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Impaired function of cerebral parenchymal arterioles in experimental preeclampsia
Publication date: Available online 26 April 2018 Source:Microvascular Research Author(s): Abbie C. Johnson, Marilyn J. Cipolla Preeclampsia (PE), a dangerous hypertensive complication of pregnancy, is associated with widespread maternal vascular dysfunction. However, the effect of PE on the cerebral vasculature that can lead to stroke and cognitive decline is not well understood. We hypothesized that function of cortical parenchymal arterioles (PAs) would be impaired during PE. Using a high cholesterol diet to induce experimental PE in rats (ePE), we studied the function and structure of isolated and pressurized PAs suppl...
Source: Microvascular Research - April 26, 2018 Category: Biochemistry Source Type: research

Critical review of nutrition, blood pressure and risk of hypertension through the lifecycle: do B vitamins play a role?
Abstract Hypertension is the leading cause of preventable mortality worldwide, contributing to over 9 million deaths per annum, predominantly owing to cardiovascular disease. The association of obesity, physical inactivity and alcohol with elevated blood pressure (BP) is firmly established. Weight loss or other dietary strategies, such as the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet, have been shown to be effective in lowering BP. Additionally, specific nutrients are recognised to contribute to BP, with higher sodium intake linked with an increased risk of hypertension, while potassium is associated wit...
Source: Biochimie - April 10, 2020 Category: Biochemistry Authors: Psara E, Pentieva K, Ward M, McNulty H Tags: Biochimie Source Type: research

Recent advances in the structure and activation mechanisms of metabolite-releasing Pannexin 1 channels
Biochem Soc Trans. 2023 Aug 25:BST20230038. doi: 10.1042/BST20230038. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTPannexin 1 (PANX1) is a widely expressed large-pore ion channel located in the plasma membrane of almost all vertebrate cells. It possesses a unique ability to act as a conduit for both inorganic ions (e.g. potassium or chloride) and bioactive metabolites (e.g. ATP or glutamate), thereby activating varying signaling pathways in an autocrine or paracrine manner. Given its crucial role in cell-cell interactions, the activity of PANX1 has been implicated in maintaining homeostasis of cardiovascular, immune, and nervous systems....
Source: Biochemical Society Transactions - August 25, 2023 Category: Biochemistry Authors: Yi-Ling Wu Ai-Hsing Yang Yu-Hsin Chiu Source Type: research