2022
Differential BMP Signaling Mediates the Interplay Between Genetics and Leaflet Numbers in Aortic Valve Calcification
Jung JJ, Ahmad AA, Rajendran S, Wei L, Zhang J, Toczek J, Nie L, Kukreja G, Salarian M, Gona K, Ghim M, Chakraborty R, Martin KA, Tellides G, Heistad D, Sadeghi MM. Differential BMP Signaling Mediates the Interplay Between Genetics and Leaflet Numbers in Aortic Valve Calcification. JACC Basic To Translational Science 2022, 7: 333-345. PMID: 35540096, PMCID: PMC9079798, DOI: 10.1016/j.jacbts.2021.12.006.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchBicuspid aortic valveCalcific aortic valve diseaseAortic valve calcificationValve calcificationHuman Calcific Aortic Valve DiseaseAortic valve diseaseValve diseaseAortic valveCAVD progressionTherapeutic targetBone morphogenic proteinMorphogenic proteinMiceCalcificationDCBLD2StenosisExpressionLittermatesDiseaseBMP signalingProgression
2020
The Role of Tricellular Junctions in the Transport of Macromolecules Across Endothelium
Ghim M, Mohamied Y, Weinberg P. The Role of Tricellular Junctions in the Transport of Macromolecules Across Endothelium. Cardiovascular Engineering And Technology 2020, 12: 101-113. PMID: 32820467, PMCID: PMC7904563, DOI: 10.1007/s13239-020-00483-x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDensity lipoproteinHigh-density lipoproteinLow-density lipoproteinNew therapeutic strategiesEffects of agonistsEndothelial barrier functionConclusionThese dataInfluence of agonistsTherapeutic strategiesVascular endotheliumEndotheliumBarrier functionEndothelial monolayersNormal physiologyTransendothelial transportAgonistsLipoproteinDiseaseFurther investigation