Redox signalling in vascular responses to shear and stretch.

abstract：:To investigate the effects of sodium-potassium activated adenosine triphosphatase inhibition on central cardiovascular regulation a microinjection of ouabain was given into the hypothalamus of urethane anaesthetised rats. Doses of 0.01-1.0 micrograms per rat injected into the posterior hypothalamus produced a rise in ...

journal_title：Cardiovascular research

authors： Iyoda I,Takahashi H,Lee LC,Okajima H,Inoue A,Sasaki S,Takeda K,Yoshimura M,Ijichi H

更新日期：1986-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim was to characterise the influence of a decrease in transsarcolemmal calcium influx on the calcium content of the sarcoplasmic reticulum and on the force of postrest contraction, which is largely activated by calcium released from the sarcoplasmic reticulum. METHODS:Isometric force of postrest contrac...

journal_title：Cardiovascular research

authors： Komai H,Rusy BF

更新日期：1993-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:The ventricular wall of the heart is composed of trabeculated and compact layers, which are separated by yet unknown processes during embryonic development. Here, we wanted to explore the role of Notch2 and Numb/Numblike for myocardial trabeculation and compaction. METHODS AND RESULTS:We found that Notch2 activit...

journal_title：Cardiovascular research

authors： Yang J,Bücker S,Jungblut B,Böttger T,Cinnamon Y,Tchorz J,Müller M,Bettler B,Harvey R,Sun QY,Schneider A,Braun T

更新日期：2012-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The endothelium is a newly recognised target tissue of parathyroid hormone (PTH). It is not clear whether hyperparathyroidism affects endothelial function and whether parathyroidectomy (Ptx) has an influence on arterial vessel wall properties. We studied brachial flow-mediated vasodilation (FMD) and brachial ...

journal_title：Cardiovascular research

authors： Kosch M,Hausberg M,Vormbrock K,Kisters K,Gabriels G,Rahn KH,Barenbrock M

更新日期：2000-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:Cytotoxic T lymphocyte antigen 4 (CTLA4) exerts inhibitory effects on T-cell activation by competition with CD28. In this study, we investigated the effect of CTLA4-IgG on homocysteine (Hcy)-induced T-cell activation and potential signal pathways involved in atherosclerotic formation. METHODS AND RESULTS:The CD28...

journal_title：Cardiovascular research

authors： Ma K,Lv S,Liu B,Liu Z,Luo Y,Kong W,Xu Q,Feng J,Wang X

更新日期：2013-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Cardiac parasympathetic nerve activity is reduced in most cardiovascular disease states, and this may contribute to enhanced cardiac sympathetic responsiveness. Disruption of inhibitory G-proteins (Gi) ablates the cholinergic pathway and increases cardiac endothelial nitric oxide (NO) synthase (eNOS) expressi...

journal_title：Cardiovascular research

authors： Danson EJ,Zhang YH,Sears CE,Edwards AR,Casadei B,Paterson DJ

更新日期：2005-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:5-Hydroxytryptamine (5-HT) has a wide range of vascular effects mediated via specific receptors and it has been suggested to be a mediator in ischemic heart disease. The aim of the present study was to localise the 5-HT receptors within the vessel wall. METHODS:Epicardial coronary arteries obtained from pat...

journal_title：Cardiovascular research

authors： Dahm PL,Bodelsson M,Törnebrandt K,Muddle JR,Sykes RM,Yacoub M,Dashwood MR

更新日期：1996-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:Atherosclerotic vascular disease has an inflammatory pathogenesis. Heme from intraplaque hemorrhage may drive a protective and pro-resolving macrophage M2-like phenotype, Mhem, via AMPK and ATF1. The anti-diabetic drug metformin may also activate AMPK-dependent signalling. HYPOTHESIS:Metformin systematically indu...

journal_title：Cardiovascular research

authors： Seneviratne A,Cave L,Hyde G,Moestrup SK,Carling D,Mason JC,Haskard DO,Boyle JJ

更新日期：2020-07-15 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:Pulmonary arterial endothelial cells (PAECs) express the enzymes needed for generation of l-arginine from intracellular l-citrulline but do not express the enzymes needed for de novo l-citrulline synthesis. Hence, l-citrulline levels in PAECs are dependent on l-citrulline transport. Once generated, l-arginine can ...

journal_title：Cardiovascular research

authors： Fike CD,Sidoryk-Wegrzynowicz M,Aschner M,Summar M,Prince LS,Cunningham G,Kaplowitz M,Zhang Y,Aschner JL

更新日期：2012-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To determine whether the cytokine cardiotrophin-1 (CT-1) can protect the adult heart against ischaemia/reperfusion when added either prior to ischaemia or at reperfusion. BACKGROUND:CT-1 has previously been shown to protect cultured embryonic or neonatal cardiocytes from cell death. To assess the therapeuti...

journal_title：Cardiovascular research

authors： Liao Z,Brar BK,Cai Q,Stephanou A,O'Leary RM,Pennica D,Yellon DM,Latchman DS

更新日期：2002-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pulsatile haemodynamics associated with graded degrees of experimentally produced stenosis were studied in the canine femoral artery. Invasively determined pulsatile blood flow and noninvasively determined blood velocity with Doppler ultrasound were measured an average of 1.3 and 2.3 cm proximal to the stenosis, respe...

journal_title：Cardiovascular research

authors： Farrar DJ,Green HD,Peterson DW

更新日期：1979-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:To determine the role of gap junctions (GJs) in hypoxic pulmonary vasoconstriction (HPV). METHODS AND RESULTS:Studies were performed in rat isolated intrapulmonary arteries (IPAs) mounted on a myograph and in anaesthetized rats. Hypoxia induced a biphasic HPV response in IPAs preconstricted with prostaglandin F2α...

journal_title：Cardiovascular research

authors： Kizub IV,Strielkov IV,Shaifta Y,Becker S,Prieto-Lloret J,Snetkov VA,Soloviev AI,Aaronson PI,Ward JP

更新日期：2013-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Oxidized low-density lipoproteins (ox-LDL) or their components suppress macrophage inflammatory response by down-regulating cytokine synthesis, nitric oxide synthase and inducible cyclooxygenase (Cox-2). This event is crucial for the pathophysiological process leading to the formation of atherosclerotic plaqu...

journal_title：Cardiovascular research

authors： Eligini S,Brambilla M,Banfi C,Camera M,Sironi L,Barbieri SS,Auwerx J,Tremoli E,Colli S

更新日期：2002-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Lower limb perfusion following arterial occlusion depends on the recruitment of collateral vessels. Blood flow through these collateral vessels may be jeopardized by hypersensitivity to vasoconstriction by serotonin (5-HT), as has been reported during hyperlipidemia and diabetes. Therefore the aim of this stu...

journal_title：Cardiovascular research

authors： Janiak P,Lainée P,Grataloup Y,Luyt CE,Bidouard JP,Michel JB,O'Connor SE,Herbert JM

更新日期：2002-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:Free fatty acids induce apoptosis in cardiomyocytes, which is implicated in lipotoxic cardiomyopathy. However, the underlying mechanisms remain not fully understood. MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are non-coding small RNAs that control gene expression at the post-transcriptional level. Dysregulated miRNAs have been shown to b...

journal_title：Cardiovascular research

authors： Zhu H,Yang Y,Wang Y,Li J,Schiller PW,Peng T

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:Hyperhomocysteinaemia is an independent risk factor for atherosclerotic vascular disease and is associated with vascular endothelial dysfunction. Homocysteine modulates cellular methylation reactions. P66shc is a protein that promotes oxidative stress whose expression is governed by promoter methylation. We asked ...

journal_title：Cardiovascular research

authors： Kim CS,Kim YR,Naqvi A,Kumar S,Hoffman TA,Jung SB,Kumar A,Jeon BH,McNamara DM,Irani K

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Infusion of angiotensin II (AngII) during the third and fourth week after balloon injury of the left common carotid artery of the rat induces smooth muscle cell (SMC) DNA synthesis. In this study we wanted to investigate whether alpha 1-adrenoreceptors are involved in AngII-induced SMC DNA synthesis in the ne...

journal_title：Cardiovascular research

authors： van Kleef EM,Smits JF,Schwartz SM,Daemen MJ

更新日期：1996-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Matricellular proteins are extracellular matrix proteins that modulate cell-matrix interactions and cell function, and do not seem to have a direct structural role. The family includes tenascin-C (TN-C), tenascin-X (TN-X), osteonectin, osteopontin, thrombospondin-1 (TSP1) and thrombospondin-2 (TSP2). Expression of mat...

journal_title：Cardiovascular research

authors： Schellings MW,Pinto YM,Heymans S

更新日期：2004-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Papillary muscles isolated from the left ventricle of 17-20 day old Syrian hamsters with genetic cardiomyopathy (BIO 14.6 strain) were examined for their mechanophysiological response to the beta adrenoceptor agonist isoprenaline. The indices of isometric twitch for both myopathic and aged matched normal (BIO RB strai...

journal_title：Cardiovascular research

authors： Rossner KL,Coudrai PR

更新日期：1986-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:Polyunsaturated fatty n-3 acids (PUFAs) have been reported to exhibit antiarrhythmic properties. However, the mechanisms of action remain unclear. We studied the electrophysiological effects of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) on IKs, and on the expression and location of Kv7.1 and KCNE1....

journal_title：Cardiovascular research

authors： Moreno C,de la Cruz A,Oliveras A,Kharche SR,Guizy M,Comes N,Starý T,Ronchi C,Rocchetti M,Baró I,Loussouarn G,Zaza A,Severi S,Felipe A,Valenzuela C

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:I(Ks), the slow component of the delayed rectifier potassium current, underlies a strong beta-adrenergic regulation in the heart. Catecholamines, like isoproterenol, induce a strong increase in I(Ks). Recent work has pointed to an opposing biological effect of beta(1)- and beta(3)-adrenoceptors in the heart....

journal_title：Cardiovascular research

authors： Bosch RF,Schneck AC,Kiehn J,Zhang W,Hambrock A,Eigenberger BW,Rüb N,Gogel J,Mewis C,Seipel L,Kühlkamp V

更新日期：2002-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The progress made in our understanding of the pathophysiology and treatment of congestive heart failure (CHF) would not have been possible without a number of animal models of heart failure and hypertrophy, each one having unique advantages as well as disadvantages. The species and interventions used to create CHF dep...

journal_title：Cardiovascular research

authors： Hasenfuss G

更新日期：1998-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:The role of endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS)/NO signalling is well documented in late ischaemic preconditioning (IPC); however, the role of eNOS and its activation in early IPC remains controversial. This study investigates the role of eNOS in early IPC and the signalling pathways and molecular interaction...

journal_title：Cardiovascular research

authors： Yang C,Talukder MA,Varadharaj S,Velayutham M,Zweier JL

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim was to investigate the effect on the coronary network of the interaction between high arterial blood oxygen tension (PaO2) and stimulation by the alpha adrenergic agonist phenylephrine or by serotonin in an isolated, blood perfused rabbit heart preparation. METHODS:Fresh pig erythrocytes in Krebs-Hen...

journal_title：Cardiovascular research

authors： Mouren S,Vicaut E,Charansonney O,Duvelleroy M

更新日期：1994-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Resveratrol, a natural phytoalexin compound, is present in grapes and wine, and it can produce vasorelaxation. However, little is known of its mechanisms of action on ionic currents in endothelial cells. METHODS:The effect of resveratrol on Ca(2+)-activated K+ currents in an endothelial cell line (HUV-EC-C) ...

journal_title：Cardiovascular research

authors： Li HF,Chen SA,Wu SN

更新日期：2000-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Important physiological and pathophysiological conditions are associated with changes in secretion and synthesis of atrial natriuretic factor (ANF) and brain natriuretic peptide (BNP). The aim of this study was to examine the effects of mechanical stretch and endothelin-1 on ANF and BNP secretion and gene exp...

journal_title：Cardiovascular research

authors： Bruneau BG,de Bold AJ

更新日期：1994-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To characterise the effect of coronary intra-arterial thrombosis upon the downstream vascular bed. BACKGROUND:The vascular response downstream from a coronary intra-arterial thrombus has not previously been characterised. We postulated that downstream vasoconstriction might result from the presence of endoth...

journal_title：Cardiovascular research

authors： Belcher PR,Vergroesen I,Drake-Holland AJ,Noble MI

更新日期：1995-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:Animal studies show that transforming growth factor-β1 (TGF-β1) is an important mediator of atrial fibrosis and atrial fibrillation (AF). This study investigated the role of TGF-β1 in human AF and the mechanism of atrial-selective fibrosis. METHODS AND RESULTS:Atrial specimens from 17 open heart surgery patients ...

journal_title：Cardiovascular research

authors： Rahmutula D,Marcus GM,Wilson EE,Ding CH,Xiao Y,Paquet AC,Barbeau R,Barczak AJ,Erle DJ,Olgin JE

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Air bubbles entering the coronary artery may have harmful effects on cardiac function. From the physical point of view it is the relatively high surface tension of the blood-air interface which causes bubbles to trap in small vessels. The aim of the present study was to reduce depression of myocardial functio...

journal_title：Cardiovascular research

authors： van Blankenstein JH,Slager CJ,Soei LK,Boersma H,Stijnen T,Schuurbiers JC,Krams R,Lachmann B,Verdouw PD

更新日期：1997-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Tension and action potentials have been measured simultaneously from isolated cat papillary muscles. Two groups of experiments are described. In the first group, the external conditions under which the muscle contracted were changed. Specifically, stimulation rate, extra-cellular [Ca++], extracellular [Na++] were alte...

journal_title：Cardiovascular research

authors： Allen DG

更新日期：1977-05-01 00:00:00