Stable expression and coupling of cardiac L-type Ca2+ channels with beta 1-adrenoceptors.

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：: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：:The mechanism(s) by which mutations in sarcomeric proteins cause hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) remains unknown. A leading hypothesis proposes that mutant sarcomeric proteins impair cardiac myocyte contractility, providing an impetus for compensatory hypertrophy. To test this hypothesis, we determined the impact of...

journal_title：Circulation research

authors： Marian AJ,Zhao G,Seta Y,Roberts R,Yu QT

更新日期：1997-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The proteoglycan versican is implicated in several atherogenic events, including stimulation of vascular smooth muscle cell (VSMC) growth and migration, retention of lipoproteins, and promotion of thrombogenesis. A high content of intimal versican also correlates with a low content of elastin, suggesting an inhibitory...

journal_title：Circulation research

authors： Huang R,Merrilees MJ,Braun K,Beaumont B,Lemire J,Clowes AW,Hinek A,Wight TN

更新日期：2006-02-17 00:00:00

abstract：:Bradykinin relaxes arterioles on the brain's surface. This response is endothelium-dependent. The data presented here confirm the hypothesis that hydroxyl free radical mediates this response and may be the endothelium-dependent relaxing factor for bradykinin in this microvascular bed. The response to a locally applied...

journal_title：Circulation research

authors： Rosenblum WI

更新日期：1987-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In nonischemic heart failure (HF), ventricular tachycardia initiates by a nonreentrant mechanism, but there is altered conduction (that could lead to re-entry) that could arise from changes in gap junctional proteins, especially connexin43 (Cx43). We studied Cx43 expression and phosphorylation state in the left ventri...

journal_title：Circulation research

authors： Ai X,Pogwizd SM

更新日期：2005-01-07 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：:The sarcolemmal Na+-Ca2+ exchanger (NCX) is the main Ca2+ extrusion mechanism in cardiac myocytes and is thus essential for the regulation of Ca2+ homeostasis and contractile function. A cytosolic region (f-loop) of the protein mediates regulation of NCX function by intracellular factors including inhibition by exchan...

journal_title：Circulation research

authors： Maack C,Ganesan A,Sidor A,O'Rourke B

更新日期：2005-01-07 00:00:00

abstract：:A method was developed for recording isometric tension from isolated small arteries (mean internal diameter, 169 microns) and veins (mean internal diameter, 273 microns) of the term fetal lung and was then applied to the study of the mechanisms controlling perinatal pulmonary hemodynamics. The specific purpose was to ...

journal_title：Circulation research

authors： Wang Y,Coceani F

更新日期：1992-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We examined the mechanism(s) of hypotensive action of platelet-activating factor (PAF) in anesthetized dogs. PAF (0.5 micrograms/kg i.v.) caused a biphasic hypotension; the first phase was transient and was accompanied by a decrease in systemic vascular resistance and an increase in cardiac output. Aspirin-DL-lysine, ...

journal_title：Circulation research

authors： Yamanaka S,Miura K,Yukimura T,Okumura M,Yamamoto K

更新日期：1992-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A narrow zone of block in isolated false tendon preparations was created by perfusion of the central compartment (gap) of a three-compartment tissue bath with either an isotonic sucrose solution or a solution designed to mimic the extracellular milieu in ischemic tissue. Driven responses on the proximal side of the ga...

journal_title：Circulation research

authors： Antzelevitch C,Moe GK

更新日期：1981-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptors (PPARs) are nuclear receptors controlling lipid and glucose metabolism as well as inflammation. PPARs are expressed in macrophages, cells that also generate reactive oxygen species (ROS). In this study, we investigated whether PPARs regulate ROS production in macrophages. Di...

journal_title：Circulation research

authors： Teissier E,Nohara A,Chinetti G,Paumelle R,Cariou B,Fruchart JC,Brandes RP,Shah A,Staels B

更新日期：2004-12-10 00:00:00

abstract：:In clinical trials, aldosterone antagonists decrease cardiovascular mortality and ischemia by unknown mechanisms. The steroid hormone aldosterone acts by binding to the mineralocorticoid receptor (MR), a ligand-activated transcription factor. In humans, aldosterone causes MR-dependent endothelial cell (EC) dysfunction...

journal_title：Circulation research

authors： Caprio M,Newfell BG,la Sala A,Baur W,Fabbri A,Rosano G,Mendelsohn ME,Jaffe IZ

更新日期：2008-06-06 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:Myogenic tone, an important regulator of vascular resistance, is dependent on vascular smooth muscle (VSM) depolarization, can be modulated by endothelial factors, and is increased in several models of hypertension. Intermittent hypoxia (IH) elevates blood pressure and causes endothelial dysfunction. Hydrogen...

journal_title：Circulation research

authors： Jackson-Weaver O,Paredes DA,Gonzalez Bosc LV,Walker BR,Kanagy NL

更新日期：2011-06-10 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：:The sinoatrial node, which resides at the junction of the right atrium and the superior caval vein, contains specialized myocardial cells that initiate the heart beat. Despite this fundamental role in heart function, the embryonic origin and mechanisms of localized formation of the sinoatrial node have not been define...

journal_title：Circulation research

authors： Mommersteeg MT,Hoogaars WM,Prall OW,de Gier-de Vries C,Wiese C,Clout DE,Papaioannou VE,Brown NA,Harvey RP,Moorman AF,Christoffels VM

更新日期：2007-02-16 00:00:00

abstract：:The plateau phase of prolonged Sr-mediated contractions of preparations of cat and frog heart muscle was used to study the transient response to abrupt changes in load or length. An oscillatory response (total amplitude equal to or less than 5% Lmax) was obtained. Isotonic oscillations were less damped than their isom...

journal_title：Circulation research

authors： Henderson AH,Cattell MR

更新日期：1976-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study was performed to examine, first, the protective effects and responses of collateral vessels of the hind limb in normal and atherosclerotic monkeys and, second, the effects of chronic arterial occlusion on the development of atherosclerosis. The iliac artery was ligated on one side in cynomolgus monkeys. Six...

journal_title：Circulation research

authors： Lopez JA,Armstrong ML,Harrison DG,Piegors DJ,Heistad DD

更新日期：1988-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aims of the current study were to examine the efficacy of acetylcholine (ACh) to mimic ischemic preconditioning in dogs and to determine the role of nitric oxide (NO), muscarinic receptors, and ATP-sensitive K+ (KATP) channels in mediating its effects. Barbital-anesthetized open-chest dogs were subjected to 60 min...

journal_title：Circulation research

authors： Yao Z,Gross GJ

更新日期：1993-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The pulmonary vein is sleeved by myocardium, which is a major source of atrial fibrillation and is involved in congenital sinus venosus defects. Little is known about the cellular origin and mechanism of formation of the pulmonary myocardium. We observed a biphasic process of pulmonary myocardium formation in mice. Fi...

journal_title：Circulation research

authors： Mommersteeg MT,Brown NA,Prall OW,de Gier-de Vries C,Harvey RP,Moorman AF,Christoffels VM

更新日期：2007-10-26 00:00:00

abstract：:Net cellular L-lactate efflux associated with accelerated anaerobic glycolysis has been implicated as a potential cause of the marked cellular K+ loss contributing to lethal cardiac arrhythmias in ischemic heart and to impaired function of fatigued skeletal muscle. To examine the mechanisms of transsarcolemmal L-lacta...

journal_title：Circulation research

authors： Shieh RC,Goldhaber JI,Stuart JS,Weiss JN

更新日期：1994-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:Calcium channel blockers (CCBs) are an important class of drugs in managing cardiovascular diseases. Patients usually rely on these medications for the remainder of their lives after diagnosis. Although the acute pharmacological actions of CCBs in the hearts are well-defined, little is known about the drug-sp...

journal_title：Circulation research

authors： Lam CK,Tian L,Belbachir N,Wnorowski A,Shrestha R,Ma N,Kitani T,Rhee JW,Wu JC

更新日期：2019-07-05 00:00:00

abstract：:The interaction between inflammatory cytokines and endothelial cells is a critical step in atherogenesis leading to endothelial dysfunction and inflammation. We have previously reported that the tumor necrosis factor superfamily member LIGHT could be involved in atherogenesis through its ability to promote vascular in...

journal_title：Circulation research

authors： Sandberg WJ,Halvorsen B,Yndestad A,Smith C,Otterdal K,Brosstad FR,Frøland SS,Olofsson PS,Damås JK,Gullestad L,Hansson GK,Oie E,Aukrust P

更新日期：2009-01-02 00:00:00

abstract：:Cardiac hemodynamics, diameter, blood flow velocity, and volumic flow of the brachial artery were studied before and after diltiazem administration in 11 patients with sustained essential hypertension. The study was compared with the hemodynamic effects of dihydralazine. The caliber of the brachial artery was evaluate...

journal_title：Circulation research

authors： Safar ME,Simon AC,Levenson JA,Cazor JL

更新日期：1983-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cyclic nucleotides are known to modify voltage-gated (L-type) Ca2+ channel activity in vascular smooth muscle cells, but the exact mechanism(s) underlying these effects is not well defined. The purpose of the present study was to investigate the modulatory role of the cAMP- and cGMP-dependent protein kinase (PKA and P...

journal_title：Circulation research

authors： Ruiz-Velasco V,Zhong J,Hume JR,Keef KD

更新日期：1998-03-23 00:00:00

abstract：:To determine whether calcium channel agonists and antagonists bind to distinct pharmacologically active sites, the binding of dihydropyridine calcium channel agonists and antagonists was related to calcium flux and contractile state in primary monolayer cultures of spontaneously contracting chick embryo ventricular ce...

journal_title：Circulation research

authors： Lee RT,Smith TW,Marsh JD

更新日期：1987-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Physiological or pathological stresses and strains produce longer or wider muscle cells, but resting sarcomere length remains constant. Our goal was to investigate the cellular mechanisms for controlling this optimal, resting sarcomere length. To do so, we cultured neonatal rat cardiomyocytes on microfabricated peg-an...

journal_title：Circulation research

authors： Mansour H,de Tombe PP,Samarel AM,Russell B

更新日期：2004-03-19 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：:Abstract: Macrophages, a key component of the innate defense against pathogens, participate in the initiation and resolution of inflammation, and in the maintenance of tissues. These diverse and at times antithetical functions of macrophages are executed via distinct activation states, ranging from classical to altern...

journal_title：Circulation research

authors： Chawla A

更新日期：2010-05-28 00:00:00

abstract：:We hypothesized that both acute and chronic accumulation of myocardial interstitial edema (extravascular fluid [EVF]) would compromise cardiac function. We also postulated that excess fluid within the myocardial interstitial space would potentiate interstitial fibrosis, thus further compromising function. Dogs were di...

journal_title：Circulation research

authors： Laine GA,Allen SJ

更新日期：1991-06-01 00:00:00