Early origins of heart disease: low birth weight and the role of the insulin-like growth factor system in cardiac hypertrophy.

abstract：:We evaluated the role of deferasirox therapeutic drug monitoring in order to avoid toxicity or treatment failure. Plasma concentrations, measured between two consecutive liver iron determinations, were determined at the end of dosing interval. Fifty-four β-thalassemic adult patients were enrolled: 50% were males; medi...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental pharmacology & physiology

authors： Allegra S,Massano D,De Francia S,Longo F,Piccione F,Pirro E,Cusato J,D'Avolio A,Piga A

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:1. There is mounting evidence that a wide range of antidepressants share the common feature of increasing hippocampal neurogenesis. The specificity of this association has suggested that an ability to increase neurogenesis might be a useful paradigm to screen for compounds with antidepressant activity. 2. The hope of ...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental pharmacology & physiology

authors： Nandam LS,Jhaveri D,Bartlett P

更新日期：2007-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:1. Whole-cell patch recordings were made from antidromically identified sympathetic preganglionic neurons (SPN) of immature rat spinal cord slices. Bath application of nociceptin (0.1-1 micromol/L) suppressed excitatory postsynaptic potentials (EPSP) and hyperpolarized a population of SPN; these effects were naloxone ...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental pharmacology & physiology

authors： Brailoiu GC,Lai CC,Chen CT,Hwang LL,Lin HH,Dun NJ

更新日期：2002-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:1. Evidence gathered in recent years has revealed microRNAs (miRNAs) fine-tune gene expression and play an important role in various cellular processes, including cell growth, differentiation, proliferation and apoptosis. 2. The present review summarizes current knowledge of miRNA pathways in the pathogenesis of cance...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental pharmacology & physiology

authors： Tsai LM,Yu D

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:1. Medullary blood flow (MBF) is important in the long-term control of arterial pressure. However, it is unclear which vascular elements regulate MBF. 2. Exogenous endothelin (ET)-1 decreases cortical more than medullary blood flow. We hypothesized that ET-1 would therefore constrict afferent (AA) and efferent arterio...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental pharmacology & physiology

authors： Denton KM,Shweta A,Finkelstein L,Flower RL,Evans RG

更新日期：2004-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:1. Hepatic sulphobromophthalein (BSP) transport was studied in guinea-pigs pretreated intraperitoneally with 0.7 ml of diethyl maleate to depress hepatic glutathione levels. 2. Diethyl maleate depressed the hepatic transport of infused conjugated BSP from hepatocytes into bile without influencing hepatic uptake. 3. Un...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental pharmacology & physiology

authors： Whelan G

更新日期：1980-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although 7,8-dihydroxyflavone (7,8-DHF), a synthetic agonist specific for tyrosine kinase receptor B (TrkB), has been reported to promote intestinal dynamics, its effect on gastric dynamics has not been studied as yet. In this study, we explored how 7,8-DHF affected the carbachol (CCh)-induced contraction of rat gastr...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental pharmacology & physiology

authors： He B,Qu Z,Tian Z,Zhao K,Wei L,Ma L

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:1. Ionic channels appear to play an important role in contractile responses of the cerebral arteries and, thereby, contribute to the regulation of cerebral circulation. In the present study, we investigated the role of large-conductance Ca(2+)-activated K+ (BK(Ca)) channels in the regulation of cerebral arterial tone ...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental pharmacology & physiology

authors： Kamouchi M,Kitazono T,Nagao T,Fujishima M,Ibayashi S

更新日期：2002-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:1. Pyruvate has been shown to enhance the contractile performance of cardiac muscle when provided as an alternative substrate to glucose. The aims of the present study were to determine whether the inotropic effects of pyruvate are due to increased mobilization of intracellular Ca2+ ([Ca2+]i) and to compare the effect...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental pharmacology & physiology

authors： Mellors LJ,Kotsanas G,Wendt IR

更新日期：1999-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:1. The efficacy of coumarin (1,2-benzopyrone) was examined for the regulation of hyperthyroidism in female rats. 2. Coumarin was administered (10 mg/kg per day for 15 days) to l-thyroxine (L-T(4))-induced hyperthyroid as well as to euthyroid rats and changes in serum concentrations of thyroid hormones and in associate...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental pharmacology & physiology

authors： Panda S,Kar A

更新日期：2007-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:1. Congenital long QT syndrome (LQTS) is a genetically heterogeneous disease. The aim of the present study was to identify the gene mutation in a Chinese family with LQTS and investigate the functional changes associated with the mutation. 2. Polymerase chain reaction and DNA sequencing were used to screen for the KCN...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental pharmacology & physiology

authors： Yang HT,Sun CF,Cui CC,Xue XL,Zhang AF,Li HB,Wang DQ,Shu J

更新日期：2009-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:1. During the destruction of articular cartilage, fibrinolytic enzymes and matrix metalloproteinases (MMP) may contribute to the related pathology. The activities, antigens and messenger RNA (mRNA) levels of urokinase-type plasminogen activator (uPA) and plasminogen activator inhibitor-1 (PAI-1) in articular cartilage...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental pharmacology & physiology

authors： Kikuchi H,Shimada W,Nonaka T,Ueshima S,Tanaka S

更新日期：1996-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:1. This study investigated the effect of progesterone, which, under certain circumstances, can antagonize both the mineralocorticoid and glucocorticoid activities of steroid hormones, on the development and maintenance of adrenocorticotrophic hormone (ACTH)-induced hypertension in conscious sheep. 2. Progesterone (500...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental pharmacology & physiology

authors： Spence CD,Reid AF,Coghlan JP,Mills EH,Whitworth JA,Scoggins BA

更新日期：1989-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a rapid loss of kidney function resulting in accumulation of end metabolic products and associated abnormalities in fluid, electrolyte and acid-base homeostasis. The pathophysiology of AKI is complex and multifactorial involving numerous vascular, tubular and inflammatory pathways. Neurohu...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental pharmacology & physiology

authors： Hering D,Winklewski PJ

更新日期：2017-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:1. Taurine and homocysteine are metabolites of methionine. Hyperhomocysteinaemia is one of the risk factors for cardiovascular disease. Although taurine may be a cardiovascular cytoprotective substance, we hypothesized that it may antagonize the effects of homocysteine on myocardial mitochondrial function. 2. We studi...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental pharmacology & physiology

authors： Chang L,Zhao J,Xu J,Jiang W,Tang CS,Qi YF

更新日期：2004-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:1. Raised intracranial pressure (ICP) is a major factor associated with morbidity and mortality in patients with severe head injury. Identifying the mechanisms responsible for raised ICP may be difficult and, as a result, treatment prescribed may be non-specific and often ineffective. 2. Research aimed at obtaining mo...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental pharmacology & physiology

authors： Lewis SB

更新日期：1998-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:1. The spinal sympathetic outflow (C7-T2) of pithed male Wistar rats was electrically stimulated (30-50 V, 0.5 ms, 0.1-1.0 Hz) and heart rate and arterial blood pressure were recorded. D-Tubocurarine (1 mg/kg) and atropine (1 mg/kg) were administered intravenously (i.v.) to reduce voluntary and parasympathetic nerve a...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental pharmacology & physiology

authors： Rechtman MP,King RG,Boura AL

更新日期：1988-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Bone is a remarkable living tissue that provides a framework for animal body support and motion. However, under excessive loads and deformations, bone is prone is to damage through fracture. Furthermore, once the bone is weakened by osteoporosis, bone fracture can occur even after only minimal trauma. Various techniqu...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental pharmacology & physiology

authors： Zhang L,Richardson M,Mendis P

更新日期：2012-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:1. The field of extracellular nucleotides and purinoceptors has undergone a resurgence of interest and enthusiasm in the past decade. More and more investigators are probing the physiological and pathophysiological roles of P2 receptors in virtually every organ system, including the kidney. 2. With this renewed intere...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental pharmacology & physiology

authors： Inscho EW

更新日期：2001-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Orthostatic stress triggers a response to maintain cerebral perfusion and prevent syncope. Given the hypotensive effects of inorganic nitrate this response to orthostasis may be altered by acute supplementation with inorganic nitrate and modified by ethnic origin. Caucasian and SE Asian (n = 30 for both), were recruit...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental pharmacology & physiology

authors： Allen K,Chuter KM,Fithon K,Marshall L,Hauton D

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Placental growth factor (PlGF) is decreased in early gestation of pregnant women who subsequently develop pre-eclampsia. In this study, pre-emptive treatment with PlGF to prevent pre-eclampsia was evaluated in an in vivo rodent model of experimental pre-eclampsia (EPE) induced by TNF-α and in an in vitro model of huma...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental pharmacology & physiology

authors： Chau K,Bobek G,Xu B,Stait-Gardner T,Price W,Hennessy A,Makris A

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:1. Irinotecan (also known as CPT-11) is a water soluble, semi-synthetic analogue of 20(S)camptothecin (CPT) with promising activity against a range of tumour types. 2. As with all other active analogues of CPT, irinotecan causes cell toxicity by stabilizing a ternary complex between the nuclear enzyme topoisomerase I ...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental pharmacology & physiology

authors： Rivory LP

更新日期：1996-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:1. None of the genes responsible for essential hypertension has been identified. Recent work in genetically hypertensive rats has shown linkage of blood pressure with alleles of the renin gene. Since the renin gene is a member of a conserved synteny group that in humans spans chromosome 1q21.3-32.3 and includes the ge...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental pharmacology & physiology

authors： Griffiths LR,Zee RY,Ying LH,Morris BJ

更新日期：1991-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The chemosensitive cardiac vagal and sympathetic afferent reflexes are implicated in driving pathophysiological changes in sympathetic nerve activity (SNA) in cardiovascular disease states. This study investigated the impact of sex and ovarian hormones on the chemosensitive cardiac afferent reflex. Experiments were pe...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental pharmacology & physiology

authors： Pinkham MI,Barrett CJ

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The transcription factor, nuclear factor-κB (NF-κB) is a key inducer of inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS) gene expression. The aim of the present study was to investigate the potential protective effect of l-arginine (Arg; nitric oxide precursor) and aminoguanidine (inducible nitric oxide synthase inhibitor) agai...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental pharmacology & physiology

authors： Farghaly HS,Thabit RH

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study investigated the effect of muscarinic M1 and M2 receptor antagonists on the rocuronium-induced train of four (TOF) fade and tetanic fade, respectively. Ex-vivo phrenic nerves and diaphragms were obtained from adult Sprague-Dawley rats and stabilized in Krebs buffer; the nerve-stimulated muscle TOF fade was ...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental pharmacology & physiology

authors： Kim YB,Lee S,Lee KC,Kim HJ,Ro YJ,Yang HS

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:1. The aim of this study was to assess the vagal and sympathetic nerve contribution to the relationship between mean arterial pressure (MAP) and heart rate (HR) at 6, 9, 14 and 20 weeks of age in conscious Wistar-Kyoto (WKY) and spontaneously hypertensive rats (SHR) with methoxamine- and nitroprusside-induced steady-s...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental pharmacology & physiology

authors： Head GA,Adams MA

更新日期：1988-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effects of variation in dietary sodium intake on biochemical indices of sympathetic activity were investigated in normal subjects. Sodium restriction for 7 days (mean urinary sodium excretion 21 mmol/day, s.e.m. = 4) increased supine plasma noradrenaline concentration significantly (1.78 nmol/l, s.e.m. = 0.23) com...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental pharmacology & physiology

authors： Watson RD,Esler MD,Leonard P,Korner PI

更新日期：1984-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The combined administration of metronidazole and ampicillin increased faecal weights by 198% in normal male subjects on controlled diets with constant energy, protein and dietary fibre content. Intestinal transit times were unaltered despite marked increase in faecal weights. ...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental pharmacology & physiology

authors： Kurpad AV,Shetty PS

更新日期：1984-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chronic low back pain (LBP) has high prevalence in the adult population which is associated with enormous disability. Hence, our aim was to further characterise our LBP rat model by using immunohistological and immunohistochemical methods at an advanced stage (day 49) of the model. Male Sprague-Dawley rats were anaest...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental pharmacology & physiology

authors： Park TSW,Khan N,Kuo A,Nicholson JR,Corradini L,Smith MT

更新日期：2020-09-05 00:00:00