Papers by Vangelis Manolopoulos
The endothelial cell (EC 1) lining of all blood conduits and lymphatics performs a large array of... more The endothelial cell (EC 1) lining of all blood conduits and lymphatics performs a large array of pivotal physiological functions. The generation of new blood vessels by vasculogenesis and/or angiogenesis is but one of the complex issues of the multifaceted physiology of vascular ECs (34, 73, 75). Functional and immunological heterogeneity, for example between venous and arterial ECs, or ECs lining large vessels and microvessels, is another manifestation of the complex biology of these pluripotent cells (22, 78, 93). Since ...
The American Journal of Human Genetics, 2010
The polymorphic inversion on 17q21, sometimes called the microtubular associated protein tau (MAP... more The polymorphic inversion on 17q21, sometimes called the microtubular associated protein tau (MAPT) inversion, is an~900 kb inversion found primarily in Europeans and Southwest Asians. We have identified 21 SNPs that act as markers of the inverted, i.e., H2, haplotype. The inversion is found at the highest frequencies in Southwest Asia and Southern Europe (frequencies of~30%); elsewhere in Europe, frequencies vary from < 5%, in Finns, to 28%, in Orcadians. The H2 inversion haplotype also occurs at low frequencies in Africa, Central Asia, East Asia, and the Americas, though the East Asian and Amerindian alleles may be due to recent gene flow from Europe. Molecular evolution analyses indicate that the H2 haplotype originally arose in Africa or Southwest Asia. Though the H2 inversion has many fixed differences across the~900 kb, short tandem repeat polymorphism data indicate a very recent date for the most recent common ancestor, with dates ranging from 13,600 to 108,400 years, depending on assumptions and estimation methods. This estimate range is much more recent than the 3 million year age estimated by Stefansson et al. in 2005. 1
Omics : a journal of integrative biology, 2014
Scholarship knows no geographical boundaries. This science diplomacy and biotechnology journalism... more Scholarship knows no geographical boundaries. This science diplomacy and biotechnology journalism article introduces an original concept and policy petition to innovate the global translational science, a Science Peace Corps. Service at the new Corps could entail volunteer work for a minimum of 6 weeks, and up to a maximum of 2 years, for translational research in any region of the world to build capacity manifestly for development and peace, instead of the narrow bench-to-bedside model of life science translation. Topics for translational research are envisioned to include all fields of life sciences and medicine, as long as they are linked to potential or concrete endpoints in development, foreign policy, conflict management, post-crisis capacity building, and/or peace scholarship domains. As a new instrument in the global science and technology governance toolbox, a Science Peace Corps could work effectively, for example, towards elucidating the emerging concept of "one heal...
Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine, Feb 1, 2007
Pharmacogenetics and pharmacogenomics deal with genetically determined variations in how individu... more Pharmacogenetics and pharmacogenomics deal with genetically determined variations in how individuals respond to drugs. They hold the potential to revolutionize drug therapy. The clinical need for novel approaches to improve pharmacotherapy stems from the high rate of adverse reactions to drugs and their lack of effectiveness in many individuals. Despite the accumulation of research findings showing the potential for clinical benefit for several drug-metabolizing enzymes and some receptors that constitute drug targets, the translation of these findings into tangible clinical applications occurs very slowly. The main steps for clinical implementation of pharmacogenomics include: a) education of clinicians and all other parties involved in the use and benefits of pharmacogenomics; b) execution of large prospective clinical and pharmacoeconomic studies showing the benefit of pharmacogenomic genotyping; c) provision of incentives to develop tests; d) development of specific clinical guidelines; and e) creation of a solid regulatory and ethical framework. Furthermore, the potential should be explored to use existing therapeutic drug monitoring laboratories to introduce pharmacogenomic testing into hospitals. Overall, our thesis is that pharmacogenomics is already a reality in clinical practice and is bound to continue gaining acceptance by clinicians in the coming years. Clin Chem Lab Med 2007;45:801-14.
Blood Coagulation and Fibrinolysis, May 1, 1996
Many of the hemostatic properties of endothelium are modulated by chemical and mechanical stimuli... more Many of the hemostatic properties of endothelium are modulated by chemical and mechanical stimuli. The nature of such endothelial cell (EC) responses often depends upon the anatomical origin of the cells within the vascular tree. In the present study, we used a chromogenic assay to investigate the effect of cyclic strain or tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF alpha), or both, on tissue factor (TF) activity in human EC derived from umbilical veins (HUVEC), aortae (HAEC), and dermal microvessels (HMVEC). Basal TF activities were low in all three cell types. Incubation for 5 h with (10 ng/ml) TNF alpha resulted in quantitatively diverse elevation of TF activity in all three EC types. Exposure to cyclic strain for 5 h induced significant elevation of TF activity only in HMVEC and HAEC. Concomitant application of cyclic strain and TNF alpha resulted in synergistic elevation of TF expression only in HMVEC. Pharmacologic elevation of cyclic AMP (cAMP) levels and inhibition of protein kinase C (PKC) levels inhibited TNF alpha-induced TF expression in all EC types. However, none of these treatments affected the stimulatory action of cyclic strain in HMVEC. Thus, we have shown that TNF alpha differentially increases TF activity in human EC of various origins, that cyclic strain variably modulates TF activity in human EC, and that both PKC and cAMP mediate TNF alpha-induced TF activity, whereas cyclic strain acts independently of these pathways. These results show differential modulation of the procoagulant potential of diverse human endothelial cells in vitro by hemodynamic stimuli.
Human Genomics, Aug 1, 2010
Fundamental and Clinical Pharmacology, Aug 1, 2007
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The Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics, Dec 1, 2007
EP2306 [2-(4-biphenyl)-4-methyl-octahydro-1,4-benzoxazin-2-ol, hydrobromide] inhibits squalene sy... more EP2306 [2-(4-biphenyl)-4-methyl-octahydro-1,4-benzoxazin-2-ol, hydrobromide] inhibits squalene synthase and lipid biosynthesis and possesses antioxidant properties. We hypothesized that EP2306 can effectively modify circulating lipids and reduce atherosclerosis in the cholesterol-fed rabbit. Animals were fed a high-cholesterol diet for 4 weeks followed by 4 (phase 1 and 2) or 12 weeks (phase 3) of drug treatment while on high-cholesterol diet. In phase 1, the dose-effect relationship of EP2306 on lipids and atherosclerosis was established, and its most effective dose was determined (2 mg/kg). This dose reduced significantly total cholesterol (512 Ϯ 96 mg/dl before versus 320 Ϯ 124 mg/dl after treatment, p Ͻ 0.05) and atherosclerotic lesions compared with control animals. In phase 2, the effects of 2 mg/kg EP2306, 2.5 mg/kg simvastatin, and their combination were assessed. Although no significant This study was financially supported by ELPEN Pharm. Co. Inc., which holds exclusive rights on EP2306.
Atheroscler Suppl, 2011
Poster presentations the association between myocardial infarction and selected polymorphisms in ... more Poster presentations the association between myocardial infarction and selected polymorphisms in the regulatory regions of genes for the chemokines CCL19 and CCL21. Methods: Based on a pilot re-sequencing study we selected and, using PCR-SSP, determined three polymorphisms of CCL19 gene (GenBank ID rs2233872) and CCL21 gene (GenBank ID rs11574914 a rs11574915); the study group comprised 211 Czech MI patients and 150 healthy control subjects. Results: There was no difference in allelic frequencies of the investigated SNPs between patients and controls (p > 0.05). However, the proportion of homozygotes for the minor *G allele of the gene promotor variant CCL21 (rs11574915 GG) was lower among our MI patients (1%) in comparison with control subjects (5%). Protective effect of the GG genotype reached nominal significance (p = 0.03), after correction for multiple comparisons value of p(corr) was 0.09. Conclusion: Though rare in the Czech population, CCL21 (rs11574915) GG genotype may confer protection from myocardial infarction. Our preliminary data have to be independently replicated in the second set of Czech MI patients and preferably also in other centres/populations. Further analysis of functional effects of CCL21 rs11574915 genotypes is desirable.
Journal of Cellular Biochemistry
Pharmacology, 2005
Several lines of evidence indicate that HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors, calcium channel blockers, a... more Several lines of evidence indicate that HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors, calcium channel blockers, and angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors exert anti-atherogenic effects in vitro and in vivo. In the present study, we determined the effect of members of the above classes of drugs on the uptake of modified low-density lipoprotein (LDL) by U937 cells (human monocytic cell line), a key event in the
Atherosclerosis Supplements, 2009
Current pharmaceutical design
Pharmacogenomics, Jan 24, 2015
The 7th Santorini Conference was held in Santorini, Greece, and brought together 200 participants... more The 7th Santorini Conference was held in Santorini, Greece, and brought together 200 participants from 40 countries in several continents, including Europe, USA but also Japan, Korea, Brazil and South Africa. The attendees had the opportunity to: listen to 60 oral presentations; participate in two lunch symposia; look at 103 posters, which were divided in two groups ('systems medicine and environment' and 'pharmacogenomics and cancer') and attend a dedicated exhibition with six companies. The meeting was organized by the Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale (INSERM) U1122; IGE-PCV and by 'Biologie Prospective' with the collaboration of the European Society of Pharmacogenomics and Theranostics (ESPT), under the auspices of international organizations (e.g., International Federation of Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory medicine [IFCC], European Federation of Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine [EFLM], European Diagnostic Manufacturer...
Atherosclerosis Supplements, 2008
study, we examined findings of the visceral fats immunohistochemically and examined correlation o... more study, we examined findings of the visceral fats immunohistochemically and examined correlation of plasma parameters.
The dopaminergic system has an important role in the rewarding properties of nicotine. Gene polym... more The dopaminergic system has an important role in the rewarding properties of nicotine. Gene polymorphisms of DRD2 and DH that regulate dopamine neurotransmission or metabolism could influence smoking behavior. Additionally, the ability of a 5-HT2CR agonist to block mesolimbic dopamine activation produced by nicotine at the level of ventral tegmental area, suggests a possible interaction between dopaminergic and serotonergic systems in smoking initiation. In the present study, DRD2 TaqIA and DH -1021C>T polymorphisms and their interactions with 5-HT2CR -759C>T and -697G>C and 5HTTLPR S/L polymorphisms of serotonergic system were analyzed in 166 smoking initiators (SI) and 244 non-initiators (NI) of Greek origin, using PCR-RFLP method. No differences were found in genotype distributions of DRDR2 TaqIA and DH -1021C>T polymorphisms between SI and NI. Also, we found no interaction of DRD2 TaqIA and DH -1021C>T with smoking initiation. When DRD2 TaqIA polymorphism was comb...
The Pharmacogenomics Journal
Genetics and Molecular Biology, 2015
In this work, we examined the impact of polymorphism in the cytochrome P450 (CYP) 3A5 gene, CYP3A... more In this work, we examined the impact of polymorphism in the cytochrome P450 (CYP) 3A5 gene, CYP3A5*1 (6986A > G, rs 776746), on the reduction in the lipid levels caused by simvastatin and atorvastatin. We studied 350 hyperlipidemic patients who received 10-40 mg of atorvastatin (n = 175) or simvastatin (n = 175) daily. Genotyping for CYP3A5 was done by PCR-RFLP analysis. Differences in the lipid profile before and after treatment were expressed as the % difference. The frequency of CYP3A5 polymorphism was 13.4% for heterozygotes and 86.6% for homozygotes. Comparison of the responses to same dose of each drug showed that the highest % difference was associated with total cholesterol (TC) in subjects receiving atorvastatin 40 mg compared with simvastatin 40 mg (p = 0.048). However, comparison of the responses to equivalent doses of atorvastatin vs. simvastatin revealed no difference in the % change in any of the lipid parameters examined. In individuals with the same CYP3A5 genotype, a head to head comparison of the efficacy of the same dose of simvastatin vs. atorvastatin revealed an advantage for atorvastatin. For equivalent doses of atorvastatin vs. simvastatin there was no difference in the % change in any of the lipid parameters examined. Within the same genotype there was a significant difference in the % change related to the drug treatment.
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