The Kaohsiung journal of medical sciences, 28(2), 72-78 (2012-02-09)
Acute lung injury is an inflammatory syndrome that increases the permeability of the blood-gas barrier, resulting in high morbidity and mortality. Despite intensive research, treatment options remain limited. We investigated the protective efficacy of tezosentan, a novel, dual endothelin receptor
Oxidation of the low-density lipoprotein (LDL) results in the production of modified LDLs. Oxidation of LDL cholesterol plays a role on the pathogenesis of endothelial dysfunction. This study was designed to investigate the possible participation of the oxidative modification of
American journal of respiratory and critical care medicine, 149(5), 1107-1111 (1994-05-01)
Tumor necrosis factor (TNF), a compartmentalized cytokine, is a key mediator in the systemic inflammatory response syndrome and may play a role in multiorgan failure. To assess whether compartmentalization of alveolar TNF is preserved following lung injury, isolated perfused lungs
American journal of respiratory and critical care medicine, 155(5), 1777-1784 (1997-05-01)
Keratinocyte growth factor (KGF) prevents alpha-naphthylthiourea (ANTU)-induced permeability edema ex vivo. To explore the mechanisms in this involved effect, we administered KGF (5 mg/kg, intratracheally) 48 h prior to ANTU (50 mg/kg, intraperitoneally). Several groups were studied: phosphate-buffered saline/dimethylsulfoxide (PBS/DMSO)
Transactions of the American Clinical and Climatological Association, 119, 155-167 (2008-07-04)
RhoA is an important modulator of endothelial monolayer permeability. Posttranslational carboxyl methylation of small GTPases, such as RhoA and Ras, regulates subcellular localization and GTPase activity, resulting in altered cellular function. In this study, we investigated the role of RhoA
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