2009
Role of the syncytium in placenta-mediated complications of preeclampsia
Guller S. Role of the syncytium in placenta-mediated complications of preeclampsia. Thrombosis Research 2009, 124: 389-392. PMID: 19535132, PMCID: PMC2764997, DOI: 10.1016/j.thromres.2009.05.016.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPlasminogen activator inhibitor-1Fms-like tyrosine kinase-1Complications of preeclampsiaIntrauterine growth restrictionPathophysiology of preeclampsiaTyrosine kinase-1Immune cell functionAnti-angiogenic factorsActivator inhibitor-1Potential protective actionMaternal hemostasisSoluble endoglinEndothelial functionReperfusion injuryMaternal endotheliumMaternal mortalityRelease of microparticlesGrowth restrictionMaternal bloodPreeclampsiaSensitive markerMajor causeInhibitor-1Protective actionReactive oxygen species
2008
Placental expression of ceruloplasmin in pregnancies complicated by severe preeclampsia
Guller S, Buhimschi CS, Y Y, Huang T, Yang L, Kuczynski E, Zambrano E, Lockwood CJ, Buhimschi IA. Placental expression of ceruloplasmin in pregnancies complicated by severe preeclampsia. Laboratory Investigation 2008, 88: 1057-1067. PMID: 18679377, PMCID: PMC2682720, DOI: 10.1038/labinvest.2008.74.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPlasminogen activator inhibitor-1Severe preeclampsiaReperfusion injurySFlt-1Soluble fms-like tyrosine kinase-1Fms-like tyrosine kinase-1Ischemia/reperfusion injuryLife-threatening syndromeSubsequent reperfusion injuryTerm control groupPathophysiology of preeclampsiaTyrosine kinase-1Activator inhibitor-1Release of factorsSignificant increasePresence of mRNAUpregulation of mRNACeruloplasmin mRNAPlacental damagePlacental factorsMicroarray gene profilingEndothelium dysfunctionPE placentasQuantitative real-time PCRIntervillous spaceThe Placental Syncytium and the Pathophysiology of Preeclampsia and Intrauterine Growth Restriction
Guller S, Y. Y, Fu H, Krikun G, Abrahams VM, Mor G. The Placental Syncytium and the Pathophysiology of Preeclampsia and Intrauterine Growth Restriction. Annals Of The New York Academy Of Sciences 2008, 1127: 129-133. PMID: 18443340, PMCID: PMC3671376, DOI: 10.1196/annals.1434.015.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsIntrauterine growth restrictionPathophysiology of preeclampsiaGrowth restrictionPlacental syncytiumFms-like tyrosine kinase-1Complications of pregnancyPlasminogen activator inhibitor-1Tyrosine kinase-1Activator inhibitor-1Release of factorsPlacental damageSoluble endoglinEndothelium dysfunctionLaser capture microdissectionMaternal bloodAntiangiogenic factorsPreeclampsiaFas ligandWestern blottingInhibitor-1Reactive oxygen speciesCapture microdissectionPregnancyPathophysiologyKinase 1
2007
Contrasting effects of chronic hypoxia and nitric oxide synthase inhibition on circulating angiogenic factors in a rat model of growth restriction
Bahtiyar MO, Buhimschi C, Ravishankar V, Copel J, Norwitz E, Julien S, Guller S, Buhimschi IA. Contrasting effects of chronic hypoxia and nitric oxide synthase inhibition on circulating angiogenic factors in a rat model of growth restriction. American Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynecology 2007, 196: 72.e1-72.e6. PMID: 17240241, DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2006.07.048.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsChronic DiseaseDisease Models, AnimalEnzyme InhibitorsFemaleFetal Growth RetardationHypoxiaNG-Nitroarginine Methyl EsterNitric Oxide SynthasePlacenta Growth FactorPregnancyPregnancy ProteinsRatsRats, Sprague-DawleyVascular Endothelial Growth Factor Receptor-1Vascular Endothelial Growth FactorsConceptsVascular endothelial growth factorL-NAMESerum levelsChronic hypoxiaSoluble fms-like tyrosine kinase-1Nitro-L-arginine methyl esterFms-like tyrosine kinase-1Adult Sprague-Dawley ratsGrowth factorMaternal serum levelsFree serum levelsIntrauterine growth restrictionOnset of laborPlacental growth factorTyrosine kinase-1Subcutaneous osmotic pumpsSprague-Dawley ratsNitric oxide inhibitionEndothelial growth factorNonpregnant controlsSFlt-1Growth restrictionHypoxic chamberMaternal bloodOxide inhibition
2006
Fractional Excretion of Angiogenic Factors in Women With Severe Preeclampsia
Buhimschi CS, Magloire L, Funai E, Norwitz ER, Kuczynski E, Martin R, Richman S, Guller S, Lockwood CJ, Buhimschi IA. Fractional Excretion of Angiogenic Factors in Women With Severe Preeclampsia. Obstetrics And Gynecology 2006, 107: 1103-1113. PMID: 16648417, DOI: 10.1097/01.aog.0000207698.74104.4f.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsVascular endothelial growth factorPlacental growth factorEndothelial growth factorProtein/creatinine ratioTotal protein/creatinine ratioPreeclamptic womenFractional excretionSevere preeclampsiaCreatinine ratioSFlt-1Angiogenic factorsGrowth factorPregnant controlsSoluble fms-like tyrosine kinase-1Serum placental growth factor levelsUrinary vascular endothelial growth factorFms-like tyrosine kinase-1Placental growth factor levelsHealthy pregnant controlsHealthy pregnant womenDisease clinical manifestationsGrowth factor levelsTyrosine kinase-1Preeclamptic groupRenal production
2005
Urinary angiogenic factors cluster hypertensive disorders and identify women with severe preeclampsia
Buhimschi CS, Norwitz ER, Funai E, Richman S, Guller S, Lockwood CJ, Buhimschi IA. Urinary angiogenic factors cluster hypertensive disorders and identify women with severe preeclampsia. American Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynecology 2005, 192: 734-741. PMID: 15746665, DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2004.12.052.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsVascular endothelial growth factorSevere preeclampsiaHypertensive disordersHypertensive womenUrinary levelsUrinary outputSFlt-1Soluble fms-like tyrosine kinase-1Fms-like tyrosine kinase-1Antiangiogenic factors sFlt-1Growth factorSFlt-1 concentrationsHealthy pregnant controlsPlacental growth factorTime of enrollmentTyrosine kinase-1Urinary protein measurementsEndothelial growth factorClinical preeclampsiaProteinuric womenPlGF levelsNonpregnant womenPlGF ratioPregnant controlsGestational age