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Early Renal Denervation Attenuates Cardiac Dysfunction In Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction, Jake E. Doiron, Zhen Li, Xiaoman Yu, Kyle B. Lapenna, Heather Quiriarte, Timothy D. Allerton, Kashyap Koul, Andrew Malek, Sanjiv J. Shah, Thomas E. Sharp, Traci T. Goodchild, Daniel R. Kapusta, David J. Lefer Feb 2024

Early Renal Denervation Attenuates Cardiac Dysfunction In Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction, Jake E. Doiron, Zhen Li, Xiaoman Yu, Kyle B. Lapenna, Heather Quiriarte, Timothy D. Allerton, Kashyap Koul, Andrew Malek, Sanjiv J. Shah, Thomas E. Sharp, Traci T. Goodchild, Daniel R. Kapusta, David J. Lefer

School of Graduate Studies Faculty Publications

BACKGROUND: The renal sympathetic nervous system modulates systemic blood pressure, cardiac performance, and renal function. Pathological increases in renal sympathetic nerve activity contribute to the pathogenesis of heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF). We investigated the effects of renal sympathetic denervation performed at early or late stages of HFpEF progression. METHODS AND RESULTS: Male ZSF1 obese rats were subjected to radiofrequency renal denervation (RF-RDN) or sham procedure at either 8 weeks or 20 weeks of age and assessed for cardiovascular function, exercise capacity, and cardiorenal fibrosis. Renal norepinephrine and renal nerve tyrosine hydroxylase staining were performed to quantify denervation …


Safety And Timing Of Early Therapeutic Anticoagulation Therapy After Craniotomy, John M. Wilson, Kierany B. Shelvin, Sarah E. Lawhon, George A. Crabill, Ellery A. Hayden, Alan J. Velander Feb 2024

Safety And Timing Of Early Therapeutic Anticoagulation Therapy After Craniotomy, John M. Wilson, Kierany B. Shelvin, Sarah E. Lawhon, George A. Crabill, Ellery A. Hayden, Alan J. Velander

School of Medicine Faculty Publications

Background: To date, there are few guidelines and studies to guide the timing of initiation of therapeutic anticoagulation (AC) after craniotomy. The goal of this study was to assess the timing, safety, and outcomes of patients following the administration of therapeutic AC after craniotomy. Methods: A retrospective case–control study was performed evaluating all craniotomy patients from August 2017 to July 2021. Cases were selected if they received therapeutic AC within ten days of craniotomy. Nineteen out of 1013 craniotomy patients met the inclusion criteria. Indications for therapeutic AC were diverse, including deep venous thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, dural venous sinus thrombosis, …


Dynamic Prognosis Prediction For Patients On Dapt After Drug-Eluting Stent Implantation: Model Development And Validation, Fang Li, Laila Rasmy, Yang Xiang, Jingna Feng, Ahmed Abdelhameed, Xinyue Hu, Zenan Sun, David Aguilar, Abhijeet Dhoble, Jingcheng Du, Qing Wang, Shuteng Niu, Yifang Dang, Xinyuan Zhang, Ziqian Xie, Yi Nian, Jianping He, Yujia Zhou, Jianfu Li, Mattia Prosperi, Jiang Bian, Degui Zhi, Cui Tao Jan 2024

Dynamic Prognosis Prediction For Patients On Dapt After Drug-Eluting Stent Implantation: Model Development And Validation, Fang Li, Laila Rasmy, Yang Xiang, Jingna Feng, Ahmed Abdelhameed, Xinyue Hu, Zenan Sun, David Aguilar, Abhijeet Dhoble, Jingcheng Du, Qing Wang, Shuteng Niu, Yifang Dang, Xinyuan Zhang, Ziqian Xie, Yi Nian, Jianping He, Yujia Zhou, Jianfu Li, Mattia Prosperi, Jiang Bian, Degui Zhi, Cui Tao

School of Medicine Faculty Publications

BACKGROUND: The rapid evolution of artificial intelligence (AI) in conjunction with recent updates in dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) management guidelines emphasizes the necessity for innovative models to predict ischemic or bleeding events after drug-eluting stent implantation. Leveraging AI for dynamic prediction has the potential to revolutionize risk stratification and provide personalized decision support for DAPT management. METHODS AND RESULTS: We developed and validated a new AI-based pipeline using retrospective data of drug-eluting stent-treated patients, sourced from the Cerner Health Facts data set (n=98 236) and Optum’s de-identified Clinformatics Data Mart Database (n=9978). The 36 months following drug-eluting stent implantation were …


Cardiometabolic Health: Actionable Prevention Strategies And New Care Models, Omar Leonards, David Aguilar Jan 2024

Cardiometabolic Health: Actionable Prevention Strategies And New Care Models, Omar Leonards, David Aguilar

School of Medicine Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.


Common Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction Animal Models Yield Disparate Myofibril Mechanics, Axel J. Fenwick, Vivek P. Jani, D. Brian Foster, Thomas E. Sharp, Traci T. Goodchild, Kyle Lapenna, Jake E. Doiron, David J. Lefer, Joseph A. Hill, David A. Kass, Anthony Cammarato Jan 2024

Common Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction Animal Models Yield Disparate Myofibril Mechanics, Axel J. Fenwick, Vivek P. Jani, D. Brian Foster, Thomas E. Sharp, Traci T. Goodchild, Kyle Lapenna, Jake E. Doiron, David J. Lefer, Joseph A. Hill, David A. Kass, Anthony Cammarato

School of Medicine Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.


Maternal Western Diet Programs Cardiometabolic Dysfunction And Hypothalamic Inflammation Via Epigenetic Mechanisms Predominantly In The Male Offspring, Mona Elgazzaz, Clara Berdasco, Jone Garai, Melody Baddoo, Shiping Lu, Hisham Daoud, Jovanny Zabaleta, Franck Mauvais-Jarvis, Eric Lazartigues Dec 2023

Maternal Western Diet Programs Cardiometabolic Dysfunction And Hypothalamic Inflammation Via Epigenetic Mechanisms Predominantly In The Male Offspring, Mona Elgazzaz, Clara Berdasco, Jone Garai, Melody Baddoo, Shiping Lu, Hisham Daoud, Jovanny Zabaleta, Franck Mauvais-Jarvis, Eric Lazartigues

School of Medicine Faculty Publications

Objective; Maternal exposure during pregnancy is a strong determinant of offspring health outcomes. Such exposure induces changes in the offspring epigenome resulting in gene expression and functional changes. In this study, we investigated the effect of maternal Western hypercaloric diet (HCD) programming during the perinatal period on neuronal plasticity and cardiometabolic health in adult offspring. Methods; C57BL/6J dams were fed HCD for 1 month prior to mating with regular diet (RD) sires and kept on the same diet throughout pregnancy and lactation. At weaning, offspring were maintained on either HCD or RD for 3 months resulting in 4 treatment groups …


Ablation Of Accessory Pathway From Right Atrial Appendage To Anatomic Left Ventricle In L-Transposition Of The Great Arteries, Shree Lata Radhakrishnan, Robert O. Drutel, Cody M. Williams, Raman Danrad, Kelly K. Gajewski, Paul A. Lelorier Dec 2023

Ablation Of Accessory Pathway From Right Atrial Appendage To Anatomic Left Ventricle In L-Transposition Of The Great Arteries, Shree Lata Radhakrishnan, Robert O. Drutel, Cody M. Williams, Raman Danrad, Kelly K. Gajewski, Paul A. Lelorier

School of Medicine Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.


Temporal Artery Pseudoaneurysm In A Pediatric Patient, Gowri Gowda, Donald Mendoza, Amanda Tullos, Jessica Zagory, Malachi Sheahan Dec 2023

Temporal Artery Pseudoaneurysm In A Pediatric Patient, Gowri Gowda, Donald Mendoza, Amanda Tullos, Jessica Zagory, Malachi Sheahan

School of Medicine Faculty Publications

Superficial temporal artery pseudoaneurysms are an uncommon vascular pathology that can present after head or facial trauma. Furthermore, they are rarely reported in the pediatric population. Ultrasound can be a useful tool in the diagnosis because it is easily accessible and can be rapidly acquired. We report a case that demonstrates the utility of ultrasound in the diagnosis of a superficial temporal artery pseudoaneurysm.


Left Pulmonary Artery Occlusion Following Device Closure Of Patent Ductus Arteriosus In Premature Infants, Jesus C. Jaile, Ernest Siwik, Sergio Bartakian Oct 2023

Left Pulmonary Artery Occlusion Following Device Closure Of Patent Ductus Arteriosus In Premature Infants, Jesus C. Jaile, Ernest Siwik, Sergio Bartakian

School of Medicine Faculty Publications

Background: Device closure of a patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) is rapidly evolving, with the Amplatzer Piccolo Occluder (Abbott) receiving US Food and Drug Administration approval and becoming the first device approved for PDA closure in patients ≥700 g. We report on the first known cases of complete left pulmonary artery (LPA) occlusion following Piccolo closure of a PDA in premature infants. Methods: Retrospective chart analysis of PDA closures. Results: We have performed over 50 cases of Piccolo device closure of the PDA in preterm neonates in the past 2 years, with these 2 cases representing our only complications (4%). This …


Contrast-Enhanced Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging With A Manganese-Based Alternative To Gadolinium For Tissue Characterization Of Acute Myocardial Infarction, Benjamin P. Bonner, Salva R. Yurista, Jaume Coll-Font, Shi Chen, Robert A. Eder, Anna N. Foster, Khoi D. Nguyen, Peter Caravan, Eric M. Gale, Christopher Nguyen Apr 2023

Contrast-Enhanced Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging With A Manganese-Based Alternative To Gadolinium For Tissue Characterization Of Acute Myocardial Infarction, Benjamin P. Bonner, Salva R. Yurista, Jaume Coll-Font, Shi Chen, Robert A. Eder, Anna N. Foster, Khoi D. Nguyen, Peter Caravan, Eric M. Gale, Christopher Nguyen

School of Medicine Faculty Publications

BACKGROUND: Late gadolinium enhancement cardiac magnetic resonance imaging is an effective and reproducible method for characterizing myocardial infarction. However, gadolinium-based contrast agents are contraindicated in patients with acute and chronic renal insufficiency. In addition, several recent studies have noted tissue deposition of free gadolinium in patients who have undergone serial contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging. There is a clinical need for alternative forms of magnetic resonance imaging contrast agents that are acceptable in the setting of renal insufficiency. METHODS AND RESULTS: Three days after 80 minutes of ischemia/reperfusion of the left anterior descending coronary artery, cardiac magnetic resonance imaging was performed …


Ablation Of Rare Accessory Pathway From Right Atrial Appendage Diverticulum To Anatomic Left Ventricle In Cc-Tga., Shree Lata Radhakrishnan, Robert Drutel, Cody Williams, Raman Danrad, Kelly Gajewski, Paul A. Lelorier Mar 2023

Ablation Of Rare Accessory Pathway From Right Atrial Appendage Diverticulum To Anatomic Left Ventricle In Cc-Tga., Shree Lata Radhakrishnan, Robert Drutel, Cody Williams, Raman Danrad, Kelly Gajewski, Paul A. Lelorier

School of Medicine Faculty Publications

American College of Cardiology Conference ACC.23, March 4 - 6, 2023, New Orleans, LA


Squamous Cell Carcinoma With Suspected Metastases To The Myocardial Wall As Evidenced By Contrast Transthoracic Echocardiogram., Trent Davidge, Shashitha Gavini, Thomas H. Fox, Mehnaz Rahman Mar 2023

Squamous Cell Carcinoma With Suspected Metastases To The Myocardial Wall As Evidenced By Contrast Transthoracic Echocardiogram., Trent Davidge, Shashitha Gavini, Thomas H. Fox, Mehnaz Rahman

School of Medicine Faculty Publications

American College of Cardiology Conference ACC.23, March 4 - 6, 2023, New Orleans, LA


A Case Of Bartonella Vinsonii Endocarditis Of Non-Native Pulmonic Valve In A Patient With Tetralogy Of Fallot., Emily Riley, Jesus C. Jaile Iv, Sergio Bartakian Mar 2023

A Case Of Bartonella Vinsonii Endocarditis Of Non-Native Pulmonic Valve In A Patient With Tetralogy Of Fallot., Emily Riley, Jesus C. Jaile Iv, Sergio Bartakian

School of Medicine Faculty Publications

American College of Cardiology Conference ACC.23, March 4 - 6, 2023, New Orleans, LA


A Rare Find: Pericardial Carcinomatosis And Pre-Tamponade Secondary To Gastric Cancer, Humza Malik, Alex Glaser, Mehnaz Rahman, Jasmine Taylor, Xavier Diaz-Hernandez, Archit Shukla Mar 2023

A Rare Find: Pericardial Carcinomatosis And Pre-Tamponade Secondary To Gastric Cancer, Humza Malik, Alex Glaser, Mehnaz Rahman, Jasmine Taylor, Xavier Diaz-Hernandez, Archit Shukla

School of Medicine Faculty Publications

American College of Cardiology Conference ACC.23, March 4 - 6, 2023, New Orleans, LA


New Egfr Equations: Implications For Cardiologists And Racial Inequities, Nali Gillespie, Rajesh Mohandas Mar 2023

New Egfr Equations: Implications For Cardiologists And Racial Inequities, Nali Gillespie, Rajesh Mohandas

School of Medicine Faculty Publications

Recently, a new equation to predict estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) that does not include a variable for race has been endorsed by professional organizations and increasingly adopted by clinical laboratories. We discuss the reasoning behind the development of the new equation, implications for cardiologists, and how the new eGFR equation could impact disparities in the cardiovascular care of these patients. Race, a social construct, is a poor proxy for biological variability. Clinical trials which recruit underrepresented minorities and advances in genomic medicine could accelerate the development of personalized medicine and help decrease inequalities in clinical outcomes.


Real-Time Visualization Of Cytosolic And Mitochondrial Atp Dynamics In Response To Metabolic Stress In Cultured Cells, Donnell White Iii, Lothar Lauterboeck, Parnia Mobasheran, Tetsuya Kitaguchi, Antoine H. Chaanine, Qinglin Yang Feb 2023

Real-Time Visualization Of Cytosolic And Mitochondrial Atp Dynamics In Response To Metabolic Stress In Cultured Cells, Donnell White Iii, Lothar Lauterboeck, Parnia Mobasheran, Tetsuya Kitaguchi, Antoine H. Chaanine, Qinglin Yang

School of Medicine Faculty Publications

Adenosine 50 triphosphate (ATP) is the energy currency of life, which is produced in mitochondria (~90%) and cytosol (less than 10%). Real-time effects of metabolic changes on cellular ATP dynamics remain indeterminate. Here we report the design and validation of a genetically encoded fluorescent ATP indicator that allows for real-time, simultaneous visualization of cytosolic and mitochondrial ATP in cultured cells. This dual-ATP indicator, called smacATPi (simultaneous mitochondrial and cytosolic ATP indicator), combines previously described individual cytosolic and mitochondrial ATP indicators. The use of smacATPi can help answer biological questions regarding ATP contents and dynamics in living cells. As expected, 2-deoxyglucose …


Demonstrating New-Onset Or Worsened Sudomotor Function Post-Covid-19 On Comparative Analysis Of Autonomic Function Pre-And Post-Sars-Cov-2 Infection, Aditi Varma-Doyle, Nicole R. Villemarette-Pittman, Paul Lelorier, John England Jan 2023

Demonstrating New-Onset Or Worsened Sudomotor Function Post-Covid-19 On Comparative Analysis Of Autonomic Function Pre-And Post-Sars-Cov-2 Infection, Aditi Varma-Doyle, Nicole R. Villemarette-Pittman, Paul Lelorier, John England

School of Medicine Faculty Publications

Background: Autonomic dysfunction including sudomotor abnormalities have been reported in association with SARS-CoV-2 infection. Objective: There are no previous studies that have compared autonomic function objectively in patients pre- and post- SARS-CoV-2 infection. We aimed to identify if SARS-CoV-2 virus is triggering and/or worsening dysautonomia by comparing autonomic function tests in a group of patients pre-and post-SARS-CoV-2 infection. Design/methods: Six participants were enrolled and divided into two groups. The first group of 4 participants reported worsened autonomic symptoms post-SARS-CoV-2 infection. These individuals had their first autonomic test prior to COVID-19 pandemic outbreak (July 2019–December 2019). Autonomic function testing was repeated …


Insulin-Like Growth Factor 1 Reduces Coronary Atherosclerosis In Pigs With Familial Hypercholesterolemia, Sergiy Sukhanov, Yusuke Higashi, Tadashi Yoshida, Svitlana Danchuk, Mitzi Alfortish, Traci Goodchild, Amy Scarborough, Thomas Sharp, James S. Jenkins, Daniel Garcia, Jan Ivey, Darla L. Tharp, Jeffrey Schumacher, Zach Rozenbaum, Jay K. Kolls, Douglas Bowles, David Lefer, Patrice Delafontaine Jan 2023

Insulin-Like Growth Factor 1 Reduces Coronary Atherosclerosis In Pigs With Familial Hypercholesterolemia, Sergiy Sukhanov, Yusuke Higashi, Tadashi Yoshida, Svitlana Danchuk, Mitzi Alfortish, Traci Goodchild, Amy Scarborough, Thomas Sharp, James S. Jenkins, Daniel Garcia, Jan Ivey, Darla L. Tharp, Jeffrey Schumacher, Zach Rozenbaum, Jay K. Kolls, Douglas Bowles, David Lefer, Patrice Delafontaine

School of Medicine Faculty Publications

Although murine models of coronary atherosclerotic disease have been used extensively to determine mechanisms, limited new therapeutic options have emerged. Pigs with familial hypercholesterolemia (FH pigs) develop complex coronary atheromas that are almost identical to human lesions. We reported previously that insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1) reduced aortic atherosclerosis and promoted features of stable plaque in a murine model. We administered human recombinant IGF-1 or saline (control) in atherosclerotic FH pigs for 6 months. IGF-1 decreased relative coronary atheroma in vivo (intravascular ultrasound) and reduced lesion cross-sectional area (postmortem histology). IGF-1 increased plaque’s fibrous cap thickness, and reduced necrotic core, …


Multicenter Validation Of A Machine Learning Phase Space Electro-Mechanical Pulse Wave Analysis To Predict Elevated Left Ventricular End Diastolic Pressure At The Point-Of-Care, Sanjeev P. Bhavnani, Rola Khedraki, Travis J. Cohoon, Frederick J. Meine, Thomas D. Stuckey, Thomas Mcminn, Jeremiah P. Depta, Brett Bennett, Thomas Mcgarry, William Carroll, David Suh, John A. Steuter, Michael Roberts, Horace R. Gillins, Ian Shadforth, Emmanuel Lange, Abhinav Doomra, Mohammad Firouzi, Farhad Fathieh, Timothy Burton, Ali Khosousi, Shyam Ramchandani, William E. Sanders, Frank Smart Nov 2022

Multicenter Validation Of A Machine Learning Phase Space Electro-Mechanical Pulse Wave Analysis To Predict Elevated Left Ventricular End Diastolic Pressure At The Point-Of-Care, Sanjeev P. Bhavnani, Rola Khedraki, Travis J. Cohoon, Frederick J. Meine, Thomas D. Stuckey, Thomas Mcminn, Jeremiah P. Depta, Brett Bennett, Thomas Mcgarry, William Carroll, David Suh, John A. Steuter, Michael Roberts, Horace R. Gillins, Ian Shadforth, Emmanuel Lange, Abhinav Doomra, Mohammad Firouzi, Farhad Fathieh, Timothy Burton, Ali Khosousi, Shyam Ramchandani, William E. Sanders, Frank Smart

School of Medicine Faculty Publications

Background Phase space is a mechanical systems approach and large-scale data representation of an object in 3-dimensional space. Whether such techniques can be applied to predict left ventricular pressures non-invasively and at the point-of-care is unknown. Objective This study prospectively validated a phase space machine-learned approach based on a novel electro-mechanical pulse wave method of data collection through orthogonal voltage gradient (OVG) and photoplethysmography (PPG) for the prediction of elevated left ventricular end diastolic pressure (LVEDP). Methods Consecutive outpatients across 15 US-based healthcare centers with symptoms suggestive of coronary artery disease were enrolled at the time of elective cardiac catheterization …


Chronic High Salt Diets Contribute To Neurogenic Hypertension By Increasing B1r Expressionand B1r-Mediated Ace2 Internalization And Degradation, Jagnoor Benipal, Navya Lakkapa, Anna Nuzzo, Mona Elgazzaz, Eric Lazartigues Oct 2022

Chronic High Salt Diets Contribute To Neurogenic Hypertension By Increasing B1r Expressionand B1r-Mediated Ace2 Internalization And Degradation, Jagnoor Benipal, Navya Lakkapa, Anna Nuzzo, Mona Elgazzaz, Eric Lazartigues

Medical Student Research Poster Symposium

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that hypertension affects nearly 50% of Americans1 . Previous studies have shown that chronically elevated dietary salt intake contributes to developing neurogenic hypertension2 . Additionally, increased expression of the bradykinin B1 receptor (B1R) in neurons in the hypothalamic paraventricular nucleus (PVN) is seen in neurogenic hypertension which leads to neuroinflammation and oxidative stress3 . Angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) is a key enzyme in the renin-angiotensin system (RAS) pathway that mitigates the vasoconstrictive effects of Angiotensin (Ang) II by cleaving it to Ang-(1-7)4 . We previously observed that the binding of Ang-II to …


Barriers That Contribute To Disparities Seen In The Prenatal Diagnosis Of Congenital Heart Disease In Patients With Government-Funded Health Insurance, Olivia Crapanzano, Lauren Haddad, Kathleen Crapanzano Oct 2022

Barriers That Contribute To Disparities Seen In The Prenatal Diagnosis Of Congenital Heart Disease In Patients With Government-Funded Health Insurance, Olivia Crapanzano, Lauren Haddad, Kathleen Crapanzano

Medical Student Research Poster Symposium

BACKGROUND: Multiple national studies have established an inverse relationship between surgical center volume and surgical outcomes in pediatric cardiac surgery. The aim of the initial study was to determine whether surgical outcomes for a private, outpatient pediatric cardiology practice that was not associated with a surgical center, differed based on the surgical center volume to which the patient was referred. While we did not find significant differences in clinical outcomes related to surgical center volume, race or insurance status during the initial study, important disparities to care were identified. Children with private insurance were more likely to be diagnosed prenatally …


Validating Contrast-Enhanced Infarct Characterization Of A Novel Manganese-Based Positive Contrast Agent In A Porcine Model Of Myocardial Ischemia Reperfusion, Benjamin Bonner, Salva Yurista, Jaume Coll-Front, Shi Chen, Robert Eder, Anna Foster, Khoi Nguyen, Peter Caravan, Eric Gale, Christopher Nguyen Oct 2022

Validating Contrast-Enhanced Infarct Characterization Of A Novel Manganese-Based Positive Contrast Agent In A Porcine Model Of Myocardial Ischemia Reperfusion, Benjamin Bonner, Salva Yurista, Jaume Coll-Front, Shi Chen, Robert Eder, Anna Foster, Khoi Nguyen, Peter Caravan, Eric Gale, Christopher Nguyen

Medical Student Research Poster Symposium

Background: Late gadolinium enhancement cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (LGE-CMR) is an effective and reproducible method for characterizing myocardial infarction (MI). However, gadolinium-based contrast agents are contraindicated in patients with acute and chronic renal insufficiency. This is particularly problematic in the setting of CMR where the coincidence of heart and renal disease is approximately 3 0%. There is therefore a clinical need for alternative forms of MRI contrast agents that are acceptable in the setting of renal insufficiency. Methods: We consider two positive MR contrast agents: gadoteric acid (DOTA), a clinically employed gadolinium-based agent; and RVP-001, a structurally similar manganese-based compound. …


Endocrine Significance Of Sars-Cov-2'S Reliance On Ace2, Eric Lazartigues, Mirza Muhammad Fahd Qadir, Franck Mauvais-Jarvis Jul 2020

Endocrine Significance Of Sars-Cov-2'S Reliance On Ace2, Eric Lazartigues, Mirza Muhammad Fahd Qadir, Franck Mauvais-Jarvis

School of Medicine Faculty Publications

The current COVID-19 pandemic is the most disruptive event in the past 50 years, with a global impact on health care and world economies. It is caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2), a coronavirus that uses angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) as an entry point to the cells. ACE2 is a transmembrane carboxypeptidase and member of the renin-angiotensin system. This mini-review summarizes the main findings regarding ACE2 expression and function in endocrine tissues. We discuss rapidly evolving knowledge on the potential role of ACE2 and SARS coronaviruses in endocrinology and the development of diabetes mellitus, hypogonadism, and pituitary and …


Efficacy Of A Novel Mitochondrial-Derived Peptide In A Porcine Model Of Myocardial Ischemia/Reperfusion Injury, Thomas E. Sharp, Zhenwei Gong, Amy Scarborough, Eric S. Goetzman, Murtuza J. Ali, Pablo Spaletra, David J. Lefer, Radhika H. Muzumdar, Traci T. Goodchild Jul 2020

Efficacy Of A Novel Mitochondrial-Derived Peptide In A Porcine Model Of Myocardial Ischemia/Reperfusion Injury, Thomas E. Sharp, Zhenwei Gong, Amy Scarborough, Eric S. Goetzman, Murtuza J. Ali, Pablo Spaletra, David J. Lefer, Radhika H. Muzumdar, Traci T. Goodchild

School of Medicine Faculty Publications

With the complexities that surround myocardial ischemia/reperfusion (MI/R) injury, therapies adjunctive to reperfusion that elicit beneficial pleiotropic effects and do not overlap with standard of care are necessary. This study found that the mitochondrial-derived peptide S14G-humanin (HNG) (2 mg/kg), an analogue of humanin, reduced infarct size in a large animal model of MI/R. However, when ischemic time was increased, the infarct-sparing effects were abolished with the same dose of HNG. Thus, although the 60-min MI/R study showed that HNG cardioprotection translates beyond small animal models, further studies are needed to optimize HNG therapy for longer, more patient-relevant periods of cardiac …