Inhibition of eosinophil cyclic nucleotide PDE activity and opsonised zymosan-stimulated respiratory burst by 'type IV'-selective PDE inhibitors.

abstract：:Calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) is believed to play a pivotal role in the pathogenesis of migraine via activation of CGRP receptors in the trigeminovascular system. The CGRP receptor antagonist, BIBN4096BS, has proven efficacy in the acute treatment of migraine attacks and represents a new therapeutic principle...

journal_title：British journal of pharmacology

authors： Petersen KA,Birk S,Doods H,Edvinsson L,Olesen J

更新日期：2004-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Concise Guide to PHARMACOLOGY 2017/18 provides concise overviews of the key properties of nearly 1800 human drug targets with an emphasis on selective pharmacology (where available), plus links to an open access knowledgebase of drug targets and their ligands (www.guidetopharmacology.org), which provides more deta...

journal_title：British journal of pharmacology

authors： Alexander SP,Christopoulos A,Davenport AP,Kelly E,Marrion NV,Peters JA,Faccenda E,Harding SD,Pawson AJ,Sharman JL,Southan C,Davies JA,CGTP Collaborators.

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:1. The action of the non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID), sodium salicylate, aspirin, phenylbutazone and indomethacin was investigated on the migration of human polymorphonuclear cells (PMNs) and lymphocytes, using the system of migration of leucocytes from glass capillary tubes. 2. All NSAID produced a dose...

journal_title：British journal of pharmacology

authors： Brown KA,Collins AJ

更新日期：1978-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Haem oxygenase-1 (HO-1) is induced by thiazolidinediones including rosiglitazone and exerts anti-inflammatory effects in various models. However, the molecular mechanisms underlying rosiglitazone-induced HO-1 expression remain largely unknown in human pulmonary alveolar epithelial cells (HPAEpiCs...

journal_title：British journal of pharmacology

authors： Cho RL,Yang CC,Tseng HC,Hsiao LD,Lin CC,Yang CM

更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Temperature-sensitive transient receptor potential vanilloid ion channel subtypes 1-4 (thermoTRPV1-thermoTRPV4) play important roles in a wide range of physiological processes, including temperature sensing and body temperature regulation, inflammation, pain, itch, maintenance of skin, bone and hair, along with osmoti...

journal_title：British journal of pharmacology

authors： Zubcevic L

更新日期：2020-11-06 00:00:00

abstract：:Endothelin constricted human isolated cerebral arteries in a concentration-dependent manner. The maximal tension developed, as well as EC50 values were similar in arteries with and without endothelium. Removal of extracellular calcium or addition of the calcium antagonist nicardipine (10(-6)M), attenuated but did not ...

journal_title：British journal of pharmacology

authors： de Aguilera EM,Irurzun A,Vila JM,Aldasoro M,Galeote MS,Lluch S

更新日期：1990-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:1. We examined the relationship between oxidant stress and the vasodepressor activity of glyceryl trinitrate (GTN) in vivo, including rapid GTN tolerance development, in 13-week old obese and age-matched lean Zucker rats which had been maintained for 4 weeks on either control diet or diets enriched with the lipophilic...

journal_title：British journal of pharmacology

authors： Laight DW,Kengatharan KM,Gopaul NK,Anggård EE,Carrier MJ

更新日期：1998-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:The sodium channel is a primary target for treating central nervous system disorders such as epilepsy. In this study the anticonvulsant effect of BmK IT2, a sodium channel-specific neurotoxin, was evaluated in different animal models of epilepsy. EXPERIMENTAL APPROACH:Experiments were performed ...

journal_title：British journal of pharmacology

authors： Zhao R,Zhang XY,Yang J,Weng CC,Jiang LL,Zhang JW,Shu XQ,Ji YH

更新日期：2008-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:1. Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors exert their cardiovascular effects not only by preventing the formation of angiotensin II (AII), but also by promoting the accumulation of bradykinin in or at the vessel wall. In addition, certain ACE inhibitors have been shown to augment the vasodilator response to br...

journal_title：British journal of pharmacology

authors： Hecker M,Blaukat A,Bara AT,Müller-Esterl W,Busse R

更新日期：1997-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:1 Embryonic sensory neurones of the chick grown in dissociated cell culture respond to application of low concentrations of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) with a change in resting membrane resistance (R(in)) and/or a change in action potential duration (APD) (Dunlap & Fischbach, 1978; Choi & Fischbach, 1981). Intracel...

journal_title：British journal of pharmacology

authors： Dunlap K

更新日期：1981-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:1 The vasopressor response to prostaglandin F2 alpha (PGF2 alpha) and to ((15S)-hydroxy-11 alpha, 9 alpha-(epoxymethano)-prosta-5Z, 13E-dienoic acid) (U-46619) in the canine isolated lung lobe was significantly attenuated following the administration of verapamil. 2 The pressor response to arachidonic acid (AA) was no...

journal_title：British journal of pharmacology

authors： Angerio AD,Fitzpatrick TM,Kot PA,Ramwell PW,Rose JC

更新日期：1981-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The consumption of green tea (Camellia sinensis) has been shown to have many physiological and pharmacological health benefits. In the past two decades several studies have reported that epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG), the main constituent of green tea, has anti-infective properties. Antiviral activities of EGCG wi...

journal_title：British journal of pharmacology

authors： Steinmann J,Buer J,Pietschmann T,Steinmann E

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:PPAR-γ has been reported to be a protective regulator in ischaemia/reperfusion (I/R) injury. The receptor for advanced glycation end-products (RAGE) plays a major role in the innate immune response, and its expression is associated with PPAR-γ activation. Several angiotensin receptor blockers pos...

journal_title：British journal of pharmacology

authors： Koh EJ,Yoon SJ,Lee SM

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Previous studies have provided evidence for the presence on B cell membrane of adenosine receptors (P1-purinoceptors) of the A1-subtype which inhibit insulin secretion. In this work we have investigated the implication of a guanosine triphosphate (GTP) binding protein (G protein) in the A1 purinoceptor-induced inhibit...

journal_title：British journal of pharmacology

authors： Hillaire-Buys D,Gross R,Loubatières-Mariani MM,Ribes G

更新日期：1989-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Selective oestrogen receptor (ER) modulators (SERMs) are of great value in the treatment of breast cancer and osteoporosis. The aim of this study was to characterize pharmacologically a new class of SERMs synthesized based on the core structure of raloxifene. EXPERIMENTAL APPROACH:Competitive re...

journal_title：British journal of pharmacology

authors： Ning M,Zhou C,Weng J,Zhang S,Chen D,Yang C,Wang H,Ren J,Zhou L,Jin C,Wang MW

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:1. The influence of the thromboxane A2-mimetic U46619 (11 alpha, 9 alpha-epoxymethano PGH2) on 5-hydroxy-tryptamine (5-HT)-induced contractions of the rabbit isolated femoral artery has been examined. 2. In the absence of U46619, 5-HT responses were mediated predominantly by 5-HT2-receptors as judged by potent, surmou...

journal_title：British journal of pharmacology

authors： MacLennan SJ,Martin GR

更新日期：1992-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:1. The mechanism of stimulation of cyclic adenosine 3',5'-monophosphate (cyclic AMP) accumulation by adrenaline and ouabain and the effect of Mn(++) substitution for Mg(++) as the metal ion requirement of this system was studied in cell-free preparations of adenyl cyclase from rat brain.2. In the rat cerebral cortex p...

journal_title：British journal of pharmacology

authors： Katz S,Tenenhouse A

更新日期：1973-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:1. The bovine pulmonary vein contracts in response to acetylcholine, histamine, 5-hydroxytryptamine and bradykinin. The tissue is particularly sensitive to 5-hydroxytryptamine (>0.1 ng/ml). Specific Schultz-Dale reactions were elicited in the pulmonary vein in response to horse plasma.2. The Schultz-Dale reaction is i...

journal_title：British journal of pharmacology

authors： Eyre P

更新日期：1971-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:1. The pharmacokinetics of cyclophosphamide were investigated in cancer patients. The data can be characterized by a two-compartment open model. The half life of the elimination phase of the drug ranged between 3 and 11 hours.2. Extensive tubular reabsorption of the drug resulted in the excretion of only a small perce...

journal_title：British journal of pharmacology

authors： Cohen JL,Jao JY,Jusko WJ

更新日期：1971-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:1. A new method for the estimation of 4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenylethylamine (3-methoxytyramine) in brain tissue is described. This is based on the formation of a fluorescent derivative by oxidation with potassium ferricyanide in ammonium hydroxide solution.2. The effects of some drugs on the concentration of 3-methoxyty...

journal_title：British journal of pharmacology

authors： Guldberg HC,Sharman DF,Tegerdine PR

更新日期：1971-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:1. The present experiments were designed to investigate the mechanisms causing intimal hyperplasia in connection with the impaired synergism between prostaglandin I2 (PGI2) and nitric oxide (NO) in human uterine arteries (UAs). 2. In order to assess the magnitude of intimal hyperplasia, the intima:media ratio (%) was ...

journal_title：British journal of pharmacology

authors： Obayashi S,Aso T,Sato J,Hamasaki H,Azuma H

更新日期：1996-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:1 The action of iontophoretically administered lithium was studied on spinal Renshaw cells an interneurones and on supraspinal neurones in cerebral cortex, thalamus, hypothalamus and brain stem in anaesthetized cats and rats. 2 There was a correlation between the effects of Li+ and those of acetylcholine (ACh), althou...

journal_title：British journal of pharmacology

authors： Haas HL,Ryall RW

更新日期：1977-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:1. The aim of the present study was to examine whether ramipril induces delayed myocardial protection against free radical injuries ex vivo and to determine the possible role of the bradykinin B2-nitric oxide (NO) pathway, prostaglandins(PGs) and protein synthesis in this delayed adaptive response. 2. Rats were pretre...

journal_title：British journal of pharmacology

authors： Jin ZQ,Chen X

更新日期：1998-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:1. The effect of purified crotapotin, a non-toxic non-enzymatic chaperon protein normally complexed to a phospholipase A2 (PLA2) in South America rattlesnake venom, was studied in the acute inflammatory response induced by carrageenin (1 mg/paw), compound 48/80 (3 micrograms/paw) and 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT) (3 micr...

journal_title：British journal of pharmacology

authors： Landucci EC,Antunes E,Donato JL,Faro R,Hyslop S,Marangoni S,Oliveira B,Cirino G,de Nucci G

更新日期：1995-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:1. The effect of the potassium channel openers, NIP-121 and cromakalim, on agonist-induced relaxation of the guinea-pig isolated trachea was investigated and the results were compared with those in the epithelium-denuded trachea. 2. Tracheal strips were incubated with a potassium channel opener or vehicle for 30 min i...

journal_title：British journal of pharmacology

authors： Shikada K,Tanaka S

更新日期：1992-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:1 The effect of clonidine on the 3H-purine release evoked by KCl or (-)-adrenaline was assessed in the superfused helical strip of the rabbit pulmonary artery pretreated with [3H]-adenosine. 2 Clonidine (3 x 10(-5) M to 10(-4) M) significantly enhanced the 3H-purine efflux evoked by 50 mM KCl but not by 3 x 10(-6) M) ...

journal_title：British journal of pharmacology

authors： Katsuragi T,Su C

更新日期：1981-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Endothelium-dependent and -independent relaxation of aortic ring preparations was assessed and nitric oxide (NO) synthase activity measured in the lung, and cerebellum of cholesterol-fed and normal rabbits. Endothelium-dependent relaxation of acetylcholine and ATP was depressed while that to the calcium ionophore, A23...

journal_title：British journal of pharmacology

authors： Lang D,Smith JA,Lewis MJ

更新日期：1993-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) is a potent vasodilator, implicated in the pathogenesis of migraine. CGRP activates a receptor complex comprising, calcitonin receptor-like receptor (CLR) and receptor activity-modifying protein 1 (RAMP1). In vitro studies indicate recycling of CLR●RAMP1 is ...

journal_title：British journal of pharmacology

authors： McNeish AJ,Roux BT,Aylett SB,Van Den Brink AM,Cottrell GS

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The sensitivity of the uterus to the inhibition of contractions by salbutamol, diltiazem or nifedipine was assessed in the ovariectomized, post-partum rat by dose-response curves following bolus intravenous (i.v.) administration. These tests were performed before (day 1), immediately after a 20 h i.v. infusion of salb...

journal_title：British journal of pharmacology

authors： Abel MH,Hollingsworth M

更新日期：1986-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:1. The presence of an endogenous digitalis-like factor (EDLF) in the plasma of both normal and volume expanded animals is well documented. In this study we have used ouabain and bufalin as pharmacological analogues to mimic the renal effects of EDLF and to investigate whether any interaction occurs between atrial natr...

journal_title：British journal of pharmacology

authors： Yates NA,McDougall JG

更新日期：1993-03-01 00:00:00