Oxidized low-density lipoprotein depletes PKCalpha and attenuates reactive oxygen species formation in monocytes/macrophages.

abstract：:Estimation of infarct size from enzyme activities in plasma or serum presupposes known values of circulatory parameters such as the extravascular distribution volume Ve and the permeability constant P for the transport of enzyme between intravascular volume Vi and Ve. In man, parameter values are used that are extrapo...

journal_title：Cardiovascular research

authors： Willems GM,Muijtjens AM,Lambi FH,Hermens WT

更新日期：1979-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:Disturbed blood flow at arterial branches and curvatures modulates endothelial function and predisposes the region to endothelial inflammation and subsequent development of atherosclerotic lesions. Activation of the endothelial Toll-like receptors (TLRs), in particular TLR4, contributes to vascular inflammation. T...

journal_title：Cardiovascular research

authors： Qu D,Wang L,Huo M,Song W,Lau CW,Xu J,Xu A,Yao X,Chiu JJ,Tian XY,Huang Y

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is a devastating condition for which no disease-modifying therapies exist. PH is recognized as proliferative disease of the pulmonary artery (PA). In the experimental newborn calf model of hypoxia-induced PH, adventitial fibroblasts in the PA wall exhibit a heightened replication index....

journal_title：Cardiovascular research

authors： Panzhinskiy E,Zawada WM,Stenmark KR,Das M

更新日期：2012-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ischemia-reperfusion of the heart and other organs results in the accumulation of unesterified arachidonic acid (AA) via the action of membrane-bound phospholipases, primarily phospholipase A2. AA can be metabolized by the classical cyclooxygenase (COX) and lipoxygenase (LOX) pathways to well-characterized metabolites...

journal_title：Cardiovascular research

authors： Gross GJ,Falck JR,Gross ER,Isbell M,Moore J,Nithipatikom K

更新日期：2005-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Decay kinetics of the voltage-gated L-type Ca(2+) current (I(CaL)) control the magnitude of Ca(2+) influx during the cardiac action potential. We investigated the influence of changes in diastolic membrane potential on I(CaL) decay kinetics in cardiac cells. METHODS:Cells were isolated enzymatically from rat...

journal_title：Cardiovascular research

authors： Barrère-Lemaire S,Piot C,Leclercq F,Nargeot J,Richard S

更新日期：2000-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:Autonomic dysfunction can promote atrial fibrillation (AF) and results from AF-related remodelling. N-type Ca2+-channels (NTCCs) at sympathetic nerve terminals mediate Ca2+-entry that triggers neurotransmitter release. AF-associated remodelling plays an important role in AF pathophysiology but the effects of NTCC ...

journal_title：Cardiovascular research

authors： Tajiri K,Guichard JB,Qi X,Xiong F,Naud P,Tardif JC,Costa AD,Aonuma K,Nattel S

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:To describe the overall role of reduced sarcoplasmic reticulum Ca(2+) ATPase (SERCA2) for Ca(2+) wave development. METHODS AND RESULTS:SERCA2 knockout [Serca2(flox/flox) Tg(alphaMHC-MerCreMer); KO] mice allowing inducible cardiomyocyte-specific disruption of the Serca2 gene in adult mice were compared with Serca(...

journal_title：Cardiovascular research

authors： Stokke MK,Hougen K,Sjaastad I,Louch WE,Briston SJ,Enger UH,Andersson KB,Christensen G,Eisner DA,Sejersted OM,Trafford AW

更新日期：2010-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Known viable allograft canine pulmonary valves were inserted in an isotopic position ensuring normal physiological function and simulating the clinical situation. Valves removed at periods up to eight weeks were assessed for viability using previously established criteria of tissue culture and protein and collagen syn...

journal_title：Cardiovascular research

authors： Wheatley DJ,McGregor CG

更新日期：1977-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY OBJECTIVE:The aim was to evaluate the protective effect of verapamil during myocardial ischaemia and reperfusion. DESIGN:In vivo phosphorus-31 (31P) magnetic resonance spectroscopy was performed on rats pretreated with verapamil (mg.kg-1 intraperitoneal) and controls during a 45 min left coronary artery occlusio...

journal_title：Cardiovascular research

authors： Wolfe CL,Donnelly TJ,Sievers R,Parmley WW

更新日期：1991-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate the cellular mechanisms underlying global and regional LV dysfunction in the post-infarct (MI) remodeled rat hearts. METHODS:LV remodeling and function were quantified by echocardiography, morphometry, in vivo hemodynamics, and isolated perfused heart studies in 6 weeks post-MI and sham-operat...

journal_title：Cardiovascular research

authors： Gupta S,Prahash AJ,Anand IS

更新日期：2000-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:Cardiac hypertrophy is a risk factor independent of blood pressure; however, the mechanisms that distinguish pathological remodelling due to local cues from pressure overload are unresolved. This study was aimed at discovering a novel gene expression mechanism in heart failure. METHODS AND RESULTS:In angiotensin ...

journal_title：Cardiovascular research

authors： Yue H,Li W,Desnoyer R,Karnik SS

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To assess the functional effects of multipotent adult progenitor cells (MAPCs) transplanted in a rat model of chronic myocardial infarction. METHODS:Forty-four rats underwent coronary ligation and, 14 days later, were randomly allocated to receive in-scar injections (5 x 10(6) cells/150 microL) of green flu...

journal_title：Cardiovascular research

authors： Agbulut O,Mazo M,Bressolle C,Gutierrez M,Azarnoush K,Sabbah L,Niederlander N,Abizanda G,Andreu EJ,Pelacho B,Gavira JJ,Perez-Ilzarbe M,Peyrard S,Bruneval P,Samuel JL,Soriano-Navarro M,García-Verdugo JM,Hagège AA,Próspe

更新日期：2006-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study is to investigate the idea that altered fibroblast contractile activity is involved in the pathogenesis of hypertensive heart disease (HHD). METHODS:Cell area and contraction are quantified using the traction force microscopy technique for cardiac fibroblasts isolated from both normoten...

journal_title：Cardiovascular research

authors： Marganski WA,De Biase VM,Burgess ML,Dembo M

更新日期：2003-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:Heart failure is associated with deficient endothelial nitric oxide (NO) production as well as increased oxidative stress and accelerated NO degradation. The aim of this study was to evaluate platelet NO biosynthesis and superoxide anion (O(2)(-)) production in patients with heart failure. METHODS AND RESULTS:In ...

journal_title：Cardiovascular research

authors： Shah A,Passacquale G,Gkaliagkousi E,Ritter J,Ferro A

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The static elastic properties of the aorta ad systolic blood pressure in the caudal artery have been measured in 55 spontaneously hypertensive rats of the AS strain. Animals were divided into five groups and treated from the age of 4 to 12 weeks as follows: (1) 0.25 mm silver clip positioned around the right renal art...

journal_title：Cardiovascular research

authors： Berry CL,Greenwald SE,Menahem N

更新日期：1981-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Atrial remodeling contributes to the maintenance of atrial fibrillation (AF) in several cardiac disorders. There is evidence that angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors reduce the prevalence of AF in patients with congestive heart failure (CHF). There have been no studies performed to assess the effec...

journal_title：Cardiovascular research

authors： Shi Y,Li D,Tardif JC,Nattel S

更新日期：2002-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Macrophage migration inhibitory factor (MIF), which plays a pivotal role in the control of inflammatory responses, was first characterized as a T-cell cytokine, but later was also found as a pituitary peptide released in response to infection and stress. However, MIF's role and expression in the myocardium ha...

journal_title：Cardiovascular research

authors： Takahashi M,Nishihira J,Shimpo M,Mizue Y,Ueno S,Mano H,Kobayashi E,Ikeda U,Shimada K

更新日期：2001-12-01 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:Recently, we have found that rat CMV (RCMV) infected smooth muscle cells (SMCs) in rat carotid arteries when administered 14 days after balloon injury. In the present study we investigated (1) the long term effects of CMV infection on neointimal cross-sectional area, and (2) whether the phenotype of the intim...

journal_title：Cardiovascular research

authors： Persoons MC,Daemen MJ,van Kleef EM,Grauls GE,Wijers E,Bruggeman CA

更新日期：1997-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:We have attempted to demonstrate the induction of inducible nitric oxide synthase in human vascular tissue and define the capacity of different cytokines to induce this enzyme. METHODS:Segments of human arteries were stimulated with lipopolysaccharide (10 micrograms/ml), interleukin-1 beta (5 U/ml), tumor ne...

journal_title：Cardiovascular research

authors： Chester AH,Borland JA,Buttery LD,Mitchell JA,Cunningham DA,Hafizi S,Hoare GS,Springall DR,Polak JM,Yacoub MH

更新日期：1998-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The state of the vasodilator systems in congestive heart failure is poorly defined. Plasma atrial natriuretic peptide is increased, whereas endothelium derived relaxing factor activity can be decreased. Atrial natriuretic peptide and endothelium derived relaxing factor both cause vascular relaxation by gener...

journal_title：Cardiovascular research

authors： Arnal JF,Hofmann F,Michel JB

更新日期：1993-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aims were: (1) to evaluate whether differences in absolute and cyclic echocardiographic image amplitude exist in different layers (subendocardium and subepicardium) and regions (septal, anterior, lateral, inferior wall) of the canine left ventricle; (2) to assess the dependence of these variables upon loc...

journal_title：Cardiovascular research

authors： Marini C,Ghelardini G,Picano E,Rovai D,Lombardi M,Trivella MG,Distante A,L'Abbate A

更新日期：1993-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:Angiotensin II is a potential contributor to the development of abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA). In aortic vascular smooth muscle cells, exposure to angiotensin II induces mitochondrial fission via dynamin-related protein 1 (Drp1). However, pathophysiological relevance of mitochondrial morphology in angiotensin II...

journal_title：Cardiovascular research

authors： Cooper HA,Cicalese S,Preston KJ,Kawai T,Okuno K,Choi ET,Kasahara S,Uchida HA,Otaka N,Scalia R,Rizzo V,Eguchi S

更新日期：2020-05-08 00:00:00

abstract：:The left ansa subclavia was stimulated at supramaximal intensity at a frequency of Hz in open-chest, anaesthetized dogs for periods of about 10 min. Arterial blood pressure, myocardial contractile force, and coronary sinus blood flow reached peak values after 1 or 2 min of stimulation, and then declined gradually thro...

journal_title：Cardiovascular research

authors： Levy MN,Blattberg B

更新日期：1976-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Myocardial ischaemia increases cellular and extracellular osmolarity, alters membrane permeability to ions and causes moderate cell swelling and interstitial oedema. Ischaemia also reduces the mechanical resistance of the sarcolemma of myocytes, probably as a result of proteolytic digestion of the connections between ...

journal_title：Cardiovascular research

authors： Garcia-Dorado D,Oliveras J

更新日期：1993-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although the existence of t-tubules in mammalian cardiac ventricular myocytes has been recognized for a long time, it now appears that their structure and function are more complex than previously believed. Recent work has provided evidence that many of the key proteins underlying excitation-contraction coupling are l...

journal_title：Cardiovascular research

authors： Orchard C,Brette F

更新日期：2008-01-15 00:00:00

abstract：:To examine how end systole differs from end ejection and also whether the slope of the end systolic pressure-volume relation can be approximated to that of the end ejection pressure-volume relation, nine isolated, perfused, paced canine hearts ejecting into a hydraulic loading system that simulated the aortic input im...

journal_title：Cardiovascular research

authors： Nishioka O,Maruyama Y,Ashikawa K,Isoyama S,Satoh S,Suzuki H,Watanabe J,Watanabe H,Shimizu Y,Ino-Oka E

更新日期：1987-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Acute coronary syndromes result from fissure, erosion or rupture of a vulnerable atherosclerotic plaque. The characteristics of a vulnerable plaque include a large lipid pool, an abundance of inflammatory cells and mediators, a reduced smooth muscle cell and collagen content and a thin overlying fibrous cap. Potential...

journal_title：Cardiovascular research

authors： Rabbani R,Topol EJ

更新日期：1999-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Anthracyclines cause apoptotic death in many cell types through activation of the ceramide pathway. We tested the hypothesis that doxorubicin induces cardiac myocyte apoptosis through ceramide generation. METHODS:Adult rat ventricular myocytes were grown in the presence of 10% fetal calf serum, and exposed ...

journal_title：Cardiovascular research

authors： Delpy E,Hatem SN,Andrieu N,de Vaumas C,Henaff M,Rücker-Martin C,Jaffrézou JP,Laurent G,Levade T,Mercadier JJ

更新日期：1999-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The major limitation to antiarrhythmic drug therapy is the risk of arrhythmia promotion, or 'proarrhythmia.' This complication may be lethal, and greatly restricts the value of antiarrhythmic agents, particularly for arrhythmias without an intrinsic mortality risk, such as atrial fibrillation. In order for improved an...

journal_title：Cardiovascular research

authors： Nattel S

更新日期：1998-03-01 00:00:00