologyVascular permeabilityNormal controlsClinical observationsAdvanced glycosylationLipoprotein depositionVascular wallClearance mechanismsNitric oxidePatientsRadical generating systemELISA analysisAgeLipoproteinOxidative modification
1996
What is the effect of hyperglycemia on atherogenesis and can it be reversed by aminoguanidine?
Bucala R. What is the effect of hyperglycemia on atherogenesis and can it be reversed by aminoguanidine? Diabetes Research And Clinical Practice 1996, 30: s123-s130. PMID: 8964186, DOI: 10.1016/s0168-8227(96)80048-9.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDiabetic patientsLDL levelsEndothelium-derived relaxing factorsElevated LDL levelsEffects of hyperglycemiaLow-density lipoproteinRelaxing factorsVascular diseaseVascular pathologyVascular permeabilityNormal controlsClinical observationsAdvanced glycosylationLipoprotein depositionVascular wallELISA techniqueClearance mechanismsNitric oxideClearance kineticsPatientsELISA analysisLDLAgeAminoguanidineLipoprotein
1995
Advanced glycosylation end products in diabetic renal and vascular disease
Bucala R, Vlassara H. Advanced glycosylation end products in diabetic renal and vascular disease. American Journal Of Kidney Diseases 1995, 26: 875-888. PMID: 7503061, DOI: 10.1016/0272-6386(95)90051-9.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAdvanced glycosylation end productsGlycosylation end productsPhase II/III clinical trialsNormal renal functionInactivate nitric oxideSpecific therapeutic modalitiesRenal functionVascular complicationsDiabetic nephropathyGlomerular sclerosisGlucose-derived Amadori productsEtiologic roleVascular diseaseClinical trialsMatrix protein synthesisTherapeutic modalitiesVascular permeabilityAdvanced glycosylationLipoprotein depositionEnd productsTissue toxicityNitric oxidePharmacologic inhibitorsToxicityProtein synthesisIdentification of the Major Site of Apolipoprotein B Modification by Advanced Glycosylation End Products Blocking Uptake by the Low Density Lipoprotein Receptor *
Bucala R, Mitchell R, Arnold K, Innerarity T, Vlassara H, Cerami A. Identification of the Major Site of Apolipoprotein B Modification by Advanced Glycosylation End Products Blocking Uptake by the Low Density Lipoprotein Receptor *. Journal Of Biological Chemistry 1995, 270: 10828-10832. PMID: 7738020, DOI: 10.1074/jbc.270.18.10828.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLow-density lipoproteinAGE-modified formAdvanced glycosylation end productsLDL receptorApolipoprotein BHuman fibroblast LDL receptorsAGE-specific antibodiesApolipoprotein B modificationDiabetic vascular diseaseLow-density lipoprotein receptorGlycosylation end productsDensity lipoprotein receptorFibroblast LDL receptorMajor siteAGE immunoreactivityRenal insufficiencyGlucose-derived Amadori productsVascular diseasePlasma clearance kineticsDensity lipoproteinLipoprotein receptorAGE formationClearance kineticsAGE modificationPredominant site
1994
Advanced glycosylation endproducts: Role in diabetic and non‐diabetic vascular disease
Bucala R, Vlassara H, Cerami A. Advanced glycosylation endproducts: Role in diabetic and non‐diabetic vascular disease. Drug Development Research 1994, 32: 77-89. DOI: 10.1002/ddr.430320204.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAdvanced glycosylationVascular diseasePhase II clinical trialOxidized low-density lipoproteinSpecific therapeutic modalitiesLow-density lipoproteinDirect toxic effectReversible Schiff base adductsClinical trialsAdvanced glycosylation endproductsTherapeutic modalitiesVascular permeabilityDensity lipoproteinLipoprotein depositionVascular wallELISA techniqueHeterogenous groupPathological effectsEndothelial cellsPharmacological inhibitorsPathological conditionsAgeToxic effectsLipoproteinDisease