Two types of calcium channels in single smooth muscle cells from rabbit ear artery studied with whole-cell and single-channel recordings.

abstract：RATIONALE:Cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) is an effective clinical treatment for heart failure patients with conduction delay, impaired contraction, and energetics. Our recent studies have revealed that mitochondrial posttranslational modifications (PTM) may contribute to its benefits, motivating the present st...

journal_title：Circulation research

authors： Wang SB,Foster DB,Rucker J,O'Rourke B,Kass DA,Van Eyk JE

更新日期：2011-09-16 00:00:00

abstract：:Arteries from deoxycorticosterone acetate (DOCA)-salt and N(omega)-nitro-L-arginine (L-NNA) hypertensive but not normotensive rats develop spontaneous tone. LY294002 and wortmannin, phosphoinositide 3-kinase (PI3-kinase) inhibitors, eliminate spontaneous tone. We hypothesized that PI3-kinase protein and/or activity wa...

journal_title：Circulation research

authors： Northcott CA,Poy MN,Najjar SM,Watts SW

更新日期：2002-08-23 00:00:00

abstract：:A number of scavengers of reactive oxygen metabolites reduce myocardial injury when given before ischemia and reperfusion, but few, if any, have proven to be effective when given near the onset of reperfusion. This is particularly true when infarct size is measured after at least 48 hours of reperfusion, when the full...

journal_title：Circulation research

authors： Carrea FP,Lesnefsky EJ,Repine JE,Shikes RH,Horwitz LD

更新日期：1991-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We created knock-in mice in which a deletion of 3 base pairs coding for K210 in cardiac troponin (cTn)T found in familial dilated cardiomyopathy patients was introduced into endogenous genes. Membrane-permeabilized cardiac muscle fibers from mutant mice showed significantly lower Ca(2+) sensitivity in force generation...

journal_title：Circulation research

authors： Du CK,Morimoto S,Nishii K,Minakami R,Ohta M,Tadano N,Lu QW,Wang YY,Zhan DY,Mochizuki M,Kita S,Miwa Y,Takahashi-Yanaga F,Iwamoto T,Ohtsuki I,Sasaguri T

更新日期：2007-07-20 00:00:00

abstract：:Atrial tissue expresses both connexin 40 (Cx40) and 43 (Cx43) proteins. To assess the relative roles of Cx40 and Cx43 in atrial electrical propagation, we synthesized cultured strands of atrial myocytes derived from mice with genetic deficiency in Cx40 or Cx43 expression and measured propagation velocity (PV) by high-...

journal_title：Circulation research

authors： Beauchamp P,Yamada KA,Baertschi AJ,Green K,Kanter EM,Saffitz JE,Kléber AG

更新日期：2006-11-24 00:00:00

abstract：:We sought to determine the ejection variables that are principally responsible for increases in isovolumic ventricular relaxation rate observed with increases in stroke volume. In nine isolated canine hearts, left ventricular ejection was controlled by patterns specially designed to isolate the ejection parameters mos...

journal_title：Circulation research

authors： Hori M,Kitakaze M,Ishida Y,Fukunami M,Kitabatake A,Inoue M,Kamada T,Yue DT

更新日期：1991-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Oxidatively modified LDL (ox-LDL) activates a lectin-like receptor, LOX-1, which results in the expression of adhesion molecules on endothelial surface. We investigated the regulation of the expression of transforming growth factor-beta(1) (TGF-beta(1)) and its receptors by ox-LDL and the functional significance of th...

journal_title：Circulation research

authors： Chen H,Li D,Saldeen T,Mehta JL

更新日期：2001-12-07 00:00:00

abstract：:Activity was recorded from physiologically identified baroreceptor or chemoreceptor fibers in carotid sinus nerves of urethane-anesthetized spontaneously breathing rabbits. A carotid sinus area was vascularly isolated so that carotid sinus pressure and perfusion medium (Locke's solution or rabbit blood) could be contr...

journal_title：Circulation research

authors： Qu L,Stuesse SL

更新日期：1991-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hemodynamics play an important role in cardiovascular development, and changes in blood flow can cause congenital heart malformations. The endothelium and endocardium are subjected to mechanical forces, of which fluid shear stress is correlated to blood flow velocity. The shear stress responsive genes lung Krüppel-lik...

journal_title：Circulation research

authors： Groenendijk BC,Hierck BP,Vrolijk J,Baiker M,Pourquie MJ,Gittenberger-de Groot AC,Poelmann RE

更新日期：2005-06-24 00:00:00

abstract：:Vascular calcification is a common finding in atherosclerosis and a serious problem in diabetic and uremic patients. Because of the correlation of hyperphosphatemia and vascular calcification, the ability of extracellular inorganic phosphate levels to regulate human aortic smooth muscle cell (HSMC) culture mineralizat...

journal_title：Circulation research

authors： Jono S,McKee MD,Murry CE,Shioi A,Nishizawa Y,Mori K,Morii H,Giachelli CM

更新日期：2000-09-29 00:00:00

abstract：:Ischemia/reperfusion (I/R) affects the integrity of the endoplasmic reticulum (ER), the site of synthesis and folding of numerous proteins. Therefore, I/R may activate the unfolded protein response (UPR), resulting in the induction of a collection of ER stress proteins, many of which are protective and function to res...

journal_title：Circulation research

authors： Martindale JJ,Fernandez R,Thuerauf D,Whittaker R,Gude N,Sussman MA,Glembotski CC

更新日期：2006-05-12 00:00:00

abstract：:Autoregulatory responses to alterations in arterial or venous perfusion pressure were determined for individual arterioles within the rat cremaster muscle. The cremaster muscle of pentobarbital anesthetized rats (50 mg/kg, ip) was surgically exposed and maintained in a controlled tissue bath for visualization by in vi...

journal_title：Circulation research

authors： Morff RJ,Granger HJ

更新日期：1982-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:During the transition from compensated hypertrophy to heart failure, the signaling between L-type Ca(2+) channels in the cell membrane/T-tubules and ryanodine receptors in the sarcoplasmic reticulum becomes defective, partially because of the decreased expression of a T-tubule-sarcoplasmic reticulum anchoring...

journal_title：Circulation research

authors： Li RC,Tao J,Guo YB,Wu HD,Liu RF,Bai Y,Lv ZZ,Luo GZ,Li LL,Wang M,Yang HQ,Gao W,Han QD,Zhang YY,Wang XJ,Xu M,Wang SQ

更新日期：2013-02-15 00:00:00

abstract：:It is well known that electrical pacing may either terminate or change the rate and/or ECG appearance of reentrant ventricular tachycardia. However, the dynamics of interaction of reentrant waves with waves initiated by external pacing are poorly understood. Prevailing concepts are based on simplistic models in which ...

journal_title：Circulation research

authors： Davidenko JM,Salomonsz R,Pertsov AM,Baxter WT,Jalife J

更新日期：1995-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:Remodeling of the vessel wall and the formation of vascular networks are dynamic processes that occur during mammalian embryonic development and in adulthood. Plaque development and excessive neointima formation are hallmarks of atherosclerosis and vascular injury. As our understanding of these complex proces...

journal_title：Circulation research

authors： Becher T,Riascos-Bernal DF,Kramer DJ,Almonte VM,Chi J,Tong T,Oliveira-Paula GH,Koleilat I,Chen W,Cohen P,Sibinga NES

更新日期：2020-02-28 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:Although not fully understood, the phenotypic transition of vascular smooth muscle cells exhibits at the early onset of the pathology of aortic aneurysms. Exploring the key regulators that are responsible for maintaining the contractile phenotype of vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs) may confer vascular hom...

journal_title：Circulation research

authors： Zhao G,Fu Y,Cai Z,Yu F,Gong Z,Dai R,Hu Y,Zeng L,Xu Q,Kong W

更新日期：2017-12-08 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:The impact of severe cardiovascular disease and critical limb ischemia (CLI) on the bone marrow (BM) is largely unknown. OBJECTIVE:To investigate microvascular and neuropathic changes in BM of patients with CLI. METHODS AND RESULTS:BM biopsies were obtained from patients with CLI (n=33) included in the Reju...

journal_title：Circulation research

authors： Teraa M,Fledderus JO,Rozbeh RI,Leguit RJ,Verhaar MC,Juventas Study Group{dagger}.

更新日期：2014-01-17 00:00:00

abstract：:Studies of the stellate ganglion and middle cervical ganglion indicate that sympathetic efferent nerve activity can be modified by peripheral excitatory inputs and that these neural connections may function as pathways for a peripheral reflex at the level of the thoracic sympathetic ganglia. This excitatory synaptic i...

journal_title：Circulation research

authors： Bosnjak ZJ,Kampine JP

更新日期：1989-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Previous studies have demonstrated a role for voltage-gated K+ (Kv) channel alpha subunits of the Kv4 subfamily in the generation of rapidly inactivating/recovering cardiac transient outward K+ current, I(to,f), channels. Biochemical studies suggest that mouse ventricular I(to,f) channels reflect the heteromeric assem...

journal_title：Circulation research

authors： Guo W,Jung WE,Marionneau C,Aimond F,Xu H,Yamada KA,Schwarz TL,Demolombe S,Nerbonne JM

更新日期：2005-12-09 00:00:00

abstract：:Magnesium modulates vascular smooth muscle cell (VSMC) function. However, molecular mechanisms regulating VSMC Mg2+ remain unknown. Using biochemical, pharmacological, and genetic tools, the role of transient receptor potential membrane melastatin 7 (TRPM7) cation channel in VSMC Mg2+ homeostasis was evaluated. Rat, m...

journal_title：Circulation research

authors： He Y,Yao G,Savoia C,Touyz RM

更新日期：2005-02-04 00:00:00

abstract：:Calcific aortic valve sclerosis involves inflammatory processes and occurs preferentially on the aortic side of endothelialized valve leaflets. Although the endothelium is recognized to play critical roles in focal vascular sclerosis, the contributions of valvular endothelial phenotypes to aortic valve sclerosis and s...

journal_title：Circulation research

authors： Simmons CA,Grant GR,Manduchi E,Davies PF

更新日期：2005-04-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Cyclic GMP modulates gene expression in vascular smooth muscle cells (SMCs) in part by stimulating cGMP-dependent protein kinase I (PKGI) and the phosphorylation of transcription factors. In some cells, cGMP increases nuclear translocation of PKGI and PKGI-dependent phosphorylation of transcription regulators; however...

journal_title：Circulation research

authors： Sugiura T,Nakanishi H,Roberts JD Jr

更新日期：2008-07-03 00:00:00

abstract：:The focal pattern of atherosclerotic lesions in arterial vessels suggests that local blood flow patterns are important factors in atherosclerosis. Although disturbed flows in the branches and curved regions are proatherogenic, laminar flows in the straight parts are atheroprotective. Results from in vitro studies on c...

journal_title：Circulation research

authors： Shyy JY,Chien S

更新日期：2002-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:Plasminogen activator inhibitor-1 (PAI-1) is a biomarker for several vascular disease states; however, its target of action within the vessel wall is undefined. OBJECTIVE:Determine the ability of PAI-1 to regulate myoendothelial junction (MEJ) formation. METHODS AND RESULTS:MEJs are found throughout the vas...

journal_title：Circulation research

authors： Heberlein KR,Straub AC,Best AK,Greyson MA,Looft-Wilson RC,Sharma PR,Meher A,Leitinger N,Isakson BE

更新日期：2010-04-02 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:Sustained cardiac hypertrophy is often accompanied by maladaptive cardiac remodeling leading to decreased compliance and increased risk for heart failure. Maladaptive hypertrophy is considered to be a therapeutic target for heart failure. MicroRNAs (miRNAs) and long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs) have various biolo...

journal_title：Circulation research

authors： Wang K,Liu F,Zhou LY,Long B,Yuan SM,Wang Y,Liu CY,Sun T,Zhang XJ,Li PF

更新日期：2014-04-25 00:00:00

abstract：:The effect of chronic therapy with quinapril on the temporal progression of left ventricular failure and survival was assessed in the CHF 146 cardiomyopathic (CM) hamster, which is an idiopathic model of congestive heart failure. Age-matched Golden Syrian (GS) hamsters served as normal controls. Quinapril was administ...

journal_title：Circulation research

authors： Haleen SJ,Weishaar RE,Overhiser RW,Bousley RF,Keiser JA,Rapundalo SR,Taylor DG

更新日期：1991-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cardiomyocyte hypertrophy is transcriptionally controlled and inhibited by glycogen synthase kinase 3beta (GSK3beta). Myocardin is a muscle-specific transcription factor with yet unknown relation to hypertrophy. Therefore, we investigated whether myocardin is sufficient to induce cardiomyocyte hypertrophy and whether ...

journal_title：Circulation research

authors： Badorff C,Seeger FH,Zeiher AM,Dimmeler S

更新日期：2005-09-30 00:00:00

abstract：:In a complex system of interrelated reactions, the heart converts chemical energy to mechanical energy. Energy transfer is achieved through coordinated activation of enzymes, ion channels, and contractile elements, as well as structural and membrane proteins. The heart's needs for energy are difficult to overestimate....

journal_title：Circulation research

authors： Taegtmeyer H,Young ME,Lopaschuk GD,Abel ED,Brunengraber H,Darley-Usmar V,Des Rosiers C,Gerszten R,Glatz JF,Griffin JL,Gropler RJ,Holzhuetter HG,Kizer JR,Lewandowski ED,Malloy CR,Neubauer S,Peterson LR,Portman MA,Recch

更新日期：2016-05-13 00:00:00

abstract：:MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are a recently discovered class of endogenous, small, noncoding RNAs that regulate about 30% of the encoding genes of the human genome. However, the role of miRNAs in vascular disease is currently completely unknown. Using microarray analysis, we demonstrated for the first time that miRNAs are aberr...

journal_title：Circulation research

authors： Ji R,Cheng Y,Yue J,Yang J,Liu X,Chen H,Dean DB,Zhang C

更新日期：2007-06-08 00:00:00

abstract：:Oxidation converts low-density lipoprotein (LDL) into a cytotoxin in vitro. Oxidized LDL exists in vivo in atherosclerotic lesions and possibly in plasma. Many cell functions are altered in vitro by oxidized LDL, but few have been examined in vivo. To test whether oxidized LDL could injure endothelial cells and alter ...

journal_title：Circulation research

authors： Rangaswamy S,Penn MS,Saidel GM,Chisolm GM

更新日期：1997-01-01 00:00:00