2003
Developmental changes in the functional, biochemical and molecular properties of rat bladder endothelin receptors
Afiatpour P, Latifpour J, Takahashi W, Yono M, Foster HE, Ikeda K, Pouresmail M, Weiss RM. Developmental changes in the functional, biochemical and molecular properties of rat bladder endothelin receptors. Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's Archives Of Pharmacology 2003, 367: 462-472. PMID: 12700883, DOI: 10.1007/s00210-003-0715-6.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgingAnimalsAutoradiographyBinding SitesEndothelin-1Gene ExpressionIodine RadioisotopesMuscle ContractionMuscle, SmoothRadioligand AssayRatsRats, Inbred F344Receptor, Endothelin AReceptor, Endothelin BReverse Transcriptase Polymerase Chain ReactionRNA, MessengerTime FactorsUrinary BladderConceptsETA receptor subtypeSmooth muscle layerReceptor subtypesRat detrusorEndothelin receptorsET receptorsET-1Muscle layerSelective ETA receptor antagonistET receptor systemLarger contractile responsesTotal ET receptorsReceptor subtype mRNAsETA receptor antagonistETB receptor subtypesReal-time reverse transcription-polymerase chain reactionMuscle bath techniqueBladder smooth muscleReverse transcription-polymerase chain reactionTranscription-polymerase chain reactionAge-dependent decreaseAge-dependent alterationsReal-time RT-PCRContractile responseSubtype mRNAs
2000
Temporal changes of cytokines and nitric oxide products in urine from renal transplant patients
Smith S, Wheeler M, Lorber M, Weiss R. Temporal changes of cytokines and nitric oxide products in urine from renal transplant patients. Kidney International 2000, 58: 829-837. PMID: 10916108, DOI: 10.1046/j.1523-1755.2000.00232.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAcute DiseaseAdultCreatinineCyclic GMPCytokinesFemaleFollow-Up StudiesGraft RejectionHumansInterleukin-10Interleukin-2Interleukin-6Interleukin-8Kidney Failure, ChronicKidney TransplantationMaleMiddle AgedNitratesNitric OxideNitritesPredictive Value of TestsTime FactorsTumor Necrosis Factor-alphaUrinary Tract InfectionsConceptsUrinary tract infectionRenal transplant patientsAcute rejectionTransplant patientsCyclic GMPIL-2Nitric oxideNitric oxide synthase activityAdditional urine specimensUrine cytokine levelsUrine nitrate levelsNitric oxide productsMonths of transplantationOxide synthase activityUrine nitrateSoluble interleukinCytokine levelsTract infectionsIL-10IL-6IL-8Tumor necrosisUrine specimensPatientsClinical diagnosis
1997
EFFECT OF LONG-TERM ORAL L-ARGININE ON THE NITRIC OXIDE SYNTHASE PATHWAY IN THE URINE FROM PATIENTS WITH INTERSTITIAL CYSTITIS
Wheeler M, Smith S, Saito N, Foster H, Weiss R. EFFECT OF LONG-TERM ORAL L-ARGININE ON THE NITRIC OXIDE SYNTHASE PATHWAY IN THE URINE FROM PATIENTS WITH INTERSTITIAL CYSTITIS. Journal Of Urology 1997, 158: 2045-2050. PMID: 9366309, DOI: 10.1016/s0022-5347(01)68150-3.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsInterstitial cystitis patientsNitric oxide synthase activityOral L-arginineOxide synthase activityInterstitial cystitisCystitis patientsL-arginineIL-8Oral L-arginine treatmentLong-term oral administrationInducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS) proteinNitric oxideNitric oxide synthase proteinCyclic guanosine monophosphate levelsNitric oxide synthase pathwayUrinary nitric oxideInterstitial cystitis symptomsL-arginine treatmentInterleukin-8 levelsCytokine IL-8Nitric oxide synthaseSmooth muscle relaxationUrine of patientsGuanosine monophosphate levelsOxide synthase pathway
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/StreptozotocinReceptorsWeeksEndothelin
1993
The Reversal Effect of Insulin on Diabetes-Induced Alterations In Beta Adrenergic and Muscarinic Receptors in Rat Prostate
Fukumoto Y, Yoshida M, Dokita S, Kamai T, Weiss R, Latifpour J. The Reversal Effect of Insulin on Diabetes-Induced Alterations In Beta Adrenergic and Muscarinic Receptors in Rat Prostate. Journal Of Urology 1993, 149: 1602-1606. PMID: 8388963, DOI: 10.1016/s0022-5347(17)36459-5.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMuscarinic cholinergic receptorsBeta adrenergicRat prostateCholinergic receptorsInsulin treatmentMuscarinic receptorsInsulin-treated diabetic animalsEarly insulin treatmentDiabetes-induced alterationsInduction of diabetesInsulin-treated diabeticsOnset of diabetesAdministration of streptozotocinDiabetes-induced downregulationDiabetic rat prostateGroups of ratsBeta-adrenergic agonistsHigh-affinity agonistDiabetic animalsMuscarinic agonistsAdrenergic agonistsAdrenergicProstateDiabetesAgonists
1982
Effect of obstruction on ureteral circumferential force-length relations
Biancani P, Hausman M, Weiss R. Effect of obstruction on ureteral circumferential force-length relations. American Journal Of Physiology 1982, 243: f204-f210. PMID: 7114220, DOI: 10.1152/ajprenal.1982.243.2.f204.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMuscle hypertrophyIntraluminal pressureCross-sectional muscle areaControl uretersPeak active forceUreteral diameterUreteral segmentActive circumferential stressObstructionUreterObstructed uretersContractile forceHypertrophyContractilityMuscle areaContractility resultsEffects of obstructionForce-length relationLaplace relationshipWkCorresponding doubling
1973
Bidimensional deformation of acutely obstructed in vitro rabbit ureter
Biancani P, Zabinski M, Weiss R. Bidimensional deformation of acutely obstructed in vitro rabbit ureter. American Journal Of Physiology 1973, 225: 671-674. PMID: 4726502, DOI: 10.1152/ajplegacy.1973.225.3.671.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1971
Late Obstruction after Ureteroneocystostomy
Weiss R, Schiff M, Lytton B. Late Obstruction after Ureteroneocystostomy. Journal Of Urology 1971, 106: 144-148. PMID: 5564774, DOI: 10.1016/s0022-5347(17)61244-8.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCutaneous Vesicostomy for Temporary Urinarydiversion in Infants
Lytton B, Weiss R. Cutaneous Vesicostomy for Temporary Urinarydiversion in Infants. Journal Of Urology 1971, 105: 888-891. PMID: 4933342, DOI: 10.1016/s0022-5347(17)61654-9.Peer-Reviewed Original Research