Effects of beraprost sodium, a prostaglandin I(2) analog, on high glucose-induced proliferation and oxidative stress in a rat glomerular mesangial cell line.

abstract：:Acetylsalicylic acid (ASA; 0.1-10 mg/kg), indomethacin (IND; 0.1-1.0 mg/kg), and tartrazine (TZ; 0.1-2.0 mg/kg), given intravenously induced dose-dependent increases in carotid-sinus nerve (CSN) activity, accompanied by increases in mean arterial blood pressure (MABP), but only the IND-induced MABP increases were dose...

journal_title：Pharmacology

authors： D'Souza SJ,Biggs DF

更新日期：1987-01-01 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：INTRODUCTION:Although it is beneficial to protect the skin from natural aging, especially in an aging society, the approach by which this can be achieved is still not well known. Hochu-ekki-to, a Chinese natural medicine, has various advantageous effects; however, there is no report about its influence on skin aging. ...

journal_title：Pharmacology

authors： Orita K,Yamate Y,Kobayashi H,Hiramoto K

更新日期：2020-01-01 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：:The effects of alpha-tocopherol, ascorbic acid and rutin on peroxidative processes were studied in xanthine-xanthine oxidase system, linoleic acid ufasomes and human erythrocyte membranes. In these three systems, tested compounds scavenge superoxide anion radicals or inhibit lipid peroxidation in a concentration-depen...

journal_title：Pharmacology

authors： Nègre-Salvayre A,Affany A,Hariton C,Salvayre R

更新日期：1991-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:Recent studies have reported that intracellular calcium (Ca(2+)) mobilization is involved in homocysteine (Hcy)-induced endothelial dysfunction and the Na(+)/H(+) exchanger (NHE) is responsible for an increase in the intracellular Ca(2+) concentration in cardiovascular disease. We hypothesized that inhibition of t...

journal_title：Pharmacology

authors： Wu S,Gao X,Yang S,Liu L,Ge B,Yang Q

更新日期：2013-01-01 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 present study examined the interaction of opioidergic systems in the hypotensive action of atenolol. Anesthetized, adult spontaneously hypertensive (SHR) and Wistar Kyoto (WKY) rats were instrumented to monitor blood pressure and heart rate. Atenolol (100 micrograms/kg, i.v.) produced a decrease in blood pressure ...

journal_title：Pharmacology

authors： Laskey RE,Jones LF,Tackett RL

更新日期：1989-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ketotifen is an antiallergic drug and may have direct inhibitory effects on eosinophils. To investigate the anti-eosinophilic effect of ketotifen, we examined the effect of ketotifen on the production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) from eotaxin-primed human eosinophils. Ketotifen at 10(-10)-10(-6) mol/l significantl...

journal_title：Pharmacology

authors： Yamada Y,Sannohe S,Saito N,Cui CH,Ueki S,Oyamada H,Kanda A,Yamaguchi K,Hamada K,Adachi T,Kayaba H,Chihara J

更新日期：2003-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We compared detailed efficacy of efonidipine and nifedipine, dihydropyridine analogues, and mibefradil using recombinant T- and L-type Ca2+ channels expressed separately in mammalian cells. All these Ca2+ channel antagonists blocked T-type Ca2+ channel currents (I(Ca(T))) with distinct blocking manners: I(Ca(T)) was b...

journal_title：Pharmacology

authors： Lee TS,Kaku T,Takebayashi S,Uchino T,Miyamoto S,Hadama T,Perez-Reyes E,Ono K

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Feeding a thiamin-deficient diet to male and female rats for 3 weeks alters the mixed function oxidases responsible for metabolizing benzo(a)pyrene and enhances the response of these enzymes to induction by phenobarbital or 3-methylcholanthrene. The caloric restriction observed in thiamin deprivation may be partially ...

journal_title：Pharmacology

authors： Wade AE,Bunce OR,Harley W,Baker MT,Holmes D

更新日期：1984-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effects of the calcium channel antagonist nifedipine and the protein kinase C (PKC) inhibitor, staurosporine were examined on the pressor actions of a full, cirazoline, and a partial, St587, alpha 1-adrenoceptor agonist as well as the alpha 2-adrenoceptor agonist B-HT 920 in the pithed rat preparation. Administrat...

journal_title：Pharmacology

authors： Tabrizchi R,Triggle CR

更新日期：1991-01-01 00:00:00

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：:Two diazepam derivatives, the N-desmethyl and the 2'-chlor-N-desmethyldiazepam, were compared in rats using behavioral and EEG techniques. Both drugs had depressant effects upon locomotor activity, facilitated behavior suppressed by punishment, increased the number of shocks received by rats in a Sidman avoidance proc...

journal_title：Pharmacology

authors： Babbini M,Gaiardi M,Bartoletti M

更新日期：1978-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/AIMS:The in vivo metabolic profile of a benzopyridooxathiazepine (BPT) derivative, a potent tubulin polymerization inhibitor with a promising in vitro activity, was investigated. METHODS:The quantification of the BPT derivative and the identification of metabolites in the plasma of Wistar rats after i.p. an...

journal_title：Pharmacology

authors： Bourdon F,Lecoeur M,Lebègue N,Gressier B,Luyckx M,Odou P,Dine T,Goossens JF,Kambia N

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Exposure of rat portal veins to an N2-gassed buffer markedly increased 86Rb outflow. Moreover, glucose caused a pronounced reduction in 86Rb outflow from portal veins perfused with an N2-gassed buffer. Pinacidil, cromakalim and diazoxide provoked a sustained increase in 86Rb outflow. The stimulatory effect of pinacidi...

journal_title：Pharmacology

authors： Antoine MH,Herchuelz A,Lebrun P

更新日期：1992-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/AIMS:morphine is known to inhibit cholinergic contractions of the guinea pig small intestine. This has been compared to the human small intestinal innervated longitudinal muscle in the current study. METHODS:cholinergic primary contractions of human small intestinal longitudinal strips were evoked by electr...

journal_title：Pharmacology

authors： Benko R,Molnár Z,Nemes D,Dékány A,Kelemen D,Illényi L,Cseke L,Papp A,Varga G,Bartho L

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A dose-dependent contractile effect of substance P (SP) on the isolated, everted rat portal vein was competitively inhibited by two selective SP antagonists (pro2, phe7, trp9)-SP and (pro4, trp7,9)-SP 4-11. Phentolamine, atropine, methysergide, mepyramine, cimetidine, Sar1, Ile8-angiotensin II, Leu8, des-Arg9-bradykin...

journal_title：Pharmacology

authors： Mastrangelo D,Mathison R,Huggel H

更新日期：1983-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Angiogenesis is usually driven by inflammation. Matrix metalloproteinases MMP-3 and MMP-9 and tissue inhibitors of metalloproteinases TIMP-1 and TIMP-2 are implicated in vascular remodeling. TIMP-2 exhibits antiangiogenic properties. Statins show benefits that are additional to lipid lowering including pro- ...

journal_title：Pharmacology

authors： Siddiqui AJ,Gustafsson T,Sylven C,Crisby M

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A comparison was made of the anti-ischemic effects of dihydropyridine calcium antagonists in isolated globally ischemic rat hearts. Pretreatment with amlodipine, nifedipine, nitredipine, or nisoldipine reduced reperfusion enzyme (lactate dehydrogenase) release and contracture after 25 min of global ischemia and 30 min...

journal_title：Pharmacology

authors： Grover GJ,Dzwonczyk S,Sleph PG

更新日期：1990-01-01 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：BACKGROUND/AIMS:Serotonin (5-hydroxytryptamine, 5-HT)-induced contraction and the involvement of RhoA/Rho-kinase pathway in the 5-HT-induced contraction was investigated isometrically in vitro in both diabetic and nondiabetic human corpus cavernosum (HCC) tissues. METHODS:HCC tissues were obtained from 12 patients. Th...

journal_title：Pharmacology

authors： Murat N,Soner BC,Demir O,Esen A,Gidener S

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Induction of endogenous superoxide anion stress by the use of the superoxide dismutase inhibitor diethylthiocarbamate (DETCA; 10 mmol/l) produced a potent inhibition of the ATP (0.3-10 mmol/l) and diadenosine tetraphosphate (AP(4)A) contractile activity in the isolated vas deferens by 29-92 and 24-90%, respectively. P...

journal_title：Pharmacology

authors： Al-Rawi MB,Aleisa AM,Khattab MM

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The signaling of seven transmembrane receptors/G-protein- coupled receptors (GPCRs) is regulated by a number of receptor interacting proteins, including βarrestins (βarrs) and GPCR kinases (GRKs). In the present report, we have analyzed the interaction pattern between the glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor (GLP-...

journal_title：Pharmacology

authors： Jorgensen R,Norklit Roed S,Heding A,Elling CE

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：:Metformin is a widely used antidiabetic agent that is generally considered safe. However, metformin-associated lactic acidosis (MALA), though not common, occurs from time to time and results in significantly high mortality. A series of 23 MALA cases in a local major hospital in Hong Kong is reported in this article to...

journal_title：Pharmacology

authors： Yeung CW,Chung HY,Fong BM,Tsai NW,Chan WM,Siu TS,Tam S,Tsui SH

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/AIMS:In this study, we evaluated the functional impact of facilitatory presynaptic adenosine A2A and muscarinic M1 receptors in the recovery of neuromuscular tetanic depression caused by the blockage of high-affinity choline transporter (HChT) by hemicholinium-3 (HC-3), a condition that mimics a myasthenia-l...

journal_title：Pharmacology

authors： Castellão-Santana LM,Yumi Abiko P,Ambiel CR,Peixoto AR,Noronha-Matos JB,Correia-de-Sá P,Alves-Do-Prado W

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effect of age on the clearance (CL) of therapeutic proteins has not been explored extensively in pediatric subjects. Recently, resting energy expenditure (REE) has been proposed to link age-dependent CL with developmental changes. Allometric relationship was explored to assess the impact of REE on the CL of therap...

journal_title：Pharmacology

authors： Lee SK

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/AIMS:This study was performed in order to elucidate the effects of 7-nitroindazole (7-NI) and L-arginine on cognitive functions of rats in a three-panel runway task. METHODS:7-NI (2.5, 5, 10 mg/kg) and L-arginine (200 mg/kg) were injected intraperitoneally into male Wistar rats 30 min before the test. RESU...

journal_title：Pharmacology

authors： Yildiz Akar F,Celikyurt IK,Ulak G,Mutlu O

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/AIMS:Morphine causes state-dependent learning that its mechanism and brain-related structures are not fully understood. This study aimed to determine whether lidocaine reversible inactivation of the central nucleus of the amygdala (CeA) could affect acquisition, consolidation, and retrieval of morphine state...

journal_title：Pharmacology

authors： Noorbakhshnia M,Rahmani-Samani P,Eivani M

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00