Putative neurotrophic factors and functional recovery from peripheral nerve damage in the rat.

abstract：:1 We previously reported that four lignans isolated from the bark of Machilus thunbergii Sieb. et Zucc. (Lauraceae) protected primary cultures of rat cortical neurons from neurotoxicity induced by glutamate. 2 Among the lignans, meso-dihydroguaiarectic acid (MDGA) and licarin A significantly attenuated glutamate-induc...

journal_title：British journal of pharmacology

authors： Ma CJ,Kim SR,Kim J,Kim YC

更新日期：2005-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The role of extracellular signal-regulated kinase (ERK)-1 and ERK-2 in controlling histamine-induced tone in bovine trachealis was investigated. PD 098059, an inhibitor of mitogen-activated protein kinase kinase (MKK)-1, had no effect on the histamine concentration-response relationship that described contraction. How...

journal_title：British journal of pharmacology

authors： Koch A,Nasuhara Y,Barnes PJ,Lindsay MA,Giembycz MA

更新日期：2000-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:1. The dihydropyridine calcium channel activator, Bay K 8644, is believed to increase mean arterial blood pressure in several animal models, as a result of direct activation of vascular smooth muscle cells by increasing calcium influx through the voltage-dependent calcium channels. The purpose of the current study was...

journal_title：British journal of pharmacology

authors： Moreland S,Ushay MP,Kimball SD,Powell JR,Moreland RS

更新日期：1988-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:The homeostatic control of arterial BP is well understood with changes in BP resulting from changes in cardiac output (CO) and/or total peripheral resistance (TPR). A mechanism-based and quantitative analysis of drug effects on this interrelationship could provide a basis for the prediction of dr...

journal_title：British journal of pharmacology

authors： Snelder N,Ploeger BA,Luttringer O,Rigel DF,Webb RL,Feldman D,Fu F,Beil M,Jin L,Stanski DR,Danhof M

更新日期：2013-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:1. Pithed rats were respired at a fixed rate of 54 cycles min-1 and with a ventilation volume of either 20 (control) or 10 ml kg-1. In these two preparations, the dose-response relationships for the systemic blood pressure responses to endothelin-1, administered i.v., were examined. Also, cardiac output, its distribut...

journal_title：British journal of pharmacology

authors： MacLean MR,Randall MD,Hiley CR

更新日期：1989-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:1. We compared the ability of rat amylin, rat calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) and rat and salmon calcitonins to elevate cyclic AMP levels and to inhibit [U-14C]-glucose incorporation into glycogen in insulin-stimulated intact rat soleus muscle and in two cell lines derived from rodent skeletal muscle, L6 and C2...

journal_title：British journal of pharmacology

authors： Pittner RA,Wolfe-Lopez D,Young AA,Beaumont K

更新日期：1996-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Kinins are pro-inflammatory peptides that are released during tissue injury, including that caused by inflammatory bowel disease. Herein, we assessed the role and underlying mechanisms through which the absence of kinin B(1) receptors exacerbates the development of dextran sulfate sodium (DSS)-i...

journal_title：British journal of pharmacology

authors： Marcon R,Claudino RF,Dutra RC,Bento AF,Schmidt EC,Bouzon ZL,Sordi R,Morais RL,Pesquero JB,Calixto JB

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:C-C chemokine receptor-1 (CCR1) has been implicated in mediating a variety of inflammatory conditions including multiple sclerosis and organ rejection. Although originally referred to as the MIP-1alpha/RANTES receptor, CCR1 is quite promiscuous and can be activated by numerous chemokines. We used radioligand binding a...

journal_title：British journal of pharmacology

authors： Chou CC,Fine JS,Pugliese-Sivo C,Gonsiorek W,Davies L,Deno G,Petro M,Schwarz M,Zavodny PJ,Hipkin RW

更新日期：2002-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:1. We have investigated the effects of the selective phosphodiesterase (PDE) type 4 inhibitor, rolipram (0.01-1 microM) on cytosolic Ca2+ fluxes in FMLP-activated human neutrophils, as well as on superoxide production by, and release of elastase from, these cells. 2. Cytosolic Ca2+ fluxes were measured by use of fura-...

journal_title：British journal of pharmacology

authors： Anderson R,Goolam Mahomed A,Theron AJ,Ramafi G,Feldman C

更新日期：1998-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Red blood cells (RBCs) are reservoirs of vasodilatory, antiaggregatory, and antiinflammatory lipid mediators-epoxyeicosatrienoic acids (EETs). This study addresses the formation and release of erythrocyte-derived EETs in response to ATP receptor stimulation that may represent an important mechani...

journal_title：British journal of pharmacology

authors： Jiang H,Zhu AG,Mamczur M,Falck JR,Lerea KM,McGiff JC

更新日期：2007-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Myeloperoxidase (MPO), a member of the haem peroxidase-cyclooxygenase superfamily, is abundantly expressed in neutrophils and to a lesser extent in monocytes and certain type of macrophages. MPO participates in innate immune defence mechanism through formation of microbicidal reactive oxidants and diffusible radical s...

journal_title：British journal of pharmacology

authors： Malle E,Furtmüller PG,Sattler W,Obinger C

更新日期：2007-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:1. The present study was undertaken to determine the mechanism of action of endothelin-1 (ET-1)-induced contraction of the guinea-pig isolated trachea. 2. ET-1 (1 nM-0.3 microM) produces a concentration-dependent contraction of guinea-pig trachea with an EC50 of approximately 25 nM. The combination of the peptidoleuko...

journal_title：British journal of pharmacology

authors： Hay DW,Hubbard WC,Undem BJ

更新日期：1993-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Although CB(1) receptor activation evokes neuroprotection in response to cannabinoids, some cannabinoids have been reported to be peroxisome proliferator activated receptor (PPAR) ligands, offering an alternative protective mechanism. We have, therefore, investigated the ability of a range of can...

journal_title：British journal of pharmacology

authors： Sun Y,Alexander SP,Garle MJ,Gibson CL,Hewitt K,Murphy SP,Kendall DA,Bennett AJ

更新日期：2007-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:1. A pentobarbitone-anaesthetized canine model of myocardial conduction was developed to evaluate drug effects on intra-atrial (I-A), intra-ventricular (I-V) and atrioventricular (A-V) conduction parameters, both at rest and during electrical pacing of the right atrium or ventricle. Drug effects on the ability of the ...

journal_title：British journal of pharmacology

authors： Allely MC,Alps BJ

更新日期：1988-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The endoplasmic reticulum (ER) is an important intracellular membranous organelle. Previous studies have demonstrated that the ER is responsible for protein folding and trafficking, lipid synthesis and the maintenance of calcium homeostasis. Interestingly, the morphology and structure of the ER were recently found to ...

journal_title：British journal of pharmacology

authors： Hu W,Ma Z,Di S,Jiang S,Li Y,Fan C,Yang Y,Wang D

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Avoiding danger and finding food are closely related behaviours that are essential for surviving in a natural environment. Growing evidence supports an important role of gut-brain peptides in modulating energy homeostasis and emotional-affective behaviour. For instance, postprandial release of pa...

journal_title：British journal of pharmacology

authors： Verma D,Hörmer B,Bellmann-Sickert K,Thieme V,Beck-Sickinger AG,Herzog H,Sperk G,Tasan RO

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:1. Two preparations, a segment of the ileum and the myenteric plexuslongitudinal muscle preparation, have been used for an analysis of the inhibitory effects of adrenaline, noradrenaline and isoprenaline on the contractor responses of the longitudinal muscle to acetylcholine or to electrical, coaxial or field, stimula...

journal_title：British journal of pharmacology

authors： Kosterlitz HW,Lydon RJ,Watt AJ

更新日期：1970-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:1 The effects of alpha- and beta-adrenoceptor stimulants on the histamine-forming capacity (HFC) of human isolated leucocytes have been studied, in vitro.2 It was confirmed that antigen significantly stimulates the HFC of human leucocytes.3 beta-Adrenoceptor stimulants, such as isoprenaline and salbutamol (10(-6)-10(-...

journal_title：British journal of pharmacology

authors： Assem ES

更新日期：1974-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is a complex disease characterized by elevated pulmonary arterial pressure, pulmonary vascular remodelling and occlusive pulmonary vascular lesions, leading to right heart failure. Evidence from recent epidemiological studies suggests the influence of gender on the development of ...

journal_title：British journal of pharmacology

authors： Mair KM,Johansen AK,Wright AF,Wallace E,MacLean MR

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Gene silencing techniques are gaining increasing popularity in the literature, both as a tool for unravelling gene function and to potentially deliver therapeutic benefit, especially in the context of cardiovascular disease. Gene-specific catalytic DNA molecules, or DNAzymes, have shown promise in ameliorating the eff...

journal_title：British journal of pharmacology

authors： Benson VL,Khachigian LM,Lowe HC

更新日期：2008-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:1. Adenosine A(1), A(2A), and A(3) receptors (ARs) and extracellular signal-regulated kinase 1/2 (ERK1/2) play a major role in myocardium protection from ischaemic injury. In this study, we have characterized the adenosine receptor subtypes involved in ERK1/2 activation in newborn rat cardiomyocytes. 2. Adenosine (non...

journal_title：British journal of pharmacology

authors： Germack R,Dickenson JM

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:1. Endotoxin shock is accompanied by an increase in peripheral vascular permeability. It has been postulated that most biological activities of LPS are derived from lipid A moiety. Here we examined the effect of lipid A analogue ONO-4007 in increasing vascular permeability and the possible mediators in mouse skin by a...

journal_title：British journal of pharmacology

authors： Ishida H,Fujii E,Irie K,Yoshioka T,Muraki T,Ogawa R

更新日期：2000-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Bovine culture endothelial cells (BAECs) generate platelet-activating factor (Paf) following activation by bradykinin (Bk 0.1 nM), the ionophore, A23187 (3 microM), and ATP (10 microM), but Paf is not released from the cells. These stimuli also elicit generation of prostacyclin (PGI2). The specific and competitive Paf...

journal_title：British journal of pharmacology

authors： Stewart AG,Dubbin PN,Harris T,Dusting GJ

更新日期：1989-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Neuropeptides are involved in the regulation of food intake in the central nervous system, but they might also act on peripheral fat tissue via neuropeptide receptors. EXPERIMENTAL APPROACH:We investigated the receptor expression and activity of pituitary adenylate cyclase-activating polypeptide...

journal_title：British journal of pharmacology

authors： Gericke MT,Kosacka J,Koch D,Nowicki M,Schröder T,Ricken AM,Nieber K,Spanel-Borowski K

更新日期：2009-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Methylene blue (MB) is commonly employed as a treatment for methaemoglobinaemia, malaria and vasoplegic shock. An increasing number of studies indicate that MB can cause 5-HT toxicity when administered with a 5-HT reuptake inhibitor. MB is a potent inhibitor of monoamine oxidases, but other targe...

journal_title：British journal of pharmacology

authors： Oz M,Isaev D,Lorke DE,Hasan M,Petroianu G,Shippenberg TS

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:The use of tubulin-binding compounds, which act in part by inhibiting tumour angiogenesis, has become an integral strategy of tumour therapy. Recently, tubulysins were identified as a novel class of natural compounds of myxobacterial origin, which inhibit tubulin polymerization. As these compound...

journal_title：British journal of pharmacology

authors： Rath S,Liebl J,Fürst R,Ullrich A,Burkhart JL,Kazmaier U,Herrmann J,Müller R,Günther M,Schreiner L,Wagner E,Vollmar AM,Zahler S

更新日期：2012-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:1 In spontaneously active Purkinje fibres of young cows the dose-response curves of the action of isoprenaline upon different electrophysiological parameters were measured.2 The increase in slope of diastolic depolarization could roughly be described by a one-for-one binding curve with a half maximum effect near 10(-8...

journal_title：British journal of pharmacology

authors： Grabowski W,Lüttgau HC,Schulze JJ

更新日期：1978-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:1. This study exploited established immunoneutralization protocols and an N-terminal annexin 1 peptide (annexin 1(Ac2 - 26)) to advance our knowledge of the role of annexin 1 as a mediator of acute glucocorticoid action in the rat neuroendocrine system in vivo. 2. Rats were treated with corticosterone (500 microg kg(-...

journal_title：British journal of pharmacology

authors： Philip JG,John CD,Cover PO,Morris JF,Christian HC,Flower RJ,Buckingham JC

更新日期：2001-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:1 The primary aim was to study the central respiratory effects of cannabinoids (CB). To this end, the cannabinoid receptor agonist WIN55212-2 was injected into the cisterna magna of urethane-anaesthetised rats and changes in respiratory parameters were observed. The secondary aim was to observe the centrally elicited ...

journal_title：British journal of pharmacology

authors： Pfitzer T,Niederhoffer N,Szabo B

更新日期：2004-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:1. The prostate function is regulated by androgens and alpha-adrenergic activity. Clinically, antiandrogens and/or alpha(1)-adrenergic antagonists are commonly used to treat symptomatic prostatic hypertrophy. To elucidate the effects of androgen deprivation on prostate contractility via alpha(1)-adrenoceptor, the char...

journal_title：British journal of pharmacology

authors： Homma Y,Hamada K,Nakayama Y,Tsujimoto G,Kawabe K

更新日期：2000-12-01 00:00:00