Clofibrate decreases jejunal cholesterol synthesis and activity of postheparin plasma lipoprotein lipase in the rat.

abstract：:The intracerebroventricular injection of the cholecystokinin-A receptor antagonist L-364,718, at the doses of 0.5, 5, 10 or 20 micrograms/mouse, while having no effect on pain threshold (hot plate, 51 degrees C), antagonized the analgesic activity of morphine (10 mg/kg i.p.). This effect was obtained with a dose of 10...

journal_title：Pharmacology

authors： Poggioli R,Vergoni AV,Sandrini M,Barbafiera L,Marrama D,Bertolini A

更新日期：1991-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To determine the existence of beta 3-adrenoceptors in functional assays in isolated preparations for which data are lacking, we compared the effects of SR 58611A, a selective beta 3-adrenoceptor agonist, and isoprenaline in the guinea pig common bile duct, distal colon and urinary bladder. SR 58611A and isoprenaline r...

journal_title：Pharmacology

authors： De Ponti F,Gibelli G,Crema F,Lecchini S

更新日期：1995-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cimetidine infused intravenously into 6 healthy volunteers did not induce significant changes in plasma levels of prolactin (hPRL), thyreotropin (hTSH), gonadotropin (hLH and hFSH) and growth hormone (hGH). Conversely it caused a significant increase in prolactin response to TRH without modifying the hTSH response to ...

journal_title：Pharmacology

authors： Scarpignato C,Valenti G,Ceda GP,Bertaccini G

更新日期：1979-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:34 experienced marijuana users were divided into four equated groups of eight subjects each based on recognition memory test performance. One week later each group was retested following administration of marijuana containing 0, 5, 10 or 15 mg delta9-tetrahydrocannabinol. A dose-related effect of marijuana on pulse ra...

journal_title：Pharmacology

authors： Miller L,Cornett T,Drew W,McFarland D,Brightwell D,Wikler A

更新日期：1977-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Galactosamine (GalN) administration produces hepatitis-like liver injury in animals. The hepatotoxicity of GalN is attenuated by several interventions, including activation of the reticuloendothelial system (RES). Fructose-1,6-diphosphate (FDP) administration significantly increases the phagocytic activity of the RES ...

journal_title：Pharmacology

authors： Markov AK,Farias LA,Bennett WS,Subramony C,Mihas AA

更新日期：1991-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) are a class of brominated flame retardants. PBDEs have been widely used in textiles, flexible polyurethane foams, electronic components, electrical components, and plastics. 11β-Hydroxysteroid dehydrogenases, isoform 1 (HSD11B1) and isoform 2 (HSD11B2), have been demonstrated to ...

journal_title：Pharmacology

authors： Chen X,Dong Y,Cao S,Li X,Wang Z,Chen R,Ge RS

更新日期：2016-01-01 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：:Double-stranded, RNA-dependent protein kinase R (PKR) is a serine/threonine protein kinase activated by various stress signals. It plays an important role in inflammation, insulin sensitivity and glucose homeostasis. Increased PKR activity has been observed in obese humans as well as in obese diabetic mice. Indirubin-...

journal_title：Pharmacology

authors： Udumula MP,Medapi B,Dhar I,Bhat A,Desai K,Sriram D,Dhar A

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The accumulation of amyloid-β (Aβ) plaque in the brain is a characteristic feature of Alzheimer's disease (AD) and the cause of fatal oxidative damage to neuronal cells. Korean red ginseng (RG) is used extensively in traditional medicine and is known to have anti-oxidative and anti-inflammatory properties....

journal_title：Pharmacology

authors： Choi S,Lim JW,Kim H

更新日期：2020-01-01 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：: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：:The M1-selective antimuscarinic drugs pirenzepine and telenzepine moderately reduce gastric acid secretion without inhibiting smooth-muscle activity as much as nonselective antimuscarinics, e.g. atropine and 1-hyoscyamine. They hasten peptic ulcer healing and improve the symptoms of reflux oesophagitis. In combination...

journal_title：Pharmacology

authors： Stockbrügger RW

更新日期：1988-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:The aim of the present study was to investigate the effects of rutin on potassium oxonate-induced hyperuricemia and renal dysfunction in mice. METHODS:Rutin was administered orally 1 h after oxonate at doses of 25, 50 and 100 mg·kg(-1). Serum uric acid levels and kidney function parameters were assayed. Mouse uro...

journal_title：Pharmacology

authors： Chen YS,Hu QH,Zhang X,Zhu Q,Kong LD

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The present study was carried out to test bioequivalence between two different oral desmopressin formulations. Sixty healthy volunteers were enrolled in the study and were randomly assigned to receive the test (T) and reference (R) drug in a two-period two-sequence, crossover, analyst-blinded study design. Subjects re...

journal_title：Pharmacology

authors： Kaehler ST,Steiner IM,Sauermann R,Scheidl H,Mueller M,Joukhadar C

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Four monoclonal antibodies (MAbs) to phenobarbital-induced cytochrome P-450 (PB-P-450) show different patterns of inhibition of PB-P-450 catalyzed aryl hydrocarbon hydroxylase (AHH), 7-ethoxycoumarin deethylase, benzphetamine demethylase and ethylmorphine demethylase. The inhibition constants vary depending on the ind...

journal_title：Pharmacology

authors： Fujino T,West D,Park SS,Gelboin HV

更新日期：1990-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cassia angustifolia L. (senna) is traditionally used as a laxative. Its major components are sennosides that are responsible for the laxative effect. Senna is recommended for the short-term treatment of acute constipation. Nevertheless people use its preparations as self-medication, often for long periods, t...

journal_title：Pharmacology

authors： Vitalone A,Di Giacomo S,Di Sotto A,Franchitto A,Mammola CL,Mariani P,Mastrangelo S,Mazzanti G

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effects of a purine precursor, AICAriboside (5-aminoimidazole-4-carboxamide riboside), on postischemic recovery of myocardial function and adenine nucleotides have been studied in the isolated blood-perfused cat heart. The isolated hearts received either AICAriboside or saline prior to 60 min of global ischemia an...

journal_title：Pharmacology

authors： Mitsos SE,Jolly SR,Lucchesi BR

更新日期：1985-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We studied the action of beta-adrenergic agonists on Japanese quail erythrocyte carbonic anhydrase (CA) in vitro. Earlier we had reported that epinephrine increased CA activity by 14%; the present study focused on an attempt to increase the size of this response. Washed erythrocytes from reserpine-treated (1 mg/kg dai...

journal_title：Pharmacology

authors： Igbo IN,Reigel CE Jr,Greene IM,Kenny AD

更新日期：1994-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The insulinogenic response to a standard i.v. dose of a sulfonylurea can be markedly augmented in normal, conscious dogs if they are given 30 min earlier a single i.v. dose of dihydroergotamine (DHE). Since the parent substance ergotamine posssed no such amplifying properties, further experiments were conducted to cla...

journal_title：Pharmacology

authors： Sirek A,Sirek OV,Policova Z,Kerekes A

更新日期：1977-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Angiotensin had a dual action on the epididymal half of rat vas deferens. It potentiated electrical stimulated contraction and exerted a direct contractile effect on the muscle. The potentiation of electrically stimulated response may be mediated by presynaptic facilitation of neurotransmitter release. Muscular contra...

journal_title：Pharmacology

authors： Sum CS,Cheung WT

更新日期：1995-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Supplementation of antioxidants such as vitamin E and vitamin C as health promotion food is popular recently. Epidemiological studies supported the beneficial effect of these antioxidants because oxygen free radicals have been linked to the process of diseases and aging. The present study evaluated the effect of alpha...

journal_title：Pharmacology

authors： Huang W,Chan P,Chen Y,Chen C,Liao S,Chin W,Cheng J

更新日期：1999-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Several compounds with the backbone of 1,4-naphthoquinone chemical structure have been reported to display antiplatelet and antithrombotic activities, indicating that this congener compound may be a new source in the antithrombotic drug development. In the present study, the possible antiplatelet activity and antithro...

journal_title：Pharmacology

authors： Jin YR,Ryu CK,Moon CK,Cho MR,Yun YP

更新日期：2004-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effects of 3 alpha 2-adrenergic receptor agonists on renal function in vasopressin (AVP)-deficient Brattleboro (DI) rats were evaluated. The aim of this study was to determine the relative contribution of central versus peripheral alpha 2-adrenoceptors in mediating diuresis and natriuresis, as well as the role of ...

journal_title：Pharmacology

authors： Dawson R Jr,Wallace DR

更新日期：1989-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Three synthetic peptides, urotensin I, sauvagine and ovine CRF, have less than 50% sequence homology. In the dog, all three produce selective mesenteric dilation, which appears to be solely responsible for a decrease in peripheral resistance and systemic arterial blood pressure. Urotensin I and sauvagine were found to...

journal_title：Pharmacology

authors： MacCannell KL,Lederis K,Hamilton PL,Rivier J

更新日期：1982-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/AIMS:We studied the effect of the combined treatment with an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor (ramipril) and eplerenone compared with ramipril alone in streptozocin-induced diabetic rats. METHODS:Wistar rats were divided into 4 groups: nondiabetic controls, streptozocin-treated diabetic rats (5...

journal_title：Pharmacology

authors： Mavrakanas TA,Cheva A,Kallaras K,Karkavelas G,Mironidou-Tzouveleki M

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Honokiol and magnolol have been identified as modulators of the GABAA receptors in vitro. Our previous study suggested a possible selectivity of honokiol and magnolol on GABAA receptor subtypes. This possibility was examined in the current study by 3H-muscimol and 3H-flunitrazepam binding assays on various rat brain m...

journal_title：Pharmacology

authors： Ai J,Wang X,Nielsen M

更新日期：2001-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effects of several paired analogs of angiotensin II and angiotensin III, designed as antagonists, have been compared in isolated smooth muscle (rat uterus) and by in vivo rat blood pressure assay. These analogs were (1) the angiotensin II series: (1-sarcosine, 7-X, 8-isoleucine-) angiotensin II, and (2) the angiot...

journal_title：Pharmacology

authors： Moore GJ,Ko EM

更新日期：1980-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Both in vivo and in vitro exposure to morphine have been reported to produce a number of immunomodulatory effects in both laboratory animals and humans. The current study was performed to assess the direct in vitro effect of exposure to morphine or morphine metabolites on immune response parameters. Murine B6C3F1 sple...

journal_title：Pharmacology

authors： Thomas PT,Bhargava HN,House RV

更新日期：1995-01-01 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：:Previous investigations demonstrated that CYP2D16 was expressed at high levels in guinea pig adrenal microsomes. The studies presented here were done to determine whether adrenal metabolism of bufuralol (BUF), a model CYP2D substrate, was similar to that in the liver. Guinea pig adrenal microsomes converted BUF to 1'-...

journal_title：Pharmacology

authors： Colby HD,Nowak DM,Longhurst PA,Zhang X,Hayes JR,Voigt JM

更新日期：2001-05-01 00:00:00