Publications by authors named "Nicholas J Lester"
New Findings: What is the central question of this study? Is the plasma concentration of Notch1 extracellular domain altered in response to decreased and increased vascular wall shear stress in the forearm in humans? What is the main finding and its importance? Notch1 extracellular domain is increased with acute increases in antegrade shear rate but does not change with 20 min of decreased shear rate caused by distal forearm occlusion. A novel and integral endothelial mechanosensor in humans that can help explain vascular endothelial adjustments in response to increases in antegrade shear stress was characterized.
Abstract: Notch1 has been proposed as a novel endothelial mechanosensor that is central for signalling adjustments in response to changes in vascular wall shear stress.