Burton M Altura

Professor
Physiology, Pharmacology & Medicine State
State University of New York
United States of America

Biography

Dr. Burton M. Altura is currently working as a Professor of Physiology, Pharmacology & Medicine State University of New York Downstate Medical Center. He completed his PhD from Newyork University School of Medicine. He published many articles. Dr. Burton M. Altura studies address the two most important issues in vascular biology today: stroke mechanisms; and irreversible cellular destruction in the cardiovascular system caused by alcohol and substance abuse. These studies have already led to the prevention of atherosclerotic lesions, hypertension and stroke-like events in experimental animal models.

Research Intrest

Role of magnesium, sphingolipids and lipid messengers in vascular biology and disease processes, such as stroke, diabetes mellitus and atherogenesis.

List of Publications

Altura BM, Gebrewold A, Carella A (2016) HDFx: A recently discovered biologic and its potential use in prevention and treatment of hemorrhagic fever viruses and antibiotic-resistant superbugs. J Haematol Thromboembolic Dis 4: 1000252.

Altura BM (2016) A novel immunomodulator and potential superbug super-warrior for hospitalized patients and battlefield casualties. Int J Vaccines and Res 3: 1-3.

Altura BM, Hershey SG (1970) Effects of glycerol trioleate on the reticuloendothelial system and survival after experimental shock. J Pharmacol Exp Ther 175: 555-564.

Altura BM, Hershey SG (1972) Sequential changes in reticuloendothelial function after acute hemorrhage. Proc Soc Exp Biol Med 139: 935-939.

Altura BM (1974) Hemorrhagic shock and reticuloendothelial system phagocytic function in pathogen-free animals. Circulatory Shock 1: 295-300.

Altura BM, Gebrewold A (1980) Prophylactic administration of antibiotics compromises reticuloendothelial system function and exacerbates shock mortality in rats. Br J Pharmacol 68: 19-21.

Altura BM (1985) Microcirculatory regulation and dysfunction: Relation to RES function and resistance to shock and trauma. The Reticuloendothelial System. Plenum Press, NY, USA 7: 353-395.

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