Publications

  1. Brandenburg JE, Fogarty MJ, Zhan WZ, Kopper LA, Sieck GC. Postnatal survival of phrenic motor neurons is promoted by BDNF/TrkB.FL signaling. J Appl Physiol (1985). 2024 May 1; 136 (5):1113-1121 Epub 2024 Mar 21
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  2. Fogarty MJ, Zhan WZ, Mantilla CB, Sieck GC. Cervical spinal cord hemisection impacts sigh and the respiratory reset in male rats. Physiol Rep. 2024 Mar; 12 (5):e15973
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  3. Azzag K, Gransee HM, Magli A, Yamashita AMS, Tungtur S, Ahlquist A, Zhan WZ, Onyebu C, Greising SM, Mantilla CB, Perlingeiro RCR. Enhanced Diaphragm Muscle Function upon Satellite Cell Transplantation in Dystrophic Mice. Int J Mol Sci. 2024 Feb 21; 25 (5)
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  4. Fogarty MJ, Zhan WZ, Simmon VF, Vanderklish PW, Sarraf ST, Sieck GC. Novel regenerative drug, SPG302 promotes functional recovery of diaphragm muscle activity after cervical spinal cord injury. J Physiol. 2023 Jun; 601 (12):2513-2532 Epub 2023 Mar 07
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  5. Mantilla CB, Ermilov LG, Greising SM, Gransee HM, Zhan WZ, Sieck GC. Electrophysiological effects of BDNF and TrkB signaling at type-identified diaphragm neuromuscular junctions. J Neurophysiol. 2023 Apr 1; 129 (4):781-792 Epub 2023 Mar 08
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  6. Rana S, Zhan WZ, Sieck GC, Mantilla CB. Cervical spinal hemisection alters phrenic motor neuron glutamatergic mRNA receptor expression. Exp Neurol. 2022 Jul; 353:114030 Epub 2022 Mar 02
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  7. Fogarty MJ, Brandenburg JE, Zhan WZ, Sieck GC. Diaphragm muscle function in a mouse model of early-onset spasticity. J Appl Physiol (1985). 2022 Jul 1; 133 (1):60-68 Epub 2022 May 19
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  8. Sieck GC, Gransee HM, Zhan WZ, Mantilla CB. Acute intrathecal BDNF enhances functional recovery after cervical spinal cord injury in rats. J Neurophysiol. 2021 Jun 1; 125 (6):2158-2165 Epub 2021 May 05
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  9. Rana S, Zhan WZ, Mantilla CB, Sieck GC. Disproportionate loss of excitatory inputs to smaller phrenic motor neurons following cervical spinal hemisection. J Physiol. 2020 Oct; 598 (20):4693-4711 Epub 2020 Aug 19
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  10. Vang P, Vasdev A, Zhan WZ, Gransee HM, Sieck GC, Mantilla CB. Diaphragm muscle sarcopenia into very old age in mice. Physiol Rep. 2020 Jan; 8 (1):e14305
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  11. Mantilla CB, Zhan WZ, Gransee HM, Prakash YS, Sieck GC. Phrenic motoneuron structural plasticity across models of diaphragm muscle paralysis. J Comp Neurol. 2018 Dec 15; 526 (18):2973-2983 Epub 2018 Nov 08
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  12. Fogarty MJ, Omar TS, Zhan WZ, Mantilla CB, Sieck GC. Phrenic motor neuron loss in aged rats. J Neurophysiol. 2018 May 1; 119 (5):1852-1862 Epub 2018 Feb 07
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  13. Jimenez-Ruiz F, Khurram OU, Zhan WZ, Gransee HM, Sieck GC, Mantilla CB. Diaphragm muscle activity across respiratory motor behaviors in awake and lightly anesthetized rats. J Appl Physiol (1985). 2018 Apr 1; 124 (4):915-922 Epub 2018 Jan 04
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  14. Mantilla CB, Gransee HM, Zhan WZ, Sieck GC. Impact of glutamatergic and serotonergic neurotransmission on diaphragm muscle activity after cervical spinal hemisection. J Neurophysiol. 2017 Sep 1; 118 (3):1732-1738 Epub 2017 June 28
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  15. Gransee HM, Gonzalez Porras MA, Zhan WZ, Sieck GC, Mantilla CB. Motoneuron glutamatergic receptor expression following recovery from cervical spinal hemisection. J Comp Neurol. 2017 Apr 1; 525 (5):1192-1205 Epub 2016 Nov 03
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  16. Hernandez-Torres V, Gransee HM, Mantilla CB, Wang Y, Zhan WZ, Sieck GC. BDNF effects on functional recovery across motor behaviors after cervical spinal cord injury. J Neurophysiol. 2017 Feb 1; 117 (2):537-544 Epub 2016 Nov 09
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  17. Greising SM, Vasdev AK, Zhan WZ, Sieck GC, Mantilla CB. Chronic TrkB agonist treatment in old age does not mitigate diaphragm neuromuscular dysfunction. Physiol Rep. 2017 Jan; 5 (1)
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  18. Martinez-Galvez G, Zambrano JM, Diaz Soto JC, Zhan WZ, Gransee HM, Sieck GC, Mantilla CB. TrkB gene therapy by adeno-associated virus enhances recovery after cervical spinal cord injury. Exp Neurol. 2016 Feb; 276:31-40 Epub 2015 Dec 01
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  19. Gransee HM, Zhan WZ, Sieck GC, Mantilla CB. Localized delivery of brain-derived neurotrophic factor-expressing mesenchymal stem cells enhances functional recovery following cervical spinal cord injury. J Neurotrauma. 2015 Feb 1; 32 (3):185-93 Epub 2014 Dec 10
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  20. Mantilla CB, Greising SM, Stowe JM, Zhan WZ, Sieck GC. TrkB kinase activity is critical for recovery of respiratory function after cervical spinal cord hemisection. Exp Neurol. 2014 Nov; 261:190-5 Epub 2014 June 05
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  21. Mantilla CB, Gransee HM, Zhan WZ, Sieck GC. Motoneuron BDNF/TrkB signaling enhances functional recovery after cervical spinal cord injury. Exp Neurol. 2013 Sep; 247:101-9 Epub 2013 Apr 10
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  22. Mantilla CB, Greising SM, Zhan WZ, Seven YB, Sieck GC. Prolonged C2 spinal hemisection-induced inactivity reduces diaphragm muscle specific force with modest, selective atrophy of type IIx and/or IIb fibers. J Appl Physiol (1985). 2013 Feb; 114 (3):380-6 Epub 2012 Nov 29
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  23. Seven YB, Mantilla CB, Zhan WZ, Sieck GC. Non-stationarity and power spectral shifts in EMG activity reflect motor unit recruitment in rat diaphragm muscle. Respir Physiol Neurobiol. 2013 Jan 15; 185 (2):400-9 Epub 2012 Sept 07
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  24. Gransee HM, Zhan WZ, Sieck GC, Mantilla CB. Targeted delivery of TrkB receptor to phrenic motoneurons enhances functional recovery of rhythmic phrenic activity after cervical spinal hemisection. PLoS One. 2013; 8 (5):e64755 Epub 2013 May 28
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  25. Hellyer NJ, Nokleby JJ, Thicke BM, Zhan WZ, Sieck GC, Mantilla CB. Reduced ribosomal protein s6 phosphorylation after progressive resistance exercise in growing adolescent rats. J Strength Cond Res. 2012 Jun; 26 (6):1657-66
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  26. Mantilla CB, Bailey JP, Zhan WZ, Sieck GC. Phrenic motoneuron expression of serotonergic and glutamatergic receptors following upper cervical spinal cord injury. Exp Neurol. 2012 Mar; 234 (1):191-9 Epub 2011 Dec 29
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  27. Sieck DC, Zhan WZ, Fang YH, Ermilov LG, Sieck GC, Mantilla CB. Structure-activity relationships in rodent diaphragm muscle fibers vs. neuromuscular junctions. Respir Physiol Neurobiol. 2012 Jan 15; 180 (1):88-96 Epub 2011 Oct 25
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  28. Dow DE, Petrilli AM, Mantilla CB, Zhan WZ, Sieck GC. Electromyogram-triggered inspiratory event detection algorithm. 6th International Conference on Soft Computing and Intelligent Systems, and 13th International Symposium on Advanced Intelligence Systems, SCIS/ISIS 2012. 2012; 789-94.
  29. Pulido JN, Neal JR, Mantilla CB, Agarwal S, Lee WY, Scott PD, Hubmayr RD, Zhan WZ, Sieck GC, Farrugia G, Ereth MH, Ereth MH. Inhaled carbon monoxide attenuates myocardial inflammatory cytokine expression in a rat model of cardiopulmonary bypass. J Extra Corpor Technol. 2011 Sep; 43 (3):137-43
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  30. Mantilla CB, Seven YB, Hurtado-Palomino JN, Zhan WZ, Sieck GC. Chronic assessment of diaphragm muscle EMG activity across motor behaviors. Respir Physiol Neurobiol. 2011 Jul 31; 177 (2):176-82 Epub 2011 Mar 15
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  31. Argadine HM, Mantilla CB, Zhan WZ, Sieck GC. Intracellular signaling pathways regulating net protein balance following diaphragm muscle denervation. Am J Physiol Cell Physiol. 2011 Feb; 300 (2):C318-27 Epub 2010 Nov 17
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  32. Issa AN, Zhan WZ, Sieck GC, Mantilla CB. Neuregulin-1 at synapses on phrenic motoneurons. J Comp Neurol. 2010 Oct 15; 518 (20):4213-25
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  33. Mantilla CB, Seven YB, Zhan WZ, Sieck GC. Diaphragm motor unit recruitment in rats. Respir Physiol Neurobiol. 2010 Aug 31; 173 (1):101-6 Epub 2010 July 08
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  34. Ermilov LG, Pulido JN, Atchison FW, Zhan WZ, Ereth MH, Sieck GC, Mantilla CB. Impairment of diaphragm muscle force and neuromuscular transmission after normothermic cardiopulmonary bypass: effect of low-dose inhaled CO. Am J Physiol Regul Integr Comp Physiol. 2010 Mar; 298 (3):R784-9 Epub 2010 Jan 20
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  35. Rowe J, Chen Q, Domire ZJ, McCullough MB, Sieck G, Zhan WZ, An KN. Effect of collagen digestion on the passive elastic properties of diaphragm muscle in rat. Med Eng Phys. 2010 Jan; 32 (1):90-4 Epub 2009 Nov 27
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  36. Mantilla CB, Zhan WZ, Sieck GC. Retrograde labeling of phrenic motoneurons by intrapleural injection. J Neurosci Methods. 2009 Sep 15; 182 (2):244-9 Epub 2009 June 24
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  37. Argadine HM, Hellyer NJ, Mantilla CB, Zhan WZ, Sieck GC. The effect of denervation on protein synthesis and degradation in adult rat diaphragm muscle. J Appl Physiol (1985). 2009 Aug; 107 (2):438-44 Epub 2009 June 11
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  38. Obregon G, Ermilov LG, Zhan WZ, Sieck GC, Mantilla CB. Modeling dendritic arborization based on 3D-reconstructions of adult rat phrenic motoneurons. Revista Ingenieria Biomedica. 2009 Jul-Dec; 3:47-54.
  39. Dow DE, Zhan WZ, Sieck GC, Mantilla CB. Correlation of respiratory activity of contralateral diaphragm muscles for evaluation of recovery following hemiparesis. Conf Proc IEEE Eng Med Biol Soc. 2009; 2009:404-7.
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  40. Mantilla CB, Sill RV, Aravamudan B, Zhan WZ, Sieck GC. Developmental effects on myonuclear domain size of rat diaphragm fibers. J Appl Physiol (1985). 2008 Mar; 104(3):787-94. Epub 2008 Jan 10.
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  41. Ermilov LG, Zhan WZ, Sieck GC, Mantilla CB. Neurotrophins improve synaptic transmission in the adult rodent diaphragm. Neurophysiology/Neurofiziologiya. 2008.
  42. Pulido JN, Atchison FW, Zhan WZ, Ermilov LG, Neal JR, Mantilla CB, Sieck GC, Ereth MH. Normothermic cardiopulmonary bypass reduces phrenic nerve neuromuscular transmission in rats. Anesth Analg. 2008; 106 (SCA Suppl):85.
  43. Sieck GC, Zhan WZ, Han YS, Prakash YS. Effect of denervation on ATP consumption rate of diaphragm muscle fibers. J Appl Physiol (1985). 2007 Sep; 103(3):858-66. Epub 2007 Jun 07.
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  44. Mantilla CB, Rowley KL, Zhan WZ, Fahim MA, Sieck GC. Synaptic vesicle pools at diaphragm neuromuscular junctions vary with motoneuron soma, not axon terminal, inactivity. Neuroscience. 2007 Apr 25; 146 (1):178-89 Epub 2007 Mar 07
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  45. Ermilov LG, Sieck GC, Zhan WZ, Mantilla CB. Neurotrophins improve synaptic transmission in the adult rodent diaphragm. Neurophysiology. 2007; 39(4-5):327-337.
  46. Dai D, Ding YH, Danielson MA, Kadirvel R, Hunter LW, Zhan WZ, Helm GA, Lewis DA, Cloft HJ, Sieck GC, Kallmes DF. Endovascular treatment of experimental aneurysms by use of fibroblast-coated platinum coils: an angiographic and histopathologic study. Stroke. 2007 Jan; 38: (1)170-6.
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  47. Geiger PC, Bailey JP, Mantilla CB, Zhan WZ, Sieck GC. Mechanisms underlying myosin heavy chain expression during development of the rat diaphragm muscle. J Appl Physiol (1985). 2006 Dec; 101(6):1546-55. Epub 2006 Jul 27.
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  48. Hellyer NJ, Mantilla CB, Park EW, Zhan WZ, Sieck GC. Neuregulin-dependent protein synthesis in C2C12 myotubes and rat diaphragm muscle. Am J Physiol Cell Physiol. 2006 Nov; 291 (5):C1056-61 Epub 2006 June 21
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  49. Aravamudan B, Mantilla CB, Zhan WZ, Sieck GC. Denervation effects on myonuclear domain size of rat diaphragm fibers. J Appl Physiol (1985). 2006 May; 100 (5):1617-22 Epub 2006 Jan 12
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  50. Dow DE, Mantilla CB, Zhan WZ, Sieck GC. EMG-based detection of inspiration in the rat diaphragm muscle. Conf Proc IEEE Eng Med Biol Soc. 2006; 2006:1204-7
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  51. Ottenheijm CAC, Heunks LMA, Sieck GC, Zhan WZ, Jansen SM, Degens H, de Boo T, Dekhuijzen PNR. Diaphragm dysfunction in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Am J Respir Crit Care Med. 2005 Jul 15; 172: (2)200-5.
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  52. Mantilla CB, Rowley KL, Fahim MA, Zhan WZ, Sieck GC. Synaptic vesicle cycling at type-identified diaphragm neuromuscular junctions. Muscle Nerve. 2004 Dec; 30(6):774-83.
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  53. Verheul AJ, Mantilla CB, Zhan WZ, Bernal M, Dekhuijzen PN, Sieck GC. Influence of corticosteroids on myonuclear domain size in the rat diaphragm muscle. J Appl Physiol. 2004 Nov; 97(5):1715-22. Epub 2004 Jul 02.
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  54. Mantilla CB, Zhan WZ, Sieck GC. Neurotrophins improve neuromuscular transmission in the adult rat diaphragm. Muscle Nerve. 2004 Mar; 29: (3)381-6.
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  55. Zhan WZ, Mantilla CB, Sieck GC. Regulation of neuromuscular transmission by neurotrophins. Sheng Li Xue Bao. 2003 Dec 25; 55: (6)617-24.
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  56. Abraham TP, Laskowski C, Zhan WZ, Belohlavek M, Martin EA, Greenleaf JF, Sieck GC. Myocardial contractility by strain echocardiography: comparison with physiological measurements in an in vitro model. Am J Physiol Heart Circ Physiol. 2003 Dec; 285 (6):H2599-604 Epub 2003 Aug 07
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  57. Geiger PC, Bailey JP, Zhan WZ, Mantilla CB, Sieck GC. Denervation-induced changes in myosin heavy chain expression in the rat diaphragm muscle. J Appl Physiol (1985). 2003 Aug; 95(2):611-9. Epub 2003 Apr 18.
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  58. Sieck GC, Prakash YS, Han YS, Fang YH, Geiger PC, Zhan WZ. Changes in actomyosin ATP consumption rate in rat diaphragm muscle fibers during postnatal development. J Appl Physiol (1985). 2003 May; 94(5):1896-902. Epub 2003 Jan 31.
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  59. Geiger PC, Cody MJ, Han YS, Hunter LW, Zhan WZ, Sieck GC. Effects of hypothyroidism on maximum specific force in rat diaphragm muscle fibers. J Appl Physiol (1985). 2002 Apr; 92: (4)1506-14.
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  60. Blanco CE, Zhan WZ, Fang YH, Sieck GC. Exogenous testosterone treatment decreases diaphragm neuromuscular transmission failure in male rats. J Appl Physiol. 2001 Mar; 90(3):850-6.
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  61. Ameredes BT, Zhan WZ, Prakash YS, Vandenboom R, Sieck GC. Power fatigue of the rat diaphragm muscle. J Appl Physiol. 2000 Dec; 89(6):2215-9.
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  62. Sieck GC, Zhan WZ. Denervation alters myosin heavy chain expression and contractility of developing rat diaphragm muscle. J Appl Physiol (1985). 2000 Sep; 89 (3):1106-13
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  63. Prakash YS, Mantilla CB, Zhan WZ, Smithson KG, Sieck GC. Phrenic motoneuron morphology during rapid diaphragm muscle growth. J Appl Physiol (1985). 2000 Aug; 89 (2):563-72
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  64. Zhan WZ, Mantilla CB, Zhan P, Bitton A, Prakash YS, de Troyer A, Sieck GC. Regional differences in serotonergic input to canine parasternal intercostal motoneurons. J Appl Physiol (1985). 2000 May; 88 (5):1581-9
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  65. Miyata H, Zhan WZ, Prakash YS, Sieck GC. Fatigue resistance of compensatory activated diaphragm in the rat. Japanese Journal of Exercise Physiology. 2000; 7:1-8.
  66. Zhan WZ, Swallow JG, Garland T Jr, Proctor DN, Carter PA, Sieck GC. Effects of genetic selection and voluntary activity on the medial gastrocnemius muscle in house mice. J Appl Physiol (1985). 1999 Dec; 87 (6):2326-33
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  67. Prakash YS, Miyata H, Zhan WZ, Sieck GC. Inactivity-induced remodeling of neuromuscular junctions in rat diaphragmatic muscle. Muscle Nerve. 1999 Mar; 22 (3):307-19
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  68. Sieck GC, Van Balkom RH, Prakash YS, Zhan WZ, Dekhuijzen PN. Corticosteroid effects on diaphragm neuromuscular junctions. J Appl Physiol (1985). 1999 Jan; 86 (1):114-22
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  69. Kinkead R, Zhan WZ, Prakash YS, Bach KB, Sieck GC, Mitchell GS. Cervical dorsal rhizotomy enhances serotonergic innervation of phrenic motoneurons and serotonin-dependent long-term facilitation of respiratory motor output in rats. J Neurosci. 1998 Oct 15; 18(20):8436-43.
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  70. Van Der Heijden HF, Zhan WZ, Prakash YS, Dekhuijzen PN, Sieck GC. Salbutamol enhances isotonic contractile properties of rat diaphragm muscle. J Appl Physiol. 1998 Aug; 85(2):525-9.
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  71. Raju R, Zhan WZ, Karachunski P, Sieck GC, Conti-Fine BM, David CS. Susceptibility of HLA DR3 transgenic mice to experimental autoimmune myasthenia gravis. Ann N Y Acad Sci. 1998 May 13; 841:360-4
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  72. Raju R, Zhan WZ, Karachunski P, Conti-Fine B, Sieck GC, David C. Polymorphism at the HLA-DQ locus determines susceptibility to experimental autoimmune myasthenia gravis. J Immunol. 1998 May 1; 160(9):4169-74.
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  73. Zhan WZ, Watchko JF, Prakash YS, Sieck GC. Isotonic contractile and fatigue properties of developing rat diaphragm muscle. J Appl Physiol (1985). 1998 Apr; 84 (4):1260-8
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  74. Swallow JG, Garland T Jr, Carter PA, Zhan WZ, Sieck GC. Effects of voluntary activity and genetic selection on aerobic capacity in house mice (Mus domesticus). J Appl Physiol. 1998 Jan; 84(1):69-76.
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  75. Van Balkom RH, Zhan WZ, Prakash YS, Dekhuijzen PN, Sieck GC. Corticosteroid effects on isotonic contractile properties of rat diaphragm muscle. J Appl Physiol. 1997 Oct; 83(4):1062-7.
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  76. Zhan WZ, Miyata H, Prakash YS, Sieck GC. Metabolic and phenotypic adaptations of diaphragm muscle fibers with inactivation. J Appl Physiol (1985). 1997 Apr; 82 (4):1145-53
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  77. Howell S, Zhan WZ, Sieck GC. Diaphragm disuse reduces Ca2+ uptake capacity of sarcoplasmic reticulum. J Appl Physiol. 1997 Jan; 82(1):164-71.
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  78. Lewis MI, Lorusso TJ, Zhan WZ, Sieck GC. Interactive effects of denervation and malnutrition on diaphragm structure and function. J Appl Physiol. 1996 Nov; 81(5):2165-72.
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  79. Sieck GC, Wilson LE, Johnson BD, Zhan WZ. Hypothyroidism alters diaphragm muscle development. J Appl Physiol (1985). 1996 Nov; 81 (5):1965-72
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  80. Prakash YS, Gosselin LE, Zhan WZ, Sieck GC. Alterations of diaphragm neuromuscular junctions with hypothyroidism. J Appl Physiol (1985). 1996 Sep; 81 (3):1240-8
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  81. Gosselin LE, Zhan WZ, Sieck GC. Hypothyroid-mediated changes in adult rat diaphragm muscle contractile properties and MHC isoform expression. J Appl Physiol. 1996 Jun; 80(6):1934-9.
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  82. Miyata H, Zhan WZ, Prakash YS, Sieck GC. Myoneural interactions affect diaphragm muscle adaptations to inactivity. J Appl Physiol (1985). 1995 Nov; 79 (5):1640-9
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  83. Sieck GC, Zhan WZ, Prakash YS, Daood MJ, Watchko JF. SDH and actomyosin ATPase activities of different fiber types in rat diaphragm muscle. J Appl Physiol (1985). 1995 Nov; 79 (5):1629-39
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  84. Zhan WZ, Farkas GA, Schroeder MA, Gosselin LE, Sieck GC. Regional adaptations of rabbit diaphragm muscle fibers to unilateral denervation. J Appl Physiol (1985). 1995 Sep; 79 (3):941-50
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  85. Howell S, Maarek JM, Fournier M, Sullivan K, Zhan WZ, Sieck GC. Congestive heart failure: differential adaptation of the diaphragm and latissimus dorsi. J Appl Physiol. 1995 Aug; 79(2):389-97.
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  86. Blanco CE, Micevych PE, Zhan WZ, Sieck GC. Succinate dehydrogenase activity of sexually dimorphic muscles of rats. J Appl Physiol. 1995 Jun; 78(6):2147-52.
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  87. Prakash YS, Zhan WZ, Miyata H, Sieck GC. Adaptations of diaphragm neuromuscular junction following inactivity. Acta Anat (Basel). 1995; 154 (2):147-61
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  88. Miyata H, Zhan WZ, Prakash YS, Sieck GC. Intact myoneural interactions influence diaphragm muscle adaptations to inactivity. Japanese Journal of Exercise Physiology. 1995; 2:157-76.
  89. Farkas GA, Gosselin LE, Zhan WZ, Schlenker EH, Sieck GC. Histochemical and mechanical properties of diaphragm muscle in morbidly obese Zucker rats. J Appl Physiol (1985). 1994 Nov; 77 (5):2250-9
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  90. Lewis MI, Monn SA, Zhan WZ, Sieck GC. Interactive effects of emphysema and malnutrition on diaphragm structure and function. J Appl Physiol. 1994 Aug; 77(2):947-55.
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  91. Johnson BD, Wilson LE, Zhan WZ, Watchko JF, Daood MJ, Sieck GC. Contractile properties of the developing diaphragm correlate with myosin heavy chain phenotype. J Appl Physiol (1985). 1994 Jul; 77 (1):481-7
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  92. Zhan WZ, Sieck GC. Adaptations of diaphragm and medial gastrocnemius muscles to inactivity. J Appl Physiol (1985). 1992 Apr; 72 (4):1445-53
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  93. Lewis MI, Zhan WZ, Sieck GC. Adaptions of the diaphragm in emphysema. J Appl Physiol. 1992 Mar; 72:934-943.
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  94. Sieck GC, Zhan W-Z, Fournier M. Adaptations of diaphragm muscle to altered use. Nature J (China).1989;12:656-63.
  95. Zhan WZ, Ellenberger HH, Feldman JL. Monoaminergic and GABAergic terminations in phrenic nucleus of rat identified by immunohistochemical labeling. Neuroscience. 1989; 31: (1)105-13.
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  96. Zhan W, Zhang J, Lu Q. Effects of calcium on vascular smooth muscle Acta Dali Med Coll .1989;2:25-8.
  97. Zhan WZ, Pan LH, Zhang JR. [Strychnine discharge and its mechanism]. Sheng Li Ke Xue Jin Zhan. 1983 Jan; 14: (1)48-52.
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  98. Zhan W, Zhang JR. Effects of cortical stimulation and strychninization on intercostal nerve discharges in rabbits Acta Dali Med Coll.1983;35:56-63.
  99. Zhang JR, Zhan W, Pan LH. Central mechanism of respiratory control Prog Physiol Sci.1983;13:11-4.
  100. Pan LH, Zhan WZ, Zhang JR. [High frequency oscillation (HFO) in mammalian inspiratory discharges]. Sheng Li Ke Xue Jin Zhan. 1982 Oct; 13: (4)306-9.
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  101. Zhan W, Pan LH, Zhang JR. Effects of cortical stimulation on phrenic discharges Acta Physiol Sin.1982;34:267-75.
  102. Zhan W, Pan LH, Zhang JR. Relation between strychnine-induced tetanic spindle discharges and inspiratory discharges in phrenic nerve Acta Physiol Sin.1982;34:55-62.
  103. Pan LH, Zhan W, Zhang JR. Relation between high frequency oscillation phrenic discharge and duration of inspiration Acta Physiol Sin.1982;34:49-54.
  104. Pan LH, Zhan W, Zhang JR. Factors affecting high frequency oscillation in phrenic discharge Acta Physiol Sin.1981;33:358-64.