2023
In utero delivery of miRNA induces epigenetic alterations and corrects pulmonary pathology in congenital diaphragmatic hernia
Ullrich S, Yung N, Bauer-Pisani T, Maassel N, Guerra M, Freedman-Weiss M, Ahle S, Ricciardi A, Sauler M, Saltzman W, Piotrowski-Daspit A, Stitelman D. In utero delivery of miRNA induces epigenetic alterations and corrects pulmonary pathology in congenital diaphragmatic hernia. Molecular Therapy - Nucleic Acids 2023, 32: 594-602. PMID: 37200861, PMCID: PMC10185702, DOI: 10.1016/j.omtn.2023.04.018.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCongenital diaphragmatic herniaTGF-β pathwayDiaphragmatic herniaFetal ratsPulmonary vascular remodelingLung function resultsGestational day 18Pre-clinical modelsDifferent gestational timesCritical illnessPulmonary pathologyLung growthLung sizeRat modelFetal casesLung morphologyVascular remodelingMicroRNA-200bVein injectionFetal diseaseFirst breathDay 18Lung developmentGestational timeInvasive fashion
2022
Compromised Cardiopulmonary Function in Fibulin-5 Deficient Mice.
Ramachandra AB, Mikush N, Sauler M, Humphrey JD, Manning EP. Compromised Cardiopulmonary Function in Fibulin-5 Deficient Mice. Journal Of Biomechanical Engineering 2022, 144 PMID: 35171214, PMCID: PMC8990734, DOI: 10.1115/1.4053873.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRight heart functionDeficient micePulmonary arteryHeart functionCompromised right ventricular functionFibulin-5 deficient micePulmonary arterial structureRight ventricular functionVentilation-perfusion relationshipsElastic fiber contentElastic fibersFiber dysfunctionLung compliancePulmonary healthVentricular functionCardiopulmonary functionAlveolar disruptionPulmonary pathologyLung parenchymaMurine modelMouse modelArterial structureHistological quantificationElastic laminaRight circulation