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- PhysiologybioRxivPreprintDOI 10.1101/2023.05.08.539882
- PhysiologybioRxiv
Attenuation of muscle spindle firing with artificially increased series compliance during stretch of relaxed muscle
E. M. Abbott, J. D. Stephens, S. N. Simha…·G. S. Sawicki
This study investigates how increased tendon compliance affects muscle spindle firing during different stretch types and finds that firing rates are generally reduced but not fully explained by fascicle length and velocity.
DOI 10.1113/ep090872 - PhysiologyAgingPeer-reviewed
In vitro and in vivo effects of zoledronate on senescence and senescence-associated secretory phenotype markers
P. Samakkarnthai, D. Saul, L. Zhang…·S. Khosla
This study shows zoledronate kills senescent cells in vitro and reduces SASP markers in vivo, suggesting potential senolytic and senomorphic effects.
DOI 10.18632/aging.204701 - PhysiologybioRxivPreprint
SanPy: A whole-cell electrophysiology analysis pipeline.
Laura Guarina, Johnson Tran Le, Theanne N. Griffith…·Robert H. Cudmore
SanPy is a Python-based open-source pipeline for analyzing whole-cell current-clamp recordings, providing tools for parameter extraction, visualization, and quality control.
DOI 10.1101/2023.05.06.539660 - PhysiologybioRxivPreprint
Key role of down-regulated in adenoma (SLC26A3) chloride/bicarbonate exchanger in linaclotide-stimulated intestinal bicarbonate secretion upon loss of CFTR function
J. B. Sarthi, A. M. Trumbull, S. M. Abazari…·Z. M. Sellers
This study shows linaclotide stimulates bicarbonate secretion in CFTR-deficient tissues by enhancing DRA expression, suggesting DRA as a therapeutic target for CF-related intestinal dysfunction.
- PhysiologybioRxiv
TGF-β Ligand Cross-Subfamily Interactions in the Response of Caenorhabditis elegans to Bacterial Pathogens
E. J. Ciccarelli, Z. Wing, M. Bendelstein…·C. Savage-Dunn
This study investigates TGF-β ligand interactions in C. elegans immune response, showing cooperative roles among ligands and distinct signaling pathway involvement.
DOI 10.1371/journal.pgen.1011324 - PhysiologybioRxivPreprint
Short term effect of tetrahydrocurcumin on adipose angiogenesis in very high-fat diet-induced obesity mouse model
B. Yoysungnoen, U. Srisawat, P. Piyabhan…·C. Changtam
This study shows that tetrahydrocurcumin reduces adipose angiogenesis and related metabolic parameters in obese mice by downregulating VEGF, MMP-2, and MMP-9.
DOI 10.1101/2023.05.05.539564 - PhysiologybioRxiv
High-resolution fecal pharmacokinetic modeling in mice with orally administered antibiotics
R. Maskawa, L. Takayasu, H. Takayasu…·M. Takayasu
This study develops a high-resolution fecal pharmacokinetic model in mice to analyze antibiotic concentrations and inter-individual variability.
DOI 10.1038/s41598-025-10293-7 - PhysiologybioRxivPreprint
Low Pcrit but no hypoxia tolerance? Hypoxia compensation in the Arctic keystone species Boreogadus saida.
S. Kempf, C. J. Neven, F. C. Mark
This study examines the hypoxia response of Polar cod under different temperatures, finding low Pcrit but no metabolic downregulation or anaerobic response, suggesting metabolic compensation rather than tolerance.
DOI 10.1101/2023.05.04.539365 - PhysiologybioRxivPreprint
Increased hyaluronan by naked mole-rat HAS2 extends lifespan in mice
Z. Zhang, X. Tian, J. Y. Lu…·V. Gorbunova
This study shows that overexpressing the naked mole-rat HAS2 gene in mice increases hyaluronan levels, reduces inflammation, and extends lifespan and healthspan.
DOI 10.1101/2023.05.04.539405 - PhysiologybioRxivPreprint
STIM1 interacts with HCN4 channels to coordinate diastolic depolarization in the mouse Sinoatrial node
H. T. Zhang, V. G. Bryson, I. Nepliouev…·P. Rosenberg
This study identifies STIM1's role in coordinating diastolic depolarization in mouse sinoatrial node cells by interacting with HCN4 channels.
DOI 10.1101/2023.05.03.539287 - PhysiologybioRxiv
The D84G mutation in STIM1 causes nuclear envelope dysfunction and myopathy in mice
V. Bryson, C. Wang, Z. A. Zhou…·P. Rosenberg
This study shows that the D84G mutation in STIM1 causes nuclear envelope dysfunction and myopathy in mice by disrupting nuclear-cytosolic Ca2+ coupling.
DOI 10.1172/jci170317 - PhysiologybioRxivPreprint
Exercise Mitigates Flow Recirculation and Activates Mechanosensitive Transcriptome to Uncover Endothelial SCD1-Catalyzed Anti-Inflammatory Metabolites
S. Cavallero, M. Roustaei, S. Satta…·T. K. Hsiai
This study shows exercise reduces flow recirculation and activates SCD1 to produce anti-inflammatory metabolites in endothelial cells.
- PhysiologybioRxiv
Ghrelin delays premature aging in Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome
M. Ferreira-Marques, A. Carvalho, A. C. Franco…·C. A. Aveleira
This study shows ghrelin improves cellular and organismal features of HGPS by promoting autophagy and clearing progerin, extending lifespan in a mouse model.
DOI 10.1111/acel.13983 - PhysiologybioRxiv
Endothelial-specific reduction in Arf6 impairs insulin-stimulated vasodilation and skeletal muscle blood flow resulting in systemic insulin resistance
M. T. Islam, J. Cai, S. Allen…·S. I. Bloom
This study shows that reducing Arf6 in endothelial cells impairs insulin-stimulated vasodilation and causes systemic insulin resistance.
DOI 10.1161/atvbaha.123.319375 - PhysiologybioRxivPreprint
Prolonged body temperature tuning in mice using radio frequency generating electromagnetic resonant circuit-system
G. Franck, M. Le Borgne, H. Cazier…·A. Nicoletti
This paper develops an electromagnetic circuit to precisely control body temperature in mice over long periods, showing it can induce both normothermia and hyperthermia without toxic effects.
- PhysiologybioRxivPreprint
Nitric oxide suppresses cilia activity in ctenophores
This study identifies nitric oxide as the only neurotransmitter that inhibits cilia beating in ctenophores, suggesting a unique signaling mechanism for cilia control.
DOI 10.1101/2023.04.27.538508 - PhysiologybioRxivPreprint
Rapid cold hardening modifies mechanisms of ion regulation to delay anoxia-induced spreading depolarization in the CNS of Locusta migratoria
P. Srithiphaphirom, Y. Wang, M. J. Aristizabal, R. M. Robertson
This study investigates how rapid cold hardening (RCH) affects anoxia-induced spreading depolarization in locusts by examining ion regulation mechanisms.
DOI 10.1101/2023.04.27.538621 - PhysiologybioRxiv
Novel discovery of a lymphatic bridge connecting Schlemm's canal to limbal and conjunctival lymphatic pathway
Y. Yang, M. Shi, G. Li…·L. Chen
The paper discovers a lymphatic bridge connecting Schlemm's canal to limbal and conjunctival lymphatic pathways using advanced imaging techniques in mice.
- PhysiologybioRxivPreprint
Mtfp1 ablation enhances mitochondrial respiration and protects against hepatic steatosis
C. Patitucci, J. D. Hernandez Camacho, E. Vimont…·T. Wai
This study shows that deleting Mtfp1 in hepatocytes increases mitochondrial respiration and protects against fatty liver disease.
DOI 10.1101/2023.04.26.538374