Bergamot essential oil differentially modulates intracellular Ca2+ levels in vascular endothelial and smooth muscle cells: a new finding seen with fura-2.

abstract：:This study investigated the effects of adrenomedullin on left ventricular myocardial contraction and relaxation, coronary blood flow, and myocardial oxygen consumption in comparison with those of atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP). Fourteen patients who had had myocardial infarctions were randomly assigned to receive IV...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular pharmacology

authors： Nagaya N,Goto Y,Satoh T,Sumida H,Kojima S,Miyatake K,Kangawa K

更新日期：2002-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Apoptosis of vascular cells is observed in vivo in normal vessel development and a variety of vascular pathologies. Apoptosis occurs in all cell types within the vessel wall, the consequences of which depend on both cell type and the pathology under study. The death receptor Fas is expressed throughout the vessel wall...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular pharmacology

authors： Stoneman VE,Bennett MR

更新日期：2009-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Left ventricular dysfunction in systemic sclerosis may be due in part to myocardial ischemia caused by a disturbance in coronary microcirculation. We evaluated the pharmacodynamic effect of the calcium channel blocker nicardipine on left ventricular function assessed by radionuclide ventriculography in 20 patients wit...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular pharmacology

authors： Kahan A,Devaux JY,Amor B,Menkès CJ,Weber S,Guérin F,Venot A,Strauch G

更新日期：1990-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Combined potassium and calcium channel blocking activities are suggested to be the basis for antiarrhythmic efficacy with low proarrhythmic risk. The electrophysiologic effects of SB-237376 were investigated in single myocytes and arterially perfused wedge preparations of canine or rabbit left ventricles. The concentr...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular pharmacology

authors： Xu X,Yan GX,Wu Y,Liu T,Kowey PR

更新日期：2003-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:PPARgamma agonists ameliorate insulin resistance and lower blood pressure. Volume expansion/edema has been observed in susceptible patients treated with these agents. Alterations of renal hemodynamics affect renal tubular reabsorption, and thus may contribute to volume expansion. This study seeks to determine whether ...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular pharmacology

authors： Yang B,Clifton LG,McNulty JA,Chen L,Brown KK,Baer PG

更新日期：2003-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Desethylamiodarone (DA) is a major metabolite of amiodarone (AM), a Class III antiarrhythmic drug. The plasma pharmacokinetics and tissue distribution of AM and DA (10 mg/kg i.v.) were compared in anesthetized dogs. Plasma, white blood cell (WBC), red blood cell (RBC), liver, and skeletal muscle samples were obtained ...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular pharmacology

authors： Bandyopadhyay S,Somani P

更新日期：1987-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Spirapril is a new angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor. It is a prodrug with a resorption of about 50%. The active metabolite spiraprilat reaches maximal plasma concentration within 2-3 h after oral administration. Spirapril can be administered once daily because of its long duration of action caused by an e...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular pharmacology

authors： Hayduk K,Kraul H

更新日期：1999-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to examine the sympathetic-parasympathetic interactions on heart rate through release of neuropeptide Y (NPY) and its action on prejunctional NPY Y2 receptors on vagal and sympathetic nerve fibers. In other studies on various preparations and in various organs, attenuation of transmitter ...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular pharmacology

authors： Ilebekk A,Björkman JA,Nordlander M

更新日期：2005-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The acute, 60 min blood pressure and plasma renin responses to an oral test dose of captopril given to a quietly seated patient can be used to gain information quickly on renin dependency or lack of it in a hypertensive situation. This information is verified by a baseline renin sodium profile test. These two diagnost...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular pharmacology

authors： Laragh JH

更新日期：1985-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Labedipinedilol-A is a novel 1, 4-dihydropyridine type calcium antagonist with alpha-receptor blocking activity. This study investigates the effects of labedipinedilol-A on mitogen-induced proliferation of rat vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs). Labedipinedilol-A's inhibition on cell proliferation was measured by th...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular pharmacology

authors： Liou SF,Yeh JL,Liang JC,Chiu CC,Lin YT,Chen IJ

更新日期：2004-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The mechanism of lithium action, an effective treatment for bipolar disease, is still unknown. The present study examined the role of nitric oxide (NO) and prostaglandin systems in lithium modulation of acetylcholine in mesenteric vascular bed of rats by cannulating superior mesenteric artery. Acetylcholine (ACh) or s...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular pharmacology

authors： Rahimzadeh-Rofouyi B,Afsharimani B,Moezi L,Ebrahimi F,Mehr SE,Mombeini T,Ghahremani MH,Dehpour AR

更新日期：2007-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We investigated the effects of aranidipine, a dihydropyridine-type Ca2+ channel blocker, on contractile responses to KCl and spontaneous contractions in isolated rat portal veins in comparison with those of the Ca2+ channel blockers, nifedipine, nicardipine, nitrendipine, diltiazem, and verapamil, and of the K+ channe...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular pharmacology

authors： Okumura K,Ichihara K,Nagasaka M

更新日期：1997-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Diabetes mellitus is associated with significant morbidity and mortality caused by the micro- and macro-vascular complications that all too frequently develop during the lifetime of the diabetic patient. In attempts to treat the complications of diabetes, several different treatment strategies have been investigated. ...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular pharmacology

authors： Savage S,Miller LA,Schrier RW

更新日期：1991-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A cause-effect relationship has been established between MMP activation and left ventricular (LV) remodeling following myocardial infarction. The goal of the present study was to examine a selective MMP inhibitor (sMMPi) strategy that effectively spared MMP-1, -3, and -7 with effect to regional and global le...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular pharmacology

authors： Apple KA,Yarbrough WM,Mukherjee R,Deschamps AM,Escobar PG,Mingoia JT,Sample JA,Hendrick JW,Dowdy KB,McLean JE,Stroud RE,O'Neill TP,Spinale FG

更新日期：2006-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Diabetic nephropathy is a major cause of end-stage renal failure and the mortality rate due to this disease is continuously progressing worldwide. The multifaceted signalling mechanisms have been identified to be involved in the pathogenesis of diabetic nephropathy. Despite the modern therapies like antidiabetics, ant...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular pharmacology

authors： Balakumar P,Arora MK,Reddy J,Anand-Srivastava MB

更新日期：2009-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The pathogenic mechanism of nicotine, a major product of smoking, on vascular endothelial cells is not well defined yet. The purpose of this study was to determine whether chronic exposure to nicotine alters angiogenic activity in human umbilical vein endothelial cells and to identify a potential role for endothelial ...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular pharmacology

authors： Park HS,Cho K,Park YJ,Lee T

更新日期：2011-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We have developed three radioimmunoassays (RIAs) of varying specificities toward the endothelin (ET) isoforms. The assays are called the endothelin-1,2[125I] assay system (RPA535), the endothelin 1-21 Specific [125I] assay system (RPA555), and the endothelin-1,2 high-sensitivity [125I] assay system (RPA545). We have f...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular pharmacology

authors： Capper SJ,Ella SJ,Kalinka S

更新日期：1991-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors studied the involvement of IKr potassium current in ventricular fibrillation during perfusion. Electrophysiologic parameters were measured before and after dofetilide administration (2.5, 7.5, and 12.5 x 10-7 M, n = 8) in isolated perfused feline hearts. During pacing, these parameters included epicardial ...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular pharmacology

authors： Amitzur G,Shenkar N,Leor J,Novikov I,Eldar M

更新日期：2003-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Dobutamine is frequently used for acute therapy in heart failure. In the present study, the hemodynamic effects of long-term intermittent dobutamine therapy were investigated in conscious rats with heart failure. Rats with healed myocardial infarctions received two i.p. injections of dobutamine per day for 2 weeks. He...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular pharmacology

authors： Schoemaker RG,Debets JJ,Struyker-Boudier HA,Smits JF

更新日期：1991-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Adenosine A1 receptor (A1AR) activation contracts smooth muscle, although signaling mechanisms are not thoroughly understood. Activation of A1AR leads to metabolism of arachidonic acid, including the production of 20-hydroxyeicosatetraenoic acid (20-HETE) by cytochrome P4504a (CYP4a). The 20-HETE can activate protein ...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular pharmacology

authors： Kunduri SS,Mustafa SJ,Ponnoth DS,Dick GM,Nayeem MA

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There are several first choices for mild and moderate hypertension. The selection of a drug may of course be influenced by concomitant pathology, with positive indications for particular drugs: for coexistent angina, a beta-receptor blocking drug or a calcium antagonist; for fluid retention, a diuretic; or for contrai...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular pharmacology

authors： Prichard BN

更新日期：1987-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Toll-like receptors (TLRs) are important in innate immune responses, which are crucial in collateral artery formation (arteriogenesis). TLR4⁻/⁻ mice undergoing hind limb ischemia show decreased perfusion recovery accompanied by an impaired infiltration of inflammatory cells. TLR antagonists are currently developed and...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular pharmacology

authors： van den Borne P,Bastiaansen AJ,de Vries MR,Quax PH,Hoefer IE,Pasterkamp G

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:It has been proposed that cholinergic agonists inhibit the sinoatrial node discharge by shifting the activation range of the hyperpolarization-activated inward current If to more negative values or by increasing potassium conductance. In the former instance, cesium will potentiate the cholinergic inhibition by blockin...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular pharmacology

authors： Vassalle M,Zhang H

更新日期：2001-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The safety of concomitant use of angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors and potassium-sparing diuretics (PSD) in severe heart failure remains a controversial issue. The database of the recently reported double-blind international trial, "Xamoterol in Severe Heart Failure," was investigated to elucidate this qu...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular pharmacology

authors： Bergler-Klein J,Sochor H,Pouleur H,Pacher R,Porenta G,Glogar D

更新日期：1994-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We compared the electrophysiological effects of a new amiodarone-like agent, SR 33589, with those of amiodarone. Mongrel dogs were anesthetized with chloralose, and electrodes were implanted in right atrium and ventricle for electrical stimulation and regional ECG measurement. Sinus cycle length (CL), AH interval, Wen...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular pharmacology

authors： Manning A,Thisse V,Hodeige D,Richard J,Heyndrickx JP,Chatelain P

更新日期：1995-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A sodium/calcium exchange mechanism that mediates both Ca2+ exit and Ca2+ entry is present in the sarcolemma of most types of muscle including mammalian cardiac muscle and vascular smooth muscle (VSM). The rate and direction of Ca2+ transport mediated by the exchanger are normally regulated primarily by: (a) the intra...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular pharmacology

authors： Blaustein MP

更新日期：1988-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sickle cell disease (SCD), the most common inherited hematologic disorder in the United States and the most common single gene disorder in the world, causes substantial morbidity and mortality. The major pathobiologic processes that underlie SCD include vaso-occlusion, inflammation, procoagulant processes, hemolysis, ...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular pharmacology

authors： Juncos R,Juncos L,Hebbel RP,Vercellotti GM,Katusic ZS,Nath KA

更新日期：2011-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Therapeutic response to angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors was reported to be better related to tissular than to circulating levels of ACE inhibition, especially during chronic therapy. We studied the relations between plasma concentrations of angiotensin I (AI), plasma renin activity (PRA), angiotensin II...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular pharmacology

authors： Schaison FH,Fernando Ramirez-Gil J,Ciferri S,Bernard M,Baudin B,Mougenot N,Carayon A,Lechat P

更新日期：1996-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of the present work was to examine the effects of 4'-N-benzoyl staurosporine (CGP 41251), a protein kinase C inhibitor with broad antiproliferative activity in many cell lines, on the rat isolated heart contractility under normoxic and hypoxic conditions. Additionally, we examined the effects of CGP 41251, WB-...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular pharmacology

authors： Kocic I,Dworakowska D,Dworakowski R,Petrusewicz J

更新日期：2001-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Several 3,5-pyridinedicarboxylic acid [4-(2,3-dichlorophenyl)-1,4-dihydro-2,6-dimethyl-] esters, which are analogs to felodipine, were synthesized and tested for peroral activity and vascular selectivity. Structure-activity relationships demonstrate that felodipine has biological properties (selectivity and oral activ...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular pharmacology

authors： Berntsson P,Johansson E,Westerlund C

更新日期：1987-01-01 00:00:00