Publications by authors named "C Levitt"

Bone Morphogenetic Protein (BMP) signaling is essential for craniofacial development, though little is known about the mechanisms that govern BMP secretion. We show that depolarization induces calcium-dependent BMP4 release from mouse embryonic palate mesenchyme. We show endogenous transient changes in intracellular calcium occur in cranial neural crest cells, the cells from which embryonic palate mesenchyme derives.

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A variety of classic psychedelics and MDMA have been shown to enhance fear extinction in rodent models. This has translational significance because a standard treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is prolonged exposure therapy. However, few studies have investigated psilocybin's potential effect on fear learning paradigms.

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Unlabelled: Ion channels are essential for proper morphogenesis of the craniofacial skeleton. However, the molecular mechanisms underlying this phenomenon are unknown. Loss of the potassium channel disrupts Bone Morphogenetic Protein (BMP) signaling within the developing palate.

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Acute right heart failure (ARHF) arises when the right ventricle fails to pump blood efficiently to the pulmonary circulation. This inefficiency leads to a decreased blood supply to various organs. ARHF is a significant health concern, often leading to increased hospital admissions and being associated with a higher risk of mortality.

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