Clinical Science - Vascular biology papers

Vascular biology

Hyperbaric oxygen activates discoidin domain receptor 2 via tumour necrosis factor-α and the p38 MAPK pathway to increase vascular smooth muscle cell migration through matrix metalloproteinase 2
K.-G. Shyu, B.-W. Wang and H. Chang
Published as Immediate Publication 26 September 2008, doi:10.1042/CS20080215
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Cellular and molecular effects of mechanical stretch on vascular cells and cardiac myocytes
K.-G. Shyu
Published on the Internet 2 February 2009, doi:10.1042/CS20080163
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Role of TNF-α in vascular dysfunction
H. Zhang, Y. Park, J. Wu, X. p. Chen, S. Lee, J. Yang, K. C. Dellsperger and C. Zhang
Published on the Internet 8 January 2009, doi:10.1042/CS20080196
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End-organ dysfunction and cardiovascular outcomes: the role of the microcirculation
C. J. Lockhart, P. K. Hamilton, C. E. Quinn and G. E. McVeigh
Published on the Internet 8 January 2009, doi:10.1042/CS20080069
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Angiotensin II modulates CD40 expression in vascular smooth muscle cells
H. P. Souza, D. Frediani, A. L. Cobra, A. I. Moretti, M. C. Jurado, T. R. Fernandes, A. J. Cardounel, J. L. Zweier and R. C. Tostes
Published as Immediate Publication 11 September 2008, doi:10.1042/CS20080155
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Genetics of arterial structure and function: towards new biomarkers for aortic stiffness?
Yasmin and K. M. O'Shaughnessy
Published on the Internet 1 May 2008, doi:10.1042/CS20070369
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Relationship between peripheral and coronary function using laser Doppler imaging and transthoracic echocardiography
F. Khan, D. Patterson, J. J. F. Belch, K. Hirata and C. C. Lang
Published as Immediate Publication 13 March 2008 doi:10.1042/CS20070431
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HIV-positive patients treated with protease inhibitors have vascular changes resembling those observed in atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease
J. Lekakis, S. Tsiodras, I. Ikonomidis, J. Palios, G. Poulakou, L. Rallidis, A. Antoniadou, P. Panagopoulos, A. Papadopoulos, H. Giamarellou and D. T. Kremastinos
Published as Immediate Publication 5 February 2008, doi:10.1042/CS20070353
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Vascular effects of adiponectin: molecular mechanisms and potential therapeutic intervention
W. Zhu, K. K. Y. Cheng, P. M. Vanhoutte, K. S. L. Lam and A. Xu
Published on the Internet 1 February 2008, doi:10.1042/CS20070347
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Effects of chronic L-NAME on nitrotyrosine expression and renal vascular reactivity in rats with chronic bile-duct ligation
A. Alcaraz, D. Hernández, D. Iyú, R. Mota, N. M. Atucha, A. J. Ortiz, J. García-Estañ and M. C. Ortiz
Published as Immediate Publication 9 January 2008, doi:10.1042/CS20070312
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Angiopoietin-1 gene transfer improves impaired wound healing in genetically diabetic mice without increasing VEGF expression
A. Bitto, L. Minutoli, M. R. Galeano, D. Altavilla, F. Polito, T. Fiumara, M. Calò, P. Lo Cascio, L. Zentilin, M. Giacca and F. Squadrito
Published as Immediate Publication 14 December 2007, doi:10.1042/CS20070250
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Fish oil fatty acids improve postprandial vascular reactivity in healthy men
C. K. Armah, K. G. Jackson, I. Doman, L. James, F. Cheghani and A. M. Minihane
Published as Immediate Publication 3 December 2007, doi:10.1042/CS20070277
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Low-grade inflammation and arterial wave reflection in patients with chronic fatigue syndrome
V. A. Spence, G. Kennedy, J. J. F. Belch, A. Hill and F. Khan
Published as Immediate Publication 21 November 2007, doi:10.1042/CS20070274
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Homocysteine, S-adenosylmethionine and S-adenosylhomocysteine are associated with retinal microvascular abnormalities: the Hoorn Study
M. V. van Hecke, J. M. Dekker, G. Nijpels, T. Teerlink, C. Jakobs, R. P. Stolk, R. J. Heine, L. M. Bouter, B. C. P. Polak and C. D. A. Stehouwer
Published as Immediate Publication 24 October 2007, doi:10.1042/CS20070275
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Mechanism of the endothelium-dependent relaxation evoked by a grape seed extract
I. Edirisinghe, B. Burton-Freeman and C. T. Kappagoda
Published as Immediate Publication 11 October 2007, doi:10.1042/CS20070264
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Derivation of the distensibility coefficient using tissue Doppler as a marker of arterial function
B. A. Haluska, L. Jeffriess, J. Brown, M. Downey, S. G. Carlier and T. H. Marwick
Published as Immediate Publication 8 October 2007, doi:10.1042/CS20070295
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Arterial stiffness and haemodynamic response to vasoactive medication in subjects with insulin-resistance syndrome
D. G. Brillante, A. J. O'Sullivan, M. T. Johnstone and L. G. Howes
Published as Immediate Publication 8 August 2007, doi:10.1042/CS20070132
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Does compensatory nitric oxide and angiotensin II receptor activity reduce arterial stiffness in early-stage insulin resistance?
R. J. Woodman (see accompanying paper pp. 139–147)
Published as Immediate Publication 19 September 2007, doi:10.1042/CS20070321
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Mechanisms for the role of tetrahydrobiopterin in endothelial function and vascular disease
T. S. Schmidt and N. J. Alp
Published on the Internet 13 June 2007, doi:10.1042/CS20070108
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