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The role of the superior laryngeal nerve in esophageal reflexes by Lang, I M, Medda, B K, Jadcherla, S, Shaker, R

“…The aim of this study was to determine the role of the superior laryngeal nerve (SLN) in the following esophageal reflexes: esophago-upper esophageal sphincter…”
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Differential effects of transient receptor vanilloid one (TRPV1) antagonists in acid-induced excitation of esophageal vagal afferent fibers of rats by Peles, S, Medda, B.K, Zhang, Zhihong, Banerjee, B, Lehmann, A, Shaker, R, Sengupta, J.N

“…Abstract Gastro-esophageal acid reflux can stimulate esophageal vagal sensory afferents by activating proton-sensitive ion channel transient receptor vanilloid…”
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Effect of reflux‐induced inflammation on transient receptor potential vanilloid one (TRPV1) expression in primary sensory neurons innervating the oesophagus of rats by Banerjee, B., Medda, B. K., Lazarova, Z., Bansal, N., Shaker, R., Sengupta, J. N.

“…A possible mechanism of oesophageal hypersensitivity is the acid‐induced activation of transient receptor potential vanilloid receptor 1 (TRPV1) in the primary…”
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Response properties of the brainstem neurons of the cat following intra-esophageal acid–pepsin infusion by Medda, B.K., Sengupta, J.N., Lang, I.M., Shaker, R.

“…Studies in humans have documented that acute acid infusion into the esophagus leads to decrease in threshold for sensations to mechanical distension of the…”
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Prolonged esophageal acid exposures induce synaptic downscaling of cortical membrane AMPA receptor subunits in rats by Banerjee, B., Medda, B. K., Zhang, J., Tuchscherer, V., Babygirija, R., Kannampalli, P., Sengupta, J. N., Shaker, R.

“…Background We recently reported the involvement of AMPA (α‐amino‐3‐hydroxy‐5‐methyl‐4‐isoxazolepropionic acid) receptor subunit upregulation and…”
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AMPA receptor subunits expression and phosphorylation in cingulate cortex in rats following esophageal acid exposure by Banerjee, B., Medda, B. K., Pochiraju, S., Kannampalli, P., Lang, I. M., Sengupta, J. N., Shaker, R.

“…Background We recently reported an increase in N‐methyl‐d‐aspartate (NMDA) receptor subunit expression and CaMKII‐dependent phosphorylation of NR2B in the…”
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Characterization and quantification of a pharyngo-UES contractile reflex in cats by Medda, B.K. (Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI.), Lang, I.M, Layman, R, Hogan, W.J, Dodds, W.J, Shaker, R

“…We characterized and quantified a reflex from the pharyngeal mucosa to the upper esophageal sphincter (UES). Seventeen cats were decerebrated, and the pharynx…”
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Mechanisms of reflexes induced by esophageal distension by Lang, I M, Medda, B K, Shaker, R

“…We investigated the mechanisms of esophageal distension-induced reflexes in decerebrate cats. Slow air esophageal distension activated esophago-upper…”
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Correlation of electrical and contractile activities of the cricopharyngeus muscle in the cat by Medda, B K, Lang, I M, Dodds, W J, Christl, M, Kern, M, Hogan, W J, Shaker, R

“…We correlated the electrical and contractile activities of the cricopharyngeus (CP) to better understand the function of the CP and the upper esophageal…”
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Self-expanding metal esophageal stent with anti-reflux mechanism by Dua, Kulwinder S., Kozarek, Richard, Kim, Joseph, Evans, Jerry, Medda, Bidyut K., Lang, Ivan, Hogan, Walter J., Shaker, Reza

“…Background: When deployed across the gastroesophageal junction, self-expanding metal esophageal stents can predispose to gastroesophageal reflux. Our aim was…”
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Differential activation of medullary vagal nuclei during different phases of swallowing in the cat by Lang, Ivan M, Dean, Caron, Medda, Bidyut K, Aslam, Muhammad, Shaker, Reza

“…The aim of this study was to identify the medullary vagal nuclei involved in the different phases of swallowing activated physiologically in a species with an…”
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Pharyngoglottal closure reflex: identification and characterization in a feline model by Shaker, R, Medda, B K, Ren, J, Jaradeh, S, Xie, P, Lang, I M

“…Earlier studies in humans have shown that pharyngeal stimulation by water at a threshold volume induces a brief vocal cord adduction, i. e., pharyngoglottal…”
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Characterization and mechanisms of the pharyngoesophageal inhibitory reflex by Lang, I M, Medda, B K, Ren, J, Shaker, R

“…The objectives of this study were to identify and to characterize the pharyngoesophageal inhibitory reflex (PEIR) in an animal model. Thirty-one cats (2.4-5.0…”
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Differential Effects of TRPV1 Antagonists in Acid-induced Excitation of Esophageal Vagal Afferent Fibers of Rats by Peles, S., Medda, B. K., Zhang, Zhihong, Banerjee, B., Lehmann, A., Shaker, R., Sengupta, J.N.

“…Gastro-esophageal acid reflux can stimulate esophageal vagal sensory afferents by activating proton-sensitive ion channel transient receptor vanilloid one…”
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Characterization and mechanisms of the supragastric belch in the cat by Lang, Ivan M, Medda, Bidyut K, Shaker, Reza

“…A response in which a belch occurs without gastric involvement, i.e., the supragastric belch (SGB), has been characterized in humans. The aims of this study…”
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Relative contribution of various airway protective mechanisms to prevention of aspiration during swallowing by Medda, Bidyut K, Kern, Mark, Ren, Junlong, Xie, Pengyan, Ulualp, Seckin O, Lang, Ivan M, Shaker, Reza

“…Deglutitive airway protective mechanisms include glottal closure, epiglottal descent, and anterosuperior displacement of the larynx. Aspiration of swallowed…”
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Mechanisms of airway protection during retching, vomiting, and swallowing by Lang, Ivan M, Dana, Nicole, Medda, Bidyut K, Shaker, Reza

“…We investigated the mechanisms of airway protection and bolus transport during retching and vomiting by recording responses of the pharyngeal, laryngeal, and…”
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Effect of GABA(B) receptor agonist on distension-sensitive pelvic nerve afferent fibers innervating rat colon by Sengupta, Jyoti N, Medda, Bidyut K, Shaker, Reza

“…Spinal afferents innervating the gastrointestinal tract are the major pathways for visceral nociception. Many centrally acting analgesic drugs attenuate…”
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Sympathoadrenal activity in the visceral (viscerovascular) reflexes to distension of the urinary bladder by Medda, B K, Koley, J, Koley, B

“…Distension of the urinary bladder can cause reflex pressor responses, which appear to be mediated by increased sympathetic activity. We correlated the…”
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Sympathetic efferent activity in the viscerovascular reflexes induced by urinary bladder distension by Medda, B K, Koley, J, Koley, B

“…In chloralose-anesthetized cats, rapid distension of the urinary bladder with warm (37 degrees C) normal saline (50-60 ml) causes an increase in blood pressure…”
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