2014
Fibroblast growth factor receptor 1 is a key inhibitor of TGFβ signaling in the endothelium
Chen PY, Qin L, Tellides G, Simons M. Fibroblast growth factor receptor 1 is a key inhibitor of TGFβ signaling in the endothelium. Science Signaling 2014, 7: ra90. PMID: 25249657, DOI: 10.1126/scisignal.2005504.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsCell TransdifferentiationCoronary VesselsEndothelium, VascularExtracellular MatrixFibroblastsGraft RejectionHeart TransplantationHeterograftsHindlimbHuman Umbilical Vein Endothelial CellsHumansIschemiaMesodermMiceMice, Mutant StrainsMicroRNAsMuscle, Smooth, VascularNeointimaReceptor, Fibroblast Growth Factor, Type 1Receptors, Fibroblast Growth FactorSignal TransductionSmad2 ProteinTransforming Growth Factor betaTransplantation ChimeraConceptsFibroblast growth factor receptor 1Growth factor receptor 1Factor receptor 1Extracellular matrixSmooth muscle cellsMuscle cellsEndothelial cell-specific knockoutKey regulatorReceptor 1TGFβ signalingCell-specific knockoutDecreased abundanceMesenchymal transitionKey inhibitorVascular homeostasisGrowth factorDevelopment of EndMTRecurrence of stenosisTGFβGrowth of neointimaCellsNeointima formationEndMTVascular lumenSignaling
2007
Endothelial Activation and Neointimal Hyperplasia: A Double-Edged Sword
Khurana R, Simons M. Endothelial Activation and Neointimal Hyperplasia: A Double-Edged Sword. 2007, 75-84. DOI: 10.1007/1-4020-5955-8_4.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchActivated endothelial cellsAngiogenic growth factorsNeointimal thickeningEndothelial cellsGrowth factorPercutaneous revascularization proceduresVascular smooth muscle cellsNumerous preclinical modelsVasa vasorum neovascularizationEndothelial cell activationVessel wall remodelingSmooth muscle cellsRole of VEGFPotent angiogenic growth factorRevascularization proceduresStent eraEndothelial activationInflammatory cellsNew capillary growthParacrine sourceVascular responsesNeointimal accumulationEndothelial repairEndovascular proceduresPreclinical models
1997
Rat arterial wall retains myointimal hyperplastic potential long after arterial injury.
Sirois M, Simons M, Kuter D, Rosenberg R, Edelman E. Rat arterial wall retains myointimal hyperplastic potential long after arterial injury. Circulation 1997, 96: 1291-8. PMID: 9286961, DOI: 10.1161/01.cir.96.4.1291.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSmooth muscle cellsVascular diseaseNeointimal hyperplasiaMuscle cellsMedial smooth muscle cellsBlood vesselsAccelerated vascular diseaseSingle-dose therapyPDGFR-beta expressionVascular smooth muscle cellsPlatelet-derived growth factorProliferative vascular diseasesPeriod of thrombocytopeniaArterial injuryEndothelial denudationVascular injuryPlatelet depletionIntimal hyperplasiaPharmacological modalitiesVascular healingArterial wallHyperplasiaGrowth factorNative vesselsInjuryc-Myb-dependent cell cycle progression and Ca2+ storage in cultured vascular smooth muscle cells.
Husain M, Bein K, Jiang L, Alper S, Simons M, Rosenberg R. c-Myb-dependent cell cycle progression and Ca2+ storage in cultured vascular smooth muscle cells. Circulation Research 1997, 80: 617-26. PMID: 9130442, DOI: 10.1161/01.res.80.5.617.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsVascular smooth muscle cellsCultured vascular smooth muscle cellsSmooth muscle cellsCell cycle progressionMuscle cellsCycle progressionCell populationsC-myb expressionC-MybReleasable Ca2G1/S interfaceCytoplasmic Ca2C-Myb activityGrowth factorCell clonesCell proliferationProgressionSignificant reductionStable cell clonesProto-oncogeneTransient inductionC-myb proto-oncogeneS-phase entryCa2Growth-arrested cells
1993
Relation between Activated Smooth-Muscle Cells in Coronary-Artery Lesions and Restenosis after Atherectomy
Simons M, Leclerc G, Safian R, Isner J, Weir L, Baim D. Relation between Activated Smooth-Muscle Cells in Coronary-Artery Lesions and Restenosis after Atherectomy. New England Journal Of Medicine 1993, 328: 608-613. PMID: 8429852, DOI: 10.1056/nejm199303043280903.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSmooth muscle cellsMyosin heavy chainNonmuscle myosin heavy chainRecurrent luminal narrowingCoronary artery lesionsExercise thallium scintigraphyVascular smooth muscle cellsCoronary atherosclerotic plaquesPresence of restenosisHigh-power fieldGroup of lesionsNegative resultsAngiographic followCoronary atherectomyCoronary angioplastyThallium scintigraphyCoronary lesionsLuminal narrowingNeointimal proliferationSubsequent restenosisLate lossLuminal diameterHeavy chainHigh riskAtherectomy