Effects of Cl channel blockers on Ca-activated chloride and potassium currents in smooth muscle cells from rabbit portal vein.

abstract：:1. The 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT)-receptor subtype and affinity for 5-HT was determined in large and small coronary arteries isolated as ring segments from the proximal and distal part of the left coronary artery of 3 month (young) and 2-year old (old) rats. 2. Ketanserin induced a rightward shift of the 5-HT concentr...

journal_title：British journal of pharmacology

authors： Nyborg NC

更新日期：1991-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Alzheimer's disease (AD) is the most common age related neurodegenerative disease. Currently, there are no disease modifying drugs, existing therapies only offer short-term symptomatic relief. Two of the pathognomonic indicators of AD are the presence of extracellular protein aggregates consisting primarily of the Aβ ...

journal_title：British journal of pharmacology

authors： Kenche VB,Barnham KJ

更新日期：2011-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:1. Rabbit isolated irides were loaded with [3H]-noradrenaline and superfused with Tyrode solution. The inhibition by the muscarinic agonists (+/-)-methacholine and pilocarpine of the [3H]-noradrenaline overflow into the superfusate evoked by field stimulation (pulses of 1 ms duration, 75 mA) was measured as an index o...

journal_title：British journal of pharmacology

authors： Bognar IT,Pallas S,Fuder H,Muscholl E

更新日期：1988-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:1. The stimulatory effect of neuropeptide Y (NPY) on food intake is well established but the roles of the receptor subtypes Y(1) and Y(5) have been difficult to define. We have studied the effects of two novel Y(1)-preferring and two Y(5)-preferring agonists on feeding in guinea pigs. 2. The Y(1)-preferring receptor a...

journal_title：British journal of pharmacology

authors： Lecklin A,Lundell I,Salmela S,Männistö PT,Beck-Sickinger AG,Larhammar D

更新日期：2003-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Injury to the lung parenchyma is a constitutional feature shared by many lung diseases. The protein, phosphatase and tensin homologue deleted on chromosome Ten (PTEN) is a major suppressor of phosphoinositide-3 kinase/Akt signalling, a vital survival pathway in lung parenchymal cells. Based on th...

journal_title：British journal of pharmacology

authors： Lai JP,Bao S,Davis IC,Knoell DL

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:1. A quaternary derivative of (-)-hyoscyamine, phenthonium (Phen) induced a concentration-dependent increase in the rate of spontaneous quantal release of acetylcholine (ACh) at the mammalian neuromuscular junction, as shown by intracellular recordings of the miniature endplate potentials (m.e.p.ps) in rat diaphragm m...

journal_title：British journal of pharmacology

authors： Fann ML,Souccar C,Lapa AJ

更新日期：1990-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:1. Goblet cell secretion in guinea-pig airways is under neural control. Opioids have previously been shown to inhibit neurogenic plasma exudation and bronchoconstriction in guinea-pig airways. We have now examined the effects of morphine and opioid peptides on tracheal goblet cell secretion induced by either electrica...

journal_title：British journal of pharmacology

authors： Kuo HP,Rohde JA,Barnes PJ,Rogers DF

更新日期：1992-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Xaliproden (SR57746A) is a 5-HT(1A) receptor agonist and neurotrophic agent that reduces oxaliplatin-mediated neuropathy in clinical trials. The present study investigated its profile on in vitro transduction, neurochemical responses and acute nociceptive pain tests in rats. EXPERIMENTAL APPROAC...

journal_title：British journal of pharmacology

authors： Martel JC,Assié MB,Bardin L,Depoortère R,Cussac D,Newman-Tancredi A

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Inhibition of myocardial Ca2+ channels was investigated for three dihydropyridines with different structural features: Ro 18-3981, darodipine (PY 108-068) and nifedipine. Ro 18-3981 contains a sulphamoyl acetyl side-chain. In voltage-clamps experiments with isolated cardiac myocytes of guinea-pig, Ro 18-3981 caused a ...

journal_title：British journal of pharmacology

authors： Holck M,Osterrieder W

更新日期：1987-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Subset of macrophages within the atheroma plaque displays a high glucose uptake activity. Nevertheless, the molecular mechanisms and the pathophysiological significance of this high glucose need remain unclear. While the role for hypoxia and hypoxia inducible factor 1α has been demonstrated, the ...

journal_title：British journal of pharmacology

authors： Ménégaut L,Jalil A,Pilot T,van Dongen K,Crespy V,Steinmetz E,Pais de Barros JP,Geissler A,Le Goff W,Venteclef N,Lagrost L,Gautier T,Thomas C,Masson D

更新日期：2020-12-29 00:00:00

abstract：:1. The role of the sympathetic nervous system in experimental hypertension and associated changes in aortic sodium and potassium was studied using normal and immunosympathectomized Sprague-Dawley rats.2. A single injection of antiserum to nerve-growth factor to rats at birth produced less intensive destruction of the ...

journal_title：British journal of pharmacology

authors： Ayitey-Smith E,Varma DR

更新日期：1970-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The releases of [3H]5-hydroxytryptamine ([3H]5-HT) and of endogenous glutamic acid and their modulation through presynaptic h5-HT1B autoreceptors and h5-HT1D heteroreceptors have been investigated in synaptosomal preparations from fresh neocortical samples obtained from patients undergoing neurosurgery. The inhibition...

journal_title：British journal of pharmacology

authors： Marcoli M,Maura G,Munari C,Ruelle A,Raiteri M

更新日期：1999-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Previous studies have provided evidence for the presence on B cell membrane of adenosine receptors (P1-purinoceptors) of the A1-subtype which inhibit insulin secretion. In this work we have investigated the implication of a guanosine triphosphate (GTP) binding protein (G protein) in the A1 purinoceptor-induced inhibit...

journal_title：British journal of pharmacology

authors： Hillaire-Buys D,Gross R,Loubatières-Mariani MM,Ribes G

更新日期：1989-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Adenosine enhanced histamine release and prolonged the adenosine 3':5'-cyclic monophosphate (cyclic AMP) response in purified rat peritoneal mast cells following immunological challenge. The effect on the cyclic AMP response, which was blocked by 8-phenyltheophylline, probably results from an interaction with A2-purin...

journal_title：British journal of pharmacology

authors： Church MK,Hughes PJ

更新日期：1985-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:1. Characterization of the beta-adrenoceptors mediating inhibition of gastric acid secretion in the conscious Heidenhain pouch dog has been investigated by determination of the effects of propranolol, (+)-propranolol, practolol and H35/25 on salbutamol and isoprenaline-induced inhibition of gastric acid secretion. 2. ...

journal_title：British journal of pharmacology

authors： Daly MJ,Long JM,Stables R

更新日期：1978-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:1 The spasmogenic and spasmolytic effects of beta-lipotropin (LPH) fragments and one analogue were investigated on different parts of the gastro-intestinal tract of guinea-pig and rat in vitro.2 Changes in muscle tone were observed in colon and rectum and to a lesser extent in jejunum and ileum of both species. Rat co...

journal_title：British journal of pharmacology

authors： Nijkamp FP,Van Ree JM

更新日期：1980-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:ZK110841 and AH6809, an agonist and an antagonist of prostaglandin DP-receptors on human platelets, were evaluated with a fibroblastic cell line from bovine embryonic trachea (EBTr) which specifically responds to prostaglandin D2 (PGD2). ZK110841, equipotent to PGD2, elevated the adenosine 3':5'-cyclic monophosphate (...

journal_title：British journal of pharmacology

authors： Ito S,Okuda E,Sugama K,Negishi M,Hayaishi O

更新日期：1990-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:1. Plasma exudation and blood flow changes induced by intradermal injection of prostaglandins E2 (PGE2), I2 (PG12), D2 (PGD2) and F2 alpha (PGF2 alpha) were measured in rabbit dorsal skin by the use of [131I]-albumin and 133Xe. 2. Little plasma exudation was produced by any of the prostaglandins when injected alone. 3...

journal_title：British journal of pharmacology

authors： Williams TJ

更新日期：1979-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:The effects of 4-O-methylhonokiol (MH), a constituent of Magnolia officinalis, were investigated on human prostate cancer cells and its mechanism of action elucidated. EXPERIMENTAL APPROACH:The anti-cancer effects of MH were examined in prostate cancer and normal cells. The effects were validate...

journal_title：British journal of pharmacology

authors： Lee NJ,Oh JH,Ban JO,Shim JH,Lee HP,Jung JK,Ahn BW,Yoon DY,Han SB,Ham YW,Hong JT

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Levetiracetam, the alpha-ethyl analogue of the nootropic piracetam, is a widely used antiepileptic drug (AED) that provides protection against partial seizures and is also effective in the treatment of primary generalized seizure syndromes including juvenile myoclonic epilepsy. Levetiracetam was discovered in 1992 thr...

journal_title：British journal of pharmacology

authors： Rogawski MA

更新日期：2008-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:At nanomolar concentrations, SR141716 and AM251 act as specific and selective antagonists of the cannabinoid CB1 receptor. In the micromolar range, these compounds were shown to inhibit basal G-protein activity, and this is often interpreted to implicate constitutive activity of the CB1 receptors in native tissue. We ...

journal_title：British journal of pharmacology

authors： Savinainen JR,Saario SM,Niemi R,Järvinen T,Laitinen JT

更新日期：2003-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:1. The brain cytoprotective effects of a putative calcium-associated protein kinase inhibitor, HA1077, as well as a calcium entry blocker nicardipine were evaluated in models of cerebral ischaemia in Mongolian gerbils. Morphological changes characterizing delayed neuronal death of selectively vulnerable CA1 pyramidal ...

journal_title：British journal of pharmacology

authors： Asano T,Ikegaki I,Satoh S,Mochizuki D,Hidaka H,Suzuki Y,Shibuya M,Sugita K

更新日期：1991-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:1. We examined how gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) influences interaction of picrotoxin and tert-butylbicyclophosphorothionate (TBPS) with recombinant rat alpha 1 beta 2 gamma 2 GABAA receptors stably expressed in human embryonic kidney cells (HEK293), as monitored with changes in Cl- currents measured by the whole-cel...

journal_title：British journal of pharmacology

authors： Dillon GH,Im WB,Carter DB,McKinley DD

更新日期：1995-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:1. We investigated the cytoprotective effect of low-dose nitric oxide (NO) on NO-induced cell death in mouse macrophage-like cell line RAW264. 2. Sodium nitroprusside (SNP), an NO donor, at a high concentration (4 mM) released cytochrome c from mitochondria and induced death in RAW264 cells. Acetyl-L-aspartyl-L-glutam...

journal_title：British journal of pharmacology

authors： Yoshioka Y,Yamamuro A,Maeda S

更新日期：2003-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:1. Changes induced in the electrocorticogram by the bilateral perfusion of (+)-amphetamine into the mesencephalic reticular formation (MRF) have been studied in cat encéphale isolé preparations. 2. (+)-Amphetamine, applied for 5 min in the MRF, mimicked the electrocortical desynchronization induced by the perfusion of...

journal_title：British journal of pharmacology

authors： Candy JM,Key BJ

更新日期：1977-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The prejunctional effects of clonidine and phenylephrine were studied in guinea-pig isolated atria by means of field stimulation of the sympathetic nerve terminals during the cardiac refractory period, in the presence of 1 microM atropine. Clonidine (10-100 nM) produced a dose-dependent decrease in the stimulus-inotro...

journal_title：British journal of pharmacology

authors： Ledda F,Mantelli L

更新日期：1984-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:1. Pressor responses to sympathetic outflow stimulation, noradrenaline and angiotensin have been recorded in pithed rats.2. Disulfiram (50 mg/kg) and sodium diethyldithiocarbamate (DDC) (5-100 mg/kg) both caused an initial increase in the pressor response to all three procedures followed by a selective inhibition of t...

journal_title：British journal of pharmacology

authors： Day MD,Hall JM,Owen DA

更新日期：1972-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Antiretroviral (ARV) drugs activate pregnane X receptors and constitutive androstane receptors, increasing the risk of drug interactions due to altered drug metabolism and disposition. The closely related liver X receptors (LXRα/β), oestrogen receptors (ERα/β) and glucocorticoid receptor (GR) reg...

journal_title：British journal of pharmacology

authors： Svärd J,Blanco F,Nevin D,Fayne D,Mulcahy F,Hennessy M,Spiers JP

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:1. Ginsenosides, the active ingredients extracted from Panax ginseng, have been shown to promote nitric oxide (NO) release in bovine aortic endothelial cells. Since the endothelial cells and the perivascular nerves in penile corpus cavernosum contain NO synthase and an NO-like substance has been shown to be released f...

journal_title：British journal of pharmacology

authors： Chen X,Lee TJ

更新日期：1995-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Normal pregnancy is associated with decreased vascular resistance and increased release of vasodilators. Endothelin-1 (ET-1) causes vasoconstriction via endothelin receptor type A (ET(A)R), but could activate ET(B)R in the endothelium and release vasodilator substances. However, the roles of ET(B...

journal_title：British journal of pharmacology

authors： Mazzuca MQ,Dang Y,Khalil RA

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00