Volume 42
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2011
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CONTENTS
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AuPS/ASB 2010 Adelaide Meeting
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Symposium: Stress, disease and Ca2+ management: the cardiovascular challenge
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Cardiac ischemic stress: cardiomyocyte Ca2+, sex and sex steroids
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J.R. Bell, K.M. Mellor, A.C. Wollermann & L.M.D. Delbridge
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Mechanisms of reduced contractility in an animal model of hypertensive heart failure
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M-L. Ward, D. Crossman & M.B. Cannell
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The Inaugural ASB McAulay-Hope Lecture
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Pumping ions
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R.J. Clarke & X. Fan
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Symposium: Calcium signalling
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The application of complementary luminescent and fluorescent imaging techniques
to visualize nuclear and cytoplasmic Ca2+-signalling during the in vivo differentiation
of slow muscle cells in zebrafish embryos under normal and dystrophic conditions
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S.E. Webb, C.C.Y. Cheung, C.M. Chan, D.R. Love & A.L. Miller
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Symposium: Physiology Education
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Increasing student engagement in physiology – the use of simple spinal reflex animations
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R. Guy
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Symposium: New insights into the molecular architecture of the heart and their implications for heart disease
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Proteins within the intracellular calcium store determine cardiac RyR channel
activity and cardiac output
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A.F. Dulhunty, E. Wium, L. Li, A.D. Hanna. S. Mirza, S. Talukder, N.A.A. Ghazali and N.A. Beard
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T-tubules, sarcoplasmic reticulum and ryanodine receptors
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I.D. Jayasinghe, D.J. Crossman, C. Soeller and M.B. Cannell
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AuPS/ASCEPT/HBPRCA 2011 Perth Meeting Abstracts
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| Opening ceremony - AuPS Lecture - Professor Annamaria De Luca |
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| Pre-clinical studies in rare diseases: the challenge to speed up pharmacotherapy in Duchenne muscular dystrophy |
| A. De Luca | 1P |
| Symposium: Regulation of intracellular calcium signalling in vascular tissue |
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| Selective modulation of ion channel subunit expression to probe regional differences in vascular smooth muscle BKCa function |
| M.A. Hill, Y. Yang, Y. Sohma, Z. Nourian, M.J. Davis & A.P. Braun | 2P |
| Effects of advanced glycation end-products (AGE) on Ca2+ signalling in vascular endothelial cells and endothelium-dependent responses in rat arteries |
| T.V. Murphy, M.J. Rikard-Bell, A.J. Jenkins, M.A. Hill & N. Naser | 3P |
| The role of STIM1/Orai1 in mediating Ca2+ entry in vascular smooth muscle cell contractions |
| G.Y. Rychkov | 4P |
| How do flavonols cause relaxation of vascular smooth muscle? |
| O.L. Woodman & S.J. Potocnik | 5P |
| Tmem16a-generated Ca2+-activated Cl− currents exhibit similar regulatory properties to those recorded in vascular myocytes |
| N. Leblanc, R.J. Ayon, M. Wiwchar, A.J. Davis & I.A. Grennwood | 6P |
| Signalling through endothelial connexin40 modulates the myogenic constriction of arteries and regulates blood pressure |
| D.J. Chaston, B.K. Baillie, K.I. Matthaei & C.E. Hill | 7P |
| Multiple spontaneously active Ca2+ waveforms in Nkx2.5-GFP cardiac lineage cells
show selective modulation by If channel blockade, endothelin I and elevation of
intracellular cAMP |
| J.M. Haynes, E.L. Lagerqvist, B.A. Finnin & C.W. Pouton | 8P |
| Symposium: Elucidating abnormalities in cardiac metabolism |
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| Myocardial insulin resistance, metabolic stress and autophagy |
| L.M.D. Delbridge | 10P |
| Mitochondrial dysfunction in congenital heart disease |
| S. Pepe | 11P |
| Regulation of human mitochondrial gene expression |
| M.I.G. Lopez Sanchez, T.R. Mercer, S.M.K. Davies, A-M.J. Shearwood, K.K.A. Nygård, T.R. Richman, J.S. Mattick, O. Rackham & A. Filipovska | 12P |
| Venom of box jellyfish, C. fleckeri, causes vasoconstriction and induces an increase in cytoplasmic calcium in cardiomyocytes, the latter likely through poorly-selective cation channels |
| V. Suturin, J. Chaisskul, M. Tare, H.A. Coleman, W.C. Hodgson, N. Konstantakopoulos & H.C. Parkington | 13P |
| Cardiovascular and skeletal muscle responses in orchidectomized rats following short-term chronic formoterol administration |
| V. Zaitsev, J.E. Church, A.M. Allen, T. Naim, R. Koopman & G.S. Lynch | 14P |
| Perhexiline is concentrated in both human atria and ventricles:
perioperative analysis |
| C.-R. Chong, J. Licari, N.E. Drury, M.P. Frenneaux, J.D. Horowitz, D. Pagano & B.C. Sallustio | 15P |
| Lunch/AuPS Posters |
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| Protein thiol oxidation is a possible mediator of muscle fatigue |
| I.G.J. Lim, P.A. Fournier, A.J. Bakker & P.G. Arthur | 16P |
| The acute effects of curcumin exposure on skeletal muscle contractile function |
| M. Grzelak, G.J. Pinniger & A.J. Bakker | 17P |
| The contractile properties of slow and fast skeletal muscles from protease activated receptor-1 null mice |
| K. Sitparan, G.J. Pinniger, C.N. Pagel, E.J. Mackie & A.J. Bakker | 18P |
| Changes in oxidative stress decrease the rate of protein synthesis in cultured C2C12 myotubes |
| Y. Chang, T. Shavlakadze, M.D. Grounds & P.G. Arthur | 19P |
| Phosphorylation of small heat shock proteins in response to heat stress |
| N.T. Larkins, R.M. Murphy & G.D. Lamb | 20P |
| Muscle-specific HSP72 over-expression improves muscle structure and function in mdx dystrophic mice |
| S.M. Gehrig, C. van der Poel, D.C. Henstridge, T.A. Sayer, J.D. Schertzer, J.E. Church, S. Lamon, A.P. Russell, M.A. Febbraio & G.S. Lynch | 21P |
| A protocol for the routine generation of engineered muscle tissue from the C2C12 cell line |
| J.M. Peters, R. Musgrove, K. Hosie, N.G. Lawler, T.C. Dickson & L.M. Edwards | 22P |
| Unexpected redundancy between β-adrenoceptor subtypes in early muscle regeneration |
| J.E. Church, J. Trieu, A. Chee, P. Gregorevic & G.S. Lynch | 23P |
| Quantification of endogenous and maximal sarcoplasmic reticulum calcium content in human vastus lateralis muscle |
| C.R. Lamboley, R.M. Murphy, M.J. McKenna & G.D. Lamb | 24P |
| Intramuscular administration of formoterol attenuates loss of muscle mass and function after denervation of the rat masseter muscle |
| C. van der Poel, R.J. Mayne, C.H. Bailey, B. Léger, M.G. Woods & G.S. Lynch | 25P |
| The effects of the chemo-protective agent 3H-1,2-dithiole-thone (D3T) on dystrophic pathology in an animal model of Duchenne muscular dystrophy |
| T. Kennedy, D. Horvath, B. Grills & C. van der Poel | 26P |
| Citrulline prevents fasting-induced muscle cell atrophy in vitro |
| R. Koopman, D. Ham, D.I. Stapleton & G.S. Lynch | 27P |
| Importance of functional and metabolic impairments in the characterization of the C-26 murine model of cancer cachexia |
| K.T. Murphy, A. Chee, J. Trieu & G.S. Lynch | 28P |
| Effects of carnosine on sarcoplasmic reticulum Ca2+-handling and contractile properties in human vastus lateralis muscle fibres |
| T.L. Dutka, C.R. Lamboley, M.J. McKenna, R.M. Murphy & G.D. Lamb | 29P |
| Elevated intra-cardiac angiotensin II modulates myocardial autophagic signalling induced by insulin resistance |
| K.M. Mellor, R.H. Ritchie & L.M.D. Delbridge | 31P |
| Regulation of RyRs by intracellular Ca2+ and Mg2+ compared in sheep, rat and human heart |
| K. Walweel, J. Li, D.F. van Helden, M.S. Imtiaz, P. Molenaar & D.R. Laver | 32P |
| Studying the effects of hypoxia on mitochondrial metabolism in human heart using a genome-wide metabolic network model |
| L.M. Edwards & I. Thiele | 33P |
| The effects of intra-uterine growth restriction on metabolic organ growth, cardiomyocyte Ca2+-handling properties, and contractile function in juvenile rats |
| T.J. Harvey & G.S. Posterino | 34P |
| Acute Intralipid infusion may improve left ventricular function via increases in circulating ketones |
| N.G. Lawler, S. Nikolic, J. Horne, J. E. Sharman & L. M. Edwards | 35P |
| The L-type Ca2+ channel agonist BayK8644 selectively augments the α1A-adrenceptor-mediated component of nerve-evoked contraction in rat tail artery |
| H.S. Al Dera & J.A. Brock | 36P |
| Decreased passive compliance in the uterine arteries of late pregnant relaxin gene knockout mice is exacerbated by ageing |
| M. Richardson, J.H. Gooi, J. Girling, M.E. Wlodek, M. Tare & L.J. Parry | 37P |
| Lymphatic pump failure and valve dysfunction in response to modest gravitational loads: a contributing mechanism to peripheral lymphedema |
| J.P. Scallan, J.E. Moore, D.C. Zawieja, A.A. Gashev & M.J. Davis | 38P |
| Brain IL-6- and PG-dependent actions of IL-1β and lipopolysaccharide in avian fever |
| M. Marais, S.K. Maloney & D.A. Gray | 39P |
| Midgestation intrafetal cortisol infusion in sheep increases lung surfactant protein mRNA, but not to the same degree as the normal prepartum surge in cortisol |
| S. Orgeig, E.V. McGillick, I.C. McMillen & J.L. Morrison | 40P |
| Antecedent exercise attenuates the glycaemia-increasing effect of a 30-second sprint |
| T.D. Justice, G.L. Hammer, R.J. Davey, K.J. Guelfi, A.J. Retterath, E.M. Lim, E.A. Davis, T.W. Jones & P.A. Fournier | 41P |
| Platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF) regulates Epithelial Na+ channels via ERK1/2 |
| S.H. Song, I.H. Lee, A. Dinudom & D.I. Cook | 42P |
| Exploring cysteine transport by the human glutamate transporter, EAAT3 |
| R. Bashour, R.J. Vandenberg & R.M. Ryan | 43P |
| A simple technique for monitoring changes in nasal resistance using acoustic input resistance |
| A.M. Cook & R.B. Patuzzi | 44P |
| Rotation of the eyes (not the head) potentiates the sound-evoked post-auricular muscle response |
| R.B. Patuzzi & A.M. Cook | 45P |
| A simple and reliable method for testing transgene zygosity using quantitative real-time PCR |
| S.K. Morton, B.K. Baillie, C.E. Hill & K.I. Matthaei | 46P |
| Symposium: The role of inflammation in the development of respiratory related disorders |
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| Protease-activated receptors:
mediating pro-inflammatory or anti-inflammatory effects within the airways? |
| P.J. Henry | 47P |
| Stimulated breathing movements in isolated bronchi: the impact on airway narrowing |
| P.K. McFawn, R.L. Jones, A. Cairncross, H.W. Mitchell, A.L. James & P.B. Noble | 48P |
| Alterations in lung structure can perpetuate inflammation leading to chronic respiratory disease |
| G.R. Zosky | 49P |
| Antenatal inflammation and postnatal respiratory disease |
| T.J.M. Moss | 50P |
| Impact of antenatal inflammation on diaphragm muscle function in the preterm lamb |
| G.J. Pinniger, T. Lavin, A.J. Bakker, C. Berry, T.J.M. Moss, P.B. Noble & J.J. Pillow | 51P |
| The effect of antenatal betamethasone exposure on diaphragm contractile function in young rat progeny |
| D.L. Demmer, G.J. Pinniger, J.J. Pillow & A.J. Bakker | 52P |
| Serum Amyloid A is a candidate mediator for altered macrophage polarisation in
cigarette smoke-related disease |
| E.X. Lim, D.A. Anthony, H.J. Seow, G.P. Anderson & S. Bozinovski | 53P |
| Protective role of Nox1 oxidase against influenza A virus-induced lung inflammation |
| S. Selemidis, H.J. Seow, B.R.S. Broughton, S. Bozinovski, K.H. Krause, J. Stambas, A. Vinh, C.G. Sobey, G.R. Drummond & R. Vlahos | 54P |
| Symposium: Cardiac arrhythmia mechanisms |
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| The structure and function of the human sinus node |
| V.V. Kalinin, E.Z. Labartcava, O.V. Sopov, A.V. Kalinin & I.R. Efimov | 55P |
| Simulation of TRIaD markers of arrhythmic risk in acquired long QT syndrome |
| A.P. Hill | 56P |
| SR calcium release channel mechanisms for cardiac arrhythmias and their drug-based therapy |
| D.R. Laver, C.H.T. Kong, M.S. Imtiaz & M.B. Cannell | 57P |
| Confocal tiling images of inositol 1,4,5-trisphosphate receptors in intact mouse sinoatrial node |
| Y.K. Ju, D.G. Allen & M.B. Cannell | 58P |
| Role of cardiac Na+ channel blockers in inhibiting the cardiac calcium release channel |
| D. Mehra, D.F. van Helden, H.S. Hwang, B. Knollmann & D.R. Laver | 59P |
| AuPS free communications: Nervous System |
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| Isoflurane anaesthesia impacts on mouse hearing thresholds |
| J.M.E. Cederholm, K.E. Froud, A.C.Y. Wong, M. Ko & G.D. Housley | 60P |
| The role of type II spiral ganglion neurons in the regulation of hearing sensitivity via the medial olivocochlear efferent pathway |
| K.E. Froud, A.C.Y. Wong, J.M.E. Cederholm, M. Klugmann, S.F. Tadros, S. Sandow, J.P. Julien, A.F. Ryan & G.D. Housley | 61P |
| Assessing motor and gait phenotypes in Nedd4 and Nedd4-2-heterozygous mice |
| D. Bongiorno, N. Boase, S. Kumar & P. Poronnik | 62P |
| AuPS free communications: Skeletal Muscle |
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| The effect of non-severe dorsal burn injury on the contractile properties of fast-twitch hind limb skeletal muscle of the mouse |
| A.J. Bakker, T. O'Neill, G.J. Pinniger, S.M. Rea, F.M. Wood & M.W. Fear | 63P |
| The effect of N-acetylcysteine (NAC) on contractile function and protein-thiol oxidation in skeletal muscles of mdx mice |
| E. Assan, J. Terril, P.G. Arthur, A.J. Bakker & G.J. Pinniger | 64P |
| The impact of high dose vitamin C supplementation on skeletal muscle of healthy humans |
| G.D. Wadley, S. Mason, P. Della Gatta, A. Yousif & R. Baptista | 65P |
| A novel scorpion toxin activates cardiac RyR2 calcium release channels at fM concentrations |
| A. Lam, E.M. Gallant, J.J. Smith, P.F. Alewood & A.F. Dulhunty | 66P |
| Spatio-temporal morphology of calcium sparks recorded on intact amphibian skeletal muscle fibres |
| P. Szentesi, J. Vincze, D. Bodnar, L. Szabo, B. Dienes, H. Cserne-Szappanos, M.F. Schneider & L. Csernoch | 67P |
| AuPS Invited Lecturer - Professor Mark Hargreaves |
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| Exercise and skeletal muscle carbohydrate metabolism during exercise: from MilkyWay™ to MEF2 |
| M. Hargreaves | 68P |
| Symposium: Structure-function studies of drug targets and drug metabolising enzymes |
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| Location of an ivermectin binding site at the glycine receptor chloride channel |
| J.W. Lynch, T. Lynagh, C.L. Dixon, B.A. Cromer & T.I. Webb | 69P |
| Symposium: Challenges in pharmacology and physiology education |
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| Challenges and opportunities in integrative physiology education |
| R.G. Evans & K.M. Denton | 70P |
| How should we teach cardiovascular physiology and what do we want students to learn? |
| Y.M. Hodgson, J. Choate, R.G. Evans & K.M. Denton | 71P |
| Challenges for teaching pharmacology in a regional university |
| F.D. Russell | 72P |
| Ensuring that Australian medical graduates can prescribe safely and effectively |
| S.N. Hilmer | 73P |
| Summative Assessments: when is enough too much? |
| D.A. Saint & A. Elliott | 74P |
| Embedding responsible conduct in learning and research into the pharmacology
curriculum |
| L.B. Fernandes | 75P |
| Virtual laboratories as an extension of practical training in pharmacology |
| M.J. Cheesman, S. Chen, M.-L. Manchadi, T. Jacob, N. Chester, P. Tregloan, J. Zornig, A. Cody & P. Long | 76P |
| Symposium: Functional consequences of genetic muscle conditions |
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| Sarcomeric proteins and disease |
| N.G. Laing | 77P |
| Sarcomere function in nemaline myopathy |
| C. Ottenheijm | 78P |
| A gene for speed: ACTN3, athletes, evolution and impact on human health |
| K.N. North | 79P |
| Phosphorylation of tropomyosin – response to sarcomeric stress? |
| M. Kreissl, B. Ilkovski, K.N. North & N.F. Clarke | 80P |
| Effects of cholinesterase inhibitor therapy on the neuromuscular junction in a mouse model of anti-MuSK myasthenia gravis |
| M. Morsch, S.W. Reddel, N. Ghazanfari & W.D. Phillips | 81P |
| The efficacy of antisense oligomer mediated exon skipping is enhanced by concurrent administration of prednisolone in the mdx mouse |
| G.J. Pinniger, S. Fletcher, A.M. Adams, R.D. Johnsen, K. Greer, H.M. Moulton, T. Lavin, A.J. Bakker & S.D. Wilton | 82P |
| Symposium: Abnormalities in ion transport and signaling in muscle ageing and disease |
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| Ion channels as biomarkers and therapeutic targets in dystrophic myopathies |
| A. De Luca | 83P |
| Early pathways to muscle damage in muscular dystrophy |
| D.G. Allen, N.P. Whitehead, E.W. Yeung & O.L. Gervasio | 84P |
| Exploring novel therapies for frailty and muscle disease |
| P. Gregorevic | 85P |
| Targeting sarcopenia: muscle innervation and exercise |
| T. Shavlakadze, J. Chai, S. Dunlop, H. Radley-Crabb, C. McMahon & M.D. Grounds | 86P |
| Different capacity for store-dependent Ca2+ influx and Ca2+ extrusion across the plasma membrane of wild-type and dystrophic mdx mouse muscle |
| T.R. Cully, J.N. Edwards, R.M. Murphy & B.S. Launikonis | 87P |
| The effect of Phospholipase A2 inhibition on contractile function in normal and dystrophic skeletal muscle |
| J. Lam, G.J. Pinniger & A.J. Bakker | 88P |
| Symposium: Epithelial transport - expanding the boundaries |
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| Regulation of serum uric acid levels by epithelial transporters |
| N. Anzai & P. Jutabha | 89P |
| Vesicle-associated membrane protein 8 (VAMP 8) is a SNARE selectively required for sequential granule-to-granule fusion |
| N. Behrendorff, S. Dolai, W. Hong, H. Gaisano & P. Thorn | 90P |
| Protein complexes - organising transport and function in space and time |
| P. Poronnik, K.A. Jenkin, A.C. Simcocks, A.J. McAinch & D.H. Hryciw | 91P |
| Regulation of the epithelial Na+ channel (ENaC) by G protein-coupled receptor kinase (GRK2) |
| A. Dinudom, I.H. Lee, S.H. Song, C.R. Campbell, S. Kumar & D.I. Cook | 92P |
| Membrane complexes involved in protein digestion and nutrient signaling |
| S. Bröer, S. Fairweather, E. Tumer, T. Juelich & A. Bröer | 93P |
| The activity of epithelial sodium channel is negatively regulated
by H-Ras via an ERK1/2 dependent pathway |
| I.H. Lee, S.H. Song, D.I. Cook & A. Dinudom | 94P |
| Structural basis for the functional differences between ASCT1 and EAATs |
| A.J. Scopelliti, R.M. Ryan & R.J. Vandenberg | 95P |
| Effect of human amnion epithelial cells on stroke outcome in mice |
| K.W.E. Taylor, V.H. Brait, R. Lim, E. Wallace, C.G. Sobey & B.R.S. Broughton | 96P |
| Symposium: Novel drug targets for urogenital disorders associated with aging |
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| Role of hyperpolarization-activated cyclic nucleotide gated cation channels in pyeloureteric peristalsis |
| M. Nguyen, H. Hashitani & R.J. Lang | 97P |
| Symposium: Fundamental mechanisms of function of the normal and diseased heart |
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| Nanoscale SICM/FRET insights into β-adrenergic receptor distribution and cAMP compartmentation in cardiac myocytes |
| J. Gorelik | 98P |
| Evidence for altered communication between the L-type Ca2+ channel and mitochondria in a model of cardiomyopathy |
| H.M. Viola, S.M.K. Davies, A. Filipovska & L.C. Hool | 99P |
| Mechanically induced arrhythmias in hypertrophic heart |
| D.A. Saint & D.Y. Kim | 100P |
| Molecular determinants and functional consequences of the β1L-adrenoceptor in the heart |
| P. Molenaar, P. Klenowski, A.B. Semmler, K. Chee, A.J. Kaumann, H. Kiriazis & X.-J. Du | 101P |
| Acute chemotherapeutic treatment causes hyperphosphorylation of cardiac ryanodine receptors |
| M. Janczura, A.C. Blackburn, A.F. Dulhunty & N.A. Beard | 102P |
| Insulin regulated aminopeptidase / AT4 receptor deficiency is both cardio- and vaso-protective in angiotensin II-infused mice |
| T.A. Gaspari, W.Y. Pong, I. Welungoda, S.Y. Chai & R.E. Widdop | 103P |
| The cardiac actions of the nitroxyl (HNO) donor Angeli's salt are
thiol-sensitive
and cGMP-dependent: impact of diabetes |
| R.H. Ritchie, K.Y. Chin, C. Qin, N. Cao, B.K. Kemp-Harper & O.L. Woodman | 104P |
| Symposium: Exercise and cardiovascular function in health and disease |
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| Skeletal muscle hyperemia during exercise: do we have all the answers now? |
| M.J. Joyner | 105P |
| Exercise and cardiac adaptations |
| L.H. Naylor | 106P |
| Exercise and vascular adaptation |
| D.J. Green | 107P |
| Interaction of muscle glycogen availability and nutrition on cell signalling and myofibrillar protein synthesis following resistance exercise |
| D.M. Camera, D.W.D. West, N.A. Burd, S.M. Phillips, J.A. Hawley & V.G. Coffey | 108P |
| Effect of age on the dynamic response of muscle hyperaemia during exercise |
| E.J. Reeder & S. Green | 109P |
| Exercise hypertension is related to aortic reservoir function: a first in-human exercise central haemodynamic study |
| M.G. Schultz, J.E. Davies, A. Black, P. Roberts-Thomson & J.E. Sharman | 110P |
| Free communications: Joint cardiovascular session |
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| Postural influences on the mechanical and neural components of the cardiac baroreflex |
| C.E. Taylor, G. Atkinson, C.K. Willie, H. Jones, P.N. Ainslie & Y.C. Tzeng | 111P |
| Exposure to alcohol during fetal life causes persistent changes in vascular function and passive mechanical arterial wall properties in the offspring |
| M. Tare, K.R. Kenna, R. De Matteo, H.A. Coleman, D.W. Walker, A. Bocking, J. Brien, R. Morley, R. Harding & H.C. Parkington | 112P |
| Chemokine receptors as novel pharmacological targets to reduce blood
pressure during experimental hypertension in mice |
| C.T. Chan, J.P. Moore, K. Budzyn, A. Vinh, T.M. De Silva, E.S. Jones, C.G. Sobey & G.R. Drummond | 113P |
| The valsartan intensified primary care reduction of blood pressure (VIPER-BP) study: a multicentre, randomized trial |
| S. Stewart, M.C. Carrington, C.H. Swemmer, N.P. Kurstjens & G.J. Jennings | 114P |
| AuPS free communications: Respiration and smooth muscle |
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| Perivascular sympathetic neuropathy in the streptozotocin type I diabetic rat model |
| N.J. Johansen, R. Abela & J.A. Brock | 116P |
| The effects of temperature on the biophysical properties of warm- and cold-adapted pulmonary surfactant |
| L.N.M. Suri, E. Lopez-Rodriguez, O.L. Ospina, M.V. Picardi, A. Cruz, L. McCaig, R. Veldhuizen, J. Staples, F. Possmayer, L-J. Yao, J. Perez-Gil & S. Orgeig | 117P |
| Airway narrowing, smooth muscle force and wall compliance at low and high mechanical strains |
| T.K. Ansell, P.K. McFawn, H.W. Mitchell & P.B. Noble | 118P |
| Symposium: Being a small baby or being born preterm: Which is worse is for your health? |
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| Predicting pregnancy outcomes: small or early? |
| C. Roberts | 119P |
| Do corticosteroids have different effects in preterm or small babies? |
| K.M. Moritz | 120P |
| Pathways from being small or preterm to a vulnerable heart |
| K.C.W. Wang, K.J. Botting, I.C. McMillen, K.L. Thornburg, D.A. Brooks & J.L. Morrison | 121P |
| Preterm neonatal cardiovascular instability: understanding the fetus when evaluating the newborn |
| L. Bennet | 122P |
| Cardiovascular and metabolic outcomes of offspring born small or early :
the Raine study |
| R.-C. Huang | 123P |
| The role of lifestyle factors vs early origins of cardiovascular disease |
| B.A. Kingwell | 124P |
| Symposium: Mechanisms underlying vascular dysfunction in disease and Injury |
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| Novel nitric oxide mimetics in the treatment of vascular dysfunction |
| B.K. Kemp-Harper | 125P |
| Studies into the molecular mechanisms of oxidative stress-induced endothelial dysfunction and its prevention |
| S.R. Thomas | 126P |
| Diet-induced obesity alters sensory nerve activity in rat small
mesenteric artery |
| R.E. Haddock & C.E. Hill | 127P |
| Effects of spinal cord injury on neurovascular function |
| J.A. Brock | 128P |
| Hydrogen peroxide increases responses to nerve, phenylephrine and potassium stimulation in mouse tail artery by multiple mechanisms |
| T.F. Reardon & J.A. Brock | 129P |
| Cellular localisation of relaxin receptors in arteries and veins and region-dependent responses to in vivo relaxin administration in male rats |
| M. Jelinic, J.H. Gooi, M.E. Wlodek, H.C. Parkington, M. Tare & L.J. Parry | 130P |
| Inhaled and intravenous methacholine evoke differential effects on bronchial blood flow and 3rd generation airway dimensions in awake sheep |
| S.W. White, D.D. McLeod, G.H. Parsons, R.A. Gunther, D.B. Cottee & A.W. Quail | 131P |
