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Robert B Zurier MD

TitleProfessor Emeritus
InstitutionUniversity of Massachusetts Medical School
DepartmentMedicine
AddressUniversity of Massachusetts Medical School
364 Plantation Street, LRB
Worcester MA 01605
Phone508-856-6246
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    InstitutionUMMS - School of Medicine
    DepartmentMedicine
    DivisionRheumatology

    InstitutionUMMS - School of Medicine
    DepartmentRadiology


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    Rutgers University Newark, Newark, NJ, United StatesBSScience
    University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, Dallas, TX, United StatesMD

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    1. Zurier RB, Burstein SH. Cannabinoids, inflammation, and fibrosis. FASEB J. 2016 Nov; 30(11):3682-3689. PMID: 27435265.
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    2. Tepper MA, Zurier RB, Burstein SH. Ultrapure ajulemic acid has improved CB2 selectivity with reduced CB1 activity. Bioorg Med Chem. 2014 Jul 1; 22(13):3245-51. PMID: 24856183.
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    3. Reed GW, Leung K, Rossetti RG, Vanbuskirk S, Sharp JT, Zurier RB. Treatment of rheumatoid arthritis with marine and botanical oils: an 18-month, randomized, and double-blind trial. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2014; 2014:857456. PMID: 24803948.
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    4. Olendzki BC, Leung K, Van Buskirk S, Reed G, Zurier RB. Treatment of rheumatoid arthritis with marine and botanical oils: influence on serum lipids. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2011; 2011:827286. PMID: 22007257.
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    5. Burstein SH, Zurier RB. Cannabinoids, endocannabinoids, and related analogs in inflammation. AAPS J. 2009 Mar; 11(1):109-19. PMID: 19199042.
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    6. Zurier RB, Sun YP, George KL, Stebulis JA, Rossetti RG, Skulas A, Judge E, Serhan CN. Ajulemic acid, a synthetic cannabinoid, increases formation of the endogenous proresolving and anti-inflammatory eicosanoid, lipoxin A4. FASEB J. 2009 May; 23(5):1503-9. PMID: 19124557.
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    7. Stebulis JA, Johnson DR, Rossetti RG, Burstein SH, Zurier RB. Ajulemic acid, a synthetic cannabinoid acid, induces an antiinflammatory profile of eicosanoids in human synovial cells. Life Sci. 2008 Nov 7; 83(19-20):666-70. PMID: 18840450.
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    8. Han GM, O'Neil-Andersen NJ, Zurier RB, Lawrence DA. CD4+CD25high T cell numbers are enriched in the peripheral blood of patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Cell Immunol. 2008 May-Jun; 253(1-2):92-101. PMID: 18649874.
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    9. George KL, Saltman LH, Stein GS, Lian JB, Zurier RB. Ajulemic acid, a nonpsychoactive cannabinoid acid, suppresses osteoclastogenesis in mononuclear precursor cells and induces apoptosis in mature osteoclast-like cells. J Cell Physiol. 2008 Mar; 214(3):714-20. PMID: 17786950.
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    10. Parker J, Atez F, Rossetti RG, Skulas A, Patel R, Zurier RB. Suppression of human macrophage interleukin-6 by a nonpsychoactive cannabinoid acid. Rheumatol Int. 2008 May; 28(7):631-5. PMID: 18040689.
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    11. Ambrosio AL, Dias SM, Polikarpov I, Zurier RB, Burstein SH, Garratt RC. Ajulemic acid, a synthetic nonpsychoactive cannabinoid acid, bound to the ligand binding domain of the human peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma. J Biol Chem. 2007 Jun 22; 282(25):18625-33. PMID: 17462987.
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    12. Burstein SH, Adams JK, Bradshaw HB, Fraioli C, Rossetti RG, Salmonsen RA, Shaw JW, Walker JM, Zipkin RE, Zurier RB. Potential anti-inflammatory actions of the elmiric (lipoamino) acids. Bioorg Med Chem. 2007 May 15; 15(10):3345-55. PMID: 17383881.
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    13. Pedersen-Lane JH, Zurier RB, Lawrence DA. Analysis of the thiol status of peripheral blood leukocytes in rheumatoid arthritis patients. J Leukoc Biol. 2007 Apr; 81(4):934-41. PMID: 17210617.
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    14. Johnson DR, Stebulis JA, Rossetti RG, Burstein SH, Zurier RB. Suppression of fibroblast metalloproteinases by ajulemic acid, a nonpsychoactive cannabinoid acid. J Cell Biochem. 2007 Jan 1; 100(1):184-90. PMID: 16927387.
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    15. Stebulis JA, Rossetti RG, Atez FJ, Zurier RB. Fibroblast-like synovial cells derived from synovial fluid. J Rheumatol. 2005 Feb; 32(2):301-6. PMID: 15693092.
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    16. Burstein S, Zurier RB. Pain reduction and lack of psychotropic effects with ajulemic acid: comment on the article by Sumariwalla et al. Arthritis Rheum. 2004 Dec; 50(12):4078-9; author reply 4079-80. PMID: 15593192.
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    17. Burstein SH, Karst M, Schneider U, Zurier RB. Ajulemic acid: A novel cannabinoid produces analgesia without a "high". Life Sci. 2004 Aug 6; 75(12):1513-22. PMID: 15240185.
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    18. Zurier RB. Prostaglandins: then and now and next. Semin Arthritis Rheum. 2003 Dec; 33(3):137-9. PMID: 14671724.
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    19. Bidinger B, Torres R, Rossetti RG, Brown L, Beltre R, Burstein S, Lian JB, Stein GS, Zurier RB. Ajulemic acid, a nonpsychoactive cannabinoid acid, induces apoptosis in human T lymphocytes. Clin Immunol. 2003 Aug; 108(2):95-102. PMID: 12921755.
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    20. Liu J, Li H, Burstein SH, Zurier RB, Chen JD. Activation and binding of peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma by synthetic cannabinoid ajulemic acid. Mol Pharmacol. 2003 May; 63(5):983-92. PMID: 12695526.
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    21. Zurier RB, Rossetti RG, Burstein SH, Bidinger B. Suppression of human monocyte interleukin-1beta production by ajulemic acid, a nonpsychoactive cannabinoid. Biochem Pharmacol. 2003 Feb 15; 65(4):649-55. PMID: 12566094.
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    22. Zurier RB. Prospects for cannabinoids as anti-inflammatory agents. J Cell Biochem. 2003 Feb 15; 88(3):462-6. PMID: 12532323.
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    23. Walker NJ, Zurier RB. Liver abnormalities in rheumatic diseases. Clin Liver Dis. 2002 Nov; 6(4):933-46. PMID: 12516200.
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    24. Burstein SH, Huang SM, Petros TJ, Rossetti RG, Walker JM, Zurier RB. Regulation of anandamide tissue levels by N-arachidonylglycine. Biochem Pharmacol. 2002 Oct 1; 64(7):1147-50. PMID: 12234618.
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    25. Furse RK, Rossetti RG, Seiler CM, Zurier RB. Oral administration of gammalinolenic acid, an unsaturated fatty acid with anti-inflammatory properties, modulates interleukin-1beta production by human monocytes. J Clin Immunol. 2002 Mar; 22(2):83-91. PMID: 11998897.
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    26. Furse RK, Rossetti RG, Zurier RB. Gammalinolenic acid, an unsaturated fatty acid with anti-inflammatory properties, blocks amplification of IL-1 beta production by human monocytes. J Immunol. 2001 Jul 1; 167(1):490-6. PMID: 11418687.
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    27. Burstein SH, Rossetti RG, Yagen B, Zurier RB. Oxidative metabolism of anandamide. Prostaglandins Other Lipid Mediat. 2000 Apr; 61(1-2):29-41. PMID: 10785540.
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    28. DeLuca P, Rossetti RG, Alavian C, Karim P, Zurier RB. Effects of gammalinolenic acid on interleukin-1 beta and tumor necrosis factor-alpha secretion by stimulated human peripheral blood monocytes: studies in vitro and in vivo. J Investig Med. 1999 May; 47(5):246-50. PMID: 10361385.
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    29. Zurier RB, Rossetti RG, Seiler CM, Laposata M. Human peripheral blood T lymphocyte proliferation after activation of the T cell receptor: effects of unsaturated fatty acids. Prostaglandins Leukot Essent Fatty Acids. 1999 May-Jun; 60(5-6):371-5. PMID: 10471124.
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    30. Zurier RB, Rossetti RG, Lane JH, Goldberg JM, Hunter SA, Burstein SH. Dimethylheptyl-THC-11 oic acid: a nonpsychoactive antiinflammatory agent with a cannabinoid template structure. Arthritis Rheum. 1998 Jan; 41(1):163-70. PMID: 9433882.
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    31. Rothman D, Allen H, Herzog L, Pilapil A, Seiler CM, Zurier RB. Effects of unsaturated fatty acids on interleukin-1beta production by human monocytes. Cytokine. 1997 Dec; 9(12):1008-12. PMID: 9417812.
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    32. Rossetti RG, Seiler CM, DeLuca P, Laposata M, Zurier RB. Oral administration of unsaturated fatty acids: effects on human peripheral blood T lymphocyte proliferation. J Leukoc Biol. 1997 Oct; 62(4):438-43. PMID: 9335312.
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    33. Vassilopoulos D, Zurier RB, Rossetti RG, Tsokos GC. Gammalinolenic acid and dihomogammalinolenic acid suppress the CD3-mediated signal transduction pathway in human T cells. Clin Immunol Immunopathol. 1997 Jun; 83(3):237-44. PMID: 9175912.
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    34. Soscia PN, Zurier RB. Antirheumatic drug therapy during pregnancy. Bull Rheum Dis. 1997 Apr; 46(2):2-4. PMID: 9104043.
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    35. Zurier RB, Rossetti RG, Jacobson EW, DeMarco DM, Liu NY, Temming JE, White BM, Laposata M. gamma-Linolenic acid treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. A randomized, placebo-controlled trial. Arthritis Rheum. 1996 Nov; 39(11):1808-17. PMID: 8912502.
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    36. Rothman D, DeLuca P, Zurier RB. Botanical lipids: effects on inflammation, immune responses, and rheumatoid arthritis. Semin Arthritis Rheum. 1995 Oct; 25(2):87-96. PMID: 8578315.
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    37. Rossetti RG, Seiler CM, Laposata M, Zurier RB. Differential regulation of human T lymphocyte protein kinase C activity by unsaturated fatty acids. Clin Immunol Immunopathol. 1995 Sep; 76(3 Pt 1):220-4. PMID: 7554442.
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    38. Rossetti RG, Seiler CM, Brathwaite K, Zurier RB. Effect of Misoprostol on Acute and Chronic Inflammation. Am J Ther. 1995 Sep; 2(9):600-606. PMID: 11854833.
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    39. Romain PL, Zurier RB, Pilapil S, Nervi A, Boucher H. Regulation of Macrophage-Independent T-Cell Activation by Prostaglandins and Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs. Am J Ther. 1995 Sep; 2(9):641-647. PMID: 11854841.
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    40. DeLuca P, Rothman D, Zurier RB. Marine and botanical lipids as immunomodulatory and therapeutic agents in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. Rheum Dis Clin North Am. 1995 Aug; 21(3):759-77. PMID: 8619098.
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    41. Karikó K, Rosenbaum H, Kuo A, Zurier RB, Barnathan ES. Stimulatory effect of unsaturated fatty acids on the level of plasminogen activator inhibitor-1 mRNA in cultured human endothelial cells. FEBS Lett. 1995 Mar 13; 361(1):118-22. PMID: 7890029.
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    42. DeMarco DM, Santoli D, Zurier RB. Effects of fatty acids on proliferation and activation of human synovial compartment lymphocytes. J Leukoc Biol. 1994 Nov; 56(5):612-5. PMID: 7964169.
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    43. Leventhal LJ, Boyce EG, Zurier RB. Treatment of rheumatoid arthritis with blackcurrant seed oil. Br J Rheumatol. 1994 Sep; 33(9):847-52. PMID: 8081671.
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    44. Rossetti RG, Brathwaite K, Zurier RB. Suppression of acute inflammation with liposome associated prostaglandin E1. Prostaglandins. 1994 Sep; 48(3):187-95. PMID: 7809384.
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    45. Leventhal LJ, Boyce EG, Zurier RB. Treatment of rheumatoid arthritis with gammalinolenic acid. Ann Intern Med. 1993 Nov 1; 119(9):867-73. PMID: 8214997.
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    46. Zurier RB. Fatty acids, inflammation and immune responses. Prostaglandins Leukot Essent Fatty Acids. 1993 Jan; 48(1):57-62. PMID: 8424124.
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    47. Callegari PE, Zurier RB. Botanical lipids: potential role in modulation of immunologic responses and inflammatory reactions. Rheum Dis Clin North Am. 1991 May; 17(2):415-25. PMID: 1862248.
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    48. DeMarco D, Kunkel SL, Strieter RM, Basha M, Zurier RB. Interleukin-1 induced gene expression of neutrophil activating protein (interleukin-8) and monocyte chemotactic peptide in human synovial cells. Biochem Biophys Res Commun. 1991 Jan 31; 174(2):411-6. PMID: 1993047.
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    49. Pullman-Mooar S, Laposata M, Lem D, Holman RT, Leventhal LJ, DeMarco D, Zurier RB. Alteration of the cellular fatty acid profile and the production of eicosanoids in human monocytes by gamma-linolenic acid. Arthritis Rheum. 1990 Oct; 33(10):1526-33. PMID: 2171540.
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    50. Santoli D, Phillips PD, Colt TL, Zurier RB. Suppression of interleukin 2-dependent human T cell growth in vitro by prostaglandin E (PGE) and their precursor fatty acids. Evidence for a PGE-independent mechanism of inhibition by the fatty acids. J Clin Invest. 1990 Feb; 85(2):424-32. PMID: 2298918.
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    51. Baker DG, Krakauer KA, Tate G, Laposata M, Zurier RB. Suppression of human synovial cell proliferation by dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid. Arthritis Rheum. 1989 Oct; 32(10):1273-81. PMID: 2553025.
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    52. Tate G, Mandell BF, Laposata M, Ohliger D, Baker DG, Schumacher HR, Zurier RB. Suppression of acute and chronic inflammation by dietary gamma linolenic acid. J Rheumatol. 1989 Jun; 16(6):729-34. PMID: 2550629.
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    53. Tate GA, Mandell BF, Karmali RA, Laposata M, Baker DG, Schumacher HR, Zurier RB. Suppression of monosodium urate crystal-induced acute inflammation by diets enriched with gamma-linolenic acid and eicosapentaenoic acid. Arthritis Rheum. 1988 Dec; 31(12):1543-51. PMID: 2848532.
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    54. Bomalaski JS, Alvarez J, Touchstone J, Zurier RB. Alteration of uptake and distribution of eicosanoid precursor fatty acids by aspirin. Biochem Pharmacol. 1987 Oct 1; 36(19):3249-53. PMID: 3117063.
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    55. Bomalaski JS, Clark MA, Zurier RB. Enhanced phospholipase activity in peripheral blood monocytes from patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Arthritis Rheum. 1986 Mar; 29(3):312-8. PMID: 3964311.
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    56. Bomalaski JS, Clark MA, Douglas SD, Zurier RB. Enhanced phospholipase A2 and C activities of peripheral blood polymorphonuclear leukocytes from patients with rheumatoid arthritis. J Leukoc Biol. 1985 Nov; 38(5):649-54. PMID: 3862730.
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    57. Bomalaski JS, Williamson PK, Zurier RB. Prostaglandins and the inflammatory response. Clin Lab Med. 1983 Dec; 3(4):695-717. PMID: 6228375.
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    58. Zurier RB, Doty J, Goldenberg A. Cyclic AMP response to prostaglandin E1 in mononuclear cells from peripheral blood and synovial fluid of patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Prostaglandins. 1977 Jan; 13(1):25-31. PMID: 190647.
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    59. Zurier RB, Hoffstein S, Weissmann G. Suppression of acute and chronic inflammation in adrenalectomized rats by pharmacologic amounts of prostaglandins. Arthritis Rheum. 1973 Sep-Oct; 16(5):606-18. PMID: 4200518.
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    60. Zurier RB, Ballas M. Prostaglandin E 1 (PGE 1 ) suppression of adjuvant arthritis. Histopathology. Arthritis Rheum. 1973 Mar-Apr; 16(2):251-7. PMID: 4123764.
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