Overview
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- Honorary Professor Peter Molenaar is:
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Fields of research
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Pharmacy, Victoria University
- Masters (Coursework), Victoria University
- Doctor of Philosophy, University of Melbourne
Works
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2007
Journal Article
(-)Adrenaline elicits positive inotropic,lusitropic, and biochemical effects through ß2-adrenoceptors in human atrial myocardium from nonfailing and failing hearts, consisten with Gs coupling but not with Gi coupling.
Molenaar, P., Savarimuthu, S. M., Sarsero, D., Chen, L., Semmler, A. B. T., Carle, A., Yang, I., Bartel, S., Vetter, D., Beyerdorfer, I., Krause,E-G. and Kaumann, A. J. (2007). (-)Adrenaline elicits positive inotropic,lusitropic, and biochemical effects through ß2-adrenoceptors in human atrial myocardium from nonfailing and failing hearts, consisten with Gs coupling but not with Gi coupling.. Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's Archives of Pharmocolgy, 375 (1), 11-28. doi: 10.1007/s00210-007-0138-x
2006
Conference Publication
Carvedilol causes a greater increase in heart function in idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy patients with ARG389-compared to GLY389 Beta1-adrenoceptors
Molenaar, P., Chen, Lu, Meyers, E., Javorsky, G., Burstow, M., Lucas, P., Lolekha, J., Atherton, A., Semmler, A. B., Savarimuthu, S., Fong, K. M., Yang, I. A., Galbraith, A. and Parsonage, W. A. (2006). Carvedilol causes a greater increase in heart function in idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy patients with ARG389-compared to GLY389 Beta1-adrenoceptors. The Australian Health and Medical Research Congress, Melbourn, Australia, 26th November - 1st December, 2006. Australia: Australian Govenment NHMRC.
2006
Journal Article
Cardiac implications for the use of beta(2)-adrenoceptor agonists for the management of muscle wasting
Molenaar, Peter, Chen, Lu and Parsonage, William A. (2006). Cardiac implications for the use of beta(2)-adrenoceptor agonists for the management of muscle wasting. British Journal of Pharmacology, 147 (6), 583-586. doi: 10.1038/sj.bjp.0706670
2006
Conference Publication
Contractile responses through Gs-coupled receptors are reduced by phosphodiesterase3 activity in human isolated myocardium
Christ, T., Molenaar, P., Galindo-Tovar, A., Ravens, U. and Kaumann, A. J. (2006). Contractile responses through Gs-coupled receptors are reduced by phosphodiesterase3 activity in human isolated myocardium. Compartmentalization of cyclic AMP signalling, Cambridge, U.K., 29-30 March, 2006.
2006
Conference Publication
Beta1-adrenoceptor (AR) Arg389Gly polymorphisms affect responses to carvedilol in patients with idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy
Chen, L., Meyers, D., Semmler, A.B., Yang, I., Pakorn, L., Lucas, M., Jovarsky, G., Savarimuthu, S., Galbraith, A., Parsonage, W. and Molenaar, P. (2006). Beta1-adrenoceptor (AR) Arg389Gly polymorphisms affect responses to carvedilol in patients with idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy. 15th World Congress of Pharmacology, Beijing, China, 2nd - 7th July, 2006. China: Chinese Pharmacological Society.
2006
Journal Article
Carvedilol blocks beta(2)- more than beta(1)-adrenoceptors in human heart
Molenaar, Peter, Christ, Torsten, Ravens, Ursula and Kaumann, Alberto (2006). Carvedilol blocks beta(2)- more than beta(1)-adrenoceptors in human heart. Cardiovascular Research, 69 (1), 128-139. doi: 10.1016/j.cardiores.2005.08.024
2006
Conference Publication
Human heart Beta-adrenoceptors:-Beta1-adrenoceptor diversification through 'affinity states' and polymorphism
Molenaar, P., Chen, Lu, Semmler, A. B., Parsonage, W. A. and Kaumann, A. (2006). Human heart Beta-adrenoceptors:-Beta1-adrenoceptor diversification through 'affinity states' and polymorphism. The Australian Health & Medical Research Congress, Melbourne, Australia, 26 November - 1 December, 2006. Australia: Australian Govenment NHMRC.
2006
Conference Publication
Human heart beta1-adrenoceptor heterogeneity - diversification through 'affinity states' and polymorphism
Molenaar, P., Chen, L., Semmler, A. B., Parsonage, W. A. and Kaumann, A. (2006). Human heart beta1-adrenoceptor heterogeneity - diversification through 'affinity states' and polymorphism. 15th World Congress of Pharmacology, Beijing, China, 7 - 9 July, 2006. China: Institute of Vascular Medicine.
2005
Journal Article
Fundamental considerations of beta-adrenoceptor subtypes in human heart failure
Molenaar, P and Parsonage, WA (2005). Fundamental considerations of beta-adrenoceptor subtypes in human heart failure. Trends In Pharmacological Sciences, 26 (7), 368-375. doi: 10.1016/j.tips.2005.05.005
2005
Conference Publication
Carvedilol causes greater persistent blockage of beta2- than beta1-adrenoceptors in human failing myocardium
Kaumann, A. J., Christ, T., Ravens, U. and Molenaar, P. (2005). Carvedilol causes greater persistent blockage of beta2- than beta1-adrenoceptors in human failing myocardium. BPS Summer Meeting 2005, Cambridge, U.K., July, 2005.
2005
Journal Article
Cardiovascular actions of the venom from the Irukandji (Carukia barnesi) jellyfish: Effects in human, rat and guinea-pig tissues in vitro and in pigs in vivo
Winkel, KD, Tibballs, J, Molenaar, P, Lambert, G, Coles, P, Ross-Smith, M, Wiltshire, C, Fenner, PJ, Gershwin, LA, Hawdon, GM, Wright, CE and Angus, JA (2005). Cardiovascular actions of the venom from the Irukandji (Carukia barnesi) jellyfish: Effects in human, rat and guinea-pig tissues in vitro and in pigs in vivo. Clinical And Experimental Pharmacology And Physiology, 32 (9), 777-788. doi: 10.1111/j.1440-1681.2005.04258.x
2005
Conference Publication
Rationale for treatment of heart failure by blockade of ventricular serotonin receptors appearing in heart failure
Qvigstad, E., Brattelid, T., Sjaastad, I., Molenaar, P., Birkeland, J. A., Andressen, K. W., Krobert, K. A., Sejersted, O. M., Skomedal, T., Osnes, J-B., Kaumann, A. J. and Levy, F. O. (2005). Rationale for treatment of heart failure by blockade of ventricular serotonin receptors appearing in heart failure. International Soc for Heart Research, European Section Mtg, Norway, 21-25 Jun, 2005. Italy: Medimond International.
2005
Journal Article
Activation of calcineurin in human failing heart ventricle by endothelin-1, angiotensin II and urotensin II
Li, J., Wang, J. C., Russell, F. D. and Molenaar, P. (2005). Activation of calcineurin in human failing heart ventricle by endothelin-1, angiotensin II and urotensin II. British Journal of Pharmacology, 145 (4), 432-440. doi: 10.1038/sj.bjp.0706217
2005
Conference Publication
Carvedilol blocks beta2-adrenoceptors more than beta1-adrenoceptors in human atrium
Kaumann, A. J. and Molenaar, P. (2005). Carvedilol blocks beta2-adrenoceptors more than beta1-adrenoceptors in human atrium. BPS Summer Meeting 2005, Cambridge, U.K., July, 2005.
2005
Conference Publication
Carvedilol blocks beta2- more than beta1-adrenoceptors in human heart
Molenaar, P., Christ, T., Ravens, U., Chen, L. and Kaumann, A. (2005). Carvedilol blocks beta2- more than beta1-adrenoceptors in human heart. Joint Meeting of ASCEPT & APSA, Melbourne, Australia, 4 - 7 Dec, 2005. Australia: ASCEPT.
2004
Conference Publication
Investigation of urotensin-II converting enzyme activity in human cells and blood
Kearns, P., Russell, F. D., Toth, I. and Molenaar, P. (2004). Investigation of urotensin-II converting enzyme activity in human cells and blood. 8th Annual Scientific Sessions of the Latin American Section of the International-Society for Heart Research, Brisbane, Qld, Australia, 7th - 11th August, 2004. United Kingdom: Academic Press. doi: 10.1016/j.yjmcc.2004.05.003
2004
Journal Article
Cardiovascular actions of human urotensin II - considerations for hypertension
Russell, F. D. and Molenaar, P. (2004). Cardiovascular actions of human urotensin II - considerations for hypertension. Naunyn-Schmiedebergs Archives of Pharmacology, 369 (3), 271-273. doi: 10.1007/s00210-004-0876-y
2004
Conference Publication
Regulatory myosin light chain signaling pathways in urotensin-II-mediated positive inotropic effect in human right atrium
Russell, F. D. and Molenaar, P. (2004). Regulatory myosin light chain signaling pathways in urotensin-II-mediated positive inotropic effect in human right atrium. 2004 ISHR World Congress Meeting, Brisbane, Qld, Australia, 7 - 11 August, 2004. London, England: Academic Press. doi: 10.1016/j.yjmcc.2004.05.003
2004
Journal Article
Functional serotonin 5-HT4 receptors in porcine and human ventricular myocardium with increased 5-HT4 mRNA in heart failure
Brattelid, T, Qvigstad, E, Lynham, JA, Molenaar, P, Aass, H, Geiran, O, Skomedal, T, Osnes, JB, Levy, FO and Kaumann, AJ (2004). Functional serotonin 5-HT4 receptors in porcine and human ventricular myocardium with increased 5-HT4 mRNA in heart failure. Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's Arch Pharmacol, 370 (3), 157-166. doi: 10.1007/s00210-004-0963-0
2004
Journal Article
Investigation of signaling pathways that mediate the inotropic effect of urotensin-II in human heart
Russell, FD and Molenaar, P (2004). Investigation of signaling pathways that mediate the inotropic effect of urotensin-II in human heart. Cardiovascular Research, 63 (4), 673-681. doi: 10.1016/j.cardiores.2004.05.009
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Cause and prevention of stress induced arrhythmias in human heart
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Yee Weng Wong
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Doctor Philosophy
Understanding How Phosphorylative and Oxidative Stress Regulate Cardiac Ryanodine Receptor-Type 2 Gating Activity to Produce an Arrhythmogenic Phenotype in Advanced Heart Failure
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Yee Weng Wong
Completed supervision
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2008
Master Philosophy
The Genetic Basis of Carvedilol Responsiveness in Human Heart Failure
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Ian Yang
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2006
Doctor Philosophy
FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF CARDIAC HYPERTROPHY - CALCINEURIN DEPENDENT PATHWAY
Associate Advisor
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2005
Doctor Philosophy
THE DEVELOPMENT OF A GENE TRANSFER APPROACH FOR THE TREATMENT OF HYPERTENSION.
Associate Advisor
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