Effects of the venom of the green mamba, Dendroaspis angusticeps on skeletal muscle and neuromuscular transmission.

abstract：:1. The endothelial modulation of the relaxant responses to the nitric oxide (NO) donor sodium nitroprusside (SNP) and the KATP channel opener levcromakalim (LEM) and the interactions between these agents were analysed in isolated rat aorta. 2. LEM-induced relaxation was unchanged by endothelium removal or by the prese...

journal_title：British journal of pharmacology

authors： Pérez-Vizcaíno F,Cogolludo AL,Zaragozá-Arnáez F,Fajardo S,Ibarra M,López-López JG,Tamargo J

更新日期：1999-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:1. Riluzole has been shown to have beneficial effects in motoneurone disease, yet its effect on motoneurones is not known. To address this question, we investigated synaptic modulation by riluzole in hypoglossal motoneurones by recording glycinergic inhibitory postsynaptic currents evoked by stimulation of nearby sing...

journal_title：British journal of pharmacology

authors： Umemiya M,Berger AJ

更新日期：1995-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:1. We assessed the relaxant effect of 17 beta-oestradiol (10(-7), 10(-6) and 10(-5) M) on rabbit isolated coronary arteries precontracted with prostaglandin F2 alpha (3 x 10(-6) M), high extracellular potassium (30 mM) and Bay K 8644 (10(-6) M) plus high extracellular potassium (15 mM) by measuring isometric tension. ...

journal_title：British journal of pharmacology

authors： Jiang CW,Sarrel PM,Lindsay DC,Poole-Wilson PA,Collins P

更新日期：1991-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:1. ICI D7114 is a novel, beta-adrenoceptor agonist which stimulates whole body oxygen consumption in conscious rats, cats and dogs and brown adipose tissue (BAT) activity in conscious rats. Treatment of rats with ICI D7114 stimulated oxygen consumption (ED50, 0.04 mg kg-1, p.o.) and BAT mitochondrial guanosine diphosp...

journal_title：British journal of pharmacology

authors： Holloway BR,Howe R,Rao BS,Stribling D,Mayers RM,Briscoe MG,Jackson JM

更新日期：1991-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:1 The specific stimulating action of dopamine and L-DOPA on exocrine pancreatic secretion was further investigated in the isolated blood-perfused canine pancreas.2 6-Hydroxydopamine (100 mug, i.a.) stimulated the secretion but was far less potent than dopamine. Epinine (0.3-1 mg. i.a.), alpha-methyldopamine (10-300 mu...

journal_title：British journal of pharmacology

authors： Furuta Y,Hashimoto K,Ishii Y,Iwatsuki K

更新日期：1974-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:To determine whether there is an association between vascular NADPH oxidase (NOX), superoxide, the small GTPase Rac(1) and PDE type 5 (PDE5) in human vascular smooth muscle cell (hVSMCs). EXPERIMENTAL APPROACH:hVSMCs were incubated with xanthine-xanthine oxidase (X-XO; a superoxide generating sy...

journal_title：British journal of pharmacology

authors： Muzaffar S,Shukla N,Bond M,Sala-Newby GB,Newby AC,Angelini GD,Jeremy JY

更新日期：2008-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:1. The pharmacological features of rat white adipocyte beta-adrenoceptor subtypes were investigated by saturation and beta-agonist competition studies with [3H]-CGP 12177 and by lipolysis induced by beta-agonists as well as their inhibition by CGP 20712A (selective beta 1-antagonist) and ICI 118551 (selective beta 2-a...

journal_title：British journal of pharmacology

authors： Germack R,Starzec AB,Vassy R,Perret GY

更新日期：1997-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:1 The effects of opioids on synaptic transmission in cat sacral parasympathetic colonic ganglia were studied in vitro, using intracellular electrophysiological techniques. Electrical stimulation of the pelvic nerve evoked fast excitatory postsynaptic potentials (e.p.s.ps), which were blocked by hexamethonium and tetro...

journal_title：British journal of pharmacology

authors： Kennedy C,Krier J

更新日期：1987-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:1. Noradrenaline sensitivity and acetylcholine-induced relaxation were investigated in mesenteric resistance arteries from female Wistar rats (220-250 g) following exposure to isotonic supraphysiological glucose solutions (20 and 45 mM, in physiological buffer, 2 h incubation). 2. Arteries incubated in 20 mM glucose d...

journal_title：British journal of pharmacology

authors： Taylor PD,Poston L

更新日期：1994-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Monoamine oxidase and aldehyde dehydrogenase activity were significantly reduced in the striatum of rats 8 days after lesion of the nigrostriatal nerve pathway caused by 6-hydroxydopamine. Evidence is presented for the existence of an intraneuronal 'dopamine monoamine oxidase' and intraneuronal aldehyde dehydrogenase....

journal_title：British journal of pharmacology

authors： Agid Y,Javoy F,Youdim MB

更新日期：1973-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Liver X receptors (LXRs) are members of the nuclear receptor superfamily that are canonically activated by oxidized derivatives of cholesterol. Since the mid-90s, numerous groups have identified LXRs as endocrine receptors that are involved in the regulation of various physiological functions. As a result, when their ...

journal_title：British journal of pharmacology

authors： Buñay J,Fouache A,Trousson A,de Joussineau C,Bouchareb E,Zhu Z,Kocer A,Morel L,Baron S,Lobaccaro JA

更新日期：2020-10-20 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Anandamide (AEA) activates both cannabinoid CB(1) and TRPV1 receptors, which are expressed on cultured dorsal root ganglion neurones. Increased levels of nerve growth factor (NGF) are associated with chronic pain states. EXPERIMENTAL APPROACH:The aim of this study was to compare of the effects of AEA on CB(...

journal_title：British journal of pharmacology

authors： Evans RM,Scott RH,Ross RA

更新日期：2007-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:1 The relative potencies of methotrimeprazine, (+)-methotrimeprazine, (+/-)-10-(3-dimethylamino-2-methylpropyl)-2-valeroyl phenothiazine hydrochloride (M & B 18,706) and (+)-M & B 18,706 in reducing the pressor action of noradrenaline in the spinal cat, reducing intercollicular decerebrate rigidity, and muscle spindle...

journal_title：British journal of pharmacology

authors： Maxwell DR,Sumpter EA

更新日期：1974-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:1. A series of analogues of angiotensin II (AT(II)) has been used in the present experiments to characterize receptors for AT(II) in intestinal (rat stomach strip, rat colon) and vascular (rabbit aorta) smooth muscles. Two types of compounds have been chosen: (a) agonists with reduced potency, in which 4-Tyr, 6-His or...

journal_title：British journal of pharmacology

authors： Park WK,Regoli D,Rioux F

更新日期：1973-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:1. The aim of the present experiments was to determine whether 5-HT1A receptors play a role in the control of the reflex activation of pulmonary vagal motoneurones. This was carried out by investigating the effects of intracisternal injections (i.c.) of the 5-HT1A receptor ligands, 8-OH-DPAT (50 micrograms kg-1), busp...

journal_title：British journal of pharmacology

authors： Bootle DJ,Adcock JJ,Ramage AG

更新日期：1996-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Transforming growth factor beta1 (TGFbeta1) is generated in atherosclerotic and injured vessel walls. We examined whether the endothelial-to-mesenchymal transdifferentiation induced by TGFbeta1 affects endothelial functions. EXPERIMENTAL APPROACH:Bovine aortic endothelial cells (BAECs) were trea...

journal_title：British journal of pharmacology

authors： Watanabe M,Oike M,Ohta Y,Nawata H,Ito Y

更新日期：2006-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:1. The effects of methylflavonolamine hydrochloride (4'-methyl-7-(2-hydroxy-3-isopropylamino-propoxy)-flavone hydrochloride, MFA) were investigated and compared with verapamil and papaverine on rabbit isolated aortic strips, which were contracted by noradrenaline, calcium and potassium. 2. Pre-incubation for 25 min wi...

journal_title：British journal of pharmacology

authors： Zhang MS,Zhou EF

更新日期：1988-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:1. The purpose of this investigation was to determine whether enhanced contractile responses to noradrenaline (NA) of mesenteric arteries from rats with chronic streptozotocin-induced diabetes are associated with increases in mean cytosolic [Ca(2+)]i. 2. [Ca(2+)]i was measured with fura 2-AM, and was monitored simulta...

journal_title：British journal of pharmacology

authors： Chow WL,Zhang L,MacLeod KM

更新日期：2001-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Opioid drugs such as morphine and meperidine are widely used in clinical pain management, although they can cause some adverse effects. A number of studies indicate that N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptors may play a role in the mechanism of morphine analgesia, tolerance and dependence. Being an antitussive with NMD...

journal_title：British journal of pharmacology

authors： Chen SL,Huang EY,Chow LH,Tao PL

更新日期：2005-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:1. Microfluorimetry techniques with fura-2 were used to characterize the effects of efaroxan (200 microM), phenotolamine (200-500 microM) and idazoxan (200-500 microM) on the intracellular free Ca2+ concentration ([Ca2+]i) in mouse isolated islets of Langerhans. 2. The imidazoline receptor agonists efaroxan and phento...

journal_title：British journal of pharmacology

authors： Shepherd RM,Hashmi MN,Kane C,Squires PE,Dunne MJ

更新日期：1996-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:1 A 3 min intracoronary infusion of adenosine (50 mug/min) produced a significant decrease in coronary artery perfusion pressure, left ventricular systolic pressure and myocardial O2 consumption in the isolated supported heart preparation of the dog perfused at a constant coronary blood flow. Heart rate was controlled...

journal_title：British journal of pharmacology

authors： Gross GJ,Hardman HF,Warltier DC

更新日期：1976-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Deletion of the cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) gene causes impairment of kidney development, but the effect of selective inhibitors of COX-2 (coxibs) or the non-selective inhibitors of COX (the classical non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs; NSAIDs) on kidney development was less well described. EXPE...

journal_title：British journal of pharmacology

authors： Olliges A,Wimmer S,Nüsing RM

更新日期：2011-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Multidrug transporters play a dual role in haematopoietic cells, mediating the efflux of xenobiotics and regulating cell migration. For several reasons including the lack of specific antibodies, reports of multidrug transporter distribution on lymphocytes conflict. Murine B cells have been reported to completely lack ...

journal_title：British journal of pharmacology

authors： Elliott JI,Raguz S,Higgins CF

更新日期：2004-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:1. The regulation of adenosine 3':5'-cyclic monophosphate (cyclic AMP) levels by cholinoceptors has been studied in cultured bovine adrenal medullary cells. 2. Acetylcholine (100 microM), nicotine (10 microM) and dimethylphenylpiperazinium (20 microM) each increased cellular cyclic AMP levels 2 to 4 fold over 5 min in...

journal_title：British journal of pharmacology

authors： Anderson K,Robinson PJ,Marley PD

更新日期：1992-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:1. Reserpine given to rats before the enhanced synthesis of DNA begins 14h after partial hepatectomy markedly depresses thymidine uptake into DNA at 24 hours.2. At this time decreased activity of liver thymidine kinase but unchanged thymidine 5'-nucleotidase were observed.3. Reserpine has no effect on DNA synthesis wh...

journal_title：British journal of pharmacology

authors： Cihák A,Vaptzarova K

更新日期：1973-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Highly vascularized ovarian carcinoma secretes the putative endocannabinoid and GPR55 agonist, L-α-lysophosphatidylinositol (LPI), into the circulation. We aimed to assess the involvement of this agonist and its receptor in ovarian cancer angiogenesis. EXPERIMENTAL APPROACH:Secretion of LPI by t...

journal_title：British journal of pharmacology

authors： Hofmann NA,Yang J,Trauger SA,Nakayama H,Huang L,Strunk D,Moses MA,Klagsbrun M,Bischoff J,Graier WF

更新日期：2015-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Kyotorphin (KTP; L-Tyr-L-Arg), an endogenous neuropeptide, is potently analgesic when delivered directly to the central nervous system. Its weak analgesic effects after systemic administration have been explained by inability to cross the blood-brain barrier (BBB) and detract from the possible cl...

journal_title：British journal of pharmacology

authors： Ribeiro MM,Pinto A,Pinto M,Heras M,Martins I,Correia A,Bardaji E,Tavares I,Castanho M

更新日期：2011-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Evidence suggests that exercise decreases nicotine withdrawal symptoms in humans; however, the mechanisms mediating this effect are unclear. We investigated, in a mouse model, the effect of exercise intensity during chronic nicotine exposure on nicotine withdrawal severity, binding of α4β2*, α7 n...

journal_title：British journal of pharmacology

authors： Keyworth H,Georgiou P,Zanos P,Rueda AV,Chen Y,Kitchen I,Camarini R,Cropley M,Bailey A

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:1. We examined the effects of selective and nonselective cyclo-oxygenase (COX) inhibitors on various functional changes in the rat stomach induced by topical application of taurocholate (TC) and investigated the preferential role of COX isozymes in these responses. 2. Rat stomachs mounted in ex vivo chambers were perf...

journal_title：British journal of pharmacology

authors： Hirata T,Ukawa H,Yamakuni H,Kato S,Takeuchi K

更新日期：1997-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The arterial endothelium critically contributes to blood pressure control by releasing vasodilating autacoids such as nitric oxide, prostacyclin and a third factor or pathway termed 'endothelium-derived hyperpolarizing factor' (EDHF). The nature of EDHF and EDHF-signalling pathways is not fully understood yet. However...

journal_title：British journal of pharmacology

authors： Grgic I,Kaistha BP,Hoyer J,Köhler R

更新日期：2009-06-01 00:00:00