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Characterisation of Crandell-Rees Feline Kidney (CRFK) cells as mesenchymal in phenotype (2019)
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Lawson, J. S., Syme, H. M., Wheeler-Jones, C. P. D., & Elliott, J. (2019). Characterisation of Crandell-Rees Feline Kidney (CRFK) cells as mesenchymal in phenotype. Research in Veterinary Science, 127, 99-102. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rvsc.2019.10.012

The Crandell-Rees Feline Kidney Cell (CRFK) is an immortalised cell line derived from the feline kidney that is utilised for the growth of certain vaccinal viruses. Confusion exists as to whether CRFK are epithelial or mesenchymal in phenotype. The a... Read More about Characterisation of Crandell-Rees Feline Kidney (CRFK) cells as mesenchymal in phenotype.

The cat as a naturally occurring model of renal interstitial fibrosis: Characterisation of primary feline proximal tubular epithelial cells and comparative pro-fibrotic effects of TGF-ß1 (2018)
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Lawson, J. S., Liu, H., Syme, H. M., Purcell, R., Wheeler-Jones, C. P. D., & Elliott, J. (2018). The cat as a naturally occurring model of renal interstitial fibrosis: Characterisation of primary feline proximal tubular epithelial cells and comparative pro-fibrotic effects of TGF-ß1. PLoS ONE, 13(8), e0202577. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0202577

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is common in both geriatric cats and aging humans, and is pathologically characterised by chronic tubulointerstitial inflammation and fibrosis in both species. Cats with CKD may represent a spontaneously occurring, non-ro... Read More about The cat as a naturally occurring model of renal interstitial fibrosis: Characterisation of primary feline proximal tubular epithelial cells and comparative pro-fibrotic effects of TGF-ß1.

Characterisation of feline renal cortical fibroblast cultures and their transcriptional response to transforming growth factor beta 1 (2018)
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Lawson, J. S., Syme, H. M., Wheeler-Jones, C. P. D., & Elliott, J. (2018). Characterisation of feline renal cortical fibroblast cultures and their transcriptional response to transforming growth factor beta 1. BMC Veterinary Research, 14, 76. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12917-018-1387-2

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is common in geriatric cats, and the most prevalent pathology is chronic tubulointerstitial inflammation and fibrosis. The cell type predominantly responsible for the production of extra-cellular matrix in renal fibrosis... Read More about Characterisation of feline renal cortical fibroblast cultures and their transcriptional response to transforming growth factor beta 1.

Natriuretic peptide activation of extracellular regulated kinase 1/2 (ERK1/2) pathway by particulate guanylyl cyclases in GH3 somatolactotropes (2017)
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Jonas, K. C., Melrose, T., Thompson, I. R., Baxter, G. F., Lipscomb, V. J., Niessen, S. J. M., …Fowkes, R. C. (2017). Natriuretic peptide activation of extracellular regulated kinase 1/2 (ERK1/2) pathway by particulate guanylyl cyclases in GH3 somatolactotropes. Cell and Tissue Research, 369(3), 567-578. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00441-017-2624-x

The natriuretic peptides, Atrial-, B-type and C-type natriuretric peptides (ANP, BNP, CNP), are regulators of many endocrine tissues and exert their effects predominantly through the activation of their specific guanylyl cyclase receptors (GC-A and G... Read More about Natriuretic peptide activation of extracellular regulated kinase 1/2 (ERK1/2) pathway by particulate guanylyl cyclases in GH3 somatolactotropes.

Urinary active transforming growth factor ß in feline chronic kidney disease (2016)
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Lawson, J. S., Syme, H. M., Wheeler-Jones, C. P. D., & Elliott, J. (2016). Urinary active transforming growth factor ß in feline chronic kidney disease. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tvjl.2016.02.004

The cytokine transforming growth factor beta 1 (TGF-β1) has been widely implicated in the development and progression of renal fibrosis in chronic kidney disease (CKD) in humans and in experimental models. The aims of this study were to assess the as... Read More about Urinary active transforming growth factor ß in feline chronic kidney disease.

Lipopolysaccharide and toll-like receptor 4 in dogs with congenital portosystemic shunts (2015)
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Tivers, M. S., Lipscomb, V. J., Smith, K. C., Wheeler-Jones, C. P. D., & House, A. K. (2015). Lipopolysaccharide and toll-like receptor 4 in dogs with congenital portosystemic shunts. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tvjl.2015.07.006

Surgical attenuation of a congenital portosystemic shunt (CPSS) results in increased portal vein perfusion, liver growth and clinical improvement. Portal lipopolysaccharide (LPS) is implicated in liver regeneration via toll-like receptor (TLR) 4 medi... Read More about Lipopolysaccharide and toll-like receptor 4 in dogs with congenital portosystemic shunts.

Homologous and heterologous desensitization of guanylyl cyclase-B signaling in GH3 somatolactotropes (2014)
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Thompson, I. R., Mirczuk, S. M., Smith, L., Lessey, A. J., Simbi, B., Sunters, A., …Fowkes, R. C. (2014). Homologous and heterologous desensitization of guanylyl cyclase-B signaling in GH3 somatolactotropes. Cell and Tissue Research, 355(2), 425-36. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00441-013-1763-y

The guanylyl cyclases, GC-A and GC-B, are selective receptors for atrial and C-type natriuretic peptides (ANP and CNP, respectively). In the anterior pituitary, CNP and GC-B are major regulators of cGMP production in gonadotropes and yet mouse models... Read More about Homologous and heterologous desensitization of guanylyl cyclase-B signaling in GH3 somatolactotropes.

Protease-activated receptors upregulate cyclooxygenase-2 expression in human endothelial cells
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Houliston, R. A., Keogh, R. J., Sugden, D., Dudhia, J., Carter, T. D., & Wheeler-Jones, C. P. D. Protease-activated receptors upregulate cyclooxygenase-2 expression in human endothelial cells. Thrombosis and Haemostasis, 88(2), 321-28

Cartilage oligomeric matrix protein and hyaluronan levels in synovial fluid from horses with osteoarthritis of the tarsometatarsal joint compared to a control population
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Taylor, S. E., Weaver, M. P., Pitsillides, A. A., Wheeler, B. T., Wheeler-Jones, C. P. D., Shaw, D. J., & Smith, R. K. W. Cartilage oligomeric matrix protein and hyaluronan levels in synovial fluid from horses with osteoarthritis of the tarsometatarsal joint compared to a control population. Equine Veterinary Journal, 38(6), 502-507. https://doi.org/10.2746/042516406X156073

Endotoxin-induced activation of equine platelets: evidence for direct activation of p38 MAPK pathways and vasoactive mediator production
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Brooks, A. C., Menzies-Gow, N. J., Wheeler-Jones, C. P. D., Bailey, S. R., Cunningham, F. M., & Elliott, J. Endotoxin-induced activation of equine platelets: evidence for direct activation of p38 MAPK pathways and vasoactive mediator production. Inflammation Research, 56(4), 154-161. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00011-006-6151-6

Markers of Angiogenesis Associated with Surgical Attenuation of Congenital Portosystemic Shunts in Dogs
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Tivers, M. S., House, A. K., Smith, K. C., Wheeler-Jones, C. P. D., & Lipscomb, V. J. Markers of Angiogenesis Associated with Surgical Attenuation of Congenital Portosystemic Shunts in Dogs. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine, 28(5), 1424-1432. https://doi.org/10.1111/jvim.12411

Markers of hepatic regeneration associated with surgical attenuation of congenital portosystemic shunts in dogs
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Tivers, M. S., Lipscomb, V. J., Smith, K. C., Wheeler-Jones, C. P. D., & House, A. K. Markers of hepatic regeneration associated with surgical attenuation of congenital portosystemic shunts in dogs. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tvjl.2014.02.027

Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor (VEGF) and VEGF Receptor Expression in Biopsy Samples of Liver from Dogs with Congenital Portosystemic Shunts
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Tivers, M. S., Lipscomb, V. J., Scase, T. J., Priestnall, S. L., House, A. K., Gates, H., …Smith, K. C. Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor (VEGF) and VEGF Receptor Expression in Biopsy Samples of Liver from Dogs with Congenital Portosystemic Shunts. Journal of Comparative Pathology, 147(1), 55-61. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcpa.2011.09.001

A NATURALLY OCCURRING MODEL OF LIVER REGENERATION? CHANGES IN MRNA EXPRESSION OF MARKERS OF HEPATIC REGENERATION IN LIVER TISSUE FROM DOGS WITH CONGENITAL PORTOSYSTEMIC SHUNTS FOLLOWING PARTIAL ATTENUATION
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Tivers, M. S., Lipscomb, V. J., Smith, K. C., Wheeler-Jones, C. P. D., & House, A. K. A NATURALLY OCCURRING MODEL OF LIVER REGENERATION? CHANGES IN MRNA EXPRESSION OF MARKERS OF HEPATIC REGENERATION IN LIVER TISSUE FROM DOGS WITH CONGENITAL PORTOSYSTEMIC SHUNTS FOLLOWING PARTIAL ATTENUATION. Gut, 61, A127-A127. https://doi.org/10.1136/gutjnl-2012-302514b.133

Endotoxin-induced activation of equine digital vein endothelial cells: Role of p38 MAPK
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Brooks, A. C., Menzies-Gow, N. J., Wheeler-Jones, C. P. D., Bailey, S. R., Cunningham, F. M., & Elliott, J. Endotoxin-induced activation of equine digital vein endothelial cells: Role of p38 MAPK. Veterinary Immunology and Immunopathology, 129(3-4), 174-180. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vetimm.2008.11.008

Regulation of platelet activating factor-induced equine platelet activation by intracellular kinases
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Brooks, A. C., Menzies-Gow, N. J., Wheeler-Jones, C. P. D., Bailey, S. R., Elliott, J., & Cunningham, F. M. Regulation of platelet activating factor-induced equine platelet activation by intracellular kinases. Journal of Veterinary Pharmacology and Therapeutics, 32(2), 189-196. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2885.2008.01020.x

Lipopolysaccharide (LPS) can activate equine platelets directly or indirectly, via leukocyte-derived platelet activating factor (PAF). Thromboxane (Tx) production by LPS-stimulated equine platelets requires p38 MAPK and this kinase has been suggested... Read More about Regulation of platelet activating factor-induced equine platelet activation by intracellular kinases.