MD, PhDLotharBlatterLothar Blatter41.87432800000000-87.67059170000000349611Blatter, LotharMy Scopus ID is 7006641795.
My NIH COMMONS name is LBLATTER.
Research Areas:
Calcium regulation and signaling in the heart and the cardiovascular system, characterization of ion transporters and channels, electrophysiology, excitation-contraction coupling, mitochondrial calcium signaling and energetics, excitation-transcription coupling, and changes in calcium signaling in arrhythmia, hypertrophy and heart failure.
My Faculty Profile at Rush University Medical Center:
https://www.rushu.rush.edu/faculty/lothar-blatter-md-dr-med
My Laboratory:
https://www.rushu.rush.edu/research/departmental-research/physiology-and-biophysics-research/laboratory-lothar-blatter-md-dr-med
My NCBI Bibliography:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=blatter+l+a
My Scopus:
https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=7006641795
Education:
MD, University of Bern, Switzerland
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J Physiol. 2019 02; 597(3):723-740.J Physiol2018-12-05T00:00:002018Action potential shortening rescues atrial calcium alternans.Authorship 35377831005484Bode D, Lindner D, Schwarzl M, Westermann D, Deissler P, Primessnig U, Hegemann N, Blatter LA, van Linthout S, Tsch?pe C, Schoenrath F, Soltani S, Stamm C, Duesterhoeft V, Rolim N, Wisl?ff U, Knosalla C, Falk V, Pieske BM, Heinzel FR, Hohendanner FJournal of molecular and cellular cardiologyThe role of fibroblast - Cardiomyocyte interaction for atrial dysfunction in HFpEF and hypertensive heart disease. J Mol Cell Cardiol. 2019 06; 131:53-65.J Mol Cell Cardiol2019-04-18T00:00:002019The role of fibroblast - Cardiomyocyte interaction for atrial dysfunction in HFpEF and hypertensive heart disease.D032383Anatomy181980.8185Myocytes, CardiacD002118Chemicals & Drugs644990.726648CalciumD020013Physiology191780.833562Calcium Signaling8InstructorVladimirChernyVladimir V Cherny41.87432800000000-87.67059170000000349213Cherny, VladimirAssistant ProfessorLeiDuanLei Duan349250Duan, LeiAssistant Professor1750 West Harrison StChicago60612ILJosefinaRamos-FrancoJosefina Ramos-Franco41.87432800000000-87.67059170000000349505Ramos-Franco, JosefinaAssociate ProfessorCarlMakiCarl Maki349531Maki, CarlProfessorKathrinBanachKathrin Banach349610Banach, KathrinAssistant Professor11159selected publications18.35790.00587002461research areas6.772140.026942712coauthor of410.91111.635960similar toMichaelFillMichael Fill41.87432800000000-87.67059170000000349613Fill, MichaelProfessorGiedriusKanaporisGiedrius Kanaporis41.87432800000000-87.67059170000000349614Kanaporis, GiedriusAssistant ProfessorEduardoRiosEduardo Rios41.87432800000000-87.67059170000000349616Rios, EduardoProfessorTomShannonTom Shannon41.87432800000000-87.67059170000000349656Shannon, TomAssociate Professor6Assistant Professor5Associate Professor4Professortrue1ProfessorProfessor11773239Wang YG, Dedkova EN, Steinberg SF, Blatter LA, Lipsius SLThe Journal of general physiologyBeta 2-adrenergic receptor signaling acts via NO release to mediate ACh-induced activation of ATP-sensitive K+ current in cat atrial myocytes. J Gen Physiol. 2002 Jan; 119(1):69-82.J Gen Physiol2002-01-01T00:00:002002Beta 2-adrenergic receptor signaling acts via NO release to mediate ACh-induced activation of ATP-sensitive K+ current in cat atrial myocytes.11850503Dedkova EN, Blatter LAThe Journal of physiologyNitric oxide inhibits capacitative Ca2+ entry and enhances endoplasmic reticulum Ca2+ uptake in bovine vascular endothelial cells. J Physiol. 2002 Feb 15; 539(Pt 1):77-91.J Physiol2002-02-15T00:00:002002Nitric oxide inhibits capacitative Ca2+ entry and enhances endoplasmic reticulum Ca2+ uptake in bovine vascular endothelial cells.12154173Dedkova EN, Wang YG, Blatter LA, Lipsius SLThe Journal of physiologyNitric oxide signalling by selective beta(2)-adrenoceptor stimulation prevents ACh-induced inhibition of beta(2)-stimulated Ca(2+) current in cat atrial myocytes. J Physiol. 2002 Aug 01; 542(Pt 3):711-23.J Physiol2002-08-01T00:00:002002Nitric oxide signalling by selective beta(2)-adrenoceptor stimulation prevents ACh-induced inhibition of beta(2)-stimulated Ca(2+) current in cat atrial myocytes.12527735Wang YG, Dedkova EN, Fiening JP, Ojamaa K, Blatter LA, Lipsius SLThe Journal of physiologyAcute exposure to thyroid hormone increases Na+ current and intracellular Ca2+ in cat atrial myocytes. J Physiol. 2003 Jan 15; 546(Pt 2):491-9.J Physiol2003-01-15T00:00:002003Acute exposure to thyroid hormone increases Na+ current and intracellular Ca2+ in cat atrial myocytes.14512291Dedkova EN, Ji X, Lipsius SL, Blatter LAAmerican journal of physiology. Cell physiologyMitochondrial calcium uptake stimulates nitric oxide production in mitochondria of bovine vascular endothelial cells. Am J Physiol Cell Physiol. 2004 Feb; 286(2):C406-15.Am J Physiol Cell Physiol2003-09-24T00:00:002003Mitochondrial calcium uptake stimulates nitric oxide production in mitochondria of bovine vascular endothelial cells.14615286Dedkova EN, Ji X, Wang YG, Blatter LA, Lipsius SLCirculation researchSignaling mechanisms that mediate nitric oxide production induced by acetylcholine exposure and withdrawal in cat atrial myocytes. Circ Res. 2003 Dec 12; 93(12):1233-40.Circ Res2003-11-13T00:00:002003Signaling mechanisms that mediate nitric oxide production induced by acetylcholine exposure and withdrawal in cat atrial myocytes.15901603Dedkova EN, Blatter LAAmerican journal of physiology. Cell physiologyModulation of mitochondrial Ca2+ by nitric oxide in cultured bovine vascular endothelial cells. Am J Physiol Cell Physiol. 2005 Oct; 289(4):C836-45.Am J Physiol Cell Physiol2005-05-18T00:00:002005Modulation of mitochondrial Ca2+ by nitric oxide in cultured bovine vascular endothelial cells.16723510Sedova M, Dedkova EN, Blatter LAAmerican journal of physiology. Cell physiologyIntegration of rapid cytosolic Ca2+ signals by mitochondria in cat ventricular myocytes. Am J Physiol Cell Physiol. 2006 Nov; 291(5):C840-50.Am J Physiol Cell Physiol2006-05-24T00:00:002006Integration of rapid cytosolic Ca2+ signals by mitochondria in cat ventricular myocytes.Authorship 38867232275472Martinez-Hernandez E, Blatter LAAmerican journal of physiology. Heart and circulatory physiologyEffect of carvedilol on atrial excitation-contraction coupling, Ca2+ release, and arrhythmogenicity. Am J Physiol Heart Circ Physiol. 2020 05 01; 318(5):H1245-H1255.Am J Physiol Heart Circ Physiol2020-04-10T00:00:002020Effect of carvedilol on atrial excitation-contraction coupling, Ca2+ release, and arrhythmogenicity.18178248Dedkova EN, Blatter LACell calciumMitochondrial Ca2+ and the heart. Cell Calcium. 2008 Jul; 44(1):77-91.Cell Calcium2008-02-21T00:00:002008Mitochondrial Ca2+ and the heart.19103678Dedkova EN, Blatter LAThe Journal of physiologyCharacteristics and function of cardiac mitochondrial nitric oxide synthase. J Physiol. 2009 Feb 15; 587(Pt 4):851-72.J Physiol2008-12-22T00:00:002008Characteristics and function of cardiac mitochondrial nitric oxide synthase.21964191Dedkova EN, Blatter LAJournal of molecular and cellular cardiologyMeasuring mitochondrial function in intact cardiac myocytes. J Mol Cell Cardiol. 2012 Jan; 52(1):48-61.J Mol Cell Cardiol2011-09-22T00:00:002011Measuring mitochondrial function in intact cardiac myocytes.22547663Seidlmayer LK, Gomez-Garcia MR, Blatter LA, Pavlov E, Dedkova ENThe Journal of general physiologyInorganic polyphosphate is a potent activator of the mitochondrial permeability transition pore in cardiac myocytes. J Gen Physiol. 2012 May; 139(5):321-31.J Gen Physiol2012-05-01T00:00:002012Inorganic polyphosphate is a potent activator of the mitochondrial permeability transition pore in cardiac myocytes.22990682Seidlmayer LK, Blatter LA, Pavlov E, Dedkova ENChannels (Austin, Tex.)Inorganic polyphosphate--an unusual suspect of the mitochondrial permeability transition mystery. Channels (Austin). 2012 Nov-Dec; 6(6):463-7.Channels (Austin)2012-09-18T00:00:002012Inorganic polyphosphate--an unusual suspect of the mitochondrial permeability transition mystery.23306007Dedkova EN, Blatter LAJournal of molecular and cellular cardiologyCalcium signaling in cardiac mitochondria. J Mol Cell Cardiol. 2013 May; 58:125-33.J Mol Cell Cardiol2013-01-07T00:00:002013Calcium signaling in cardiac mitochondria.23388837Dedkova EN, Seidlmayer LK, Blatter LAJournal of molecular and cellular cardiologyMitochondria-mediated cardioprotection by trimetazidine in rabbit heart failure. J Mol Cell Cardiol. 2013 Jun; 59:41-54.J Mol Cell Cardiol2013-02-04T00:00:002013Mitochondria-mediated cardioprotection by trimetazidine in rabbit heart failure.24441548Walther S, Awad S, Lonchyna VA, Blatter LAAmerican journal of physiology. Heart and circulatory physiologyNFAT transcription factor regulation by urocortin II in cardiac myocytes and heart failure. Am J Physiol Heart Circ Physiol. 2014 Mar; 306(6):H856-66.Am J Physiol Heart Circ Physiol2014-01-17T00:00:002014NFAT transcription factor regulation by urocortin II in cardiac myocytes and heart failure.25101001Dedkova EN, Blatter LAFrontiers in physiologyRole of ?-hydroxybutyrate, its polymer poly-?-hydroxybutyrate and inorganic polyphosphate in mammalian health and disease. Front Physiol. 2014; 5:260.Front Physiol2014-07-17T00:00:002014Role of ?-hydroxybutyrate, its polymer poly-?-hydroxybutyrate and inorganic polyphosphate in mammalian health and disease.25416623Hohendanner F, Walther S, Maxwell JT, Kettlewell S, Awad S, Smith GL, Lonchyna VA, Blatter LAThe Journal of physiologyInositol-1,4,5-trisphosphate induced Ca2+ release and excitation-contraction coupling in atrial myocytes from normal and failing hearts. J Physiol. 2015 Mar 15; 593(6):1459-77.J Physiol2014-12-22T00:00:002014Inositol-1,4,5-trisphosphate induced Ca2+ release and excitation-contraction coupling in atrial myocytes from normal and failing hearts.25742913Seidlmayer LK, Juettner VV, Kettlewell S, Pavlov EV, Blatter LA, Dedkova ENCardiovascular researchDistinct mPTP activation mechanisms in ischaemia-reperfusion: contributions of Ca2+, ROS, pH, and inorganic polyphosphate. Cardiovasc Res. 2015 May 01; 106(2):237-48.Cardiovasc Res2015-03-05T00:00:002015Distinct mPTP activation mechanisms in ischaemia-reperfusion: contributions of Ca2+, ROS, pH, and inorganic polyphosphate.26337205Duan L, Perez RE, Davaadelger B, Dedkova EN, Blatter LA, Maki CGOncotargetp53-regulated autophagy is controlled by glycolysis and determines cell fate. Oncotarget. 2015 Sep 15; 6(27):23135-56.Oncotarget2015-09-15T00:00:002015p53-regulated autophagy is controlled by glycolysis and determines cell fate.Authorship 393491032433891Gussak G, Marszalec W, Yoo S, Modi R, O'Callaghan C, Aistrup GL, Cordeiro JM, Goodrow R, Kanaporis G, Blatter LA, Shiferaw Y, Arora R, Zhou J, Burrell AR, Wasserstrom JACirculation. Arrhythmia and electrophysiologyTriggered Ca2+ Waves Induce Depolarization of Maximum Diastolic Potential and Action Potential Prolongation in Dog Atrial Myocytes. Circ Arrhythm Electrophysiol. 2020 06; 13(6):e008179.Circ Arrhythm Electrophysiol2020-05-20T00:00:002020Triggered Ca2+ Waves Induce Depolarization of Maximum Diastolic Potential and Action Potential Prolongation in Dog Atrial Myocytes.Authorship 40352232857593Oropeza-Almaz?n Y, Blatter LAAmerican journal of physiology. Heart and circulatory physiologyMitochondrial calcium uniporter complex activation protects against calcium alternans in atrial myocytes. Am J Physiol Heart Circ Physiol. 2020 10 01; 319(4):H873-H881.Am J Physiol Heart Circ Physiol2020-08-28T00:00:002020Mitochondrial calcium uniporter complex activation protects against calcium alternans in atrial myocytes.Authorship 105442Authorship 106092Authorship 106961Authorship 107164Authorship 107652Authorship 107694Authorship 107764Authorship 110143Authorship 111421Authorship 112034Authorship 112471Authorship 113854Authorship 115323Authorship 116072Authorship 116265Authorship 116545Authorship 117003Authorship 117154Authorship 117663Authorship 117702Authorship 117892Authorship 118031Authorship 118092Authorship 118912Authorship 121163Authorship 121195Authorship 121584Authorship 121983Authorship 122233Authorship 123145Authorship 124581Authorship 124764Authorship 129243Authorship 129923Authorship 130881Authorship 131194Authorship 131252Authorship 131522Authorship 131633Authorship 132162Authorship 132956Authorship 133432Authorship 134474Authorship 134765Authorship 135783Authorship 136134Authorship 137213Authorship 137321Authorship 137992Authorship 138227Authorship 138325Authorship 138513Authorship 138528Authorship 138744Authorship 139934Authorship 140206Authorship 140452Authorship 141162Authorship 142773Authorship 143031Authorship 143163Authorship 144203Authorship 144743Authorship 146063Authorship 146271Authorship 146491Authorship 148935Authorship 150715Authorship 150832Authorship 151361D006325Anatomy19820.936442Heart AtriaAuthorship 151813Authorship 152003Authorship 152687Authorship 153002Authorship 153024Authorship 154283Authorship 154664Authorship 154743Authorship 156074Authorship 156662Authorship 156903Authorship 156932Authorship 157842Authorship 157934Authorship 159212Authorship 159564Authorship 159942Authorship 160181Authorship 160405Authorship 161442Authorship 162302Authorship 163516Authorship 163962Authorship 164123Authorship 166093D012519Anatomy142160.862664Sarcoplasmic ReticulumAuthorship 167222Authorship 167703Authorship 167782Authorship 169952Authorship 170246Authorship 171798Authorship 172773Authorship 172854Authorship 174322Authorship 174375Authorship 174566Authorship 174792Authorship 175872Authorship 176064Authorship 176453Authorship 176602Authorship 178762Authorship 181217Authorship 181705Authorship 181952Authorship 183323Authorship 186323Authorship 187002Authorship 187583Authorship 187682Authorship 187931Authorship 1890513Authorship 189305Authorship 189551Authorship 193254Authorship 193283Authorship 196031Authorship 196483Authorship 197001Authorship 199352Authorship 199481Authorship 199673Authorship 200352Authorship 200385Authorship 200502Authorship 20106212824454Zima AV, Kocksk?mper J, Mejia-Alvarez R, Blatter LAThe Journal of physiologyPyruvate modulates cardiac sarcoplasmic reticulum Ca2+ release in rats via mitochondria-dependent and -independent mechanisms. J Physiol. 2003 Aug 01; 550(Pt 3):765-83.J Physiol2003-06-24T00:00:002003Pyruvate modulates cardiac sarcoplasmic reticulum Ca2+ release in rats via mitochondria-dependent and -independent mechanisms.12860382Zima AV, Copello JA, Blatter LAFEBS lettersDifferential modulation of cardiac and skeletal muscle ryanodine receptors by NADH. FEBS Lett. 2003 Jul 17; 547(1-3):32-6.FEBS Lett2003-07-17T00:00:002003Differential modulation of cardiac and skeletal muscle ryanodine receptors by NADH.14699012Cherednichenko G, Zima AV, Feng W, Schaefer S, Blatter LA, Pessah INCirculation researchNADH oxidase activity of rat cardiac sarcoplasmic reticulum regulates calcium-induced calcium release. Circ Res. 2004 Mar 05; 94(4):478-86.Circ Res2003-12-29T00:00:002003NADH oxidase activity of rat cardiac sarcoplasmic reticulum regulates calcium-induced calcium release.14724208Zima AV, Copello JA, Blatter LAThe Journal of physiologyEffects of cytosolic NADH/NAD(+) levels on sarcoplasmic reticulum Ca(2+) release in permeabilized rat ventricular myocytes. J Physiol. 2004 Mar 16; 555(Pt 3):727-41.J Physiol2004-01-14T00:00:002004Effects of cytosolic NADH/NAD(+) levels on sarcoplasmic reticulum Ca(2+) release in permeabilized rat ventricular myocytes.14754996Zima AV, Blatter LAThe Journal of physiologyInositol-1,4,5-trisphosphate-dependent Ca(2+) signalling in cat atrial excitation-contraction coupling and arrhythmias. J Physiol. 2004 Mar 16; 555(Pt 3):607-15.J Physiol2004-01-30T00:00:002004Inositol-1,4,5-trisphosphate-dependent Ca(2+) signalling in cat atrial excitation-contraction coupling and arrhythmias.15084477Kocksk?mper J, Ahmmed GU, Zima AV, Sheehan KA, Glitsch HG, Blatter LAAmerican journal of physiology. Cell physiologyPalytoxin disrupts cardiac excitation-contraction coupling through interactions with P-type ion pumps. Am J Physiol Cell Physiol. 2004 Aug; 287(2):C527-38.Am J Physiol Cell Physiol2004-04-14T00:00:002004Palytoxin disrupts cardiac excitation-contraction coupling through interactions with P-type ion pumps.15298938Despa S, Kocksk?mper J, Blatter LA, Bers DMBiophysical journalNa/K pump-induced [Na](i) gradients in rat ventricular myocytes measured with two-photon microscopy. Biophys J. 2004 Aug; 87(2):1360-8.Biophys J2004-08-01T00:00:002004Na/K pump-induced [Na](i) gradients in rat ventricular myocytes measured with two-photon microscopy.15695247Kocksk?mper J, Zima AV, Blatter LAThe Journal of physiologyModulation of sarcoplasmic reticulum Ca2+ release by glycolysis in cat atrial myocytes. J Physiol. 2005 May 01; 564(Pt 3):697-714.J Physiol2005-02-03T00:00:002005Modulation of sarcoplasmic reticulum Ca2+ release by glycolysis in cat atrial myocytes.15933266Li X, Zima AV, Sheikh F, Blatter LA, Chen JCirculation researchEndothelin-1-induced arrhythmogenic Ca2+ signaling is abolished in atrial myocytes of inositol-1,4,5-trisphosphate(IP3)-receptor type 2-deficient mice. Circ Res. 2005 Jun 24; 96(12):1274-81.Circ Res2005-06-02T00:00:002005Endothelin-1-induced arrhythmogenic Ca2+ signaling is abolished in atrial myocytes of inositol-1,4,5-trisphosphate(IP3)-receptor type 2-deficient mice.15946966Wang YG, Dedkova EN, Ji X, Blatter LA, Lipsius SLThe Journal of physiologyPhenylephrine acts via IP3-dependent intracellular NO release to stimulate L-type Ca2+ current in cat atrial myocytes. J Physiol. 2005 Aug 15; 567(Pt 1):143-57.J Physiol2005-06-09T00:00:002005Phenylephrine acts via IP3-dependent intracellular NO release to stimulate L-type Ca2+ current in cat atrial myocytes.16093279Aromolaran AA, Blatter LAAmerican journal of physiology. Cell physiologyModulation of intracellular Ca2+ release and capacitative Ca2+ entry by CaMKII inhibitors in bovine vascular endothelial cells. Am J Physiol Cell Physiol. 2005 Dec; 289(6):C1426-36.Am J Physiol Cell Physiol2005-08-10T00:00:002005Modulation of intracellular Ca2+ release and capacitative Ca2+ entry by CaMKII inhibitors in bovine vascular endothelial cells.16122794Shannon TR, Bers DM, Blatter LA, Niggli ECell calciumConfocal imaging of CICR events from isolated and immobilized SR vesicles. Cell Calcium. 2005 Nov; 38(5):497-505.Cell Calcium2005-11-01T00:00:002005Confocal imaging of CICR events from isolated and immobilized SR vesicles.16249182Remus TP, Zima AV, Bossuyt J, Bare DJ, Martin JL, Blatter LA, Bers DM, Mignery GAThe Journal of biological chemistryBiosensors to measure inositol 1,4,5-trisphosphate concentration in living cells with spatiotemporal resolution. J Biol Chem. 2006 Jan 06; 281(1):608-16.J Biol Chem2005-10-24T00:00:002005Biosensors to measure inositol 1,4,5-trisphosphate concentration in living cells with spatiotemporal resolution.16484302Sheehan KA, Zima AV, Blatter LAThe Journal of physiologyRegional differences in spontaneous Ca2+ spark activity and regulation in cat atrial myocytes. J Physiol. 2006 May 01; 572(Pt 3):799-809.J Physiol2006-05-01T00:00:002006Regional differences in spontaneous Ca2+ spark activity and regulation in cat atrial myocytes.16581043Zima AV, Blatter LACardiovascular researchRedox regulation of cardiac calcium channels and transporters. Cardiovasc Res. 2006 Jul 15; 71(2):310-21.Cardiovasc Res2006-03-06T00:00:002006Redox regulation of cardiac calcium channels and transporters.16908061Snopko RM, Aromolaran AS, Karko KL, Ramos-Franco J, Blatter LA, Mej?a-Alvarez RCell calciumCell culture modifies Ca2+ signaling during excitation-contraction coupling in neonate cardiac myocytes. Cell Calcium. 2007 Jan; 41(1):13-25.Cell Calcium2006-08-14T00:00:002006Cell culture modifies Ca2+ signaling during excitation-contraction coupling in neonate cardiac myocytes.16920191Jung C, Zima AV, Szentesi P, Jona I, Blatter LA, Niggli ECell calciumCa2+ release from the sarcoplasmic reticulum activated by the low affinity Ca2+ chelator TPEN in ventricular myocytes. Cell Calcium. 2007 Feb; 41(2):187-94.Cell Calcium2006-08-22T00:00:002006Ca2+ release from the sarcoplasmic reticulum activated by the low affinity Ca2+ chelator TPEN in ventricular myocytes.16945967Zima AV, Kocksk?mper J, Blatter LAThe Journal of physiologyCytosolic energy reserves determine the effect of glycolytic sugar phosphates on sarcoplasmic reticulum Ca2+ release in cat ventricular myocytes. J Physiol. 2006 Nov 15; 577(Pt 1):281-93.J Physiol2006-08-31T00:00:002006Cytosolic energy reserves determine the effect of glycolytic sugar phosphates on sarcoplasmic reticulum Ca2+ release in cat ventricular myocytes.16946134Picht E, DeSantiago J, Blatter LA, Bers DMCirculation researchCardiac alternans do not rely on diastolic sarcoplasmic reticulum calcium content fluctuations. Circ Res. 2006 Sep 29; 99(7):740-8.Circ Res2006-08-31T00:00:002006Cardiac alternans do not rely on diastolic sarcoplasmic reticulum calcium content fluctuations.17234690Dedkova EN, Wang YG, Ji X, Blatter LA, Samarel AM, Lipsius SLThe Journal of physiologySignalling mechanisms in contraction-mediated stimulation of intracellular NO production in cat ventricular myocytes. J Physiol. 2007 Apr 01; 580(Pt 1):327-45.J Physiol2007-01-18T00:00:002007Signalling mechanisms in contraction-mediated stimulation of intracellular NO production in cat ventricular myocytes.17314267Copello JA, Zima AV, Diaz-Sylvester PL, Fill M, Blatter LAAmerican journal of physiology. Cell physiologyCa2+ entry-independent effects of L-type Ca2+ channel modulators on Ca2+ sparks in ventricular myocytes. Am J Physiol Cell Physiol. 2007 Jun; 292(6):C2129-40.Am J Physiol Cell Physiol2007-02-21T00:00:002007Ca2+ entry-independent effects of L-type Ca2+ channel modulators on Ca2+ sparks in ventricular myocytes.17344311Aromolaran AS, Zima AV, Blatter LAAmerican journal of physiology. Cell physiologyRole of glycolytically generated ATP for CaMKII-mediated regulation of intracellular Ca2+ signaling in bovine vascular endothelial cells. Am J Physiol Cell Physiol. 2007 Jul; 293(1):C106-18.Am J Physiol Cell Physiol2007-03-07T00:00:002007Role of glycolytically generated ATP for CaMKII-mediated regulation of intracellular Ca2+ signaling in bovine vascular endothelial cells.17376815Picht E, Zima AV, Blatter LA, Bers DMAmerican journal of physiology. Cell physiologySparkMaster: automated calcium spark analysis with ImageJ. Am J Physiol Cell Physiol. 2007 Sep; 293(3):C1073-81.Am J Physiol Cell Physiol2007-03-21T00:00:002007SparkMaster: automated calcium spark analysis with ImageJ.17761776Zima AV, Bare DJ, Mignery GA, Blatter LAThe Journal of physiologyIP3-dependent nuclear Ca2+ signalling in the mammalian heart. J Physiol. 2007 Oct 15; 584(Pt 2):601-11.J Physiol2007-08-30T00:00:002007IP3-dependent nuclear Ca2+ signalling in the mammalian heart.17767954Florea SM, Blatter LACell calciumThe effect of oxidative stress on Ca2+ release and capacitative Ca2+ entry in vascular endothelial cells. Cell Calcium. 2008 Apr; 43(4):405-15.Cell Calcium2007-09-04T00:00:002007The effect of oxidative stress on Ca2+ release and capacitative Ca2+ entry in vascular endothelial cells.18024505Zima AV, Picht E, Bers DM, Blatter LABiophysical journalPartial inhibition of sarcoplasmic reticulum ca release evokes long-lasting ca release events in ventricular myocytes: role of luminal ca in termination of ca release. Biophys J. 2008 Mar 01; 94(5):1867-79.Biophys J2007-11-16T00:00:002007Partial inhibition of sarcoplasmic reticulum ca release evokes long-lasting ca release events in ventricular myocytes: role of luminal ca in termination of ca release.18055509Domeier TL, Zima AV, Maxwell JT, Huke S, Mignery GA, Blatter LAAmerican journal of physiology. Heart and circulatory physiologyIP3 receptor-dependent Ca2+ release modulates excitation-contraction coupling in rabbit ventricular myocytes. Am J Physiol Heart Circ Physiol. 2008 Feb; 294(2):H596-604.Am J Physiol Heart Circ Physiol2007-11-30T00:00:002007IP3 receptor-dependent Ca2+ release modulates excitation-contraction coupling in rabbit ventricular myocytes.18567703Wang YG, Zima AV, Ji X, Pabbidi R, Blatter LA, Lipsius SLAmerican journal of physiology. Heart and circulatory physiologyGinsenoside Re suppresses electromechanical alternans in cat and human cardiomyocytes. Am J Physiol Heart Circ Physiol. 2008 Aug; 295(2):H851-9.Am J Physiol Heart Circ Physiol2008-06-20T00:00:002008Ginsenoside Re suppresses electromechanical alternans in cat and human cardiomyocytes.18603259Kocksk?mper J, Zima AV, Roderick HL, Pieske B, Blatter LA, Bootman MDJournal of molecular and cellular cardiologyEmerging roles of inositol 1,4,5-trisphosphate signaling in cardiac myocytes. J Mol Cell Cardiol. 2008 Aug; 45(2):128-47.J Mol Cell Cardiol2008-06-15T00:00:002008Emerging roles of inositol 1,4,5-trisphosphate signaling in cardiac myocytes.18787194Zima AV, Picht E, Bers DM, Blatter LACirculation researchTermination of cardiac Ca2+ sparks: role of intra-SR [Ca2+], release flux, and intra-SR Ca2+ diffusion. Circ Res. 2008 Oct 10; 103(8):e105-15.Circ Res2008-09-11T00:00:002008Termination of cardiac Ca2+ sparks: role of intra-SR [Ca2+], release flux, and intra-SR Ca2+ diffusion.18790837Zima AV, Qin J, Fill M, Blatter LAAmerican journal of physiology. Heart and circulatory physiologyTricyclic antidepressant amitriptyline alters sarcoplasmic reticulum calcium handling in ventricular myocytes. Am J Physiol Heart Circ Physiol. 2008 Nov; 295(5):H2008-16.Am J Physiol Heart Circ Physiol2008-09-12T00:00:002008Tricyclic antidepressant amitriptyline alters sarcoplasmic reticulum calcium handling in ventricular myocytes.19162034O'Rourke B, Blatter LAJournal of molecular and cellular cardiologyMitochondrial Ca2+ uptake: tortoise or hare? J Mol Cell Cardiol. 2009 Jun; 46(6):767-74.J Mol Cell Cardiol2008-12-31T00:00:002008Mitochondrial Ca2+ uptake: tortoise or hare?19277699Qin J, Zima AV, Porta M, Blatter LA, Fill MPflugers Archiv : European journal of physiologyTrifluoperazine: a rynodine receptor agonist. Pflugers Arch. 2009 Aug; 458(4):643-51.Pflugers Arch2009-03-11T00:00:002009Trifluoperazine: a rynodine receptor agonist.19540841Rinne A, Banach K, Blatter LAJournal of molecular and cellular cardiologyRegulation of nuclear factor of activated T cells (NFAT) in vascular endothelial cells. 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Channels (Austin). 2017 09 03; 11(5):368-369.Channels (Austin)2017-05-12T00:00:002017AP and Ca2+ alternans: An inseparable couple.true1Assistant ProfessorAssistant Professortrue1InstructorInstructorJiajieYanJiajie Yan41.87432800000000-87.67059170000000350034Yan, JiajieInstructorAuthorship 29400429190376Duan L, Perez RE, Chen L, Blatter LA, Maki CGJournal of molecular cell biologyp53 promotes AKT and SP1-dependent metabolism through the pentose phosphate pathway that inhibits apoptosis in response to Nutlin-3a. J Mol Cell Biol. 2018 08 01; 10(4):331-340.J Mol Cell Biol2018-08-01T00:00:002018p53 promotes AKT and SP1-dependent metabolism through the pentose phosphate pathway that inhibits apoptosis in response to Nutlin-3a.Authorship 460693Authorship 469042Authorship 47553237226365Kanaporis G, Martinez-Hernandez E, Blatter LAPhysiological reportsCalcium- and voltage-driven atrial alternans: Insight from [Ca]i and Vm asynchrony. 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