Effects of general stimulant drugs on the electrical responses of isolated slabs of cat's cerebral cortex.

abstract：:British Journal of Pharmacology (BJP) is pleased to publish a new set of guidelines for reporting research involving animals, simultaneously with several other journals; the 'ARRIVE' guidelines (Animals in Research: Reporting In Vivo Experiments). This editorial summarizes the background to the guidelines, gives our v...

journal_title：British journal of pharmacology

authors： McGrath JC,Drummond GB,McLachlan EM,Kilkenny C,Wainwright CL

更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:1. We have examined the mechanisms by which the K(+)-channel blocker 4-aminopyridine (4-AP) can dose-dependently increase both basal [3H]-noradrenaline ([3H]-NA) release and the [3H]-NA release evoked by electrical stimulation, but not the release of [3H]-acetylcholine ([3H]-ACh), from slices of rat hippocampus. 2. Bo...

journal_title：British journal of pharmacology

authors： Hu PS,Fredholm BB

更新日期：1991-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We investigated the ability of N-benzyl-N-ethyl-2-(7,8-dihydro-7-methyl-8-oxo-2-phenyl-9H-purin-9-yl)acetamide (AC-5216), a novel mitochondrial benzodiazepine receptor (MBR) ligand, to produce anti-anxiety and antidepressant-like effects in various animal models. AC-5216 showed high affinity for MBRs prepared from rat...

journal_title：British journal of pharmacology

authors： Kita A,Kohayakawa H,Kinoshita T,Ochi Y,Nakamichi K,Kurumiya S,Furukawa K,Oka M

更新日期：2004-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:1. The pharmacokinetics of cyclophosphamide were investigated in cancer patients. The data can be characterized by a two-compartment open model. The half life of the elimination phase of the drug ranged between 3 and 11 hours.2. Extensive tubular reabsorption of the drug resulted in the excretion of only a small perce...

journal_title：British journal of pharmacology

authors： Cohen JL,Jao JY,Jusko WJ

更新日期：1971-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The platelet-lowering drug anagrelide inhibits bone marrow megakaryocytopoiesis by an unknown mechanism. Recently, it was found that anagrelide is bio-transformed in humans into two major metabolites (6,7-dichloro-3-hydroxy-1,5 dihydro-imidazo[2,1-b]quinazolin-2-one (BCH24426) and 2-amino-5,6-dichloro-3,4,-dihydroquin...

journal_title：British journal of pharmacology

authors： Wang G,Franklin R,Hong Y,Erusalimsky JD

更新日期：2005-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:1. The regional binding of [3H]-(+)-5-methyl-10,11-dihydro-5H-dibenzo (a,d)cyclohepten-5,10-imine maleate ([3H]-(+)-MK 801) to sections of rat brain was measured by an in vitro quantitative autoradiographic technique. A heterogeneous distribution of binding sites was observed. 2. High values of binding were detected i...

journal_title：British journal of pharmacology

authors： Tacconi S,Ratti E,Marien MR,Gaviraghi G,Bowery NG

更新日期：1993-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:1. Endotoxin shock is accompanied by an increase in peripheral vascular permeability. It has been postulated that most biological activities of LPS are derived from lipid A moiety. Here we examined the effect of lipid A analogue ONO-4007 in increasing vascular permeability and the possible mediators in mouse skin by a...

journal_title：British journal of pharmacology

authors： Ishida H,Fujii E,Irie K,Yoshioka T,Muraki T,Ogawa R

更新日期：2000-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Hypoxia/reoxygenation induces synthesis of reactive oxygen species (ROS) which can attack macromolecules and cause brain injury. The transcription factor, nuclear factor (erythroid-derived 2)-like 2, (Nrf2), ia potent activator of genes with an antioxidant responsive element and Nrf2 can countera...

journal_title：British journal of pharmacology

authors： Cao S,Chao D,Zhou H,Balboni G,Xia Y

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:1. The benzodiazepine site of the alpha 6 beta 2 gamma 2 subtype of gamma-aminobutyric acidA (GABAA) receptors is distinguishable from that of the alpha 1 beta 2 gamma 2 subtype by its inability to interact with classical benzodiazepines (i.e., diazepam) and its agonistic response to Ro 15-1788, which behaves as an an...

journal_title：British journal of pharmacology

authors： Im WB,Pregenzer JF,Binder JA,Alberts GL,Im HK

更新日期：1997-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Authentic nitric oxide (NO; 0.1 - 10 micromoles) caused transient, dose-dependent relaxation of phenylephrine-induced tone without changing membrane potential in mesenteric arteries. Larger doses, above 10 micromoles, did not evoke more relaxation (maximal relaxation to 150 micromoles NO in denuded arteries, 69+/-7%, ...

journal_title：British journal of pharmacology

authors： Plane F,Sampson LJ,Smith JJ,Garland CJ

更新日期：2001-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:Cell movement is a fundamental process of normal cellular physiology and pathophysiology. Abnormal regulation of cell migration is a common denominator of many medical disorders, including cancer metastasis, autoimmune disease and inflammation. Increased interest in the targeting of cell migration and invasi...

journal_title：British journal of pharmacology

authors： Detchokul S,Frauman AG

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:1 A rat isolated gastric mucosal preparation was used to monitor histamine output and acid secretion during stimulation by different secretagogues. 2 In non-stimulated preparations, spontaneous histamine output decreased over 450 min. 3 Stimulation of secretion with 4 (5)-methylhistamine or dibutyryl cyclic adenosine ...

journal_title：British journal of pharmacology

authors： Main IH,Pearce JB

更新日期：1982-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:1 Endothelin-1 (ET-1), an endothelium-derived vasoactive peptide, participates in the regulation of endothelial function through mechanisms that are not fully elucidated. This study examined the impact of ET-1 on oxidative stress, apoptosis and cell proliferation in human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVEC). HUVE...

journal_title：British journal of pharmacology

authors： Dong F,Zhang X,Wold LE,Ren Q,Zhang Z,Ren J

更新日期：2005-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:1. We have characterized the human smooth muscle endothelin converting enzyme (ECE) present in the media of the endothelium-denuded human umbilical vein preparation. 2. Endothelin-1 (ET-1) and ET-2 were potent constrictors of umbilical vein with EC50 values of 9.2 nM and 29.6 nM, respectively. ET-1 was at least 30 tim...

journal_title：British journal of pharmacology

authors： Maguire JJ,Johnson CM,Mockridge JW,Davenport AP

更新日期：1997-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:Reorganization of the actin cytoskeleton is essential for cell motility and chemotaxis. Actin-binding proteins (ABPs) and membrane lipids, especially phosphoinositides PI(4,5)P2 and PI(3,4,5)P3 are involved in the regulation of this reorganization. At least 15 ABPs have been reported to interact with, or reg...

journal_title：British journal of pharmacology

authors： Wu CY,Lin MW,Wu DC,Huang YB,Huang HT,Chen CL

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Bradykinin, angiotensin II, arginine vasopressin (AVP) or des-amino-D-arginine vasopressin (DDAVP) were administered by intravenous infusion to 10 healthy men. The concentration of 6-oxo-prostaglandin F1 alpha (6-oxo-PGF1 alpha), the stable hydrolysis product of prostacyclin (PGI2), was measured in plasma using gas ch...

journal_title：British journal of pharmacology

authors： Barrow SE,Dollery CT,Heavey DJ,Hickling NE,Ritter JM,Vial J

更新日期：1986-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effect of leukaemia inhibitory factor (LIF) in modulating cholinergic and sensory nerve function was examined using guinea-pig tracheal explants. Specific LIF receptors (LIFR) were immunolocalized to both cholinergic and sensory nerves. Release of SP in culture was not influenced by LIF. Similarly, maximum contrac...

journal_title：British journal of pharmacology

authors： Knight DA,D'Aprile AC,Spalding LJ,Goldie RG,Thompson PJ

更新日期：2000-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:1. We previously showed that chronic exposure to aspirin (100 mg kg-1 daily, by mouth) is effective in preventing the onset of hypertension in young (28-84 day old) spontaneously hypertensive rats (SHRs). This is contrary to what others have reported using older SHRs. 2. Renal prostaglandin F2 alpha was also reduced i...

journal_title：British journal of pharmacology

authors： Tuttle RS,Yager J,Northrup N

更新日期：1988-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Agonists of the M(2) muscarinic acetylcholine receptor (mAChR) increase mRNA for this receptor and mRNA for endothelial and neuronal isoforms of NO synthase (eNOS or nNOS). Here we examine the different signalling pathways involved in such events in rat cardiac atria. EXPERIMENTAL APPROACH:In is...

journal_title：British journal of pharmacology

authors： Ganzinelli S,Joensen L,Borda E,Bernabeo G,Sterin-Borda L

更新日期：2007-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:1. The effect of the calcitonin gene-related peptide antagonist (CGRP8-37, 400 nmol kg-1, i.v.) on the increased blood flow induced by calcitonin gene related peptide (CGRP), vasodilator prostaglandins, and topical capsaicin was measured with a laser Doppler blood flow meter in rat abdominal skin. 2. The saphenous ner...

journal_title：British journal of pharmacology

authors： Escott KJ,Brain SD

更新日期：1993-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The release of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) and acetylcholine (ACh) from the strips of guinea-pig ileum was investigated in the presence of neurotensin. Neurotensin evoked the release of [3H]-GABA from the strips preloaded with [3H]-GABA, and the evoked release was Ca2+-dependent and tetrodotoxin-sensitive. Hexameth...

journal_title：British journal of pharmacology

authors： Nakamoto M,Tanaka C,Taniyama K

更新日期：1987-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:1. We have compared the effects of ouabain on the maintenance of gap junctional communication in rat aortic A7r5 smooth muscle cells, monkey COS-1 fibroblasts and human HeLa epithelial cells. 2. Ouabain (1 mM) interrupted dye coupling between confluent A7r5 cells within approximately 1 h, and high concentrations of ou...

journal_title：British journal of pharmacology

authors： Martin PE,Hill NS,Kristensen B,Errington RJ,Griffith TM

更新日期：2003-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The muscarinic receptor binding of trazodone, a new nontricyclic antidepressant, was compared with established tricyclic antidepressants. The ability to inhibit the binding of [3H]-quinuclidinyl benzilate in vitro was used for comparing atropine-like effects. Trazodone was found to have essentially no activity at the ...

journal_title：British journal of pharmacology

authors： Hyslop DK,Taylor DP

更新日期：1980-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:1 The effects of indomethacin and eicosa-5,8,11,14-tetraynoic acid (ETYA) on the contractile response of the transmurally stimulated rabbit portal vein were studied in vitro.2 When the veins were stimulated for 240 pulses at 1 and 2 Hz, the responses were potentiated by indomethacin and ETYA. However, responses to 4 a...

journal_title：British journal of pharmacology

authors： Greenberg R

更新日期：1974-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Monocytes and macrophages provide key targets for the action of novel anti-inflammatory therapeutics targeted at inhibition of PDE4 cAMP-specific phosphodiesterases. PDE4 enzymes provide the dominant cAMP phosphodiesterase activity in U937 human monocytic cells. Differentiation of U937 monocytic cells to a macrophage-...

journal_title：British journal of pharmacology

authors： Shepherd MC,Baillie GS,Stirling DI,Houslay MD

更新日期：2004-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:1. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are effective anti-inflammatory and analgesic drugs although they also induce unwanted side effects due to the inhibition of the physiological effects regulated by prostaglandins. This has led to the search for new compounds with fewer side effects, such as the nitro-N...

journal_title：British journal of pharmacology

authors： Romero-Sandoval EA,Mazario J,Howat D,Herrero JF

更新日期：2002-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:To study the importance of endothelium-derived contracting factors (EDCFs) in arteries of rats with type I diabetes. EXPERIMENTAL APPROACH:Rat femoral arteries were collected four or twelve weeks after induction of diabetes with streptozotocin. Rings, with or without endothelium, were suspended ...

journal_title：British journal of pharmacology

authors： Shi Y,Feletou M,Ku DD,Man RY,Vanhoutte PM

更新日期：2007-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Chemokines and their receptors form an intricate interaction and signalling network that plays critical roles in various physiological and pathological cellular processes. The high promiscuity and apparent redundancy of this network makes probing individual chemokine/receptor interactions and fun...

journal_title：British journal of pharmacology

authors： Szpakowska M,Nevins AM,Meyrath M,Rhainds D,D'huys T,Guité-Vinet F,Dupuis N,Gauthier PA,Counson M,Kleist A,St-Onge G,Hanson J,Schols D,Volkman BF,Heveker N,Chevigné A

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The endoplasmic reticulum (ER) is an important intracellular membranous organelle. Previous studies have demonstrated that the ER is responsible for protein folding and trafficking, lipid synthesis and the maintenance of calcium homeostasis. Interestingly, the morphology and structure of the ER were recently found to ...

journal_title：British journal of pharmacology

authors： Hu W,Ma Z,Di S,Jiang S,Li Y,Fan C,Yang Y,Wang D

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:1. The purpose of the present study was to develop an experimental strategy for the quantification of the cardiovascular effects of non-selective adenosine receptor ligands at the adenosine A1 and A2a receptor in vivo. 2-Chloroadenosine (CADO) was used as a model compound. 2. Three groups of normotensive conscious rat...

journal_title：British journal of pharmacology

authors： Mathoôt RA,Soudijn W,Breimer DD,Ijzerman AP,Danhof M

更新日期：1996-05-01 00:00:00