2010
1153 EFFECT OF MITOMYCIN C ON LEVELS OF VASCULAR ENDOTHELIAL GROWTH FACTOR AND ITS RECEPTORS IN BLADDER CANCER CELLS AND IN BLADDERS OF RATS INTRAVESICALLY INSTILLED WITH MITOMYCIN C
Verma A, Wheeler M, DeGrado J, Kaimakliotis H, Hittelman A, Weiss R. 1153 EFFECT OF MITOMYCIN C ON LEVELS OF VASCULAR ENDOTHELIAL GROWTH FACTOR AND ITS RECEPTORS IN BLADDER CANCER CELLS AND IN BLADDERS OF RATS INTRAVESICALLY INSTILLED WITH MITOMYCIN C. Journal Of Urology 2010, 183: e446-e447. DOI: 10.1016/j.juro.2010.02.652.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2007
Regional differences in the functional and biochemical properties of endothelin receptor subtypes in the rabbit prostatic urethra
Wada Y, Takahashi W, Latifpour J, Yamada, Kai N, Honda J, Nakanishi J, Weiss RM. Regional differences in the functional and biochemical properties of endothelin receptor subtypes in the rabbit prostatic urethra. BJU International 2007, 100: 430-437. PMID: 17559559, DOI: 10.1111/j.1464-410x.2007.07064.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsContractile responseET receptor subtypesMaximum contractile responseProstatic urethraReceptor subtypesET-3ET receptorsET-1High-affinity binding sitesConcentration-dependent contractile responsesSubtype specificityEndothelin receptor subtypesSmooth muscle stripsReceptor-binding techniquesRegion-specific differencesEndothelin receptorsMuscle stripsRegional differencesDistal regionUrethraSubtypesReceptorsBQ123Low affinity constantInhibition experiments
2000
Gene expression, localization, and pharmacological characterization of endothelin receptors in diabetic rat bladder dome
Saito M, Wada Y, Ikeda K, Wang Z, Smith S, Foster H, Nishi K, Weiss R, Latifpour J. Gene expression, localization, and pharmacological characterization of endothelin receptors in diabetic rat bladder dome. European Journal Of Pharmacology 2000, 387: 253-263. PMID: 10650170, DOI: 10.1016/s0014-2999(99)00753-0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRat bladder domeEndothelin receptorsBladder domeInsulin treatmentReceptor subtypesFunctional endothelin receptorsMammalian urinary tractEndothelin receptor subtypesInduction of diabetesAge-matched controlsReceptor alterationsExperimental diabetesUrinary tractPharmacological characterizationPharmacological profileMuscular layerMRNA upregulationAutoradiographic studyTranscription-polymerase chain reaction dataReceptorsExpression levelsDiabetesTissue componentsSubtypesTreatment
1999
Developmental aspects of endothelin receptors in rabbit lower urinary tract
Saito M, Latifpour J, Weiss R. Developmental aspects of endothelin receptors in rabbit lower urinary tract. Neurourology And Urodynamics 1999, 19: 71-85. PMID: 10602249, DOI: 10.1002/(sici)1520-6777(2000)19:1<71::aid-nau8>3.0.co;2-9.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLower urinary tractRabbit lower urinary tractEndothelin receptorsUrinary tractBladder baseBladder domeMale rabbitsEndothelin receptor subtypesAge-related alterationsOld male rabbitsET receptorsReceptor subtypesPharmacological characterizationPharmacological profileAged rabbitsSubtype specificityReceptorsTractDevelopment-related changesSimilar proportionsWeeksReceptor compoundsUrethraRabbitsRank orderEffects of insulin treatment on diabetes‐induced alterations in endothelin receptors in rat ureter
Saito M, Weiss R, Latifpour J. Effects of insulin treatment on diabetes‐induced alterations in endothelin receptors in rat ureter. International Journal Of Urology 1999, 6: 361-368. PMID: 10445306, DOI: 10.1046/j.1442-2042.1999.00074.x.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1997
Muscarinic Receptor Subtypes and Receptor‐Coupled Phosphatidylinositol Hydrolysis in Rat Bladder Smooth Muscle
Mimata H, Nomura Y, Emoto A, Latifpour J, Wheeler M, Weiss R. Muscarinic Receptor Subtypes and Receptor‐Coupled Phosphatidylinositol Hydrolysis in Rat Bladder Smooth Muscle. International Journal Of Urology 1997, 4: 591-596. PMID: 9477190, DOI: 10.1111/j.1442-2042.1997.tb00315.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRat bladder smooth muscleBladder smooth muscleMuscarinic receptor subtypesSmooth muscleM3 receptorsReceptor subtypesPI hydrolysisCarbachol stimulationBladder smooth muscle contractionPhosphatidylinositol hydrolysisN-methylpiperidine methiodideRat urinary bladderSubtype-specific antagonistsSmooth muscle contractionProduction of IP3Expression of mRNAContractile responseUrinary bladderSpecific antagonistMuscle contractionBasal levelsInhibitory effectSubtypesReceptorsMuscleExperimental Diabetes Upregulates the Expression of Uretereral Endothelin Receptors
Nakamura I, Saito M, Fukumoto Y, Yoshida M, Nishi K, Weiss R, Latifpour J. Experimental Diabetes Upregulates the Expression of Uretereral Endothelin Receptors. Peptides 1997, 18: 1091-1093. PMID: 9357071, DOI: 10.1016/s0196-9781(97)00026-0.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1996
Characterization of endothelin receptors in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rat vas deferens
Saito M, Nishi K, Fukumoto Y, Weiss R, Latifpour J. Characterization of endothelin receptors in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rat vas deferens. Biochemical Pharmacology 1996, 52: 1593-1598. PMID: 8937475, DOI: 10.1016/s0006-2952(96)00565-5.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsET receptorsAge-matched controlsRat vasa deferentiaIRL 1620BQ-610Vasa deferentiaET-1ET-3ETA receptor subtypeGroups of ratsDiabetic ratsExperimental diabetesEndothelin receptorsPlasma levelsReceptor subtypesInsulin treatmentPeripheral tissuesRat vasPharmacological profileReceptor characteristicsFmol/StreptozotocinReceptorsWeeksEndothelinEffect of experimental diabetes on rat prostate endothelin receptors
Saito M, Nishi K, Foster H, Weiss R, Latifpour J. Effect of experimental diabetes on rat prostate endothelin receptors. European Journal Of Pharmacology 1996, 310: 197-200. PMID: 8884217, DOI: 10.1016/0014-2999(96)00422-0.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1994
Reversibility of Diabetes- and Diuresis-Induced Alterations in Rat Bladder Dome Muscarinic Receptors
Fukomoto Y, Yoshida M, Weiss R, Latifpour J. Reversibility of Diabetes- and Diuresis-Induced Alterations in Rat Bladder Dome Muscarinic Receptors. Diabetes 1994, 43: 819-826. PMID: 8194669, DOI: 10.2337/diab.43.6.819.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsBinding, CompetitiveBody WeightCell MembraneDiabetes Mellitus, ExperimentalDiaminesDiuresisDrinking BehaviorInsulinKineticsMaleMyocardiumOrgan SizeParasympatholyticsPiperidinesPirenzepineProstateQuinuclidinyl BenzilateRatsRats, Sprague-DawleyReceptors, MuscarinicSucroseTestosteroneUp-RegulationUrinary BladderConceptsAge-matched control ratsMuscarinic receptorsRat bladder domeBladder domeDiuretic ratsDiabetic ratsControl ratsSTZ-induced diabetic ratsInsulin-treated diabetic ratsDiabetes-induced upregulationEarly insulin treatmentSucrose-fed ratsGroups of ratsIncreased water intakeBladder hypertrophyUrine outputInsulin treatmentRadioligand receptorRatsDiabetesDiuretic stateReceptorsWater intakeWeeksUpregulation
1989
The Characterization of Beta-Adrenergic Receptor Subtypes of the Upper and Lower Renal Pelvis in Rabbits
Kondo S, Latifpour J, Morita T, Weiss R. The Characterization of Beta-Adrenergic Receptor Subtypes of the Upper and Lower Renal Pelvis in Rabbits. Journal Of Urology 1989, 142: 1099-1101. PMID: 2571737, DOI: 10.1016/s0022-5347(17)39004-3.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBeta-adrenergic receptorsBeta 2 subtypeRenal pelvisRabbit renal pelvisLower pelvisSelective antagonistBeta-2 selective antagonistBeta-adrenergic receptor subtypesUpper renal pelvisBeta 2 receptorsRadioligand binding techniquesBeta-1 selective antagonistReceptor subtypesBeta receptorsPelvisBeta 1ReceptorsSubtypesICIBinding techniquesSaturation studiesSignificant differencesSites BmaxAntagonistGreater proportionCharacterization of Autonomic Receptors in Neonatal Urinary Tract Smooth Muscle
Latifpour J, Morita T, O'Hollaren B, Kondo S, Weiss R. Characterization of Autonomic Receptors in Neonatal Urinary Tract Smooth Muscle. Neonatology 1989, 13: 1-10. PMID: 2570683, DOI: 10.1159/000457575.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdrenergic AgonistsAnimalsAnimals, NewbornCarbacholClonidineDihydroalprenololDose-Response Relationship, DrugIn Vitro TechniquesMuscle ContractionMuscle, SmoothPrazosinQuinuclidinyl BenzilateRabbitsReceptors, Adrenergic, alphaReceptors, Adrenergic, betaReceptors, MuscarinicUrinary TractYohimbineConceptsUrinary tract smooth muscleSmooth muscleAutonomic receptorsBeta-adrenergic receptor densityAlpha-1 adrenergic receptorsNeonatal urinary tractAlpha 2 receptorsAlpha 1 receptorsAlpha-adrenergic agonistsFunctional muscarinic receptorsRelaxant responsesBladder baseBladder domeMuscarinic receptorsUrinary tractReceptor densityAdult rabbitsAlpha 2ReceptorsMuscleAgonistsRank orderRabbitsHigher numberIsoproterenol