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Karen Noble

Professor Karen Noble
BVM&S DBR PhD MRCVS

Contact

K.Noble@liverpool.ac.uk

+44 (0)151 795 0255

Publications

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2024

Extracellular acidification increases uterine contraction in pregnant mouse by increasing intracellular calcium.

Almohanna, A. M., Noble, K., & Wray, S. (2024). Extracellular acidification increases uterine contraction in pregnant mouse by increasing intracellular calcium.. Acta physiologica (Oxford, England), 240(6), e14147. doi:10.1111/apha.14147

DOI
10.1111/apha.14147
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2022

2021

2018

2017

Learning approach and achievement

Reid, A. S., Duret, D., & Noble, K. (2017). Learning approach and achievement. Poster session presented at the meeting of Veterinary Education Symposium. Liverpool.

Poster

Virtual microscopy and team based learning (TBL) approaches of teaching practical histology

Durrani, Z., Pickavance, L., Noble, K., & Duret, D. (2017). Virtual microscopy and team based learning (TBL) approaches of teaching practical histology. Liverpool.

Presentation material

2016

Does metformin reduce excess birthweight in offspring of obese pregnant women? A randomised controlled trial of efficacy, exploration of mechanisms and evaluation of other pregnancy complications

Chiswick, C. A., Reynolds, R. M., Denison, F. C., Drake, A. J., Forbes, S., Newby, D. E., . . . Norman, J. E. (2016). Does metformin reduce excess birthweight in offspring of obese pregnant women? A randomised controlled trial of efficacy, exploration of mechanisms and evaluation of other pregnancy complications.

Journal article

Lecture capture: Is more always better?

Reid, A. S., Noble, K. M., & Duret, D. (2016). Lecture capture: Is more always better?. Poster session presented at the meeting of Veterinary Education Symposium. Glasgow.

Poster

2015

Inhibitory effect of visfatin and leptin on human and rat myometrial contractility

Mumtaz, S., AlSaif, S., Wray, S., & Noble, K. (2015). Inhibitory effect of visfatin and leptin on human and rat myometrial contractility. LIFE SCIENCES, 125, 57-62. doi:10.1016/j.lfs.2015.01.020

DOI
10.1016/j.lfs.2015.01.020
Journal article

Progress in understanding electro-mechanical signalling in the myometrium

Wray, S., Burdyga, T., Noble, D., Noble, K., Borysova, L., & Arrowsmith, S. (2015). Progress in understanding electro-mechanical signalling in the myometrium. ACTA PHYSIOLOGICA, 213(2), 417-431. doi:10.1111/apha.12431

DOI
10.1111/apha.12431
Journal article

2014

2012

What do we know about what happens to myometrial function as women age?

Arrowsmith, S., Robinson, H., Noble, K., & Wray, S. (2012). What do we know about what happens to myometrial function as women age?. JOURNAL OF MUSCLE RESEARCH AND CELL MOTILITY, 33(3-4), 209-217. doi:10.1007/s10974-012-9300-2

DOI
10.1007/s10974-012-9300-2
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What do we know about what happens to myometrial function as women age?

Arrrowsmith, S., Robinson, H., Noble, K., & Wray, S. (2012). What do we know about what happens to myometrial function as women age?. Journal of muscle research and cell motility.

Journal article

2010

Distribution, expression and functional effects of small conductance Ca-activated potassium (SK) channels in rat myometrium

Noble, K., Floyd, R., Shmygol, A., Shmygol, A., Mobasheri, A., & Wray, S. (2010). Distribution, expression and functional effects of small conductance Ca-activated potassium (SK) channels in rat myometrium. CELL CALCIUM, 47(1), 47-54. doi:10.1016/j.ceca.2009.11.004

DOI
10.1016/j.ceca.2009.11.004
Journal article

2009

A review of recent insights into the role of the sarcoplasmic reticulum and Ca entry in uterine smooth muscle

Noble, K., Matthew, A., Burdyga, T., & Wray, S. (2009). A review of recent insights into the role of the sarcoplasmic reticulum and Ca entry in uterine smooth muscle. EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY AND REPRODUCTIVE BIOLOGY, 144, S11-S19. doi:10.1016/j.ejogrb.2009.02.010

DOI
10.1016/j.ejogrb.2009.02.010
Journal article

Recent Insights into the role of the sarcoplasmic reticulum and Ca entry in uterine smooth muscle

Noble, K., Matthew, A., Burdyga, T., & Wray, S. (2009). Recent Insights into the role of the sarcoplasmic reticulum and Ca entry in uterine smooth muscle. Reproductive Bioengineering.

Journal article

2008

Sex hormones and excitation-contraction coupling in the uterus: The effects of oestrous and hormones

Wray, S., & Noble, K. (2008). Sex hormones and excitation-contraction coupling in the uterus: The effects of oestrous and hormones. JOURNAL OF NEUROENDOCRINOLOGY, 20(4), 451-461. doi:10.1111/j.1365-2826.2008.01665.x

DOI
10.1111/j.1365-2826.2008.01665.x
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2007

Depletion of membrane cholesterol eliminates the Ca<SUP>2+</SUP>-activated component of outward potassium current and decreases membrane capacitance in rat uterine myocytes

Shmygol, A., Noble, K., & Wray, S. (2007). Depletion of membrane cholesterol eliminates the Ca<SUP>2+</SUP>-activated component of outward potassium current and decreases membrane capacitance in rat uterine myocytes. JOURNAL OF PHYSIOLOGY-LONDON, 581(2), 445-456. doi:10.1113/jphysiol.2007.129452

DOI
10.1113/jphysiol.2007.129452
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<i>In situ</i> calcium signaling no calcium sparks detected in rat myometrium

Burdyga, T., Wray, S., & Noble, K. (2007). <i>In situ</i> calcium signaling no calcium sparks detected in rat myometrium. REPRODUCTIVE BIOMECHANICS, 1101, 85-96. doi:10.1196/annals.1389.002

DOI
10.1196/annals.1389.002
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'Depletion of membrane cholesterol eliminates the Ca2+-activated component of outward potassium current and decreases membrane capacitance in rat uterine myocytes'

Shmygol, A., Noble, K., & Wray, S. (2007). 'Depletion of membrane cholesterol eliminates the Ca2+-activated component of outward potassium current and decreases membrane capacitance in rat uterine myocytes'. Journal of Physiology.

Journal article

Sex hormones and excitation-contraction coupling in the uterus: the effects of oestrus and hormones

Wray, S., & Noble, K. (2007). Sex hormones and excitation-contraction coupling in the uterus: the effects of oestrus and hormones. Journal of Neuroendocrinology.

Journal article

2006

Lipid rafts, the sarcoplasmic reticulum and uterine calcium signalling: an integrated approach

Noble, K., Zhang, J., & Wray, S. (2006). Lipid rafts, the sarcoplasmic reticulum and uterine calcium signalling: an integrated approach. JOURNAL OF PHYSIOLOGY-LONDON, 570(1), 29-35. doi:10.1113/jphysiol.2005.098475

DOI
10.1113/jphysiol.2005.098475
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2005

Increased cholesterol decreases uterine activity: functional effects of cholesterol alteration in pregnant rat myometrium

Smith, R. D., Babiychuk, E. B., Noble, K., Draeger, A., & Wray, S. (2005). Increased cholesterol decreases uterine activity: functional effects of cholesterol alteration in pregnant rat myometrium. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PHYSIOLOGY-CELL PHYSIOLOGY, 288(5), C982-C988. doi:10.1152/ajpcell.00120.2004

DOI
10.1152/ajpcell.00120.2004
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Calcium signalling in smooth muscle

Wray, S., Burdyga, T., & Noble, K. (2005). Calcium signalling in smooth muscle. CELL CALCIUM, 38(3-4), 397-407. doi:10.1016/j.ceca.2005.06.018

DOI
10.1016/j.ceca.2005.06.018
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2003

Calcium Signaling and Uterine Contractility

Wrayzx, S., Jones, K., Kupittayanant, S., Li, Y., Matthew, A., Monir-Bishty, E., . . . Shmygol, A. V. (2003). Calcium Signaling and Uterine Contractility. Journal of the Society for Gynecologic Investigation, 10(5), 252-264. doi:10.1016/s1071-55760300089-3

DOI
10.1016/s1071-55760300089-3
Journal article

Calcium signaling and uterine contractility

Wray, S., Jones, K., Kupittayanant, S., Li, Y., Matthew, A., Monir-Bishty, E., . . . Shmygol, A. V. (2003). Calcium signaling and uterine contractility. JOURNAL OF THE SOCIETY FOR GYNECOLOGIC INVESTIGATION, 10(5), 252-264. doi:10.1016/S1071-5576(03)00089-3

DOI
10.1016/S1071-5576(03)00089-3
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2002

The role of the sarcoplasmic reticulum in neonatal uterine smooth muscle: enhanced role compared to adult rat

Noble, K., & Wray, S. (2002). The role of the sarcoplasmic reticulum in neonatal uterine smooth muscle: enhanced role compared to adult rat. JOURNAL OF PHYSIOLOGY-LONDON, 545(2), 557-566. doi:10.1113/jphysiol.2002.031732

DOI
10.1113/jphysiol.2002.031732
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2000

Use of Objective Structured Preclinical Examinations (OSPEs) for first year veterinary students at Liverpool School of Veterinary Science

Durrani, Z., Noble, K., Penrose, F., Pickavance, L., Reid, A., & Salmon, K. (n.d.). Use of Objective Structured Preclinical Examinations (OSPEs) for first year veterinary students at Liverpool School of Veterinary Science. Poster session presented at the meeting of Veterinary Education Symposium. Bristol.

Poster