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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Kuruba Manohar, Rishikesh Kumar Gupta, Parth Gupta, Debasmita Saha, Suman Gare, Rahuldeb Sarkar, Ashish Misra, Lopamudra Giri
Summary: This study establishes a hypoxia model based on A549 cells induced by low oxygen, testing the protective effect of the calcium channel blocker nifedipine. The findings demonstrate that nifedipine can protect cells exposed to hypoxia by reducing cytosolic calcium, mitochondrial calcium, and ROS generation. The study proposes a framework for quantitatively analyzing mitochondrial calcium and ROS levels using 3D imaging, providing insights into potential molecular targets and suggesting the evaluation of nifedipine's therapeutic value in COVID-19 trials.
FREE RADICAL BIOLOGY AND MEDICINE
(2021)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Dario Melgari, Anthony Frosio, Serena Calamaio, Gaia A. Marzi, Carlo Pappone, Ilaria Rivolta
Summary: T-type calcium channels play important roles in cancer and may serve as prognostic factors. However, the use of drugs to reduce their expression may lead to complications due to lack of selectivity. Moreover, T-type calcium channels are involved in side effects of certain anticancer agents, making patients more sensitive to pain.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Medicinal
Mingming Zhao, Ziyan Zhang, Zhiyu Pan, Sijia Ma, Meiying Chang, Jiao Fan, Shunxuan Xue, Yuejun Wang, Hua Qu, Yu Zhang
Summary: This meta-analysis of 12 randomized controlled trials demonstrates that N-/T-type calcium channel blockers are more effective than L-type calcium channel blockers in reducing urine albumin/protein excretion in patients with chronic kidney disease treated with renin-angiotensin system inhibitors, without affecting serum creatinine, glomerular filtration rate, and adverse effects.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
V. I. Evlakhov, I. Z. Poyassov, T. P. Berezina
Summary: Changes in pulmonary microhemodynamics were studied in acute experiments on the isolated perfused lungs of Chinchilla rabbits under conditions of pulmonary thromboembolism. The results showed that Ethosuximide and Mibefradil decreased pulmonary artery pressure, precapillary resistance, and pulmonary vascular resistance to the same extent, while postcapillary resistance remained intact. Chloroquine pretreatment resulted in a greater decrease in these parameters compared to Ethosuximide, Mibefradil, and Nifedipine. Furthermore, Chloroquine exhibited properties of both L- and T-type Ca2+ channel blockers, as well as a K-ATP channel activator.
JOURNAL OF EVOLUTIONARY BIOCHEMISTRY AND PHYSIOLOGY
(2023)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Denis P. Laryushkin, Sergei A. Maiorov, Valery P. Zinchenko, Sergei G. Gaidin, Artem M. Kosenkov
Summary: The study demonstrates that blockade of L-type VGCC can reduce the half-width and amplitude of bicuculline-induced [Ca2+](i) oscillations, decrease the number of PDSs in a cluster, and shorten the cluster duration, while insignificantly affecting the pattern of individual PDSs and the frequency of cluster occurrence.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Mohamed A. A. Al-Griw, Rabia Alghazeer, Haithm W. W. Ratemi, Mohamed E. E. Ben-Othman, Refaat Tabagah, Ghalia Shamlan, Mahmmoud M. M. Habibullah, Afnan M. M. Alnajeebi, Nouf A. A. Babteen, Areej A. A. Eskandrani, Ammar AL-Farga, Wafa S. S. Alansari
Summary: A growing body of studies suggests that Ca2+ signaling controls a variety of biological processes in brain elements. Activation of L-type voltage-operated Ca2+ channels (VOCCs) plays a role in the development of oligodendrocyte (OL) lineage loss, and indicates that the blocking of these channels may be an effective way to inhibit OL lineage cell loss.
CURRENT ISSUES IN MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
(2023)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Jieun Kim, Seong Gak Jeon, Ha-Ram Jeong, HyunHee Park, Jae-Ick Kim, Hyang-Sook Hoe
Summary: The L-type calcium channel blocker felodipine can potentially be repurposed to treat neuroinflammation by modulating microglial activity and reducing proinflammatory responses.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
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Pediatrics
Kelsey L. Richardson, Donald J. Weaver, Derek K. Ng, Megan K. Carroll, Susan L. Furth, Bradley A. Warady, Joseph T. Flynn
Summary: The study found that the use of dihydropyridine calcium channel blockers (dhCCBs) in children with chronic kidney disease and hypertension is associated with higher levels of proteinuria and does not improve blood pressure control.
PEDIATRIC NEPHROLOGY
(2021)
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Psychiatry
Sarada Subramanian, Geethu Krishna, Palanimuthu T. Sivakumar, Ajit B. Dahale, Susheel J. Kumar, Preeti Sinha, Mathew Varghese
Summary: By evaluating plasma levels of neurofilament L and amyloid beta 42, a combination of these markers can be considered as a screening tool for discriminating AD from NAD, identifying eligible subjects for AD treatment/clinical trials.
ASIAN JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRY
(2021)
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Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Eri Harada, Kazumi Sugino, Megumi Aimoto, Akira Takahara
Summary: The study demonstrated that cilnidipine, an L/N-type Ca2+ channel blocker, effectively countered salt-induced atrial and ventricular remodelling, fibrosis, and atrial fibrillation (AF). The results suggest that the suppressive effects of cilnidipine on these conditions may be closely associated with its N-type Ca2+ channel-blocking actions.
BIOLOGICAL & PHARMACEUTICAL BULLETIN
(2021)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Rabindra Nath Chakraborty, Deepak Langade, Shyam More, Vaibhav Revandlkar, Ashish Birla
Summary: Cilnidipine demonstrated significant reductions in SBP, DBP, and PR compared to baseline at the end of therapy, with similar efficacy as other CCBs. This meta-analysis suggests that Cilnidipine is an effective first-line CCB for the management of hypertension, either alone or in combination therapy.
CUREUS JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCE
(2021)
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Behavioral Sciences
Tahereh Hemati, Mehdi Abbasnejad, Mahtab Mollashahi, Saeed Esmaeili-Mahani, Ali Shahraki
Summary: Methyl jasmonate can improve learning and memory and reduce anxiety in rats, possibly through the involvement of L-type calcium channels and inhibition of oxidative indices.
BEHAVIOURAL PHARMACOLOGY
(2021)
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Cell Biology
D. P. Laryushkin, S. A. Maiorov, S. G. Gaidin, V. P. Zinchenko, A. M. Kosenkov
Summary: The study compared the effects of four blockers on suppressing Ca2+ influx through L-type calcium channels in cultured hippocampal neurons induced by KCl. Dihydropyridine substances were found to be more selective while verapamil and diltiazem could completely block most of the voltage-dependent calcium channels.
BIOLOGICHESKIE MEMBRANY
(2021)
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Cell Biology
Gary S. Bird, Diane D'Agostin, Safaa Alsanosi, Stefanie Lip, Sandosh Padmanabhan, Anant B. Parekh
Summary: Dihydropyridines like amlodipine are commonly used antihypertensive agents, but their clinical use has been questioned recently. This study reveals that amlodipine has intrinsic fluorescence, complicating the measurement of cytosolic calcium. However, clinical trials and real-world analysis show that dihydropyridines do not increase the risk of heart failure or other cardiovascular disorders, therefore discontinuation is not recommended.
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Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
E. Semenova, A. P. Boyko, L. Y. Novikova, M. A. Vishnyakova
Summary: This paper presents an analysis of different phenotypic traits in pea accessions from the VIR collection, providing important information for breeding appropriate varieties.
VAVILOVSKII ZHURNAL GENETIKI I SELEKTSII
(2022)
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Neurosciences
Jaivijay Ramu, Tetyana Konak, Serguei Liachenko
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Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging
Serguei Liachenko, Jaivijay Ramu
JOURNAL OF MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING
(2017)
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Neurosciences
Sumit Sarkar, Serguei Liachenko, Merle G. Paule, John Bowyer, Joseph P. Hanig
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Neurosciences
Jaivijay Ramu, Tetyana Konak, Merle G. Paule, Joseph P. Hanig, Serguei Liachenko
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Endocrinology & Metabolism
Robert S. Weinstein, Erin A. Hogan, Michael J. Borrelli, Serguei Liachenko, Charles A. O'Brien, Stavros C. Manolagas
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Medicine, Research & Experimental
Syed Z. Imam, Zhen He, Elvis Cuevas, Hector Rosas-Hernandez, Susan M. Lantz, Sumit Sarkar, James Raymick, Bonnie Robinson, Joseph P. Hanig, David Herr, Denise MacMillan, Aaron Smith, Serguei Liachenko, Sherry Ferguson, James O'Callaghan, Diane Miller, Christopher Somps, Ingrid D. Pardo, William Slikker, Jennifer B. Pierson, Ruth Roberts, Binsheng Gong, Weida Tong, Michael Aschner, Mary J. Kallman, David Calligaro, Merle G. Paule
EXPERIMENTAL BIOLOGY AND MEDICINE
(2018)
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Neurosciences
Serguei Liachenko, Jaivijay Ramu, Merle G. Paule, Joseph Hanig
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Anastassia Karageorgis, Stephen C. Lenhard, Brittany Yerby, Mikael F. Forsgren, Serguei Liachenko, Edvin Johansson, Mark A. Pilling, Richard A. Peterson, Xi Yang, Dominic P. Williams, Sharon E. Ungersma, Ryan E. Morgan, Kim L. R. Brouwer, Beat M. Jucker, Paul D. Hockings
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Sam E. Stephens, Serguei Liachenko, Neil B. Ingels, Jonathan F. Wenk, Morten O. Jensen
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Neurosciences
Serguei Liachenko, Jaivijay Ramu
NEUROSCIENCE RESEARCH
(2020)
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Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Anshul Srivastava, Serguei Liachenko, Sumit Sarkar, Merle Paule, Geeta Negi, Jai P. Pandey, Joseph P. Hanig
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF TOXICOLOGY
(2020)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Anshul Srivastava, Serguei Liachenko, Sumit Sarkar, Merle Paule, Natalya Sadovova, Joseph P. Hanig
Summary: Organotin compound, trimethyltin (TMT), is highly toxic compound that causes extensive and widespread damage to the rat brain, with specific vulnerabilities in areas such as the hippocampus, olfactory area, cerebellum, and brainstem. Qualitative and quantitative evaluations reveal that TMT-induced toxicity affects specific brain areas differently, with regions like the superior colliculus and thalamus showing significant degeneration.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF TOXICOLOGY
(2021)
Meeting Abstract
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Syed Imam, Zhen He, Sarah Rogstad, Susan Burks, James Raymick, Bonnie Robinson, Elvis Cuevas, Sumit Sarkar, Charles Law, Joseph Hanig, David Herr, Denise MacMillan, Aaron Smith, Serguei Liachenko, James O'Callaghan, Christopher Somps, Ingrid Pardo, Jennifer B. Pierson, Ruth Roberts, Binsheng Gong, Weida Tong, Michael Aschner, Mary Jeanne Kallman, Sherry Ferguson, Merle Paule, William Slikker
JOURNAL OF PHARMACOLOGICAL AND TOXICOLOGICAL METHODS
(2021)
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
S. E. Stephens, M. Bean, H. Surber, N. B. Ingels, H. K. Jensen, S. Liachenko, J. F. Wenk, M. O. Jensen
Summary: The study demonstrates the feasibility of micro-CT scanning of heart valves in fluid using iodine staining techniques to improve contrast. Utilizing an olive oil bath with high concentration and short stain time can produce high-quality imagery for accurate 3D renderings.
EXPERIMENTAL MECHANICS
(2021)
Article
Toxicology
Serguei Liachenko
CURRENT OPINION IN TOXICOLOGY
(2020)