2024
Inhibition of NF-κB Activation Improves Non-Nitric Oxide-Mediated Cutaneous Microvascular Function in Reproductive-Aged Healthy Women
Content V, Williams A, Stachenfeld N, Alexander L. Inhibition of NF-κB Activation Improves Non-Nitric Oxide-Mediated Cutaneous Microvascular Function in Reproductive-Aged Healthy Women. Physiology 2024, 39: 562. DOI: 10.1152/physiol.2024.39.s1.562.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchInhibition of NF-kB activationCutaneous microvascular functionNF-kB activationMicrovascular functionHealthy womenCutaneous vascular conductanceSalsalate treatmentInflammatory mechanismsImpact of systemic inflammationIncreasing concentrations of acetylcholineIntradermal microdialysis fibersDose-response protocolCohort of patientsMeasuring cutaneous blood flowPlacebo-controlled designHealthy control subjectsSystemic vascular functionNO synthase inhibitorHuman cutaneous circulationLaser-Doppler flowmetryDose-response curveRed blood cell fluxBlood cell fluxCardiovascular disease riskVentral forearm skin
2018
Blood Pressure Predicts Endothelial Function and Effect of Ethinyl Estradiol in Young Obese and Lean Women
Adler T, Usselman C, Takamata A, Stachenfeld N. Blood Pressure Predicts Endothelial Function and Effect of Ethinyl Estradiol in Young Obese and Lean Women. The FASEB Journal 2018, 32: 713.3-713.3. DOI: 10.1096/fasebj.2018.32.1_supplement.713.3.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchElevated blood pressureHigh blood pressureBlood pressureEndothelial functionEthinyl estradiol treatmentEndothelial dysfunctionFMD responseHealthy womenEstradiol treatmentAmerican Heart Association guidelinesNew American Heart Association guidelinesIschemic handgrip exerciseHeart Association guidelinesYoung healthy womenFull-text articlesShear stress stimulusRH-FMDMild hypertensionHandgrip exerciseLean womenVasodilatory responseHyperemic responseAssociation guidelinesCardiovascular diseaseEthinyl estradiol
2017
Relationship between body mass index and endothelial dysfunction in women with and without polycystic ovary syndrome
Adler T, Usselman C, Anaeto L, Schapiro R, Steele F, Toffoloni N, Takamata A, Taylor H, Stachenfeld N. Relationship between body mass index and endothelial dysfunction in women with and without polycystic ovary syndrome. The FASEB Journal 2017, 31 DOI: 10.1096/fasebj.31.1_supplement.691.8.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPolycystic ovary syndromeEndothelial dysfunctionOvary syndromeFlow-mediated dilation responseSympathetic nervous system activationCardiovascular disease riskBody mass indexFlow-mediated dilation (FMD) testAmerican Heart AssociationMinutes of occlusionNervous system activationRotterdam criteriaFMD responseBrachial arteryEndothelial functionEndothelial healthHealthy womenHyperemic responseMass indexSuprasystolic pressureControl womenHeart AssociationInsulin resistanceClinical indicesReproductive age
2015
Peripheral Microvascular Vasodilatory Response to Estradiol and Genistein in Women with Insulin Resistance
Wenner MM, Taylor HS, Stachenfeld NS. Peripheral Microvascular Vasodilatory Response to Estradiol and Genistein in Women with Insulin Resistance. Microcirculation 2015, 22: 391-399. PMID: 25996650, PMCID: PMC4506724, DOI: 10.1111/micc.12208.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsL-NMMAMicrovascular vasodilationHealthy womenVasodilatory responsivenessLocal cutaneous heatingMicrovascular vasodilatory functionMicrovascular vasodilatory responsesBeat blood pressureHealthy young womenLaser Doppler flowmetryHeat-induced vasodilationMicrovascular responsivenessVascular effectsVasodilatory responseBlood pressureMicrovascular functionVasodilatory functionCutaneous heatingInsulin resistanceCutaneous circulationDoppler flowmetryGEN exposureInteraction of E2VasodilationMicrodialysis perfusion
2014
Dichotomous estradiol and genistein effects on cutaneous endothelium‐dependent vasodilation in women with and without insulin resistance (678.6)
Wenner M, Taylor H, Stachenfeld N. Dichotomous estradiol and genistein effects on cutaneous endothelium‐dependent vasodilation in women with and without insulin resistance (678.6). The FASEB Journal 2014, 28 DOI: 10.1096/fasebj.28.1_supplement.678.6.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchEndothelial-dependent dilationInsulin-resistant womenCutaneous vascular conductanceL-NMMAHealthy womenGenistein effectsEndothelium-dependent vasodilationLaser Doppler flowmetryResistant womenVascular conductanceE2 effectsInsulin resistanceMicrodialysis infusionDependent dilationDoppler flowmetryGEN effectsWomenE2National InstituteGrant funding sourcesC heatingCVCmaxVasodilationCardioprotectionFlowmetryChallenges and methodology for testing young healthy women in physiological studies
Stachenfeld NS, Taylor HS. Challenges and methodology for testing young healthy women in physiological studies. AJP Endocrinology And Metabolism 2014, 306: e849-e853. PMID: 24569589, PMCID: PMC3989744, DOI: 10.1152/ajpendo.00038.2014.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHormone exposureGonadotropin-releasing hormone agonistFemale gonadal hormonesReproductive hormone exposureHealth careYoung healthy womenWomen's health careNIH Revitalization ActEffects of hormonesHealthy womenHormone agonistFemale reproductive physiologyGonadal hormonesHormone effectsPhysiological studiesHormoneWomenPhysiological responsesStronger research designsEndogenous hormonesRevitalization ActMenReproductive physiologyExposureMethods investigators
2013
Androgens influence microvascular dilation in PCOS through ET-A and ET-B receptors
Wenner MM, Taylor HS, Stachenfeld NS. Androgens influence microvascular dilation in PCOS through ET-A and ET-B receptors. AJP Endocrinology And Metabolism 2013, 305: e818-e825. PMID: 23921139, PMCID: PMC3798701, DOI: 10.1152/ajpendo.00343.2013.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPolycystic ovary syndromeET-B receptorsMicrovascular dilationHeat-induced vasodilationReceptor inhibitionET-B receptor antagonistGonadotropin-releasing hormone antagonistLaser Doppler flowmetryAndrogen suppressionOvary syndromeVascular dysfunctionHealthy womenT administrationEnhanced vasodilationHormone antagonistReceptor antagonistCutaneous microdialysisDoppler flowmetryTestosterone effectsSubtype receptorsVasodilationDay 8WomenDilationGnRHant
2012
Blood pressure and water regulation: understanding sex hormone effects within and between men and women
Wenner MM, Stachenfeld NS. Blood pressure and water regulation: understanding sex hormone effects within and between men and women. The Journal Of Physiology 2012, 590: 5949-5961. PMID: 23027816, PMCID: PMC3530109, DOI: 10.1113/jphysiol.2012.236752.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsOvarian hormone exposureBlood pressureHormone exposureHormone effectsYoung womenOvarian hormone effectsSuppress reproductive functionBlood pressure controlFirst-line treatmentSex differencesEffects of estrogenPlasma volume expansionCause of deathSex hormone effectsBody fluid regulationGreater morbidityHealthy womenLine treatmentOvarian hormonesMenopausal womenBody water balanceOrthostatic toleranceProgesterone exposureMenstrual cycleHormone administration
2011
Sex differences in endothelial function in the microvasculature: effects of PCOS
Stachenfeld N, Wenner M, Taylor H. Sex differences in endothelial function in the microvasculature: effects of PCOS. The FASEB Journal 2011, 25: 837.2-837.2. DOI: 10.1096/fasebj.25.1_supplement.837.2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPolycystic ovary syndromeETB receptorsEffects of PCOSHeart disease riskLaser Doppler flowmetrySkin blood flowNormal reproductive functionDose-response curveEndothelial dysfunctionOvary syndromeVasoconstrictive responseVasodilatory responseEndothelial functionCutaneous microvasculatureETA receptorsHealthy womenAntagonist infusionDoppler flowmetrySmooth muscleBlood flowReceptor AReproductive functionDisease riskWomenReceptors
2007
Exogenous oestradiol and progesterone administration does not cause oedema in healthy young women
Stachenfeld NS, Taylor HS. Exogenous oestradiol and progesterone administration does not cause oedema in healthy young women. Clinical Endocrinology 2007, 66: 410-418. PMID: 17302877, DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2265.2007.02748.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsExtracellular fluid volumeTranscapillary albumin escape rateGonadotropin-releasing hormone antagonistPmol/Plasma renin activitySerum aldosterone concentrationHealthy young womenAlbumin escape rateRenin activityAldosterone concentrationGnRH antagonistHealthy womenProgesterone administrationExogenous oestradiolIntravascular volumeHormone antagonistProgesterone increaseDay 2Day 5Hormone treatmentOestradiolDay 13Extravascular componentOncotic pressureYoung women
2005
Sleep, breathing, and menopause: The effect of fluctuating estrogen and progesterone on sleep and breathing in women
D'Ambrosio C, Stachenfeld NS, Pisani M, Mohsenin V. Sleep, breathing, and menopause: The effect of fluctuating estrogen and progesterone on sleep and breathing in women. Gender Medicine 2005, 2: 238-245. PMID: 16464735, DOI: 10.1016/s1550-8579(05)80053-1.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSleep-disordered breathingSex hormone deficiencyObstructive sleep apneaLA administrationHormone deficiencyLeuprolide acetateSleep fragmentationDevelopment of OSADevelopment of SDBSignificant sleep-disordered breathingGonadotropin-releasing hormone analogueApnea-hypopnea indexUpper airway resistanceCessation of mensesAdministration of estrogenHours of sleepClimacteric vasomotor symptomsPolysomnographic evaluationVasomotor symptomsClimacteric symptomsMenopausal levelsDaily administrationHealthy womenSleep apneaArousal index
2003
Effects of estrogen and progesterone administration on extracellular fluid
Stachenfeld NS, Taylor HS. Effects of estrogen and progesterone administration on extracellular fluid. Journal Of Applied Physiology 2003, 96: 1011-1018. PMID: 14660504, DOI: 10.1152/japplphysiol.01032.2003.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsGnRH antagonist administrationExtracellular fluid volumeGnRH antagonistEffects of estrogenAntagonist administrationPlasma volumeTranscapillary escape rateGonadotropin-releasing hormoneExtracellular fluidHealthy womenProgesterone administrationECFV expansionGanirelix acetateEndogenous estrogensStrong negative predictorDay 2Day 5Pg/AntagonistEstrogenDay 12Plasma compartmentCapillary endotheliumAdministrationProgesterone