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Minimally Invasive Superficial Femoral Artery Endarterectomy: Early Experience with a Modified Technique
View metadata, citation and similar papers at core.ac.uk brought to you by CORE provided by Elsevier - Publisher Connector Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg 16, 254-258 (1998) ENDOVASCULAR AND SURGICAL TECHNIQUES Minimally Invasive Superficial Femoral Artery Endarterectomy: Early Experience with a Modified Technique M. S. Whiteley 1, T. R. Magee 1, E. P. H. Torrie 2 and R. B. Galland* Department of ~Surgery and 2Radiology, Royal Berkshire Hospital, London Road, Reading, U.K. Objectives: To describe our experience of a modified technique for carrying out remote endarterectomy for superficial femoral artery occlusive disease. Methods: A 4-French arterial dilator is inserted using a Smart needle into the popliteal artery below the occlusion. A remote endarterectomy is carried out through an arteriotomy in the proximal superficial femoral artery. The atheroma is cut distal to the lower extent of disease using a Moll ring cutter. The lower flap of atheroma is secured with an intraluminaI stent inserted from the arteriotomy in the superficial femoral artery. The arteriotomy is extended into the common femoral artery and closed with a vein patch. Results: The procedure was completed in 21 of 26 limbs. In 18 cases the superficial femoral artery remained patent at 30 days. Of the 21 cases all but four stayed in hospital for one night. A successful femoropopliteal bypass was carried out in the five patients in whom the procedure was not completed. Conclusion: Insertion of the dilator into the popliteal artery distal to the occlusion before carrying out the remote endarterectomy has two advantages. Firstly, the stent insertion is carried out in the correct plane and prevents dissection of the distal cut atheroma when attempting to pass the guidewire from above. -
Prox1regulates the Subtype-Specific Development of Caudal Ganglionic
The Journal of Neuroscience, September 16, 2015 • 35(37):12869–12889 • 12869 Development/Plasticity/Repair Prox1 Regulates the Subtype-Specific Development of Caudal Ganglionic Eminence-Derived GABAergic Cortical Interneurons X Goichi Miyoshi,1 Allison Young,1 Timothy Petros,1 Theofanis Karayannis,1 Melissa McKenzie Chang,1 Alfonso Lavado,2 Tomohiko Iwano,3 Miho Nakajima,4 Hiroki Taniguchi,5 Z. Josh Huang,5 XNathaniel Heintz,4 Guillermo Oliver,2 Fumio Matsuzaki,3 Robert P. Machold,1 and Gord Fishell1 1Department of Neuroscience and Physiology, NYU Neuroscience Institute, Smilow Research Center, New York University School of Medicine, New York, New York 10016, 2Department of Genetics & Tumor Cell Biology, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memphis, Tennessee 38105, 3Laboratory for Cell Asymmetry, RIKEN Center for Developmental Biology, Kobe 650-0047, Japan, 4Laboratory of Molecular Biology, Howard Hughes Medical Institute, GENSAT Project, The Rockefeller University, New York, New York 10065, and 5Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, Cold Spring Harbor, New York 11724 Neurogliaform (RELNϩ) and bipolar (VIPϩ) GABAergic interneurons of the mammalian cerebral cortex provide critical inhibition locally within the superficial layers. While these subtypes are known to originate from the embryonic caudal ganglionic eminence (CGE), the specific genetic programs that direct their positioning, maturation, and integration into the cortical network have not been eluci- dated. Here, we report that in mice expression of the transcription factor Prox1 is selectively maintained in postmitotic CGE-derived cortical interneuron precursors and that loss of Prox1 impairs the integration of these cells into superficial layers. Moreover, Prox1 differentially regulates the postnatal maturation of each specific subtype originating from the CGE (RELN, Calb2/VIP, and VIP). -
And Represses TNF Gene Expression Activating Transcription Factor-2
Histone Deacetylase 3, a Class I Histone Deacetylase, Suppresses MAPK11-Mediated Activating Transcription Factor-2 Activation and Represses TNF Gene Expression This information is current as of September 25, 2021. Ulrich Mahlknecht, Jutta Will, Audrey Varin, Dieter Hoelzer and Georges Herbein J Immunol 2004; 173:3979-3990; ; doi: 10.4049/jimmunol.173.6.3979 http://www.jimmunol.org/content/173/6/3979 Downloaded from References This article cites 45 articles, 31 of which you can access for free at: http://www.jimmunol.org/content/173/6/3979.full#ref-list-1 http://www.jimmunol.org/ Why The JI? Submit online. • Rapid Reviews! 30 days* from submission to initial decision • No Triage! Every submission reviewed by practicing scientists • Fast Publication! 4 weeks from acceptance to publication by guest on September 25, 2021 *average Subscription Information about subscribing to The Journal of Immunology is online at: http://jimmunol.org/subscription Permissions Submit copyright permission requests at: http://www.aai.org/About/Publications/JI/copyright.html Email Alerts Receive free email-alerts when new articles cite this article. Sign up at: http://jimmunol.org/alerts The Journal of Immunology is published twice each month by The American Association of Immunologists, Inc., 1451 Rockville Pike, Suite 650, Rockville, MD 20852 Copyright © 2004 by The American Association of Immunologists All rights reserved. Print ISSN: 0022-1767 Online ISSN: 1550-6606. The Journal of Immunology Histone Deacetylase 3, a Class I Histone Deacetylase, Suppresses MAPK11-Mediated Activating Transcription Factor-2 Activation and Represses TNF Gene Expression1 Ulrich Mahlknecht,2* Jutta Will,* Audrey Varin,† Dieter Hoelzer,* and Georges Herbein2† During inflammatory events, the induction of immediate-early genes, such as TNF-␣, is regulated by signaling cascades including the JAK/STAT, NF-B, and the p38 MAPK pathways, which result in phosphorylation-dependent activation of transcription factors. -
Global Mef2 Target Gene Analysis in Skeletal and Cardiac Muscle
GLOBAL MEF2 TARGET GENE ANALYSIS IN SKELETAL AND CARDIAC MUSCLE STEPHANIE ELIZABETH WALES A DISSERTATION SUBMITTED TO THE FACULTY OF GRADUATE STUDIES IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DEGREE OF DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY GRADUATE PROGRAM IN BIOLOGY YORK UNIVERSITY TORONTO, ONTARIO FEBRUARY 2016 © Stephanie Wales 2016 ABSTRACT A loss of muscle mass or function occurs in many genetic and acquired pathologies such as heart disease, sarcopenia and cachexia which are predominantly found among the rapidly increasing elderly population. Developing effective treatments relies on understanding the genetic networks that control these disease pathways. Transcription factors occupy an essential position as regulators of gene expression. Myocyte enhancer factor 2 (MEF2) is an important transcription factor in striated muscle development in the embryo, skeletal muscle maintenance in the adult and cardiomyocyte survival and hypertrophy in the progression to heart failure. We sought to identify common MEF2 target genes in these two types of striated muscles using chromatin immunoprecipitation and next generation sequencing (ChIP-seq) and transcriptome profiling (RNA-seq). Using a cell culture model of skeletal muscle (C2C12) and primary cardiomyocytes we found 294 common MEF2A binding sites within both cell types. Individually MEF2A was recruited to approximately 2700 and 1600 DNA sequences in skeletal and cardiac muscle, respectively. Two genes were chosen for further study: DUSP6 and Hspb7. DUSP6, an ERK1/2 specific phosphatase, was negatively regulated by MEF2 in a p38MAPK dependent manner in striated muscle. Furthermore siRNA mediated gene silencing showed that MEF2D in particular was responsible for repressing DUSP6 during C2C12 myoblast differentiation. Using a p38 pharmacological inhibitor (SB 203580) we observed that MEF2D must be phosphorylated by p38 to repress DUSP6. -
Transpulmonary Closure of Giant Persistent Ductus Arteriosus Under Cardiopulmonary Bypass and Normothermic Cardioplegia
Published online: 2019-11-25 THIEME 36 TranspulmonaryPoint of Technique Closure of Giant Persistent Ductus Arteriosus Chowdhury et al. Transpulmonary Closure of Giant Persistent Ductus Arteriosus under Cardiopulmonary Bypass and Normothermic Cardioplegia Ujjwal K. Chowdhury1 Sukhjeet Singh1 Niwin George1 Lakshmi Kumari Sankhyan1 Poonam Malhotra Kapoor2 1Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, All India Address for correspondence Ujjwal K. Chowdhury, MCh, Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, All 2Department of Cardiac Anaesthesia, All India Institute of Medical India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi 110029, India Sciences, New Delhi, India (e-mail: [email protected]). J Card Crit Care TSS 2020;3:36–38 Abstract A 25-year-old female patient with a giant, short, calcified, hypertensive, window duc- tus arteriosus underwent successful closure via transpulmonary approach under nor- Keywords mothermic cardiopulmonary bypass without circulatory arrest using a Foley catheter ► giant ductus for temporary occlusion. arteriosus ► adult ductus ► cardiopulmonary bypass ► transpulmonary closure ► calcified ductus Introduction chylothorax, or recanalization. Postoperative computerized tomographic angiography revealed complete ductal inter‑ Despite 80 years of experience, correction of persistent duc‑ ruption with no residual shunt or ductal aneurysm (►Fig. 3). tus arteriosus remains a surgical challenge in the subset of 1. Primary median sternotomy is performed. patients -
Cortical Foxp2 Supports Behavioral Flexibility and Developmental Dopamine D1 Receptor Expression
bioRxiv preprint doi: https://doi.org/10.1101/624973; this version posted May 2, 2019. The copyright holder for this preprint (which was not certified by peer review) is the author/funder, who has granted bioRxiv a license to display the preprint in perpetuity. It is made available under aCC-BY-NC-ND 4.0 International license. Cortical Foxp2 supports behavioral flexibility and developmental dopamine D1 receptor expression Marissa Co, Stephanie L. Hickey, Ashwinikumar Kulkarni, Matthew Harper, Genevieve Konopka* Department of Neuroscience, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA *Correspondence: [email protected] Contact information Genevieve Konopka, Ph.D. Department of Neuroscience, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, 5323 Harry Hines Blvd., ND4.300, Dallas, TX 75390-9111 TEL: 214-648-5135, FAX: 214-648-1801, Email: [email protected] 1 bioRxiv preprint doi: https://doi.org/10.1101/624973; this version posted May 2, 2019. The copyright holder for this preprint (which was not certified by peer review) is the author/funder, who has granted bioRxiv a license to display the preprint in perpetuity. It is made available under aCC-BY-NC-ND 4.0 International license. Abstract FoxP2 encodes a forkhead box transcription factor required for the development of neural circuits underlying language, vocalization, and motor-skill learning. Human genetic studies have associated FOXP2 variation with neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs), and within the cortex, it is coexpressed and interacts with other NDD-associated transcription factors. Cortical Foxp2 is required in mice for proper social interactions, but its role in other NDD-relevant behaviors and molecular pathways is unknown. -
Foxp2 Loss of Function Increases Striatal Direct Pathway Inhibition Via Increased GABA Release
Brain Structure and Function https://doi.org/10.1007/s00429-018-1746-6 ORIGINAL ARTICLE Foxp2 loss of function increases striatal direct pathway inhibition via increased GABA release Jon‑Ruben van Rhijn1,2,3 · Simon E. Fisher3,4 · Sonja C. Vernes2,4 · Nael Nadif Kasri1,5 Received: 8 March 2018 / Accepted: 31 August 2018 © The Author(s) 2018 Abstract Heterozygous mutations of the Forkhead-box protein 2 (FOXP2) gene in humans cause childhood apraxia of speech. Loss of Foxp2 in mice is known to affect striatal development and impair motor skills. However, it is unknown if striatal excitatory/ inhibitory balance is affected during development and if the imbalance persists into adulthood. We investigated the effect of reduced Foxp2 expression, via a loss-of-function mutation, on striatal medium spiny neurons (MSNs). Our data show that heterozygous loss of Foxp2 decreases excitatory (AMPA receptor-mediated) and increases inhibitory (GABA receptor-medi- ated) currents in D1 dopamine receptor positive MSNs of juvenile and adult mice. Furthermore, reduced Foxp2 expression increases GAD67 expression, leading to both increased presynaptic content and release of GABA. Finally, pharmacological blockade of inhibitory activity in vivo partially rescues motor skill learning deficits in heterozygous Foxp2 mice. Our results suggest a novel role for Foxp2 in the regulation of striatal direct pathway activity through managing inhibitory drive. Keywords Foxp2 · Excitatory-inhibitory balance · Neurodevelopment · D1R-MSN · Striatum Introduction Balanced neuronal activity between cortex, striatum and Sonja C. Vernes and Nael Nadif Kasri contributed equally to this thalamus is essential for the generation of voluntary move- work. ments (Shepherd 2013). Imbalanced activity within the stria- tum is known to disrupt complex motor behaviors, such as Electronic supplementary material The online version of this the production of spoken language (Peach 2004; Square- article (https ://doi.org/10.1007/s0042 9-018-1746-6) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users. -
Transcription Factor MEF2C Influences Neural Stem/Progenitor Cell Differentiation and Maturation in Vivo
Transcription factor MEF2C influences neural stem/progenitor cell differentiation and maturation in vivo Hao Li*†, Jonathan C. Radford*†, Michael J. Ragusa‡, Katherine L. Shea‡, Scott R. McKercher*, Jeffrey D. Zaremba*, Walid Soussou*, Zhiguo Nie*, Yeon-Joo Kang*, Nobuki Nakanishi*, Shu-ichi Okamoto*, Amanda J. Roberts§, John J. Schwarz‡, and Stuart A. Lipton*§¶ *Center for Neuroscience, Aging, and Stem Cell Research, Burnham Institute for Medical Research, La Jolla, CA 92037; ‡Center for Cardiovascular Sciences, Albany Medical Center, Albany, NY 12208; and §Molecular and Integrative Neurosciences Department, The Scripps Research Institute, La Jolla, CA 92037 Edited by Eric N. Olson, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, and approved May 3, 2008 (received for review March 21, 2008) Emerging evidence suggests that myocyte enhancer factor 2 (MEF2) (7). Therefore, to investigate the role of MEF2C in brain develop- transcription factors act as effectors of neurogenesis in the brain, with ment, we conditionally knocked out Mef2c in neural stem/ MEF2C the predominant isoform in developing cerebrocortex. Here, progenitor cells by E9.5 by using a nestin-driven Cre [see supporting we show that conditional knockout of Mef2c in nestin-expressing information (SI) Materials and Methods) (11). Heterozygous neural stem/progenitor cells (NSCs) impaired neuronal differentiation n-Creϩ/Mef2cloxp/ϩ mice were indistinguishable from wild type in vivo, resulting in aberrant compaction and smaller somal size. NSC (WT) and served as littermate controls. Evidence for Cre-mediated proliferation and survival were not affected. Conditional null mice recombination included PCR, immunofluorescence, and immuno- surviving to adulthood manifested more immature electrophysiolog- blotting. Normally, MEF2 activity (Fig. -
A Mef2 Gene That Generates a Muscle-Specific Isoform Via Alternative Mrna Splicing JAMES F
MOLECULAR AND CELLULAR BIOLOGY, Mar. 1994, p. 1647-1656 Vol. 14, No. 3 0270-7306/94/$04.00 + 0 Copyright C) 1994, American Society for Microbiology A Mef2 Gene That Generates a Muscle-Specific Isoform via Alternative mRNA Splicing JAMES F. MARTIN,' JOSEPH M. MIANO,' CAROLYN M. HUSTAD,2 NEAL G. COPELAND,2 NANCY A. JENKINS,2 AND ERIC N. OLSON'* Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas 77030,1 and Mammalian Genetics Laboratory, ABL-Basic Research Program, NCI-Frederick Cancer Research and Development Center, Frederick, Maryland 217022 Received 21 July 1993/Returned for modification 30 September 1993/Accepted 2 December 1993 Members of the myocyte-specific enhancer-binding factor 2 (MEF2) family of transcription factors bind a conserved A/T-rich sequence in the control regions of numerous muscle-specific genes. Mammalian MEF2 proteins have been shown previously to be encoded by three genes, MeQt, xMeJ2, and Me.2c, each of which gives rise to multiple alternatively spliced transcripts. We describe the cloning of a new member of the MEF2 family from mice, termed MEF2D, which shares extensive homology with other MEF2 proteins but is the product of a separate gene. MEF2D binds to and activates transcription through the MEF2 site and forms heterodimers with other members of the MEF2 family. Deletion mutations show that the carboxyl terminus of MEF2D is required for efficient transactivation. MEF2D transcripts are widely expressed, but alternative splicing of MEF2D transcripts gives rise to a muscle-specific isoform which is induced during myoblast differentiation. -
Rb and N-Ras Function Together to Control Differentiation in the Mouse
Rb and N-ras Function Together to Control Differentiation in the Mouse The Harvard community has made this article openly available. Please share how this access benefits you. Your story matters Citation Takahashi, C., R. T. Bronson, M. Socolovsky, B. Contreras, K. Y. Lee, T. Jacks, M. Noda, R. Kucherlapati, and M. E. Ewen. 2003. “Rb and N-Ras Function Together To Control Differentiation in the Mouse.” Molecular and Cellular Biology 23 (15): 5256–68. doi:10.1128/ MCB.23.15.5256-5268.2003. Citable link http://nrs.harvard.edu/urn-3:HUL.InstRepos:41543053 Terms of Use This article was downloaded from Harvard University’s DASH repository, and is made available under the terms and conditions applicable to Other Posted Material, as set forth at http:// nrs.harvard.edu/urn-3:HUL.InstRepos:dash.current.terms-of- use#LAA MOLECULAR AND CELLULAR BIOLOGY, Aug. 2003, p. 5256–5268 Vol. 23, No. 15 0270-7306/03/$08.00ϩ0 DOI: 10.1128/MCB.23.15.5256–5268.2003 Copyright © 2003, American Society for Microbiology. All Rights Reserved. Rb and N-ras Function Together To Control Differentiation in the Mouse Chiaki Takahashi,1† Roderick T. Bronson,2,3 Merav Socolovsky,4 Bernardo Contreras,1 Kwang Youl Lee,1‡ Tyler Jacks,5 Makoto Noda,6 Raju Kucherlapati,7 and Mark E. Ewen1* Department of Medical Oncology and Medicine, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Harvard Medical School,1 and Rodent Histopathology Core3 and Harvard-Partners Center for Genetics and Genomics,7 Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts 02115; Department of Pathology, Tufts University Schools -
V5 Data Dictionary Supplement with Pending Data Element Updates
V5 Data Dictionary Supplement with Pending Data Element Updates The mission of the NCDR® is to improve the quality of cardiovascular patient CathPCI by providing information, knowledge and tools; implementing quality initiatives; and supporting research that improves patient CathPCI and outcomes. The NCDR® is an initiative of the American College of Cardiology Foundation, with partnering support from the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions for the CathPCI Registry. CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE This document contains information confidential and proprietary to the American College of Cardiology Foundation. This document is intended to be a confidential communication between ACCF and participants of the CathPCI Registry and may involve information or material that may not be used, disclosed or reproduced without the written authorization of the ACCF. Those so authorized may only use this information for a purpose consistent with the authorization. Reproduction of any section of this document with permission must include this notice. Table of Contents Section G. Cath Lab Visit Seq#7400 Indications for Cath Lab Visit....................................................................................Page 3 Seq#7405 Chest Pain Symptom Assessment…………………………………….…………………………………..Page 5 Section I. PCI Procedure Seq#7825 Percutaneous Coronary Intervention Indication......................................................Page 6 Review of Cath Lab Indications & PCI Indications…………………………………………….….….……….…. Page 8 Section K. Intra and Post-Procedure -
NCDR® Cathpci Registry® V4.4 Coder's Data Dictionary
NCDR® CathPCI Registry® v4.4 Coder's Data Dictionary A. Demographics Seq. #: 2000 Name: Last Name Coding Instructions: Indicate the patient's last name. Hyphenated names should be recorded with a hyphen. Target Value: The value on arrival at this facility Selections: (none) Supporting Definitions: (none) Seq. #: 2010 Name: First Name Coding Instructions: Indicate the patient's first name. Target Value: The value on arrival at this facility Selections: (none) Supporting Definitions: (none) Seq. #: 2020 Name: Middle Name Coding Instructions: Indicate the patient's middle name. Note(s): It is acceptable to specify the patient's middle initial. If the patient does not have a middle name, leave field blank. If the patient has multiple middle names, enter all of the middle names sequentially. Target Value: The value on arrival at this facility Selections: (none) Supporting Definitions: (none) Seq. #: 2030 Name: SSN Coding Instructions: Indicate the patient's United States Social Security Number (SSN). Note(s): If the patient does not have a US Social Security Number (SSN), leave blank and check 'SSN NA'. Target Value: The value on arrival at this facility Selections: (none) Supporting Definitions: (none) Seq. #: 2031 Name: SSN N/A Coding Instructions: Indicate if the patient does not have a United States Social Security Number(SSN). Target Value: The value on arrival at this facility Selections: Selection Text Definition No Yes Supporting Definitions: (none) Effective for Patient Discharges April 1, 2011 © 2008, American College of Cardiology Foundation 1/5/2011 3:12:46 PM Page 1 of 82 NCDR® CathPCI Registry® v4.4 Coder's Data Dictionary A.