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Mechanosignalling pathways that regulate endothelial barrier function (2023)
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McQueen, A., & Warboys, C. M. (2023). Mechanosignalling pathways that regulate endothelial barrier function. Current Opinion in Cell Biology, 84, 102213. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ceb.2023.102213

Blood vessels are lined by a single layer of endothelial cells that provide a barrier between circulating plasma and the underlying tissue. Permeability of endothelial cells is tightly regulated, and increased permeability is associated with a number... Read More about Mechanosignalling pathways that regulate endothelial barrier function.

Metformin and empagliflozin combination modulate macrophage inflammatory gene expression (2023)
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Arefin, A., & Gage, M. C. (2023). Metformin and empagliflozin combination modulate macrophage inflammatory gene expression. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms24054785

Type-2 Diabetes Mellitus is a complex, chronic illness characterized by persistent high blood glucose levels. Patients can be described anti diabetes drugs as single agents or in combination depending on the severity of their condition. Metformin and... Read More about Metformin and empagliflozin combination modulate macrophage inflammatory gene expression.

Disturbed flow increases endothelial inflammation and permeability via a Frizzled-4-β-catenin-dependent pathway (2023)
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Rickman, M., Ghim, M., Pang, K., von Huelsen Rocha, A. C., Drudi, E. M., Sureda-Vives, M., …Warboys, C. M. (in press). Disturbed flow increases endothelial inflammation and permeability via a Frizzled-4-β-catenin-dependent pathway. Journal of Cell Science, https://doi.org/10.1242/jcs.260449

Multidirectional or disturbed flow promotes endothelial dysfunction and is associated with early atherogenesis. Here we investigated the role of Wnt signalling in flow-mediated endothelial dysfunction. The expression of Frizzled-4 was higher in cultu... Read More about Disturbed flow increases endothelial inflammation and permeability via a Frizzled-4-β-catenin-dependent pathway.

Shear-mediated ALK5 expression regulates endothelial activation (2023)
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Pang, K. T., Ghim, M., Sarathchandra, P., Warboys, C. M., Yacoub, M. H., Chester, A. H., & Weinberg, P. D. (2023). Shear-mediated ALK5 expression regulates endothelial activation. Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications, 642, 90-96. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bbrc.2022.12.058

Calcific aortic valve disease affects the aortic side of the valve, exposed to low magnitude multidirectional (“disturbed) blood flow, more than it affects the ventricular side, exposed to high magnitude uniaxial flow. Overt disease is preceded by en... Read More about Shear-mediated ALK5 expression regulates endothelial activation.

Rational determination of cefazolin dosage regimen in horses based on pharmacokinetics/pharmacodynamics principles and Monte Carlo simulations (2022)
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Kuroda, T., Minamijima, Y., Mita, H., Tamura, N., Fukuda, K., Kuwano, A., …Sato, F. (2022). Rational determination of cefazolin dosage regimen in horses based on pharmacokinetics/pharmacodynamics principles and Monte Carlo simulations. Journal of Veterinary Pharmacology and Therapeutics, https://doi.org/10.1111/jvp.13099

A pharmacokinetics/pharmacodynamics (PK/PD) approach was used to determine the best empirical dosage regimen of cefazolin (CEZ) after intramuscular (IM) administration of CEZ in horses. Seven horses received a single IM or intravenous (IV) administ... Read More about Rational determination of cefazolin dosage regimen in horses based on pharmacokinetics/pharmacodynamics principles and Monte Carlo simulations.

Nitric oxide synthase inhibition reveals differences in the nitric oxide pathway in previously laminitic ponies. (2022)
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Finding, E., Elliott, J., Harris, P., & Menzies-Gow, N. (2022). Nitric oxide synthase inhibition reveals differences in the nitric oxide pathway in previously laminitic ponies. Research in Veterinary Science, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rvsc.2022.05.012

Previously laminitic (PL) ponies are reported to have higher blood pressure than non laminitic (NL) ponies. This relative hypertension may be related to endothelial cell dysfunction, similar to humans with metabolic syndrome. To investigate the relat... Read More about Nitric oxide synthase inhibition reveals differences in the nitric oxide pathway in previously laminitic ponies..

New concepts in phosphorus homeostasis and its impact on renal health with particular reference to the cat (2022)
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Elliott, J., & Geddes, R. F. (2022). New concepts in phosphorus homeostasis and its impact on renal health with particular reference to the cat. The Veterinary Journal, 283-284, Article 105842. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tvjl.2022.105842

New discoveries relating to phosphorus homeostasis include the hormones fibroblast growth factor-23 and klotho produced by bone and kidney. These hormones, together with novel understanding of how calcium and phosphate ions are carried in colloidal f... Read More about New concepts in phosphorus homeostasis and its impact on renal health with particular reference to the cat.

The immunomodulatory effects of statins on macrophages Author information (2022)
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Sheridan, A., Wheeler-Jones, C., & Gage, M. C. (2022). The immunomodulatory effects of statins on macrophages Author information. Immuno, https://doi.org/10.3390/immuno2020021

Statins are extensively used in the medical practice, with their action as lipid-lowering agents proving to be central in the treatment of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. However, in addition to their cholesterol-reducing effects, mounting ev... Read More about The immunomodulatory effects of statins on macrophages Author information.

Effect of theatre temperature on body temperature during anaesthesia for routine neutering of domestic rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus) (2021)
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Edis, A., Pelligand, L., Baldrey, V., & Hedley, J. (2022). Effect of theatre temperature on body temperature during anaesthesia for routine neutering of domestic rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus). Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia, 49(2), 173-181. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vaa.2021.06.019

Objective: To investigate the effect of theatre temperature on body temperature in rabbits undergoing castration or ovariohysterectomy surgery during general anaesthesia. Study design: Prospective, clinical study. Animals: A group of 88 rabbits... Read More about Effect of theatre temperature on body temperature during anaesthesia for routine neutering of domestic rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus).

S1P in the development of atherosclerosis: roles of haemodynamic wall shear stress and endothelial permeability (2021)
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Warboys, C. M., & Weinberg, P. D. (2021). S1P in the development of atherosclerosis: roles of haemodynamic wall shear stress and endothelial permeability. Tissue Barriers, https://doi.org/10.1080/21688370.2021.1959243

Atherosclerosis is characterised by focal accumulations of lipid within the arterial wall, thought to arise from effects of haemodynamic wall shear stress (WSS) on endothelial permeability. Identifying pathways that mediate effects of shear on permea... Read More about S1P in the development of atherosclerosis: roles of haemodynamic wall shear stress and endothelial permeability.

Cross sectional study to identify prevalence of and factors associated with laminitis in UK donkeys (2021)
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Menzies‐Gow, N., Wakeel, F., Little, H., Buil, J., & Rickards, K. (in press). Cross sectional study to identify prevalence of and factors associated with laminitis in UK donkeys. Journal of Equine Veterinary Science, https://doi.org/10.1111/evj.13505

Background Laminitis causes lameness in donkeys, but its prevalence and factors associated with disease remain uncertain. Objectives To determine the prevalence of and identify factors associated with laminitis in donkeys. Study design Retro... Read More about Cross sectional study to identify prevalence of and factors associated with laminitis in UK donkeys.

Leucine-Rich α-2-Glycoprotein 1 Suppresses Endothelial Cell Activation Through ADAM10-Mediated Shedding of TNF-α Receptor (2021)
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Pang, K. T., Ghim, M., Liu, C., Tay, H. M., Fhu, C. W., Chia, R. N., …Wang, X. (2021). Leucine-Rich α-2-Glycoprotein 1 Suppresses Endothelial Cell Activation Through ADAM10-Mediated Shedding of TNF-α Receptor. Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology, 9, https://doi.org/10.3389/fcell.2021.706143

Elevated serum concentrations of leucine-rich α-2-glycoprotein (LRG1) have been reported in patients with inflammatory, autoimmune, and cardiovascular diseases. This study aims to investigate the role of LRG1 in endothelial activation. LRG1 in endoth... Read More about Leucine-Rich α-2-Glycoprotein 1 Suppresses Endothelial Cell Activation Through ADAM10-Mediated Shedding of TNF-α Receptor.

The zebrafish cardiac endothelial cell – roles in development and regeneration (2021)
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Pellet-Many, C., Lowe, V., & Wisniewski, L. (2021). The zebrafish cardiac endothelial cell – roles in development and regeneration. Journal of Cardiovascular Development and Disease,

In zebrafish, the spatiotemporal development of the vascular system is well described due to its stereotypical nature. However, the cellular and molecular mechanisms orchestrating post embryonic vascular development, the maintenance of vascular homeo... Read More about The zebrafish cardiac endothelial cell – roles in development and regeneration.

Emerging Roles for Neuropilin-2 in Cardiovascular Disease (2020)
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Harman, J. L., Sayers, J., Chapman, C., & Pellet-Many, C. (2020). Emerging Roles for Neuropilin-2 in Cardiovascular Disease. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 21(14), 5154. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms21145154

Cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of death worldwide, is predominantly associated with atherosclerosis. Atherosclerosis is a chronic inflammatory disease characterised by the narrowing of large to medium-sized arteries due to a build-up of pl... Read More about Emerging Roles for Neuropilin-2 in Cardiovascular Disease.

Microporous Biodegradable Films Promote Therapeutic Angiogenesis (2020)
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Hendow, E., Moazen, M., Iacoviello, F., Bozec, L., Pellet‐Many, C., & Day, R. (2020). Microporous Biodegradable Films Promote Therapeutic Angiogenesis. Advanced Healthcare Materials, 2000806

Peripheral arterial disease and critical limb ischemia are common symptoms of cardiovascular disease. Vascular surgery is used to create a bypass around occluded blood vessels to improve blood flow to ischemic muscle, thus avoiding the need for amput... Read More about Microporous Biodegradable Films Promote Therapeutic Angiogenesis.

Neuropilin 1 mediates epicardial activation and revascularization in the regenerating zebrafish heart (2019)
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Lowe, V., Wisniewski, L., Sayers, J., Evans, I., Frankel, P., Mercader-Huber, N., …Pellet-Many, C. (2019). Neuropilin 1 mediates epicardial activation and revascularization in the regenerating zebrafish heart. Development, 146, https://doi.org/10.1242/dev.174482

Unlike adult mammals, zebrafish can regenerate their heart. A key mechanism for regeneration is the activation of the epicardium, leading to the establishment of a supporting scaffold for new cardiomyocytes, angiogenesis and cytokine secretion. Neuro... Read More about Neuropilin 1 mediates epicardial activation and revascularization in the regenerating zebrafish heart.

Smooth muscle cell-specific knockout of neuropilin-1 impairs postnatal lung development and pathological vascular smooth muscle cell accumulation (2019)
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Mahmoud, M., Evans, I. M., Mehta, V., Pellet-Many, C., Paliashvili, K., & Zachary, I. (2019). Smooth muscle cell-specific knockout of neuropilin-1 impairs postnatal lung development and pathological vascular smooth muscle cell accumulation. https://doi.org/10.1152/ajpcell.00405.2018

Neuropilin 1 (NRP1) is important for neuronal and cardiovascular development due to its role in conveying class 3 semaphorin and vascular endothelial growth factor signaling, respectively. NRP1 is expressed in smooth muscle cells (SMCs) and mediates... Read More about Smooth muscle cell-specific knockout of neuropilin-1 impairs postnatal lung development and pathological vascular smooth muscle cell accumulation.

Receptor Tyrosine Kinase Ubiquitination and De-Ubiquitination in Signal Transduction and Receptor Trafficking (2018)
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Critchley, W. R., Pellet-Many, C., Ringham-Terry, B., Harrison, M. A., Zachary, I. C., & Ponnamblalam, S. (2018). Receptor Tyrosine Kinase Ubiquitination and De-Ubiquitination in Signal Transduction and Receptor Trafficking. Cells, 7(3), https://doi.org/10.3390/cells7030022

Receptor tyrosine kinases (RTKs) are membrane-based sensors that enable rapid communication between cells and their environment. Evidence is now emerging that interdependent regulatory mechanisms, such as membrane trafficking, ubiquitination, proteol... Read More about Receptor Tyrosine Kinase Ubiquitination and De-Ubiquitination in Signal Transduction and Receptor Trafficking.