Cardiovascular Medicine
Potential harmful effects of discontinuing ACE-inhibitors and ARBs in COVID-19 patients
G.P. Rossi, V. Sanga, M. Barton
eLife 2020;9:e57278
Heart failure with preserved ejection fraction in women - new clues to causes and treatment
M. Barton, M.R. Meyer
JACC Basic Transl Sci 5, 296-299,2020
Differences in presentation and clinical outcomes between left or right bundle branch block and ST segment elevation in patients with acute myocardial infarction.
Meyer MR, Radovanovic D, Pedrazzini G, Rickli H, Roffi M, Rosemann T, Eberli FR, Kurz DJ.
Eur Heart J Acute Cardiovasc Care. 2020
Early life stress determines insulin signaling in adulthood
M. Barton, E.R. Prossnitz
J Physiol 598, 427-428, 2020
Linking regulation of nitric oxide to endothelin-1: the Yin and Yang of vascular tone in the atherosclerotic plaque
R.M. Gupta, P. Libby, M. Barton
Atherosclerosis 292, 201-203, 2020
In memoriam: Paul M. Vanhoutte
M. Barton, C. Cardillo
J Physiol 597, 5731-5737, 2019
Endothelin: 30 years from discovery to therapy
M. Barton, M. Yanagisawa
Hypertension 74, 1232-1265, 2019
Nox1 downreglators: A new class of therapeutics
M. Barton, M.R. Meyer, E.R. Prossnitz
Steroids 152, 108949, 2019
Potential role for Nox1 for endothelin-induced brain capillary vasoconstriction in Alzheimer's disease and dementia
M. Barton, M.R. Meyer, E.R. Prossnitz.
Science eaav9518, 2019
Primum non nocere: Why calcitriol («vitamin» D) hormone therapy is not a magic bullet
M. Barton
Arterioscler Thromb Vasc Biol 39, 117-120, 2019
Permissive role for GPER in arterial hypertension
M. Barton, M.R. Meyer
Hypertension 73, e9-e10, 2019
Gender differences in patient and system delay for primary percutaneous coronary intervention: current trends in a Swiss ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction population
M.R. Meyer, A.M. Bernheim, D.J. Kurz, C.J. O'Sullivan, D. Tüller, R. Zbinden, T. Rosemann, F.R. Eberli
Eur Heart J Acute Cardiovasc Care 8, 283-290, 2019
HuR-ry up: How hydrogen sulfide protects against atherosclerosis
M. Barton, M.R. Meyer
Circulation 139, 155-118, 2019
Self-experimentation and serendipity: How cardiac catheterization led the way to coronary balloon angioplasty
M. Barton
BMJ 363:k5006, 2018
Endothelial factors in the pathogenesis and treatment of chronic kidney disease
G.P. Rossi, T. M. Secchia, M. Barton. A.H. Danser, P. de Leeuw, N. Dhaun, D. Rizzoni, P. Rossignol, L.M. Ruilope, A.H. van den Meiracker, S. Ito, N. Hasebe, D.J. Webb.
European Society of Hypertension Scientific Newsletter 19 (67), 1-2, 2018
In Memoriam: Sidney George Shaw, DPhil (1948-2017)
M. Barton, H. J. Little, R.D. Vaughn-Jones, S. Daniels, M.R. Dashwood, M.R. Dashwood, J.C. Tsui.
Physiol Res 67 (Suppl. 1) S-27-S35, 2018
Endothelial factors in the pathogenesis and treatment of chronic kidney disease Part II: role in disease conditions. A joint consensus statement from the ESH Working Group on Endothelin and Endothelial Factors and the Japanese Society of Hypertension.
G.P. Rossi, T.M. Seccia, M. Barton, A.H. Danser AH, P.W. de Leeuw, N. Dhaun, D. Rizzoni, P. Rossignol, L.M. Ruilope, A.H. van den Meiracker, S. Ito S, N. Hasebe, D.J. Webb.
J Hypertension 36, 462-471, 2018
Endothelial factors in the pathogenesis and treatment of chronic kidney disease Part I: general mechanisms. A joint consensus statement from the ESH Working Group on Endothelin and Endothelial Factors and the Japanese Society of Hypertension.
G.P. Rossi, T.M. Seccia, M. Barton, A.H. Danser AH, P.W. de Leeuw, N. Dhaun, D. Rizzoni, P. Rossignol, L.M. Ruilope, A.H. van den Meiracker, S. Ito S, N. Hasebe, D.J. Webb.
J Hypertension 36, 451-461, 2018
GPER blockers as Nox downregulators: a new drug class to target chronic non-communicable diseases
M.R. Meyer, M. Barton
J Steroid Biochem Mol Biol 176, 82-87, 2018
Twenty years of G protein-coupled estrogen receptor GPER: historical and personal perspectives
M. Barton, E. J. Filardo, S.J. Lolait, P. Thomas, M. Maggiolini, E.R. Prossnitz
J Steroid Biochem Mol Biol 176, 4-15, 2018
Rapid vasodilation to raloxifene: role of estrogen receptors and off-target effects
M. Barton, E.R. Prossnitz.
Br J Pharmacol 174, 4201-4202, 2017
Paradoxical lack of increase in endothelin-1 levels in obese mice – possible role of endothelin-B receptors
O. Baretella, S.K. Chung, A. Xu, P.M Vanhoutte
Acta Pharmacologica Sinica 38, 1699–1700, 2017
GPER mediates functional endothelial aging in renal arteries
M.R. Meyer, T. Rosemann, M. Barton, E.R. Prossnitz.
Pharmacology 100, 188-193, 2017
Obesity causes lymphatic vascular injury: time for clinical translation
M. Barton, M. Husmann
J Physiol (Lond) 594, 6807-6808, 2016
Obligatory role for GPER in cardiovascular aging and disease
M.R. Meyer, N.C. Fredette, C. Daniel, G. Sharma, K. Amann, J.B. Arterburn, M. Barton, E.R. Prossnitz.
Science Signaling 9, ra105, 2016
Estrogen signaling in the adrenal cortex: implications for blood pressure sex differences
B. Carrocia, T.M. Seccia, M. Barton, G.P. Rossi
Hypertension 68, 840-848, 2016
Estrogens and coronary artery disease: new clinical perspectives
M.R. Meyer, M. Barton
Adv Pharmacol 77, 307-360, 2016
Not lost in translation: Emerging clinical importance of the G protein-coupled estrogen receptor GPER
M. Barton
Steroids 111, 37-45, 2016
Accelerated vascular aging as a paradigm for hypertensive vascular disease: prevention and therapy
M. Barton, M. Husmann, M.R. Meyer
Can J Cardiol 32, 680-686, 2016
G protein-coupled estrogen receptor inhibits vascular prostanoid production and activity
M.R. Meyer, N.C. Fredette, M. Barton, E.R. Prossnitz
J Endocrinol 227, 61-69, 2015
Erratum: G Protein-coupled estrogen receptor protects from atherosclerosis
M.R. Meyer, N.C. Fredette, T.A. Howard, C. Hu, C. Ramesh, C. Daniel, K. Ammann, J.B. Arterburn, M. Barton, E.R. Prossnitz
Sci Rep 5, 13510, 2015
Nicolaus Copernicus and the rapid vascular responses to aldosterone
M. Barton, M.R. Meyer
Trends Endocrinol Metab 26, 396-398, 2015
Prostanoid-mediated contractions of the carotid artery become Nox2-independent with aging
M.R. Meyer, N.C. Fredette, M. Barton, E.R. Prossnitz
AGE 37, 79, 2015
Emerging roles of GPER in diabetes and atherosclerosis
M. Barton, E.R. Prossnitz
Trends Endocrinol Metab 26, 185-192, 2015
Balloon angioplasty - the legacy of Andreas Grüntzig, M.D. (1939-1985)
M. Barton, J. Grüntzig, M. Husmann, J. Rösch
Front Cardiovasc Med 1, 15, 2014
G Protein-coupled estrogen receptor protects from atherosclerosis
M.R. Meyer, N.C. Fredette, T.A. Howard, C. Hu, C. Ramesh, C. Daniel, K. Ammann, J.B. Arterburn, M. Barton, E.R. Prossnitz.
Sci Rep 4, 7564, 2014
Advancing and translating knowledge in vascular medicine
M. Husmann, M. Barton
Front Cardiovasc Med 1, 6, 2014
Aging and endothelin: determinants of disease
M. Barton
Life Sci 118, 97-109, 2014
Endothelin-1 but not angiotensin II contributes to functional aging in murine carotid arteries
M.R. Meyer, N.C. Fredette, M. Barton, E.R. Prossnitz
Life Sci 118, 213-218, 2014
Estrogen biology: New insights on GPER function and clinical opportunities
E.R. Prossnitz, M. Barton
Mol Cell Endocrinol 389, 71-83, 2014
Obesity and heterozygous endothelial overexpression of prepro-endothelin-1 modulate responsiveness
of mouse main and segmental renal arteries to vasoconstrictor agents
O. Baretella, S. K. Chung, M. Barton, A. Xu, P.M. Vanhoutte
Life Sci 118, 206-212, 2014
Functional heterogenity of NADPH oxidase-mediated contractions to endothelin with vascular aging
M.R. Meyer, M. Barton, E.R Prossnitz
Life Sci 118, 226-231, 2014
Regulation of vascular smooth muscle tone by Adipose-Derived Contracting Factor
M.R. Meyer, N.C. Fredette, M. Barton, E.R. Prossnitz
PLoS ONE 8, e79245, 2013
Endothelin in coronary artery disease and myocardial infarction
T.M. Kolettis, M. Barton, D. Langleben, Y. Matsumura
Cardiol Rev 24, 124-220, 2013
Alike but not the same: Anatomic heterogeneity of estrogen receptor- mediated vasodilation
M. Barton, M.R. Meyer, E.R Prossnitz
J Cardiovasc Pharmacol 62, 22-25, 2013
Prevention and endothelial therapy of coronary artery disease
M. Barton
Curr Opin Pharmacol 13, 225-241, 2013
Mechanisms and therapy of atherosclerosis and its clinical complications
M. Barton
Curr Opin Pharmacol 13, 149-153, 2013
Themed section: Endothelin
A.P. Davenport, M. Barton
Br J Pharmacol 168, 269-272, 2013
Cholesterol and atherosclerosis: Modulation by estrogen
M. Barton
Curr Opin Lipidol 24, 214-220, 2013
Childhood obesity: Preventing today's children from becoming tomorrow's patients
M. Barton
IFAVA Scientific Newsletter 75, 1, 2013
Position paper: The membrane estrogen receptor GPER - clues and questions
M. Barton
Steroids 77, 925-242, 2012
Testosterone and secondary hypertension: New pieces to the puzzle
M. Barton, E.R. Prossnitz, M.R. Meyer
Hypertension 59, 1101-1103, 2012
GPER regulates endothelin-dependent vascular tone and intracellular calcium
M.R. Meyer, A.S. Field, N.L. Kanagy, M. Barton, E.R. Prossnitz
Life Sci 91, 623-627, 2012
Childhood obesity: a life-long health risk
M. Barton
Acta Pharmacol Sin 33, 189-193, 2012
Deletion of the G protein-coupled estrogen receptor increases endothelial vasoconstriction
M.R. Meyer, K. Amann, A.S. Field, C. Hu, H.J. Hathyway, N.L. Kanagy, M.K. Walker, M. Barton, E.R. Prossnitz
Hypertension 59, 507-512, 2012
Obesity and risk of vascular disease: Importance of endothelium-dependent vasoconstriction
M. Barton, O. Baretella, M.R. Meyer
Br J Pharmacol 165, 591-602, 2012
Endothelin receptor antagonists in cardiovascular medicine: Challenges and opportunities
M. Barton
In: Translational Vascular Medicine (D. Abraham, Ed) Springer London, 231-259, 2012
GPER/GPR30 and regulation of vascular tone and blood pressure
M.R. Meyer, E.R. Prossnitz, M. Barton
Immunol Endocr Metab Agents Med Chem 4, 255-261, 2011
The G protein-coupled estrogen receptor GPER/GPR30 as a regulator of cardiovascular function
M.R. Meyer, E.R. Prossnitz, M. Barton
Vascul Pharmacol 55, 17-25, 2011
The G protein-coupled estrogen receptor GPER in physiology and disease
E.R. Prossnitz, M. Barton
Nature Rev Endocrinol 7, 715-726, 2011
Obesity, insulin resistance and diabetes: sex differences and role of estrogens receptors
M.R. Meyer, D.J. Clegg, E.R. Prossnitz, M. Barton
Acta Physiol (Oxf) 203, 259-269, 2011
Estrogen-independent activation of estrogen receptors
M. Barton, M.R. Meyer, E.R. Prossnitz
Hypertension 57, 1056-1057, 2011
The discovery of endothelium-dependent contraction: the legacy of Paul M. Vanhoutte
M. Barton
Pharmacol Res 63, 455-462, 2011
Anti-inflammatory effects of endothelin receptor antagonists and their importance for treating human disease
M. Barton, P.C. Nett, K. Amann, M.M. Teixeira
Front Cardiovasc Drug Discov 1, 236-258, 2010
Obesity and aging: determinants of endothelial cell dysfunction and atherosclerosis
M. Barton
Pflugers Arch 460, 825-837, 2010
Dilation of epicardial coronary arteries by the G protein-coupled estrogen receptor agonists G-1 and ICI 182,780
M.R. Meyer, O. Baretella, E.R. Prossnitz, M. Barton
Pharmacology 86, 58-64, 2010
Übergewicht und kardiovaskuläres Risiko: Neues zu Pathogenese und Therapie
M.R. Meyer, C.A. Meier
Swiss Medical Forum 10, 358-362, 2010
Signaling, physiological functions and clinical relevance of the G protein-coupled estrogen receptor GPER
E.R. Prossnitz, M. Barton
Prostaglandins Other Lipid Mediat 89, 89-97, 2009
ERα, ERβ, and gpER: novel aspects of estrogen receptor signaling in atherosclerosis
M.R. Meyer, M. Barton
Cardiovasc Res 83, 605-610, 2009
Postmenopausal hypertension: Mechanisms and therapy
M. Barton, M.R. Meyer
Hypertension 54, 11-18, 2009
Regulatory role of G protein coupled estrogen receptor for vascular function and obesity
E. Haas, I. Bhattacharya, E. Brailoiu, M. Damjanovic, G.C. Brailoiu, X. Gao, L. Mueller-Guerre, A. Gut, R. Minotti, M.R. Meyer, K. Amann, E. Ammann, A. Perez-Dominguez, M. Genoni, D.J. Clegg, N.J. Dun, T.C. Resta, E.R. Prossnitz, M. Barton
Circ Res 104, 288-291, 2009
Need for research on estrogen receptor function: importance for postmenopausal hormone therapy and atherosclerosis
M.R. Meyer, E. Haas, M. Barton
Gend Med 5 (Suppl. A), S19-S33, 2008
Curriculum: Atherosklerotische Gefässerkrankungen und Stickstoffmonoxid (NO): Die wachsende Bedeutung von hoher Lebenserwartung und Übergewicht für die Klinik
M. Husmann, M. Keller, M. Barton
Swiss Medical Forum 50, 1008-1011, 2007
Therapeutic potential of direct thrombin inhibitors for atherosclerotic vascular disease
M. Husmann, M. Barton
Expert Opin Investig Drugs 16, 563-567, 2007
Oral direct thrombin inhibitors and atherosclerosis
M. Husmann, M. Barton
International Atherosclerosis Society Online Publication Sept 3, 2007
Antioxidant activity and sex differences of acute vascular effects of amiodarone in advanced atherosclerosis
T. Traupe, M. Keller, E. Fojtu, I. Bhattacharya, M. Lang, H.R. Ha, W. Jochum, A.L. Mundy, M. Barton
J Cardiovasc Pharmacol 50, 578-584, 2007
Inflammation and atherosclerosis
M. Barton, R. Minotti, E. Haas
Circ Res 101, 750-751, 2007
Differential effects of 17β-estradiol on function and expression of estrogen receptor α, estrogen receptor β, and GPR30 in arteries and veins of patients with atherosclerosis
E. Haas, M.R. Meyer, U. Schurr, I. Bhattacharya, R. Minotti, H.H. Nguyen, A. Heigl, M. Lachat, M. Genoni, M. Barton
Hypertension 49, 1358-1363, 2007
Hormone replacement therapy and atherosclerosis in postmenopausal women: does aging limit therapeutic benefits?
M. Barton, M.R. Meyer, E. Haas
Arterioscler Thromb Vasc Biol 27, 1669-1672, 2007
WISDOM trial, postmenopausal hormone replacement and cardiovascular events: Why it is still not wise to use equine estrogens
M. Barton, M.R.Meyer, I. Bhattacharya, E. Haas
Br Med J Rapid Response, e-pub August 28, 2007
Curriculum: Artériopathies athérosclérotique et monoxyde d’azote (NO) : l’importance clinique d’une espérance de vie plus longue et l’obésité
M. Husmann, M. Keller, M. Barton
Forum Médical Suisse 50, 1008-1011, 2007
Long-term effects of endovascular angioplasty on orthostatic vasocutaneous autoregulation in patients with peripheral atherosclerosis
M.J. Husmann, M. Barton, V. Jacomella, A. Silvestro, B.R. Amann-Vesti
J Vasc Surg 44, 993-997, 2006
Early aging and anatomic heterogeneity determine cyclooxygenase-mediated vasoconstriction to angiotensin II in mice
M. Kretz, A.L. Mundy, C.C. Widmer, M. Barton
J Cardiovasc Pharmacol 48, 30-33, 2006
Rapid endocytosis of copper-zinc superoxide dismutase into human endothelial cells: role for its vascular activity.
E.R. Waelti, M. Barton
Pharmacology 78, 198-201, 2006
Marked heterogeneity of endothelin-mediated contractility and contraction dynamics in mouse renal and femoral arteries
C.C. Widmer, A.L. Mundy, M. Kretz, M. Barton
Exp Biol Med (Maywood) 231, 777-781, 2006
Endothelin in the microvasculature
M. Barton
In: Microvascular Research: Biology and Pathobiology (D. Shepro, Ed.), Academic Press, San Diego, 5-12, 2005
Protease-activated receptors and EDHF: the icing on the cake?
T. Traupe and M. Barton
Cardiovasc Res 61, 645-647, 2004
Lovastatin stimulates human vascular smooth muscle cell expression of bone morphogenetic protein-2, a potent inhibitor of low-density lipoprotein-stimulated cell growth
L. Emmanuele, J. Ortmann, T. Doerflinger, T. Traupe, M. Barton
Biochem Biophys Res Commun 302, 67-72, 2003
Endothelial therapy of atherosclerosis and its risk factors
T. Traupe, J. Ortmann, K. Münter, M. Barton
Current Vasc Pharmacol 1, 111-121, 2003
Native LDL induces proliferation of human vascular smooth muscle cells via a redox-mediated activation of ERK1/2 mitogen-activated protein kinases
R. Locher, R.P. Brandes, W. Vetter, M. Barton
Hypertension 39 (Part 2), 645-50, 2002
Green tea polyphenols inhibit human vascular smooth muscle cell proliferation stimulated by native low-density lipoprotein
R. Locher, L. Emmanuele, P.M. Suter, W. Vetter, M. Barton
Eur J Pharmacol 434, 1-7, 2002
Oral contraceptives and the risk of thrombosis and atherosclerosis
M. Barton, R.K. Dubey, T. Traupe
Exp Opin Invest Drugs 11, 329-332, 2002
Chronic ETA receptor blockade prevents endothelial dysfunction of small arteries in apolipoprotein E-deficient mice
L.V. d'Uscio, M. Barton, S. Shaw, T.F. Luscher
Cardiovasc Res 53, 487-495, 2002
Endothelium and atherogenesis: endothelial therapy revisited
M. Barton, C.C. Haudenschild
J Cardiovasc Pharmacol 38 (Suppl. 2), S23-S25, 2001
Endothelin und Atherosklerose. Kausale Bedeutung und therapeutische Implikationen
M. Barton
Kardiovask Med 3, 13-18, 2000
Endothelin in atherosclerosis: importance of risk factors and therapeutic implications
L.V. d'Uscio, M. Barton, S. Shaw, T.F. Luscher
J Cardiovasc Pharmacol 35 (4 suppl 2), S55-S59, 2000
Endothelial dysfunction and atherosclerosis: endothelin receptor antagonists as novel therapeutics
M. Barton
Curr Hypertens Reports 2, 84-91, 2000
Endothelial dysfunction in the aorta of transgenic rats harboring the mouse ren-2 gene
U.A. Arnet, D. Novosel, M. Barton, G. Noll, D. Ganten, T.F. Luscher
Endothelium 6, 175-184, 1999
Endothelial vasoconstrictor prostanoids, vascular reactivity, and acute renal failure
F. Ruschitzka, S. Shaw, G. Noll, M. Barton, E. Schulz, G.A. Müller, T.F. Luscher
Kidney Int. 67, S199-S201, 1998
Endothelin ETA receptor blockade restores NO-mediated endothelial function and inhibits atherosclerosis in apolipoprotein E-deficient mice
M. Barton, C.C. Haudenschild, L.V. d`Uscio, S. Shaw, K. Münter, T.F. Luscher
Proc Natl Acad Sci U.S.A. 95, 14367-14372, 1998
Endothelium-independent relaxation and hyperpolarization to C-type natriuretic peptide in porcine coronary arteries
M. Barton, J.L. Bény, L.V. d`Uscio, T. Wyss, G. Noll, T.F. Luscher
J Cardiovasc Pharmacol 31, 377-383, 1998
Endothelial-derived superoxide anions in pig coronary arteries: evidence from lucigenin chemiluminescence and histochemical techniques
R.P. Brandes, M. Barton, K.M.H. Philippens, G. Schweitzer, A. Mügge
J Physiol (Lond) 500, 331-342, 1997
Biology of the endothelium
T.F. Luscher, M. Barton
Clin Cardiol 20 (Suppl. II), 3-10, 1997
The endothelium as therapeutic target for atherosclerosis. Importance of ACE inhibition and cholesterol lowering
M. Barton, T.F. Luscher
Thoraxcenter J 9, 12-19, 1997
Anatomic heterogeneity of vascular aging. Role of nitric oxide and endothelin
M. Barton, F. Cosentino, R.P. Brandes, P. Moreau, S. Shaw, T.F. Luscher
Hypertension 30, 817-824, 1997
Effect of age on kinetics of nitric oxide release in rat aorta and pulmonary artery
M.R. Tschudi, M. Barton, N.A. Bersinger, P. Moreau, F. Cosentino, G. Noll, T. Malinski, T.F. Luscher
J Clin Invest 98, 899-905, 1996
Different vascular reactivity of human internal mammary and inferior epigastric arteries in vitro
A. Mügge, M. Barton, J. Cremer, R. Frombach, P.R. Lichtlen
Ann Thorac Surg 56, 1085-1089, 1993
Endothelium-independent relaxation by 17β-oestradiol of human coronary arteries in vitro
A. Mügge, M. Riedel, M. Barton, M. Kuhn, P.R. Lichtlen
Cardiovasc Res 27, 1939-1942, 1993
Estrogen dilates human coronary arteries in vitro by an increase in cyclic GMP and cyclic AMP smooth muscle content
A. Mügge, M. Riedel, M. Barton, M. Kuhn, P.R. Lichtlen
Eur Heart J 14, 16, 1993
17β-Oestradiol dilates both human internal and coronary arteries by an endothelium-independent mechanism.
M. Barton, M. Riedel, A. Mügge
Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's Arch Pharmacol 347, 43, 1993
Comparison of endothelium-dependent and endothelium-independent relaxations in human internal thoracic and inferior epigastric arteries in vitro
A. Mügge, J. Cremer, M.R. Schulze, M. Barton, P.R. Lichtlen
Circulation 86, 832, 1992
Potential harmful effects of discontinuing ACE-inhibitors and ARBs in COVID-19 patients
G.P. Rossi, V. Sanga, M. Barton
eLife 2020;9:e57278
Heart failure with preserved ejection fraction in women - new clues to causes and treatment
M. Barton, M.R. Meyer
JACC Basic Transl Sci 5, 296-299,2020
Differences in presentation and clinical outcomes between left or right bundle branch block and ST segment elevation in patients with acute myocardial infarction.
Meyer MR, Radovanovic D, Pedrazzini G, Rickli H, Roffi M, Rosemann T, Eberli FR, Kurz DJ.
Eur Heart J Acute Cardiovasc Care. 2020
Early life stress determines insulin signaling in adulthood
M. Barton, E.R. Prossnitz
J Physiol 598, 427-428, 2020
Linking regulation of nitric oxide to endothelin-1: the Yin and Yang of vascular tone in the atherosclerotic plaque
R.M. Gupta, P. Libby, M. Barton
Atherosclerosis 292, 201-203, 2020
In memoriam: Paul M. Vanhoutte
M. Barton, C. Cardillo
J Physiol 597, 5731-5737, 2019
Endothelin: 30 years from discovery to therapy
M. Barton, M. Yanagisawa
Hypertension 74, 1232-1265, 2019
Nox1 downreglators: A new class of therapeutics
M. Barton, M.R. Meyer, E.R. Prossnitz
Steroids 152, 108949, 2019
Potential role for Nox1 for endothelin-induced brain capillary vasoconstriction in Alzheimer's disease and dementia
M. Barton, M.R. Meyer, E.R. Prossnitz.
Science eaav9518, 2019
Primum non nocere: Why calcitriol («vitamin» D) hormone therapy is not a magic bullet
M. Barton
Arterioscler Thromb Vasc Biol 39, 117-120, 2019
Permissive role for GPER in arterial hypertension
M. Barton, M.R. Meyer
Hypertension 73, e9-e10, 2019
Gender differences in patient and system delay for primary percutaneous coronary intervention: current trends in a Swiss ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction population
M.R. Meyer, A.M. Bernheim, D.J. Kurz, C.J. O'Sullivan, D. Tüller, R. Zbinden, T. Rosemann, F.R. Eberli
Eur Heart J Acute Cardiovasc Care 8, 283-290, 2019
HuR-ry up: How hydrogen sulfide protects against atherosclerosis
M. Barton, M.R. Meyer
Circulation 139, 155-118, 2019
Self-experimentation and serendipity: How cardiac catheterization led the way to coronary balloon angioplasty
M. Barton
BMJ 363:k5006, 2018
Endothelial factors in the pathogenesis and treatment of chronic kidney disease
G.P. Rossi, T. M. Secchia, M. Barton. A.H. Danser, P. de Leeuw, N. Dhaun, D. Rizzoni, P. Rossignol, L.M. Ruilope, A.H. van den Meiracker, S. Ito, N. Hasebe, D.J. Webb.
European Society of Hypertension Scientific Newsletter 19 (67), 1-2, 2018
In Memoriam: Sidney George Shaw, DPhil (1948-2017)
M. Barton, H. J. Little, R.D. Vaughn-Jones, S. Daniels, M.R. Dashwood, M.R. Dashwood, J.C. Tsui.
Physiol Res 67 (Suppl. 1) S-27-S35, 2018
Endothelial factors in the pathogenesis and treatment of chronic kidney disease Part II: role in disease conditions. A joint consensus statement from the ESH Working Group on Endothelin and Endothelial Factors and the Japanese Society of Hypertension.
G.P. Rossi, T.M. Seccia, M. Barton, A.H. Danser AH, P.W. de Leeuw, N. Dhaun, D. Rizzoni, P. Rossignol, L.M. Ruilope, A.H. van den Meiracker, S. Ito S, N. Hasebe, D.J. Webb.
J Hypertension 36, 462-471, 2018
Endothelial factors in the pathogenesis and treatment of chronic kidney disease Part I: general mechanisms. A joint consensus statement from the ESH Working Group on Endothelin and Endothelial Factors and the Japanese Society of Hypertension.
G.P. Rossi, T.M. Seccia, M. Barton, A.H. Danser AH, P.W. de Leeuw, N. Dhaun, D. Rizzoni, P. Rossignol, L.M. Ruilope, A.H. van den Meiracker, S. Ito S, N. Hasebe, D.J. Webb.
J Hypertension 36, 451-461, 2018
GPER blockers as Nox downregulators: a new drug class to target chronic non-communicable diseases
M.R. Meyer, M. Barton
J Steroid Biochem Mol Biol 176, 82-87, 2018
Twenty years of G protein-coupled estrogen receptor GPER: historical and personal perspectives
M. Barton, E. J. Filardo, S.J. Lolait, P. Thomas, M. Maggiolini, E.R. Prossnitz
J Steroid Biochem Mol Biol 176, 4-15, 2018
Rapid vasodilation to raloxifene: role of estrogen receptors and off-target effects
M. Barton, E.R. Prossnitz.
Br J Pharmacol 174, 4201-4202, 2017
Paradoxical lack of increase in endothelin-1 levels in obese mice – possible role of endothelin-B receptors
O. Baretella, S.K. Chung, A. Xu, P.M Vanhoutte
Acta Pharmacologica Sinica 38, 1699–1700, 2017
GPER mediates functional endothelial aging in renal arteries
M.R. Meyer, T. Rosemann, M. Barton, E.R. Prossnitz.
Pharmacology 100, 188-193, 2017
Obesity causes lymphatic vascular injury: time for clinical translation
M. Barton, M. Husmann
J Physiol (Lond) 594, 6807-6808, 2016
Obligatory role for GPER in cardiovascular aging and disease
M.R. Meyer, N.C. Fredette, C. Daniel, G. Sharma, K. Amann, J.B. Arterburn, M. Barton, E.R. Prossnitz.
Science Signaling 9, ra105, 2016
Estrogen signaling in the adrenal cortex: implications for blood pressure sex differences
B. Carrocia, T.M. Seccia, M. Barton, G.P. Rossi
Hypertension 68, 840-848, 2016
Estrogens and coronary artery disease: new clinical perspectives
M.R. Meyer, M. Barton
Adv Pharmacol 77, 307-360, 2016
Not lost in translation: Emerging clinical importance of the G protein-coupled estrogen receptor GPER
M. Barton
Steroids 111, 37-45, 2016
Accelerated vascular aging as a paradigm for hypertensive vascular disease: prevention and therapy
M. Barton, M. Husmann, M.R. Meyer
Can J Cardiol 32, 680-686, 2016
G protein-coupled estrogen receptor inhibits vascular prostanoid production and activity
M.R. Meyer, N.C. Fredette, M. Barton, E.R. Prossnitz
J Endocrinol 227, 61-69, 2015
Erratum: G Protein-coupled estrogen receptor protects from atherosclerosis
M.R. Meyer, N.C. Fredette, T.A. Howard, C. Hu, C. Ramesh, C. Daniel, K. Ammann, J.B. Arterburn, M. Barton, E.R. Prossnitz
Sci Rep 5, 13510, 2015
Nicolaus Copernicus and the rapid vascular responses to aldosterone
M. Barton, M.R. Meyer
Trends Endocrinol Metab 26, 396-398, 2015
Prostanoid-mediated contractions of the carotid artery become Nox2-independent with aging
M.R. Meyer, N.C. Fredette, M. Barton, E.R. Prossnitz
AGE 37, 79, 2015
Emerging roles of GPER in diabetes and atherosclerosis
M. Barton, E.R. Prossnitz
Trends Endocrinol Metab 26, 185-192, 2015
Balloon angioplasty - the legacy of Andreas Grüntzig, M.D. (1939-1985)
M. Barton, J. Grüntzig, M. Husmann, J. Rösch
Front Cardiovasc Med 1, 15, 2014
G Protein-coupled estrogen receptor protects from atherosclerosis
M.R. Meyer, N.C. Fredette, T.A. Howard, C. Hu, C. Ramesh, C. Daniel, K. Ammann, J.B. Arterburn, M. Barton, E.R. Prossnitz.
Sci Rep 4, 7564, 2014
Advancing and translating knowledge in vascular medicine
M. Husmann, M. Barton
Front Cardiovasc Med 1, 6, 2014
Aging and endothelin: determinants of disease
M. Barton
Life Sci 118, 97-109, 2014
Endothelin-1 but not angiotensin II contributes to functional aging in murine carotid arteries
M.R. Meyer, N.C. Fredette, M. Barton, E.R. Prossnitz
Life Sci 118, 213-218, 2014
Estrogen biology: New insights on GPER function and clinical opportunities
E.R. Prossnitz, M. Barton
Mol Cell Endocrinol 389, 71-83, 2014
Obesity and heterozygous endothelial overexpression of prepro-endothelin-1 modulate responsiveness
of mouse main and segmental renal arteries to vasoconstrictor agents
O. Baretella, S. K. Chung, M. Barton, A. Xu, P.M. Vanhoutte
Life Sci 118, 206-212, 2014
Functional heterogenity of NADPH oxidase-mediated contractions to endothelin with vascular aging
M.R. Meyer, M. Barton, E.R Prossnitz
Life Sci 118, 226-231, 2014
Regulation of vascular smooth muscle tone by Adipose-Derived Contracting Factor
M.R. Meyer, N.C. Fredette, M. Barton, E.R. Prossnitz
PLoS ONE 8, e79245, 2013
Endothelin in coronary artery disease and myocardial infarction
T.M. Kolettis, M. Barton, D. Langleben, Y. Matsumura
Cardiol Rev 24, 124-220, 2013
Alike but not the same: Anatomic heterogeneity of estrogen receptor- mediated vasodilation
M. Barton, M.R. Meyer, E.R Prossnitz
J Cardiovasc Pharmacol 62, 22-25, 2013
Prevention and endothelial therapy of coronary artery disease
M. Barton
Curr Opin Pharmacol 13, 225-241, 2013
Mechanisms and therapy of atherosclerosis and its clinical complications
M. Barton
Curr Opin Pharmacol 13, 149-153, 2013
Themed section: Endothelin
A.P. Davenport, M. Barton
Br J Pharmacol 168, 269-272, 2013
Cholesterol and atherosclerosis: Modulation by estrogen
M. Barton
Curr Opin Lipidol 24, 214-220, 2013
Childhood obesity: Preventing today's children from becoming tomorrow's patients
M. Barton
IFAVA Scientific Newsletter 75, 1, 2013
Position paper: The membrane estrogen receptor GPER - clues and questions
M. Barton
Steroids 77, 925-242, 2012
Testosterone and secondary hypertension: New pieces to the puzzle
M. Barton, E.R. Prossnitz, M.R. Meyer
Hypertension 59, 1101-1103, 2012
GPER regulates endothelin-dependent vascular tone and intracellular calcium
M.R. Meyer, A.S. Field, N.L. Kanagy, M. Barton, E.R. Prossnitz
Life Sci 91, 623-627, 2012
Childhood obesity: a life-long health risk
M. Barton
Acta Pharmacol Sin 33, 189-193, 2012
Deletion of the G protein-coupled estrogen receptor increases endothelial vasoconstriction
M.R. Meyer, K. Amann, A.S. Field, C. Hu, H.J. Hathyway, N.L. Kanagy, M.K. Walker, M. Barton, E.R. Prossnitz
Hypertension 59, 507-512, 2012
Obesity and risk of vascular disease: Importance of endothelium-dependent vasoconstriction
M. Barton, O. Baretella, M.R. Meyer
Br J Pharmacol 165, 591-602, 2012
Endothelin receptor antagonists in cardiovascular medicine: Challenges and opportunities
M. Barton
In: Translational Vascular Medicine (D. Abraham, Ed) Springer London, 231-259, 2012
GPER/GPR30 and regulation of vascular tone and blood pressure
M.R. Meyer, E.R. Prossnitz, M. Barton
Immunol Endocr Metab Agents Med Chem 4, 255-261, 2011
The G protein-coupled estrogen receptor GPER/GPR30 as a regulator of cardiovascular function
M.R. Meyer, E.R. Prossnitz, M. Barton
Vascul Pharmacol 55, 17-25, 2011
The G protein-coupled estrogen receptor GPER in physiology and disease
E.R. Prossnitz, M. Barton
Nature Rev Endocrinol 7, 715-726, 2011
Obesity, insulin resistance and diabetes: sex differences and role of estrogens receptors
M.R. Meyer, D.J. Clegg, E.R. Prossnitz, M. Barton
Acta Physiol (Oxf) 203, 259-269, 2011
Estrogen-independent activation of estrogen receptors
M. Barton, M.R. Meyer, E.R. Prossnitz
Hypertension 57, 1056-1057, 2011
The discovery of endothelium-dependent contraction: the legacy of Paul M. Vanhoutte
M. Barton
Pharmacol Res 63, 455-462, 2011
Anti-inflammatory effects of endothelin receptor antagonists and their importance for treating human disease
M. Barton, P.C. Nett, K. Amann, M.M. Teixeira
Front Cardiovasc Drug Discov 1, 236-258, 2010
Obesity and aging: determinants of endothelial cell dysfunction and atherosclerosis
M. Barton
Pflugers Arch 460, 825-837, 2010
Dilation of epicardial coronary arteries by the G protein-coupled estrogen receptor agonists G-1 and ICI 182,780
M.R. Meyer, O. Baretella, E.R. Prossnitz, M. Barton
Pharmacology 86, 58-64, 2010
Übergewicht und kardiovaskuläres Risiko: Neues zu Pathogenese und Therapie
M.R. Meyer, C.A. Meier
Swiss Medical Forum 10, 358-362, 2010
Signaling, physiological functions and clinical relevance of the G protein-coupled estrogen receptor GPER
E.R. Prossnitz, M. Barton
Prostaglandins Other Lipid Mediat 89, 89-97, 2009
ERα, ERβ, and gpER: novel aspects of estrogen receptor signaling in atherosclerosis
M.R. Meyer, M. Barton
Cardiovasc Res 83, 605-610, 2009
Postmenopausal hypertension: Mechanisms and therapy
M. Barton, M.R. Meyer
Hypertension 54, 11-18, 2009
Regulatory role of G protein coupled estrogen receptor for vascular function and obesity
E. Haas, I. Bhattacharya, E. Brailoiu, M. Damjanovic, G.C. Brailoiu, X. Gao, L. Mueller-Guerre, A. Gut, R. Minotti, M.R. Meyer, K. Amann, E. Ammann, A. Perez-Dominguez, M. Genoni, D.J. Clegg, N.J. Dun, T.C. Resta, E.R. Prossnitz, M. Barton
Circ Res 104, 288-291, 2009
Need for research on estrogen receptor function: importance for postmenopausal hormone therapy and atherosclerosis
M.R. Meyer, E. Haas, M. Barton
Gend Med 5 (Suppl. A), S19-S33, 2008
Curriculum: Atherosklerotische Gefässerkrankungen und Stickstoffmonoxid (NO): Die wachsende Bedeutung von hoher Lebenserwartung und Übergewicht für die Klinik
M. Husmann, M. Keller, M. Barton
Swiss Medical Forum 50, 1008-1011, 2007
Therapeutic potential of direct thrombin inhibitors for atherosclerotic vascular disease
M. Husmann, M. Barton
Expert Opin Investig Drugs 16, 563-567, 2007
Oral direct thrombin inhibitors and atherosclerosis
M. Husmann, M. Barton
International Atherosclerosis Society Online Publication Sept 3, 2007
Antioxidant activity and sex differences of acute vascular effects of amiodarone in advanced atherosclerosis
T. Traupe, M. Keller, E. Fojtu, I. Bhattacharya, M. Lang, H.R. Ha, W. Jochum, A.L. Mundy, M. Barton
J Cardiovasc Pharmacol 50, 578-584, 2007
Inflammation and atherosclerosis
M. Barton, R. Minotti, E. Haas
Circ Res 101, 750-751, 2007
Differential effects of 17β-estradiol on function and expression of estrogen receptor α, estrogen receptor β, and GPR30 in arteries and veins of patients with atherosclerosis
E. Haas, M.R. Meyer, U. Schurr, I. Bhattacharya, R. Minotti, H.H. Nguyen, A. Heigl, M. Lachat, M. Genoni, M. Barton
Hypertension 49, 1358-1363, 2007
Hormone replacement therapy and atherosclerosis in postmenopausal women: does aging limit therapeutic benefits?
M. Barton, M.R. Meyer, E. Haas
Arterioscler Thromb Vasc Biol 27, 1669-1672, 2007
WISDOM trial, postmenopausal hormone replacement and cardiovascular events: Why it is still not wise to use equine estrogens
M. Barton, M.R.Meyer, I. Bhattacharya, E. Haas
Br Med J Rapid Response, e-pub August 28, 2007
Curriculum: Artériopathies athérosclérotique et monoxyde d’azote (NO) : l’importance clinique d’une espérance de vie plus longue et l’obésité
M. Husmann, M. Keller, M. Barton
Forum Médical Suisse 50, 1008-1011, 2007
Long-term effects of endovascular angioplasty on orthostatic vasocutaneous autoregulation in patients with peripheral atherosclerosis
M.J. Husmann, M. Barton, V. Jacomella, A. Silvestro, B.R. Amann-Vesti
J Vasc Surg 44, 993-997, 2006
Early aging and anatomic heterogeneity determine cyclooxygenase-mediated vasoconstriction to angiotensin II in mice
M. Kretz, A.L. Mundy, C.C. Widmer, M. Barton
J Cardiovasc Pharmacol 48, 30-33, 2006
Rapid endocytosis of copper-zinc superoxide dismutase into human endothelial cells: role for its vascular activity.
E.R. Waelti, M. Barton
Pharmacology 78, 198-201, 2006
Marked heterogeneity of endothelin-mediated contractility and contraction dynamics in mouse renal and femoral arteries
C.C. Widmer, A.L. Mundy, M. Kretz, M. Barton
Exp Biol Med (Maywood) 231, 777-781, 2006
Endothelin in the microvasculature
M. Barton
In: Microvascular Research: Biology and Pathobiology (D. Shepro, Ed.), Academic Press, San Diego, 5-12, 2005
Protease-activated receptors and EDHF: the icing on the cake?
T. Traupe and M. Barton
Cardiovasc Res 61, 645-647, 2004
Lovastatin stimulates human vascular smooth muscle cell expression of bone morphogenetic protein-2, a potent inhibitor of low-density lipoprotein-stimulated cell growth
L. Emmanuele, J. Ortmann, T. Doerflinger, T. Traupe, M. Barton
Biochem Biophys Res Commun 302, 67-72, 2003
Endothelial therapy of atherosclerosis and its risk factors
T. Traupe, J. Ortmann, K. Münter, M. Barton
Current Vasc Pharmacol 1, 111-121, 2003
Native LDL induces proliferation of human vascular smooth muscle cells via a redox-mediated activation of ERK1/2 mitogen-activated protein kinases
R. Locher, R.P. Brandes, W. Vetter, M. Barton
Hypertension 39 (Part 2), 645-50, 2002
Green tea polyphenols inhibit human vascular smooth muscle cell proliferation stimulated by native low-density lipoprotein
R. Locher, L. Emmanuele, P.M. Suter, W. Vetter, M. Barton
Eur J Pharmacol 434, 1-7, 2002
Oral contraceptives and the risk of thrombosis and atherosclerosis
M. Barton, R.K. Dubey, T. Traupe
Exp Opin Invest Drugs 11, 329-332, 2002
Chronic ETA receptor blockade prevents endothelial dysfunction of small arteries in apolipoprotein E-deficient mice
L.V. d'Uscio, M. Barton, S. Shaw, T.F. Luscher
Cardiovasc Res 53, 487-495, 2002
Endothelium and atherogenesis: endothelial therapy revisited
M. Barton, C.C. Haudenschild
J Cardiovasc Pharmacol 38 (Suppl. 2), S23-S25, 2001
Endothelin und Atherosklerose. Kausale Bedeutung und therapeutische Implikationen
M. Barton
Kardiovask Med 3, 13-18, 2000
Endothelin in atherosclerosis: importance of risk factors and therapeutic implications
L.V. d'Uscio, M. Barton, S. Shaw, T.F. Luscher
J Cardiovasc Pharmacol 35 (4 suppl 2), S55-S59, 2000
Endothelial dysfunction and atherosclerosis: endothelin receptor antagonists as novel therapeutics
M. Barton
Curr Hypertens Reports 2, 84-91, 2000
Endothelial dysfunction in the aorta of transgenic rats harboring the mouse ren-2 gene
U.A. Arnet, D. Novosel, M. Barton, G. Noll, D. Ganten, T.F. Luscher
Endothelium 6, 175-184, 1999
Endothelial vasoconstrictor prostanoids, vascular reactivity, and acute renal failure
F. Ruschitzka, S. Shaw, G. Noll, M. Barton, E. Schulz, G.A. Müller, T.F. Luscher
Kidney Int. 67, S199-S201, 1998
Endothelin ETA receptor blockade restores NO-mediated endothelial function and inhibits atherosclerosis in apolipoprotein E-deficient mice
M. Barton, C.C. Haudenschild, L.V. d`Uscio, S. Shaw, K. Münter, T.F. Luscher
Proc Natl Acad Sci U.S.A. 95, 14367-14372, 1998
Endothelium-independent relaxation and hyperpolarization to C-type natriuretic peptide in porcine coronary arteries
M. Barton, J.L. Bény, L.V. d`Uscio, T. Wyss, G. Noll, T.F. Luscher
J Cardiovasc Pharmacol 31, 377-383, 1998
Endothelial-derived superoxide anions in pig coronary arteries: evidence from lucigenin chemiluminescence and histochemical techniques
R.P. Brandes, M. Barton, K.M.H. Philippens, G. Schweitzer, A. Mügge
J Physiol (Lond) 500, 331-342, 1997
Biology of the endothelium
T.F. Luscher, M. Barton
Clin Cardiol 20 (Suppl. II), 3-10, 1997
The endothelium as therapeutic target for atherosclerosis. Importance of ACE inhibition and cholesterol lowering
M. Barton, T.F. Luscher
Thoraxcenter J 9, 12-19, 1997
Anatomic heterogeneity of vascular aging. Role of nitric oxide and endothelin
M. Barton, F. Cosentino, R.P. Brandes, P. Moreau, S. Shaw, T.F. Luscher
Hypertension 30, 817-824, 1997
Effect of age on kinetics of nitric oxide release in rat aorta and pulmonary artery
M.R. Tschudi, M. Barton, N.A. Bersinger, P. Moreau, F. Cosentino, G. Noll, T. Malinski, T.F. Luscher
J Clin Invest 98, 899-905, 1996
Different vascular reactivity of human internal mammary and inferior epigastric arteries in vitro
A. Mügge, M. Barton, J. Cremer, R. Frombach, P.R. Lichtlen
Ann Thorac Surg 56, 1085-1089, 1993
Endothelium-independent relaxation by 17β-oestradiol of human coronary arteries in vitro
A. Mügge, M. Riedel, M. Barton, M. Kuhn, P.R. Lichtlen
Cardiovasc Res 27, 1939-1942, 1993
Estrogen dilates human coronary arteries in vitro by an increase in cyclic GMP and cyclic AMP smooth muscle content
A. Mügge, M. Riedel, M. Barton, M. Kuhn, P.R. Lichtlen
Eur Heart J 14, 16, 1993
17β-Oestradiol dilates both human internal and coronary arteries by an endothelium-independent mechanism.
M. Barton, M. Riedel, A. Mügge
Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's Arch Pharmacol 347, 43, 1993
Comparison of endothelium-dependent and endothelium-independent relaxations in human internal thoracic and inferior epigastric arteries in vitro
A. Mügge, J. Cremer, M.R. Schulze, M. Barton, P.R. Lichtlen
Circulation 86, 832, 1992