Evaluation of pharmacological profile of meloxicam as an anti-inflammatory agent, with particular reference to its relative selectivity for cyclooxygenase-2 over cyclooxygenase-1.

abstract：:We examined the effects of cannabinoid receptor agonists on (45)Ca(2+) uptake in rat brain synaptosomes. A cannabinoid receptor agonist, (R)-(+)-[2,3-dihydro-5-methyl-3-[(4-merpholino)methyl]pyrrolo-[1,2,3-de]-1,4-benzoxazin-6-yl](1-naphthyl)methanone (WIN 55212-2) dose-dependently inhibited (45)Ca(2+) uptake in rat s...

journal_title：Pharmacology

authors： Yoshihara S,Morimoto H,Ohori M,Yamada Y,Abe T,Arisaka O

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Phencyclidine (PCP; 10 mg/kg, s.c.) produced a marked diuresis which occurred without significant changes in solute excretion. This diuresis occurred predominantly within 2 h of PCP injection, and was blocked by pretreatment with vasopressin. The maximum diuresis corresponded temporally to a significant fall in plasma...

journal_title：Pharmacology

authors： Zerbe RL,Bayorh MA,Quirion R,Kopin IJ

更新日期：1983-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The pregnane X receptor (PXR/NR1I2) gene is a master regulator for a number of cytochrome P450s (CYPs) and drug transporters. This study aimed to detect the single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) of the PXR gene in Han Chinese (n = 186) and to compare the frequencies of polymorphisms of the PXR gene with those in Cauc...

journal_title：Pharmacology

authors： Wang XD,Deng XY,Chen J,Li JL,Chen X,Zhao LZ,Lu Y,Chowbay B,Su QB,Huang M,Zhou SF

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report that the loop diuretic drugs bumetanide and furosemide used in the treatment of hypertension are GPR35 agonists. We utilized calcium flux, inositol phosphate accumulation, and dynamic redistribution assays to examine the pharmacology of these compounds on the human, mouse and rat GPR35. While potent on human...

journal_title：Pharmacology

authors： Yang Y,Fu A,Wu X,Reagan JD

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A potential cytokine-drug interaction between interleukin 6 (IL-6) and itraconazole (ITZ) was studied using human hepatocytes in primary culture. Cultures from 5 adult males (mean age 42 +/- 15 years) who had not received any medicines known to interact with CYP3A4 were studied. Cultures were exposed to ITZ 500 ng/ml,...

journal_title：Pharmacology

authors： Gubbins PO,Melchert RB,McConnell SA,Franks AM,Penzak SR,Gurley BJ

更新日期：2003-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We investigated the contribution of the sympathetic nervous system (SNS) in maintaining the blood pressure and in regulating the cardiac function during and after carvedilol administration in rats with heart failure (group F). Left ventricular end-diastolic pressure, percent functional shortening, and rates of intrave...

journal_title：Pharmacology

authors： Abe Y,Watanabe K,Sato S,Nagai Y,Kamal FA,Wahed MI,Wen J,Narasimman G,Ma M,Suresh P,Takahashi T,Tachikawa H,Kashimura T,Tanabe N,Kodama M,Aizawa Y,Yamaguchi K,Miyazaki M,Kakemi M

更新日期：2004-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:As a major Ca(2+) source for muscle contraction, the sarcoplasmic reticulum (SR) of skeletal muscle maintains its Ca(2+) content by uptake of myoplasmic Ca(2+) and by replenishment with extracellular Ca(2+). Since transection of motor nerve alters the functions of SR Ca(2+) pump and sarcolemma ion channels, this study...

journal_title：Pharmacology

authors： Hong SJ,Liang HC,Shen CJ

更新日期：2005-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Erythrocytes can take up amino acids from the blood by using a variety of transport systems. GLYT is a key transport protein in the plasma membrane responsible for the Na(2+)-dependent uptake of glycine needed for glutathione biosynthesis. Certain cysteine-specific compounds, particularly mercuric chloride and 5,5'-di...

journal_title：Pharmacology

authors： McCormick SJ,Tunnicliff G

更新日期：2004-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Vascular dementia (VaD) is the second most common type of dementia and has become a major public health challenge as the global population ages. VaD is caused by cerebrovascular disease, and most patients with VaD have been reported to also have Alzheimer's pathologies, which is the formation of neurofibrillary tangle...

journal_title：Pharmacology

authors： Shi R,Zheng CB,Wang H,Rao Q,Du T,Bai C,Xiao C,Dai Z,Zhang C,Chen C,Li X,Tian M,Yu X,Ji B,Weng Z,Yang W

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We investigated the antihypertensive effect of 5-HT1A agonist (buspirone) and 5-HT2B antagonists (SB204741 and SB200646) in deoxycorticosterone acetate (DOCA)-salt-induced hypertensive rats. Experiments were divided into two sets: in the first set, sham-operated control and DOCA-treated hypertensive rats received busp...

journal_title：Pharmacology

authors： Shingala JR,Balaraman R

更新日期：2005-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of these studies was to evaluate the effects of the peptidoleukotriene (LT) receptor antagonist, ICI 198615, on the vasopressor responses produced by LTC4, LTD4 and LTE4. Conscious, normotensive rats were prepared with arterial and venous catheters for measurement of changes in arterial blood pressure and ...

journal_title：Pharmacology

authors： Smith EF 3rd,Slivjak MJ

更新日期：1990-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:It can be readily shown in vitro that various compounds inhibit platelet aggregation but it has been difficult to demonstrate in vivo. A method is suggested here to enable in vivo testing of these compounds; the method utilizes relatively low doses of sodium arachidonate, made possible by the ligation of the pterygopa...

journal_title：Pharmacology

authors： Schwartzmiller D

更新日期：1980-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Glutathione S-transferases (GSTs) detoxify diverse electrophilic chemicals, including anticancer drugs. Containing at least 100 microM total GST, the adult rat liver has abundant alpha and mu class GST isoenzymes. We utilized primary cultured rat hepatocytes, maintained in chemically defined medium, to examine direct ...

journal_title：Pharmacology

authors： Grgurevich S,Greene FE

更新日期：1995-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/AIMS:Macitentan is a novel dual endothelin receptor antagonist with sustained receptor binding in clinical development for pulmonary arterial hypertension. The present study compared the pharmacokinetics and safety of macitentan in healthy Caucasian and Japanese subjects and explored the potential sex differ...

journal_title：Pharmacology

authors： Bruderer S,Marjason J,Sidharta PN,Dingemanse J

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/AIMS:Flaxseed contains alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), lignans, and dietary fiber, and its intake lowers blood pressure in hypertensive patients. Here, we examined the effects of flaxseed powder, which includes all flaxseed components, flaxseed oil, composed mainly of ALA, flaxseed lignan, and flaxseed fiber, on...

journal_title：Pharmacology

authors： Watanabe Y,Ohata K,Fukanoki A,Fujimoto N,Matsumoto M,Nessa N,Toba H,Kobara M,Nakata T

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Mast cells from different locations are shown to vary in their histochemical, ultrastructural, cytochemical and functional properties. The clinical consequences of this heterogeneity and possible reasons for its origin are discussed. ...

journal_title：Pharmacology

authors： Pearce FL

更新日期：1986-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effects of hypothermia (4 degrees C) on the components of the cholinergic system of the ileal longitudinal muscle and the adherent Auerbach's plexus of the guinea pig ileum have been investigated. Acetylcholine (ACh) content of the muscle was determined by pyrolysis-gas chromatography. It decreased from 119 to a f...

journal_title：Pharmacology

authors： Ochillo R,Rowell PP,Sastry BV

更新日期：1978-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The affinity of amitriptyline for muscarine M1 receptors was studied in the rat cerebral cortex and rabbit vas deferens utilizing binding studies as well as inhibition of carbachol-induced phosphoinositide hydrolysis in the cerebral cortex and blockade of the muscarinic prejunctional inhibition of sympathetic nerve st...

journal_title：Pharmacology

authors： Choi A,Mitchelson F

更新日期：1994-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Metabotropic G protein-coupled receptors have recently been recognized as targets for anesthetics and analgesics. In particular, G(q)-coupled receptors such as muscarinic M(1) receptors (M(1)R) and 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT) type 2A receptors have been reported to be targets for anesthetics. Much less is known, howeve...

journal_title：Pharmacology

authors： Minami K,Uezono Y,Shiraishi M,Okamoto T,Ogata J,Horishita T,Taniyama K,Shigematsu A

更新日期：2004-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The diabetogenic effects of alloxan (50 mg/kg i.v.) were recorded for 6 weeks in normotensive (WKY) and spontaneously hypertensive (SHR) rats. While systolic blood pressure increased in diabetic WKY, SHR exhibited a reduction in systolic blood pressure over the 6-week period. Heart rate of treated SHR, but not WKY, wa...

journal_title：Pharmacology

authors： Cavaliere TA,Taylor DG,Kerwin LJ,Antonaccio MJ

更新日期：1980-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study tests the hypothesis that contractile responses in aortae of hypertensive rats are more dependent on gap junctional communication compared to those from normotensive rats. The experimental approach was pharmacological, using inhibitors of gap junctional activity (heptanol and octanol). Two models of experim...

journal_title：Pharmacology

authors： Leite R,Webb RC

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The duration of action of melatonin may be important for improvements in sleep efficiency in insomniacs. Ramelteon, a selective melatonin agonist, is primarily metabolized to the active metabolite M-II, which has a longer half-life and greater systemic exposure than ramelteon. Hence, M-II may contribute significantly ...

journal_title：Pharmacology

authors： Nishiyama K,Nishikawa H,Kato K,Miyamoto M,Tsukamoto T,Hirai K

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study was performed to investigate the effect of muscimol on morphine-induced hyperactivity, reverse tolerance and postsynaptic dopamine receptor supersensitivity in mice. A single administration of morphine induced hyperactivity as measured in mice, and the morphine-induced hyperactivity was inhibited dose-depen...

journal_title：Pharmacology

authors： Yoon IS,Kim HS,Hong JT,Lee MK,Oh KW

更新日期：2002-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Effects of bepridil on the low voltage-activated T-type Ca2+ channel (CaV3.2) current stably expressed in human embryonic kidney (HEK)-293 cells were examined using patch-clamp techniques. Bepridil potently inhibited ICa,T with a markedly voltage-dependent manner; the IC50 of bepridil was 0.4 micromol/l at the holding...

journal_title：Pharmacology

authors： Uchino T,Lee TS,Kaku T,Yamashita N,Noguchi T,Ono K

更新日期：2005-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:This study analyzed the role of the amiloride-sensitive component and the participation of the Na(+)/H(+) exchanger in renal responsiveness to vasoconstrictors in the isolated perfused rat kidney. METHODS:The renal responses to vasoconstrictors (angiotensin II, phenylephrine, vasopressin and KCl) were studied und...

journal_title：Pharmacology

authors： Vargas P,Wangensteen R,Rodríguez-Gómez I,Perez-Abud R,Osuna A,Quesada A,Vargas F

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Three highly reproducible experiments on drug interaction in normal human volunteers provided anomalous results: chronic halofenate administration shortened plasma antipyrine and bishydroxycoumarin half-lives but prolonged plasma warfarin half-lives. This dissociation in the effect produced by a chronically administer...

journal_title：Pharmacology

authors： Vesell ES,Passananti GT

更新日期：1975-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Several experiments suggested that vaccines might inhibit liver drug-metabolizing enzymes, an assumption in agreement with other findings obtained with most immuno-enhancing agents. A direct, non-specific activation of macrophages with subsequent release of interleukin 1 may account for this inhibition. The purpose of...

journal_title：Pharmacology

authors： Descotes J,Guillermin A,Evreux JC

更新日期：1988-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To study the myocardial benefit effect and mechanism of paeoniflorin on myocardial ischemia reperfusion injury (MIRI) in rats. METHODS:Hundred SD rats were randomly divided into 5 groups: sham group, model group, Paeoniflorin (15 mg/kg) group, Paeoniflorin (30 mg/kg) group, and Paeoniflorin (60 mg/kg) group....

journal_title：Pharmacology

authors： Wu F,Ye B,Wu X,Lin X,Li Y,Wu Y,Tong L

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The H2-antagonist tiotidine inhibited the H2-receptor-mediated, histamine-induced increase in cyclic AMP in dispersed mucosal cells from guinea pig stomach (Ki, 4 X 10(-8) M). The radiolabeled [3H]-tiotidine bound specifically and reversibly to the same cells with a half-maximal binding occurring at 5 X 10(-7) M tioti...

journal_title：Pharmacology

authors： Batzri S,Harmon JW

更新日期：1986-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Five healthy subjects performed submaximal physical exercise approximately 20 h after a single oral dose of phenytoin (5 mg/kg of the sodium salt). The plasma levels of free fatty acids (FFA) increased 2- to 3-fold in the post-exercise period. In spite of this, the degree of plasma binding of phenytoin and its total c...

journal_title：Pharmacology

authors： Borgå O,Juhlin-Dannfeldt A,Dahlqvist R

更新日期：1978-01-01 00:00:00