2023
Plasma renalase levels are associated with the development of acute pancreatitis
Wang M, Weiss F, Guo X, Kolodecik T, Bewersdorf J, Laine L, Lerch M, Desir G, Gorelick F. Plasma renalase levels are associated with the development of acute pancreatitis. Pancreatology 2023, 23: 158-162. PMID: 36697349, DOI: 10.1016/j.pan.2023.01.001.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAcute pancreatitisSevere diseasePlasma renalase levelsAcute pancreatitis patientsSevere acute pancreatitisAcute pancreatitis modelPlasma renalaseRenalase levelsSignificant morbidityPancreatitis patientsPlasma levelsHealthy controlsPancreatitis modelPancreatitisPatientsPlasma samplesRenalaseDiseaseNonparametric statistical analysisSecretory proteinsMorbidityStatistical analysisMortalityLevels
2014
Renalase regulates peripheral and central dopaminergic activities
Quelhas-Santos J, Serrão MP, Soares-Silva I, Fernandes-Cerqueira C, Simões-Silva L, Pinho MJ, Remião F, Sampaio-Maia B, Desir GV, Pestana M. Renalase regulates peripheral and central dopaminergic activities. American Journal Of Physiology. Renal Physiology 2014, 308: f84-f91. PMID: 25411385, PMCID: PMC4338928, DOI: 10.1152/ajprenal.00274.2014.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsKO miceUrinary excretionPlasma levelsDopaminergic activityIncreased Plasma LevelsPeripheral dopaminergic activityUrine catecholamine levelsRenal dopaminergic systemCentral dopaminergic activityL-type amino acid transporterWild-type miceAmino acid decarboxylase activityKnockout mouse modelRenalase deficiencyCatecholamine levelsDA outputUrinary dopamineAADC activityDopaminergic systemRenal cortexMouse modelDOPA ratioVivo administrationOverexpression of LAT1Amino acid transporters
2012
Human renalase: a review of its biology, function, and implications for hypertension
Desir GV, Wang L, Peixoto AJ. Human renalase: a review of its biology, function, and implications for hypertension. International Journal Of Cardiology Cardiovascular Risk And Prevention 2012, 6: 417-426. PMID: 23107895, DOI: 10.1016/j.jash.2012.09.002.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMechanism of actionBlood pressureIschemic acute kidney injuryEnd-stage renal diseaseAcute kidney injuryHeart transplant recipientsChronic kidney diseaseAmbulatory blood pressureGlomerular filtration rateTarget organ injuryNormal control subjectsEnzyme-linked immunosorbent assayCatecholamine-like substancesRenalase deficiencyRenalase levelsKidney injuryTransplant recipientsRenal dopamineAcute administrationChronic administrationRenal diseaseKidney diseaseControl subjectsFiltration ratePlasma levels
2011
Novel insights into the physiology of renalase and its role in hypertension and heart disease
Desir G. Novel insights into the physiology of renalase and its role in hypertension and heart disease. Pediatric Nephrology 2011, 27: 719-725. PMID: 21424526, DOI: 10.1007/s00467-011-1828-7.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsChronic kidney diseaseKidney diseaseResistant hypertensionSympathetic toneBlood pressureRecombinant renalaseSpontaneously Hypertensive Stroke-PronePlasma renalase levelsRenalase knockout mouseSystolic blood pressureModel of hypertensionPotent antihypertensive agentSevere cardiac hypertrophyRenalase deficiencyRenalase levelsRenal functionUrine catecholaminesEssential hypertensionSalt intakeStroke proneAntihypertensive agentsCatecholamine levelsRenal sodiumSingle dosePlasma levels
2008
Catecholamines Regulate the Activity, Secretion, and Synthesis of Renalase
Li G, Xu J, Wang P, Velazquez H, Li Y, Wu Y, Desir GV. Catecholamines Regulate the Activity, Secretion, and Synthesis of Renalase. Circulation 2008, 117: 1277-1282. PMID: 18299506, DOI: 10.1161/circulationaha.107.732032.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsChronic kidney diseaseKidney diseaseExcess catecholaminesPlasma renalase concentrationSystolic pressure increaseSympathetic nervous systemRenalase gene expressionRegulation of catecholaminesAttractive therapeutic modalityRenalase concentrationCatecholamine surgeBlood pressureNormotensive ratsCatecholamine levelsHemodynamic changesPlasma levelsRecombinant renalaseSystemic abnormalitiesRenalase activityCardiac contractilityTherapeutic modalitiesCardiac hypertrophyCatecholamine metabolismHeart rateParenteral administration
2007
Renalase, a new renal hormone: its role in health and disease
Xu J, Desir GV. Renalase, a new renal hormone: its role in health and disease. Current Opinion In Nephrology & Hypertension 2007, 16: 373-378. PMID: 17565281, DOI: 10.1097/mnh.0b013e3281bd8877.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsChronic kidney diseaseEnd-stage renal diseaseKidney diseaseBlood pressureRenal hormoneRenal diseaseSalt-sensitive Dahl ratsExaggerated blood pressure responseBaseline blood pressureBlood pressure responseSympathetic nervous systemImportant therapeutic modalityRenalase deficiencyCardiovascular riskDahl ratsEssential hypertensionPlasma levelsCardiac functionRecombinant renalaseCardiovascular functionCardiovascular diseaseTherapeutic modalitiesHeart rateRenalase geneAdrenergic stress