2002
Quantification of endothelins, their receptors, and endothelin-converting enzyme mRNA in rat genitourinary tract using real-time RT-PCR
Yono M, Takahashi W, Pouresmail M, Johnson DR, Foster HE, Weiss RM, Latifpour J. Quantification of endothelins, their receptors, and endothelin-converting enzyme mRNA in rat genitourinary tract using real-time RT-PCR. Journal Of Pharmacological And Toxicological Methods 2002, 48: 87-95. PMID: 14565565, DOI: 10.1016/s1056-8719(03)00022-4.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRat genitourinary tractGenitourinary tractET-1MRNA expressionET-3Receptor subtype mRNA expressionReceptor subtype mRNAsETA receptor subtypeReal-time reverse transcription-polymerase chain reactionSubtype mRNA expressionReverse transcription-polymerase chain reactionReceptor-mediated mechanismTranscription-polymerase chain reactionReal-time RT-PCRSubtype mRNAsPolymerase chain reactionReceptor subtypesRat bladderReal-time PCRDorsolateral prostateReceptor mRNAVentral prostateECE-1Computer-assisted programVas deferens
2000
Alterations in G-proteins and beta-adrenergic responsive adenylyl cyclase in rat urinary bladder during aging.
Derweesh I, Wheeler M, Weiss R. Alterations in G-proteins and beta-adrenergic responsive adenylyl cyclase in rat urinary bladder during aging. Journal Of Pharmacology And Experimental Therapeutics 2000, 294: 969-74. PMID: 10945848.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdenosine Diphosphate RiboseAdenylate Cyclase ToxinAdenylyl CyclasesAdrenergic beta-AgonistsAgingAnimalsBlotting, WesternCarbazolesColforsinCyclic AMPCyclic AMP-Dependent Protein KinasesEnzyme InhibitorsGTP-Binding ProteinsIndolesIsoproterenolMuscle, SmoothPertussis ToxinPyrrolesRatsReceptors, Adrenergic, betaUrinary BladderVirulence Factors, BordetellaConceptsPertussis toxin-catalyzed ADP-ribosylationToxin-catalyzed ADP-ribosylationRat bladderPertussis toxin-sensitive G proteinToxin-sensitive G proteinResponses of bladdersRat urinary bladderAdenylyl cyclaseTreatment of bladderBeta-adrenergic stimulationADP-ribosylationG proteinsAdenylyl cyclase activityResponsive adenylyl cyclaseAge-dependent declineWestern blot analysisG-protein contentUrinary bladderPertussis toxinBladderIsoproterenol stimulationRelaxation responseCyclase activityFunctional activityBlot analysis
1998
Bladder instillation and intraperitoneal injection of Escherichia coli lipopolysaccharide up-regulate cytokines and iNOS in rat urinary bladder.
Olsson LE, Wheeler MA, Sessa WC, Weiss RM. Bladder instillation and intraperitoneal injection of Escherichia coli lipopolysaccharide up-regulate cytokines and iNOS in rat urinary bladder. Journal Of Pharmacology And Experimental Therapeutics 1998, 284: 1203-8. PMID: 9495884.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsInducible nitric oxide synthaseUrinary tract infectionIntravesical instillationLocalized inflammatory responseInflammatory responseRat bladderSystemic bacterial lipopolysaccharideInstillation of lipopolysaccharideRat urinary bladderNitric oxide synthaseIL-6 mRNATract infectionsBladder instillationIL-10Urinary nitrateRegulate cytokinesINOS activityIntraperitoneal injectionNOS activityOxide synthaseUrinary bladderImportance of lipopolysaccharideINOS proteinInstillationCGMP levels
1995
Enhancement of muscarinic receptor-coupled phosphatidyl inositol hydrolysis in diabetic bladder
Mimata H, Wheeler M, Fukumoto Y, Takigawa H, Nishimoto T, Weiss R, Latifpour J. Enhancement of muscarinic receptor-coupled phosphatidyl inositol hydrolysis in diabetic bladder. Molecular And Cellular Biochemistry 1995, 152: 71-76. PMID: 8609914, DOI: 10.1007/bf01076465.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDiabetic bladderRat bladderAltered functional responseControl rat bladdersCarbachol-induced increaseMuscarinic receptor densityPhosphatidyl inositol hydrolysisMuscarinic agonist stimulationSucrose-fed animalsRat detrusorContractile responseInositol phosphate productionMuscarinic receptorsMuscarinic agonistsReceptor densityBladderAgonist stimulationPhosphatidylinositol metabolismInositol uptakeEC50 valuesSignal transduction pathwaysPhosphate productionTransduction pathwaysDetrusorStreptozotocin
1992
Effect of Insulin and Dietary Myoinositol on Muscarinic Receptor Alterations in Diabetic Rat Bladder
Latifpour J, Gousse A, Yoshida M, Weiss R. Effect of Insulin and Dietary Myoinositol on Muscarinic Receptor Alterations in Diabetic Rat Bladder. Journal Of Urology 1992, 147: 760-763. PMID: 1538479, DOI: 10.1016/s0022-5347(17)37374-3.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDietary myoinositolBladder domeMuscarinic receptorsReceptor densityLower serum insulin levelsDiabetic rat bladderMuscarinic receptor alterationsStreptozotocin-injected ratsMuscarinic receptor densitySerum insulin levelsHigher serum glucoseGroups of ratsRadioligand receptor binding assaysEffect of insulinReceptor binding assaysHigh water intakeUrine outputDiabetic ratsReceptor alterationsInsulin levelsSerum glucoseRat bladderRatsInsulinInduced abnormalities