Mediterranean diet and health status: Active ingredients and pharmacological mechanisms.

abstract：:Analogues of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) incorporating an isothiouronium salt as a replacement for a protonated amino functional group have been investigated for activity on: GABA receptors in the guinea-pig ileum; [3H]-GABA and [3H]-diazepam binding to rat brain membranes; and GABA uptake and transamination. For t...

journal_title：British journal of pharmacology

authors： Allan RD,Dickenson HW,Hiern BP,Johnston GA,Kazlauskas R

更新日期：1986-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The physiological regulation of the immune system encompasses comprehensive anti-inflammatory mechanisms that can be harnessed for the treatment of infectious and inflammatory disorders. Recent studies indicate that the vagal nerve, involved in control of heart rate, hormone secretion and gastrointestinal motility, is...

journal_title：British journal of pharmacology

authors： de Jonge WJ,Ulloa L

更新日期：2007-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Muscarinic toxins (MTs) are snake venom peptides named for their ability to interfere with ligand binding to muscarinic acetylcholine receptors (mAChRs). Recent data infer that these toxins may have other G-protein-coupled receptor targets than the mAChRs. The purpose of this study was to systema...

journal_title：British journal of pharmacology

authors： Näreoja K,Kukkonen JP,Rondinelli S,Toivola DM,Meriluoto J,Näsman J

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Class A1 scavenger receptors (SR-A1) are membrane glycoproteins that can form homotrimers. This receptor was originally defined by its ability to mediate the accumulation of lipids in macrophages. Subsequent studies reveal that SR-A1 plays critical roles in innate immunity, cell apoptosis and proliferation. This revie...

journal_title：British journal of pharmacology

authors： Ben J,Zhu X,Zhang H,Chen Q

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:It has been proposed that the vagus nerve plays a role in mediating cholecystokinin-8 (CCK-8) effect on such gastric functions as motility, emptying and gastric acid secretion. To examine the contribution of the efferent pathways in realizing these effects, efferent mass activity in the ventral gastric vagal nerve in ...

journal_title：British journal of pharmacology

authors： Bucinskaite V,Kurosawa M,Lundeberg T

更新日期：2000-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:1. We have studied the mechanical response of circular strips of the guinea-pig ileum to tachykinins and characterized the receptors involved by means of receptor-selective agonists. 2. The strips responded to both substance P (SP) and neurokinin A (NKA), as well as to [Pro9]-SP sulphone (selective NK1-receptor agonis...

journal_title：British journal of pharmacology

authors： Maggi CA,Patacchini R,Giachetti A,Meli A

更新日期：1990-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:1. It has previously been shown that the antimigraine drug, sumatriptan, a putative 5-HT1D receptor agonist, decreases porcine common carotid and arteriovenous anastomotic blood flows, but slightly increases the arteriolar (capillary) blood flow to the skin and ears. Interestingly, such responses, being mediated by 5-...

journal_title：British journal of pharmacology

authors： De Vries P,Heiligers JP,Villalón CM,Saxena PR

更新日期：1996-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:1. Fluoxetine (Prozac) is widely used as an antidepressant drug and is assumed to be a selective 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT) reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). Claims that its beneficial psychotropic effects extend beyond those in treatment of depression have drawn clinical and popular attention to this compound, raising the q...

journal_title：British journal of pharmacology

authors： Tytgat J,Maertens C,Daenens P

更新日期：1997-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:1. The anti-inflammatory effect of alpha-trinositol (D-myo-inositol-1,2,6-trisphosphate) on oedema formation, microvascular protein leakage and interstitial fluid pressure (Pif) in rat skin after frostbite injury, was investigated. Alpha-trinositol (40 mg kg body weight(-1)) was administered intravenously as a bolus b...

journal_title：British journal of pharmacology

authors： Berg A,Aas P,Gustafsson T,Reed RK

更新日期：1999-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:1. It has been suggested that the vasoconstrictor response to neuropeptide Y (NPY) is located in the microvessels and that it increases with reduced vessel diameter. The aim of the present study was to analyse quantitatively, on the cat gastrocnemius muscle preparation in vivo, the effects of NPY on total regional vas...

journal_title：British journal of pharmacology

authors： Ekelund U,Erlinge D

更新日期：1997-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:1. Experiments were carried out to characterize the receptors mediating the indirect excitatory response to 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT) in the guinea-pig isolated trachea. 2. 5-HT caused concentration-dependent contractions of tracheal strips, and the resulting concentration-response curve was biphasic in nature. The f...

journal_title：British journal of pharmacology

authors： Lucchelli A,Santagostino-Barbone MG,Barbieri A,Tonini M

更新日期：1994-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:1. The effects of purinergic stimulation on action potential, force of contraction, 86Rb efflux and 45Ca uptake were investigated in guinea-pig left atria. 2. Adenosine exerted a negative inotropic effect which was antagonized by adenosine deaminase but enhanced by dipyridamole. 3. The negative inotropic effect of ade...

journal_title：British journal of pharmacology

authors： Jahnel U,Nawrath H

更新日期：1989-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The binding characteristics of the relaxin receptor in rat atria, uterus and cortex were studied using a [33P]-labelled human gene 2 relaxin (B33) and quantitative receptor autoradiography. The binding kinetics of [33P]-human gene 2 relaxin (B33) were investigated in slide-mounted rat atrial sections. The binding achi...

journal_title：British journal of pharmacology

authors： Tan YY,Wade JD,Tregear GW,Summers RJ

更新日期：1999-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:1. Salmeterol, a novel, long-acting beta-adrenoceptor agonist, has been compared with isoprenaline and salbutamol for activity in vitro on a range of beta-adrenoceptor containing preparations from laboratory animals and man, and in vivo for bronchodilator activity in the conscious guinea-pig. 2. Salmeterol, like isopr...

journal_title：British journal of pharmacology

authors： Ball DI,Brittain RT,Coleman RA,Denyer LH,Jack D,Johnson M,Lunts LH,Nials AT,Sheldrick KE,Skidmore IF

更新日期：1991-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:An influx drug/proton antiporter of unknown structure has been functionally demonstrated at the blood-brain barrier. This transporter, which handles some psychoactive drugs like diphenhydramine, clonidine, oxycodone, nicotine and cocaine, could represent a new pharmacological target in drug addic...

journal_title：British journal of pharmacology

authors： Chapy H,Goracci L,Vayer P,Parmentier Y,Carrupt PA,Declèves X,Scherrmann JM,Cisternino S,Cruciani G

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:1. Primary porcine hepatocytes and enterocytes were isolated and cultured in Williams' E medium for up to 10 days to investigate potential organ differences in the metabolism of the immunosuppressive compound tacrolimus (FK 506) and of two investigational drugs (KC11346 and KC12291). Using LC-MS (FK506) and HPLC-FL (K...

journal_title：British journal of pharmacology

authors： Bader A,Hansen T,Kirchner G,Allmeling C,Haverich A,Borlak JT

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Next to its broad antimicrobial spectrum, the therapeutic advantages of the fluoroquinolone antimicrobial drug Danofloxacin-Mesylate (DM) are attributed to its rapid distribution to the major target tissues such as lungs, intestines and the mammary gland in animals. Previous analyses revealed tha...

journal_title：British journal of pharmacology

authors： Schrickx JA,Fink-Gremmels J

更新日期：2007-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:1 The appearance of pancreatic muscarinic receptors during development has been measured by use of the specific ligand [3H]-quinuclidinyl benzilate ([3H]-QNB). 2 QNB binding sites are present in foetal pancreas; their maximal concentration is attained at the age of 30 days and a significant decrease is observed in one...

journal_title：British journal of pharmacology

authors： Dumont Y,Larose L,Morisset J,Poirier GG

更新日期：1981-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The pharmacological activity of two natural bombesin-like peptides, alytesin and litorin, and 25 related synthetic peptides has been compared to that of bombesin. 2 The minimum length of the amino acid chain required for the first appearance of bombesin-like effects was represented by the C-terminal heptapeptide, and ...

journal_title：British journal of pharmacology

authors： Broccardo M,Falconieri Erspamer G,Melchiorri P,Negri L,de Castiglione R

更新日期：1975-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:1. This study investigated the importance of renal sympathetic nerves in regulating sodium and water excretion from the kidneys of stroke prone spontaneously hypertensive and 2K1C Goldblatt hypertensive rats anaesthetized with chloralose/urethane (17.5/300 mg initially and supplemented at regular intervals), and prepa...

journal_title：British journal of pharmacology

authors： Chamienia AL,Johns EJ

更新日期：1996-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:By examination of compound action potentials in the saphenous nerve of the anaesthetized rat it has been shown that capsaicin causes a rapid, dose-dependent, failure of conduction in many C-fibres when applied directly to the nerve. A large reduction in C-fibre conduction occurs with concentrations as low as 110 micro...

journal_title：British journal of pharmacology

authors： Baranowski R,Lynn B,Pini A

更新日期：1986-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:1 Atrial pacing at progressively increasing frequencies was performed on unanaesthetized dogs through electrodes placed aseptically in the wall of the right atrium and exteriorized in the neck region. 2 Heart rate and two atrioventricular conduction (AVC) parameters, namely the Wenckebach Point (one or two systole blo...

journal_title：British journal of pharmacology

authors： Duchene-Marullaz P,Fabry-Delaigue R,Gueorguiev G,Kantelip JP

更新日期：1982-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Hydrogen sulphide (H2 S) is an endogenous gaseous signalling molecule with putative functions in gastrointestinal motility regulation. Characterization of H2 S effects on colonic motility is crucial to establish its potential use as therapeutic agent in the treatment of colonic disorders. EXPERI...

journal_title：British journal of pharmacology

authors： Gil V,Parsons S,Gallego D,Huizinga J,Jimenez M

更新日期：2013-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Leucocyte infiltration is a rate-limiting step in the pathophysiology of acute pancreatitis (AP) although the adhesive mechanisms supporting leucocyte-endothelium interactions in the pancreas remain elusive. The aim of this study was to define the role of lymphocyte function antigen-1 (LFA-1) in ...

journal_title：British journal of pharmacology

authors： Awla D,Abdulla A,Zhang S,Roller J,Menger MD,Regnér S,Thorlacius H

更新日期：2011-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:1. 8-Hydroxy-2-(di-n-propylamino) tetralin (8-OH-DPAT), gepirone, buspirone and ipsapirone dose-dependently antagonized the head-shakes induced by 1-(2,5-dimethoxy 4-iodophenyl)-2-amino propane hydrochloride (DOI) (1.0 mg kg-1) in mice, when these agents were given i.p. 10 min beforehand. 2. para-Chlorophenylalanine (...

journal_title：British journal of pharmacology

authors： Dursun SM,Handley SL

更新日期：1993-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:In terms of postjunctional alpha(2)-adrenoceptors in the pulmonary circulation, no evidence is available with regard to the receptor subtypes mediating vasoconstriction. Therefore, we characterized the alpha(2)-adrenoceptor subtypes mediating contraction in isolated porcine pulmonary veins. EXPE...

journal_title：British journal of pharmacology

authors： Görnemann T,von Wenckstern H,Kleuser B,Villalón CM,Centurión D,Jähnichen S,Pertz HH

更新日期：2007-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:1. We investigated the nitric oxide (NO) dependence of vasorelaxation in response to different calcium channel blockers (CCB), in rabbit femoral artery in vivo. 2. Anaesthetized rabbits underwent femoral artery ligation, and blood from the proximal artery was returned distal to the ligature through a constant infusion...

journal_title：British journal of pharmacology

authors： Xu B,Xiao-hong L,Lin G,Queen L,Ferro A

更新日期：2002-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:1,2,3,4-Tetrahydro-9-aminoacridine (THA) has an inhibitory effect on the activity of acetylcholinesterase which has led to its use in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease. Other actions of THA include the inhibition of voltage-dependent ion channels. In this paper we describe the effect of THA on the depolarization-in...

journal_title：British journal of pharmacology

authors： de Belleroche J,Gardiner IM

更新日期：1988-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:1. Despite the observation of pharmacological responses to neuropeptide Y (NPY) in mammalian kidneys, there are species differences in the ease with which specific NPY binding sites can be demonstrated; we have investigated whether this can be explained by differential metabolism of NPY by a membrane-bound peptidase. ...

journal_title：British journal of pharmacology

authors： Price JS,Kenny AJ,Huskisson NS,Brown MJ

更新日期：1991-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Administration of catechol to rats anaesthetized with urethane produces a central excitatory state during which an EMG consisting of three temporally distinct components (M1, M2 and M3) can be recorded from forelimb and hindlimb muscles to electrical stimulation of cutaneous afferents. The probability of occurrence of...

journal_title：British journal of pharmacology

authors： Dewhurst DG

更新日期：1984-09-01 00:00:00