2017
MIF family cytokines in cardiovascular diseases and prospects for precision-based therapeutics
Tilstam PV, Qi D, Leng L, Young L, Bucala R. MIF family cytokines in cardiovascular diseases and prospects for precision-based therapeutics. Expert Opinion On Therapeutic Targets 2017, 21: 671-683. PMID: 28562118, PMCID: PMC6130320, DOI: 10.1080/14728222.2017.1336227.BooksConceptsMacrophage migration inhibitory factorMIF family membersCardiovascular diseaseFamily cytokinesTherapeutic opportunitiesIschemia-reperfusion injuryChemokine-like functionsMigration inhibitory factorNovel therapeutic opportunitiesPro-survival mediatorsFamily membersInflammatory pathogenesisMyocardial infarctionMyocardial ischemiaClinical studiesPleiotropic cytokineImmune systemInhibitory factorReceptor pathwayCytokinesDiseaseMIF-2Active investigationMIF familyClinical translation
2011
A small molecule AMPK activator protects the heart against ischemia–reperfusion injury
Kim AS, Miller EJ, Wright TM, Li J, Qi D, Atsina K, Zaha V, Sakamoto K, Young LH. A small molecule AMPK activator protects the heart against ischemia–reperfusion injury. Journal Of Molecular And Cellular Cardiology 2011, 51: 24-32. PMID: 21402077, PMCID: PMC4005884, DOI: 10.1016/j.yjmcc.2011.03.003.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdenosine TriphosphateAMP-Activated Protein KinasesAnimalsApoptosisBiphenyl CompoundsCardiotonic AgentsEnzyme ActivatorsHeartIschemic PreconditioningMiceMice, Inbred C57BLMice, TransgenicMyocardial InfarctionMyocardial Reperfusion InjuryNecrosisNitric Oxide Synthase Type IIIPeptide Elongation Factor 2PyronesThiophenesConceptsIschemia-reperfusion injuryLeft ventricular contractile functionMyocardial ischemia-reperfusion injuryMouse heartsEndothelial nitric oxide synthase activationNitric oxide synthase activationLess myocardial necrosisCoronary artery occlusionIschemia-reperfusion damageVentricular contractile functionEukaryotic elongation factor 2Isolated mouse heartsPost-ischemic reperfusionAMPK activatorArtery occlusionIschemic contractureIschemic injuryInfarct sizeMyocardial stunningMyocardial necrosisCardioprotective mechanismsContractile functionSolid organsTherapeutic targetMyocardial apoptosis