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Dimitris Tsiapras
Researcher at National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
Publications - 31
Citations - 2378
Dimitris Tsiapras is an academic researcher from National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. The author has contributed to research in topics: Medicine & Internal medicine. The author has an hindex of 10, co-authored 18 publications receiving 2136 citations.
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Human phospholamban null results in lethal dilated cardiomyopathy revealing a critical difference between mouse and human
Kobra Haghighi,Fotis Kolokathis,Luke Pater,Roy A. Lynch,Michio Asahi,Anthony O. Gramolini,Guo-Chang Fan,Dimitris Tsiapras,Harvey S. Hahn,Stamatis Adamopoulos,Stephen B. Liggett,Gerald W. Dorn,David H. MacLennan,Dimitrios Th. Kremastinos,Evangelia G. Kranias +14 more
TL;DR: A naturally-occurring loss-of-function human PLN mutation (PLN null) is described, in contrast to reported benefits of PLN ablation in mouse heart failure, humans lacking PLN develop lethal dilated cardiomyopathy.
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Characteristics, Perceived Side Effects and Benefits of Electronic Cigarette Use: A Worldwide Survey of More than 19,000 Consumers
Konstantinos Farsalinos,Giorgio Romagna,Dimitris Tsiapras,Stamatis Kyrzopoulos,Vassilis Voudris +4 more
TL;DR: It is indicated that ECs are mostly used to avoid the harm associated with smoking and can be effective even in highly-dependent smokers and are used as long-term substitutes for smoking.
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A mutation in the human phospholamban gene, deleting arginine 14, results in lethal, hereditary cardiomyopathy
Kobra Haghighi,Fotis Kolokathis,Anthony O. Gramolini,Jason R. Waggoner,Luke Pater,Roy A. Lynch,Guo-Chang Fan,Dimitris Tsiapras,Rohan R. Parekh,Gerald W. Dorn,David H. MacLennan,Dimitrios Th. Kremastinos,Evangelia G. Kranias +12 more
TL;DR: By chronic suppression of sarcoplasmic reticulum Ca2+-ATPase activity, the nonreversible superinhibitory function of mutant PLN-R14Del may lead to inherited dilated cardiomyopathy and premature death in both humans and mice.
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Evaluation of Electronic Cigarette Use (Vaping) Topography and Estimation of Liquid Consumption: Implications for Research Protocol Standards Definition and for Public Health Authorities’ Regulation
Konstantinos Farsalinos,Giorgio Romagna,Dimitris Tsiapras,Stamatis Kyrzopoulos,Vassilis Voudris +4 more
TL;DR: The results of this study do not support the statement of the European Commission Tobacco Product Directive that liquids with nicotine concentration of 4 mg/mL are comparable to NRTs in the amount of nicotine delivered to the user.
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Impact of Flavour Variability on Electronic Cigarette Use Experience: An Internet Survey
Konstantinos Farsalinos,Giorgio Romagna,Dimitris Tsiapras,Stamatis Kyrzopoulos,Alketa Spyrou,Vassilis Voudris +5 more
TL;DR: The results of this survey of dedicated users indicate that flavours are marketed in order to satisfy vapers’ demand and appear to contribute to both perceived pleasure and the effort to reduce cigarette consumption or quit smoking.