Effect of ketotifen on the production of reactive oxygen species from human eosinophils primed by eotaxin.

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：: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 established an Ascaris-induced biphasic skin allergic reaction in mice. In the early-phase reaction (EPR), mast cell degranulation was observed, and tranilast inhibited ear edema. In mast-cell-deficient mice (WBB6F(1)-W/W(V) mice), ear edema in the EPR disappeared, whereas that in the late-phase reaction (LPR) rema...

journal_title：Pharmacology

authors： Sengoku T,Sato S,Sakuma S,Ogawa T,Ohkubo Y,Goto T

更新日期：2001-01-01 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：:The effect of cimetidine and two new histamine H2-receptor antagonists, oxmetidine and SKF 93479, on histamine-stimulated adenylate cyclase activity was studied in guinea pig gastric mucosal cells. Histamine stimulated the enzyme activity in concentration-dependent fashion. The concentration-response curve of histamin...

journal_title：Pharmacology

authors： Cheret AM,Scarpignato C,Lewin MJ,Bertaccini G

更新日期：1984-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The frequent resistance of malignant tumors to chemotherapy documents the fact that numerous patients are uselessly traumatized by highly toxic drugs. Investigations into this resistance have shown that many different mechanisms exist which can abolish the antitumor action of chemotherapeutics. So far, no safe method ...

journal_title：Pharmacology

authors： Lippert TH,Ruoff HJ,Volm M

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Targeting inflammation in patients with coronary artery disease and/or acute myocardial infarction (AMI) is a matter of debate. Methotrexate (MTX) is one of the most widely used immunosuppressants. Cardiovascular Inflammation Reduction Trial (CIRT) recently failed to demonstrate reduced cardiovascular events...

journal_title：Pharmacology

authors： Dannenberg L,Trojovsky K,Ayhan A,Helten C,Zako S,M'Pembele R,Mourikis P,Benkhoff M,Ignatov D,Sarabhai T,Petzold T,Huhn-Wientgen R,Zeus T,Kelm M,Levkau B,Polzin A

更新日期：2020-11-20 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：:The type-1 cannabinoid receptor (CB1R) was initially identified as the neuronal target of Δ(9)-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the major psychoactive substance of marijuana. This receptor is one of the most abundant G-protein-coupled receptors in the adult brain, the target of endocannabinoid ligands and a well-characteri...

journal_title：Pharmacology

authors： Gaffuri AL,Ladarre D,Lenkei Z

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hyaluronic acid (HA) is an important component of the extracellular matrix of prostate cells. Platelet-derived growth factor bb (PDGFbb) has a mitogenic effect on prostate stromal cells. The effect of PDGFbb on HA production by smooth muscle cells from normal and benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) tissue was studied t...

journal_title：Pharmacology

authors： Pullen M,Thomas K,Wu H,Nambi P

更新日期：2001-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The temporal effects of vitamin A deficiency on hepatic cytochrome P-450-dependent and conjugation reactions were studied in the rat. Cytochrome P-450 levels and N-methyl-p-chloroaniline N-demethylase activity were significantly reduced in the deficient animals. No other changes in parameters dependent on cytochrome P...

journal_title：Pharmacology

authors： Siddik ZH,Drew R,Litterst CL,Mimnaugh EG,Sikic BI,Gram TE

更新日期：1980-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/AIMS:Since beta-adrenoceptors have been shown to affect cardiac gap junction channels, we wanted to elucidate the possible effect of metoprolol on the gap junction protein connexin-43, using racemic RS-metoprolol or the isomer R-metoprolol (no beta-adrenoceptor blockade) or S-metoprolol (beta(1)-adrenoceptor...

journal_title：Pharmacology

authors： Salameh A,Blanke K,Dhein S,Janousek J

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report that the loop diuretic drugs bumetanide and furosemide used in the treatment of hypertension are GPR35 agonists. We utilized calcium flux, inositol phosphate accumulation, and dynamic redistribution assays to examine the pharmacology of these compounds on the human, mouse and rat GPR35. While potent on human...

journal_title：Pharmacology

authors： Yang Y,Fu A,Wu X,Reagan JD

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The influence of hyperthyroidism on the functional vascular responsiveness of isolated coronary and renal resistance vessels was investigated. Hyperthyroidism was established by feeding rats for 1 and 4 weeks with 5 mg/kg L-thyroxine (T4)-containing rat chow. Preparations of either coronary or renal resistance vessels...

journal_title：Pharmacology

authors： Zwaveling J,Pfaffendorf M,van Zwieten PA

更新日期：1997-09-01 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

abstract：:When rat mast cells were cultured for a short period in plastic dishes and adhering cells were permeabilized with beta-escin and exposed to Ca2+ at concentrations higher than 10(-7) mol/l, histamine release was induced dose-dependently. Protein kinase C (PKC) activity in the crude extracts obtained from adhering mast ...

journal_title：Pharmacology

authors： Izushi K,Tasaka K

更新日期：1992-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to determine whether transforming growth factor-beta1 (TGF-beta1) induces the synthesis, release and gene expression of urokinase-type plasminogen activator (uPA) in hepatic stellate cells. In addition to stimulating collagen production, TGF-beta1 induced the morphological and phenotypical ch...

journal_title：Pharmacology

authors： Pérez-Liz G,Flores-Hernández J,Arias-Montaño JA,Reyes-Esparza JA,Rodríguez-Fragoso L

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Noradrenergic neurotransmission in the electrically stimulated isolated splenic strip of the cat was found to be modulated via opiate receptor. Pharmacodynamic parameters of morphine, methionine-enkephalin, azidomorphine, naloxone and N-cyclopropylmethyl-norazidomorphine (CAM) were determined. As CAM proved to be more...

journal_title：Pharmacology

authors： Kerecsen L,Knoll J

更新日期：1981-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The first step in the conversion of spironolactone (SP) to its biologically active metabolites is deacetylation to 7 alpha-thiospirolactone (7 alpha-thio-SL). Studies were done to evaluate the effects of reduced glutathione (GSH) on SP deacetylation by adrenal microsomal preparations. In the absence of GSH, adrenal mi...

journal_title：Pharmacology

authors： Colby HD,LaCagnin LB,Los LE

更新日期：1996-01-01 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：: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:Functional linkages between the cannabinoid CB(1) and the dopaminergic systems have been reported although the observations and the mechanisms hypothesizing their interactions at the G protein-coupled receptor (GPCR) functionality level are conflicting. METHODS:Administration of a potent cannabinoid ag...

journal_title：Pharmacology

authors： Nguyen VH,Wang H,Verdurand M,Zavitsanou K

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Tramadol, a central analgesic acting on serotonin neurotransmission, is often co-used with ondansetron, a 5-HT(3) antagonist, for the management of postoperative pain to decrease nausea and vomiting. The aim of the study is to test the hypothesis that this drug combination raises tramadol requirement by patient-contro...

journal_title：Pharmacology

authors： Vale C,Oliveira F,Assunção J,Fontes-Ribeiro C,Pereira F

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effect of delta-sleep-inducing peptide (DSIP) on the anticonvulsive activity of a nonprotective valproate (VPA) dose in a metaphit model of generalized, reflex audiogenic seizures in adult Wistar rats was studied. The animals that received metaphit (10 mg/kg) were exposed to audiogenic stimulation (100 +/- 3 dB, 6...

journal_title：Pharmacology

authors： Hrncić D,Stanojlović O,Zivanović D,Susić V

更新日期：2006-01-01 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：:The effects of sennosides on uterine motility were evaluated by electromyography in healthy adult ewes between day 70 and 120 of pregnancy to assess possible disturbances of the physiological pattern of contractility and eventual risks in pregnancy maintenance. At this stage of pregnancy, the ovine genital tract prese...

journal_title：Pharmacology

authors： Garcia-Villar R

更新日期：1988-01-01 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：:Metabotropic G protein-coupled receptors have recently been recognized as targets for anesthetics and analgesics. In particular, G(q)-coupled receptors such as muscarinic M(1) receptors (M(1)R) and 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT) type 2A receptors have been reported to be targets for anesthetics. Much less is known, howeve...

journal_title：Pharmacology

authors： Minami K,Uezono Y,Shiraishi M,Okamoto T,Ogata J,Horishita T,Taniyama K,Shigematsu A

更新日期：2004-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Various new butyridenyl-2-hydroxybenzylidenyl-1,3-thiazolidinones were synthesized and characterized by elemental analyses, IR and PMR spectral data. The compounds were evaluated for their ability to afford protection against inflammation by carrageenin-induced oedema and cotton pellet implantation in albino rats of e...

journal_title：Pharmacology

authors： Tandon M,Kumar P,Pande K,Bhalla TN,Barthwal JP

更新日期：1985-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to assess whether moderate hypoxia affects the disposition of diltiazem. Six male beagle dogs received diltiazem (0.6 mg/kg) on three occasions: (1) while breathing air, i.e. during normoxia; (2) 1 h after initiating exposure to a FiO2 of 0.08, a FiCO2 of 0.035 and a FiN2 of 0.885, i.e. durin...

journal_title：Pharmacology

authors： du Souich P,Hartemann D,Saunier C

更新日期：1993-12-01 00:00:00