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Effekte einer Überexpression von Angiotensin II Typ 2 Rezeptoren in der Nebenniere von Ratten
(2010)
Die Kontrolle der Aldosteronbiosynthese in der ZG der Nebenniere wird hauptsächlich über den AT1R vermittelt. Die Funktion des AT2R hingegen, der in geringerem Ausmaß ebenfalls in der ZG exprimiert wird, ist weitgehend ungeklärt. Zur Untersuchung der Rolle des AT2R bei der AT1R-vermittelten Aldosteronbiosynthese wurde ein transgenes Rattenmodell entwickelt, dass Maus-AT2R in der Nebenniere, im Herz, Gehirn, Skelettmuskel, in Gefäßen und Niere überexprimiert. Mittels nicht radioaktiver ISH konnte eine starke Überexpression von Maus-AT2R in der ZG nachgewiesen werden. Nach Stimulation des RAS mit exogen zugeführtem ANGII in einem 2-wöchigen Tierexperiment, konnte ein schnellerer und stärkerer Anstieg der PAK gemessen werden und somit ein inhibitorischer Effekt des AT2R auf die Aldosteronproduktion ausgeschlossen werden.
Quality of life (QoL) is a core patient-reported outcome in healthcare research, alongside primary clinical outcomes. A conceptual, operational, and psychometric elaboration of QoL in the context of TM is needed, because standardized instruments to assess QoL do not sufficiently represent essential aspects of intended outcomes of telemedical applications (TM). The overall aim is to develop an instrument that can adequately capture QoL in TM. For that purpose, an extended working model of QoL will be derived. Subsequently, an instrument will be developed and validated that captures those aspects of QoL that are influenced by TM. The initial exploratory study section includes (a) a systematic literature review, (b) a qualitative survey for concept elicitation, and (c) pre-testings using cognitive debriefings with patients and an expert workshop. The second quantitative section consists of an online expert survey and two patient surveys for piloting and validation of the newly developed instrument. The resulting questionnaire will assess central experiences of patients regarding telemedical applications and its impact on QoL more sensitively. Its use as adjunct instrument will lead to a more appropriate evaluation of TM and contribute to the improvement of care tailored to patients’ individual needs.
Quality of life (QoL) is a core patient-reported outcome in healthcare research, alongside primary clinical outcomes. A conceptual, operational, and psychometric elaboration of QoL in the context of TM is needed, because standardized instruments to assess QoL do not sufficiently represent essential aspects of intended outcomes of telemedical applications (TM). The overall aim is to develop an instrument that can adequately capture QoL in TM. For that purpose, an extended working model of QoL will be derived. Subsequently, an instrument will be developed and validated that captures those aspects of QoL that are influenced by TM. The initial exploratory study section includes (a) a systematic literature review, (b) a qualitative survey for concept elicitation, and (c) pre-testings using cognitive debriefings with patients and an expert workshop. The second quantitative section consists of an online expert survey and two patient surveys for piloting and validation of the newly developed instrument. The resulting questionnaire will assess central experiences of patients regarding telemedical applications and its impact on QoL more sensitively. Its use as adjunct instrument will lead to a more appropriate evaluation of TM and contribute to the improvement of care tailored to patients’ individual needs.