2006
Age Related Changes in the Functional, Biochemical and Molecular Properties of α1-Adrenoceptors in the Rat Genitourinary Tract
Yono M, Foster HE, Weiss RM, Latifpour J. Age Related Changes in the Functional, Biochemical and Molecular Properties of α1-Adrenoceptors in the Rat Genitourinary Tract. Journal Of Urology 2006, 176: 1214-1219. PMID: 16890728, DOI: 10.1016/j.juro.2006.04.038.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAge FactorsAnimalsIn Vitro TechniquesMaleMuscle ContractionMuscle, SmoothProstateRatsRats, Inbred F344Receptors, Adrenergic, alpha-1Urinary BladderConceptsRat genitourinary tractLower urinary tract symptomsUrinary tract symptomsBenign prostatic hyperplasiaAdrenoceptor antagonistGenitourinary tractTract symptomsBladder baseProstatic hyperplasiaDorsolateral prostateYoung ratsIsolated muscle bathMaximum contractile responseTranscriptase-polymerase chain reaction techniqueRadioligand receptor bindingReverse transcriptase-polymerase chain reaction techniqueSignificant age-dependent differencesAge-dependent differencesAge related changesHigher body weightAge related differencesContractile responseAdrenoceptor densityAdrenoceptor subtypesBladder dome
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
1998
Detection of urinary tract infections by reduction of nitroblue tetrazolium Technical Note
Smith S, Wheeler M, Weiss R. Detection of urinary tract infections by reduction of nitroblue tetrazolium Technical Note. Kidney International 1998, 54: 1331-1336. PMID: 9767552, DOI: 10.1046/j.1523-1755.1998.00102.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsUrinary tract infectionNitric oxide synthaseNegative predictive accuracyDismutase/catalaseNitrite dipstickTract infectionsPresence of UTINOS cofactorUrine pelletsInducible nitric oxide synthaseHigh negative predictive accuracyHigh positive predictive accuracyUrine screening testsUrine culture resultsNBT reductionInducible NOS activityLeukocyte esterase dipstickNitroblue tetrazolium reductionPositive predictive accuracyNOS inhibitorNOS activityOxide synthaseEarly predictorCulture resultsScreening test
1993
Age-related changes in Ca2+ channel antagonist receptors in rabbit lower urinary tract
Yoshida M, Latifpour J, Weiss R. Age-related changes in Ca2+ channel antagonist receptors in rabbit lower urinary tract. European Journal Of Pharmacology 1993, 232: 159-167. PMID: 8385616, DOI: 10.1016/0014-2999(93)90769-e.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLower urinary tractBladder baseBladder domeUrinary tractChannel antagonistsRabbit lower urinary tractBay K 8644Channel antagonist receptorsAge-dependent changesDensity of Ca2Age-related changesAntagonist binding sitesReceptor densityPharmacological profileAntagonist receptorsRabbit urethraUrethraAge groupsBmax valuesDays rabbitsAntagonistTractWeeksRank orderBinding sites
1991
Differential Regulation of Bladder β-Adrenergic and Muscarinic Cholinergic Receptors in Experimental Diabetes
Latifpour J, Nishimoto T, Marian M, Yoshida M, Weiss R. Differential Regulation of Bladder β-Adrenergic and Muscarinic Cholinergic Receptors in Experimental Diabetes. Diabetes 1991, 40: 1150-1156. PMID: 1657672, DOI: 10.2337/diab.40.9.1150.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBeta-adrenergic receptorsSucrose-fed ratsBladder domeDetrusor stripsDiabetic ratsHigher serum glucose levelsLower serum insulin levelsLarger contractile responsesMuscarinic receptor upregulationHigher urine outputCarbachol-induced contractionDiabetes-induced alterationsMuscarinic cholinergic receptorsSerum insulin levelsSTZ-induced diabetesSerum glucose levelsIsoproterenol-induced relaxationAge-matched controlsLower body weightSucrose-fed animalsBladder hypertrophyContractile responseDiabetic bladderUrine outputRelaxed KClDifferential regulation of bladder beta-adrenergic and muscarinic cholinergic receptors in experimental diabetes
Latifpour J, Nishimoto T, Marian M, Yoshida M, Weiss R. Differential regulation of bladder beta-adrenergic and muscarinic cholinergic receptors in experimental diabetes. Diabetes 1991, 40: 1150-1156. DOI: 10.2337/diabetes.40.9.1150.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPharmacological characterization of alpha adrenergic receptors in the young and old female rabbit urethra.
Yoshida M, Latifpour J, Nishimoto T, Weiss R. Pharmacological characterization of alpha adrenergic receptors in the young and old female rabbit urethra. Journal Of Pharmacology And Experimental Therapeutics 1991, 257: 1100-8. PMID: 1675287.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsConcentration-response curvesFemale rabbit urethraContractile responseAdrenergic receptorsRabbit urethraAge groupsAlpha-2 adrenergic receptorsED50 valuesEmax valuesConcentration-dependent contractionsMaximum contractile responsePhenylephrine-induced contractionAlpha-adrenergic receptorsAlpha 1B subtypeMuscle bath techniqueYounger age groupsAge-dependent differencesPharmacological characterizationClonidinePharmacological characteristicsOxymetazolinePhenylephrineNorepinephrineFree bufferAlpha 1
1989
Characterization 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
1986
Sphincteric Action of the Pelvicalyceal Junction and Pacemaker Activity in Human Kidney
Morita T, Wheeler M, Weiss R. Sphincteric Action of the Pelvicalyceal Junction and Pacemaker Activity in Human Kidney. Urologia Internationalis 1986, 41: 167-169. PMID: 3750576, DOI: 10.1159/000281190.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchEffects of Forskolin on Contractility and Cyclic AMP Levels in Rabbit Detrusor Muscle
MORITA T, WHEELER M, MIYAGAWA I, KONDO S, WEISS R. Effects of Forskolin on Contractility and Cyclic AMP Levels in Rabbit Detrusor Muscle. The Tohoku Journal Of Experimental Medicine 1986, 149: 283. PMID: 2429401, DOI: 10.1620/tjem.149.283.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH Keywords1-Methyl-3-isobutylxanthineAnimalsColforsinCyclic AMPIn Vitro TechniquesMuscle ContractionMusclesPropranololRabbits摘出ウサギ膀胱平滑筋切片の自発収縮に及ぼすβ-adrenaline 受容体刺激剤の伸用
隆 森, 俊 近, 正義 土, Wheeler M, Weiss R. 摘出ウサギ膀胱平滑筋切片の自発収縮に及ぼすβ-adrenaline 受容体刺激剤の伸用. The Japanese Journal Of Urology 1986, 77: 226-232. PMID: 2874253, DOI: 10.5980/jpnjurol1928.77.2_226.Peer-Reviewed Original Researchウサギ膀胱平滑筋切片の張力に対する isoproterenol の作用
征男 宮, Morita T, Weiss R. ウサギ膀胱平滑筋切片の張力に対する isoproterenol の作用. The Japanese Journal Of Urology 1986, 77: 495-500. PMID: 3735875, DOI: 10.5980/jpnjurol1928.77.3_495.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1985
Effect of Isoproterenol on Contractile Force of Isolated Rabbit Renal Pelvic Smooth Muscle
MORITA T, MIYAGAWA I, WHEELER M, WEISS R. Effect of Isoproterenol on Contractile Force of Isolated Rabbit Renal Pelvic Smooth Muscle. The Tohoku Journal Of Experimental Medicine 1985, 147: 153. PMID: 4082174, DOI: 10.1620/tjem.147.153.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsDose-Response Relationship, DrugIn Vitro TechniquesIsoproterenolKidney PelvisMuscle ContractionMuscle, SmoothRabbits"On" and "off" responses of guinea pig ureter
Hong K, Biancani P, Weiss R. "On" and "off" responses of guinea pig ureter. American Journal Of Physiology 1985, 248: c165-c169. PMID: 3917613, DOI: 10.1152/ajpcell.1985.248.1.c165.Peer-Reviewed Original Research摘出ヒト腎における腎盂内圧上昇の腎杯腎盂移行部の括約作用と腎杯 pacemaker activity に関する研究
隆 森, 征男 宮, Weiss R. 摘出ヒト腎における腎盂内圧上昇の腎杯腎盂移行部の括約作用と腎杯 pacemaker activity に関する研究. The Japanese Journal Of Urology 1985, 76: 706-709. PMID: 4057717, DOI: 10.5980/jpnjurol1928.76.5_706.Peer-Reviewed Original Research摘出ウサギ腎盂平滑筋切片における自発収縮発生と自発収縮張力に及ぼす isoproterenol の作用
隆 森, 征男 宮, Wheeler M, Weiss R. 摘出ウサギ腎盂平滑筋切片における自発収縮発生と自発収縮張力に及ぼす isoproterenol の作用. The Japanese Journal Of Urology 1985, 76: 1381-1385. PMID: 4087631, DOI: 10.5980/jpnjurol1928.76.9_1381.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1984
Force-Velocity Relationships of Guinea Pig Ureter
Biancani P, Onyski J, Zabinski M, Weiss R. Force-Velocity Relationships of Guinea Pig Ureter. Journal Of Urology 1984, 131: 988-991. PMID: 6708244, DOI: 10.1016/s0022-5347(17)50745-4.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgingAnimalsBiomechanical PhenomenaGuinea PigsIn Vitro TechniquesMuscle ContractionStress, MechanicalUreter
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 ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsElectric StimulationIn Vitro TechniquesMathematicsMuscle, SmoothPressureRabbitsTime FactorsUreteral ObstructionUrinationConceptsMuscle hypertrophyIntraluminal pressureCross-sectional muscle areaControl uretersPeak active forceUreteral diameterUreteral segmentActive circumferential stressObstructionUreterObstructed uretersContractile forceHypertrophyContractilityMuscle areaContractility resultsEffects of obstructionForce-length relationLaplace relationshipWkCorresponding doubling
1976
Time course of ureteral changes with obstruction
Biancani P, Zabinski M, Weiss R. Time course of ureteral changes with obstruction. American Journal Of Physiology 1976, 231: 393-398. PMID: 961889, DOI: 10.1152/ajplegacy.1976.231.2.393.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsIn Vitro TechniquesKineticsMuscle, SmoothPressureRabbitsUreterUreteral ObstructionUrineConceptsIntraluminal pressure