Intracellular calcium release channels: an update

G Santulli, R Nakashima, Q Yuan… - The Journal of …, 2017‏ - Wiley Online Library
Ryanodine receptors (RyRs) and inositol 1, 4, 5‐trisphosphate receptors (IP3Rs) are
calcium (Ca2+) release channels on the endo/sarcoplasmic reticulum (ER/SR). Here we …

[HTML][HTML] NADPH oxidases and oxidative stress in the pathogenesis of atrial fibrillation

R Ramos-Mondragón, A Lozhkin, AE Vendrov… - Antioxidants, 2023‏ - mdpi.com
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common type of cardiac arrhythmia and its prevalence
increases with age. The irregular and rapid contraction of the atria can lead to ineffective …

Mitochondrial calcium overload is a key determinant in heart failure

G Santulli, W **e, SR Reiken, AR Marks - Proceedings of the National …, 2015‏ - pnas.org
Calcium (Ca2+) released from the sarcoplasmic reticulum (SR) is crucial for excitation–
contraction (E–C) coupling. Mitochondria, the major source of energy, in the form of ATP …

[HTML][HTML] miR-98 regulates TMPRSS2 expression in human endothelial cells: key implications for COVID-19

A Matarese, J Gambardella, C Sardu, G Santulli - Biomedicines, 2020‏ - mdpi.com
The two main co-factors needed by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2
(SARS-CoV-2) to enter human cells are angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) and …

Mitochondrial oxidative stress promotes atrial fibrillation

W **e, G Santulli, SR Reiken, Q Yuan, BW Osborne… - Scientific reports, 2015‏ - nature.com
Oxidative stress has been suggested to play a role in the pathogenesis of atrial fibrillation
(AF). Indeed, the prevalence of AF increases with age as does oxidative stress. However …

Calcium release channel RyR2 regulates insulin release and glucose homeostasis

G Santulli, G Pagano, C Sardu, W **e, S Reiken… - The Journal of clinical …, 2015‏ - jci.org
The type 2 ryanodine receptor (RyR2) is a Ca2+ release channel on the endoplasmic
reticulum (ER) of several types of cells, including cardiomyocytes and pancreatic β cells. In …

Irisin protects against endothelial injury and ameliorates atherosclerosis in apolipoprotein E-Null diabetic mice

J Lu, G **ang, M Liu, W Mei, L **ang, J Dong - Atherosclerosis, 2015‏ - Elsevier
Objective The circulating irisin increases energy expenditure and improves insulin
resistance in mice and humans. The improvement of insulin resistance ameliorates …

Essential roles of intracellular calcium release channels in muscle, brain, metabolism, and aging

G Santulli, AR Marks - Current molecular pharmacology, 2015‏ - ingentaconnect.com
Calcium (Ca2+) release from intracellular stores controls numerous cellular processes,
including cardiac and skeletal muscle contraction, synaptic transmission and metabolism …

miR-181c targets Parkin and SMAD7 in human cardiac fibroblasts: Validation of differential microRNA expression in patients with diabetes and heart failure with …

SS Jankauskas, P Mone, R Avvisato, F Varzideh… - Mechanisms of ageing …, 2023‏ - Elsevier
Background Cardiac fibrosis represents a key element in the pathophysiology of heart
failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF), a condition highly prevalent amongst …