Nitric oxide modulates μ-opioid receptor function in vitro.

abstract：:In the present study, we investigated whether mood stabilizer lithium (Li) protects against d-amphetamine (AMP)-induced mania-like behaviours via modulating the novel proinflammatory potential. Repeated treatment with AMP resulted in significant increases in proinflammatory cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) and indolemaine-2,3...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental pharmacology & physiology

authors： Phan DH,Shin EJ,Jeong JH,Tran HQ,Sharma N,Nguyen BT,Jung TW,Nah SY,Saito K,Nabeshima T,Kim HC

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:MicroRNA plays an integral role in the development of atherosclerosis. Our study aimed to investigate the roles of miR-599 in lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced endothelial damage in human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs). HUVECs were transfected with a miR-599 mimic and negative control, and then exposed to LP...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental pharmacology & physiology

authors： Wang J,Du A,Wang H,Li Y

更新日期：2020-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In guinea-pig isolated atria, angiotensin I and angiotensin II produced concentration dependent increases in the rate of spontaneous beating and in the release of noradrenaline produced by field stimulation of sympathetic nerves. In rat isolated caudal artery preparations, both angiotensin I and angiotensin II had dir...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental pharmacology & physiology

authors： Ziogas J,Story DF,Rand MJ

更新日期：1984-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:1. In the present study, we examined whether the nuclear transcription factor (NF)-kappaB activity plays a role in the determination of sensitivity to tumour necrosis factor (TNF)-alpha or agonistic Fas antibody (Ab) in human vascular smooth muscle cells (hVSMC). 2. To inhibit agonist-induced NF-kappaB activation in h...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental pharmacology & physiology

authors： Imanishi T,Hano T,Takarada S,Nishio I

更新日期：2003-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The combined administration of metronidazole and ampicillin increased faecal weights by 198% in normal male subjects on controlled diets with constant energy, protein and dietary fibre content. Intestinal transit times were unaltered despite marked increase in faecal weights. ...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental pharmacology & physiology

authors： Kurpad AV,Shetty PS

更新日期：1984-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study investigated whether the specific alpha-antagonist, prazosin, stimulated basal plasma renin levels and heart rate. Furthermore the beta-adrenergic nervous system was also investigated to ascertain whether it was involved in this effect. Prazosin (0.1 or 1 mg/kg) was injected subcutaneously (s.c.) to conscio...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental pharmacology & physiology

authors： Atkinson J,Luthi P,Sonnay M,Boillat N

更新日期：1986-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Aerobic glycolysis plays a crucial role in cancer progression. Ketamine is often used for cancer pain relief in clinical settings. Moreover, ketamine inhibits proliferation and induces apoptosis in many cancer cell types. However, the anti-tumour mechanism of ketamine is still poorly understood. In the present study, ...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental pharmacology & physiology

authors： Hu J,Duan W,Liu Y

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:1. The aims of the present study were to investigate the pharmacological effects of quercetin on wild-type (WT) and mutant (I502A) human (h) Kv1.5 channel currents (I(kur)) and to identify whether mutation in the S6 segment is critical to activation of I(kur) by quercetin. 2. Experiments were performed on WT and site-...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental pharmacology & physiology

authors： Yang L,Ma JH,Zhang PH,Zou AR,Tu DN

更新日期：2009-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Tiron functions as an effective antioxidant alleviating the intracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS) or the acute toxic metal overload. Previous studies have shown that cardiac myocyte apoptosis can be effectively inhibited by tiron administration in streptozotocin (STZ)-induced diabetic rats, primary neonatal rat ...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental pharmacology & physiology

authors： Jiang P,Zhang D,Qiu H,Yi X,Zhang Y,Cao Y,Zhao B,Xia Z,Wang C

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:1. Medullary blood flow (MBF) is important in the long-term control of arterial pressure. However, it is unclear which vascular elements regulate MBF. 2. Exogenous endothelin (ET)-1 decreases cortical more than medullary blood flow. We hypothesized that ET-1 would therefore constrict afferent (AA) and efferent arterio...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental pharmacology & physiology

authors： Denton KM,Shweta A,Finkelstein L,Flower RL,Evans RG

更新日期：2004-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:1. Chronic electrical stimulation of the carotid sinuses has provided unique insight into the mechanisms that cause sustained reductions in blood pressure during chronic suppression of central sympathetic outflow. 2. Because renal denervation does not abolish the sustained fall in arterial pressure in response to baro...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental pharmacology & physiology

authors： Iliescu R,Lohmeier TE

更新日期：2010-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:1. Initial unsuccessful attempts to evaluate ventricular function in terms of the 'heart as a pump' led to focusing on the 'heart as a muscle' and to the concept of myocardial contractility. However, no clinically ideal index exists to assess the contractile state. The aim of the present study was to develop a mathema...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental pharmacology & physiology

authors： Curiel R,Perez-Gonzalez J,Torres E,Landaeta R,Cerrolaza M

更新日期：2005-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:1. The serotonin transporter (SERT) is strongly implicated in the pathogenesis of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) in patients and animal models. Inhibitors of SERT have been reported to attenuate or reverse experimental PAH, which makes them potential therapeutic options for the treatment of PAH in humans. Howev...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental pharmacology & physiology

authors： Zhu SP,Mao ZF,Huang J,Wang JY

更新日期：2009-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:1. Inflammation, particularly the pro-inflammatory cytokine tumour necrosis factor (TNF), increases necrosis of skeletal muscle. Depletion of inflammatory cells, such as neutrophils, cromolyn blockade of mast cell degranulation or pharmacological blockade of TNF reduces necrosis of dystrophic myofibres in the mdx mous...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental pharmacology & physiology

authors： Grounds MD,Radley HG,Gebski BL,Bogoyevitch MA,Shavlakadze T

更新日期：2008-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cardiac output and rhythm depend on the release and the take-up of calcium from the sarcoplasmic reticulum (SR). Excessive diastolic calcium leak from the SR due to dysfunctional calcium release channels (RyR2) contributes to the formation of delayed after-depolarizations, which underlie the fatal arrhythmias that occ...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental pharmacology & physiology

authors： Walweel K,Oo YW,Laver DR

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Glycerophospholipids (GPs) and sphingolipids (SPs) are important lipid components in the body and play biological functions. Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (n-3 PUFAs) are important nutrients, and their supplements are commonly used for preventing some diseases. However, the effect of n-3 PUFAs on the human glyce...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental pharmacology & physiology

authors： Yan M,Cai WB,Hua T,Cheng Q,Ai D,Jiang HF,Zhang X

更新日期：2020-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:1. We examined the proliferative rates of cultured astrocytes isolated from stroke-prone spontaneously hypertensive rats (SHRSP) and stroke-resistant spontaneously hypertensive rats (SHRSR). Wistar-Kyoto rats (WKY) were used as a control for SHRSP and SHRSR. 2. In the presence of 10% fetal bovine serum (FBS), the doub...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental pharmacology & physiology

authors： Yamagata K,Nara Y,Tagami M,Yamori Y

更新日期：1995-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:1. Regulatory T cells (T(reg)) and cytotoxic T cells (CTL) are involved in various immune diseases. However, the prognostic impact of T(reg) and CTL in patients with myeroperoxidase anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibody-associated glomerulonephritis (MPO-ANCA-GN) is not well known. Therefore, in the present study, we e...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental pharmacology & physiology

authors： Yoshimura J,Fukami K,Koike K,Nagano M,Matsumoto T,Iwatani R,Kusumoto T,Hazama T,Ueda S,Adachi H,Hirai Y,Takasu K,Ohshima K,Yamagishi S,Okuda S

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:1. Indices quantifying blood pressure (BP) and heart rate (HR) variability have been recently developed and may be used to assess the contribution of the autonomic nervous system to cardiovascular fluctuations. 2. Cardiovascular variables were measured in eight conscious mice equipped with a BP telemetric device. Each...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental pharmacology & physiology

authors： Laude D,Baudrie V,Elghozi JL

更新日期：2008-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:1. Ethionine administered acutely to the adult female rat markedly elevates and then lowers plasma iron concentration over several days. Liver iron undergoes a reverse cycle. 2. Ethionine does not cause changes in the blood parameters, including total plasma iron-binding capacity and plasma iron clearance. Erythrocyte...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental pharmacology & physiology

authors： Loh TT,Archdeacon JW

更新日期：1975-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:1. We have tested the effects of 2 month oral treatment with the KATP opener, nitric oxide (NO) donor and anti-oxidant molecule nicorandil (0.1 mg/kg per day) on major physiological parameters and heart function of 4-, 12- and 24-month-old rats. 2. Several methods were used: (i) measurement of blood pressure using a n...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental pharmacology & physiology

authors： Garnier-Raveaud S,Faury G,Mazenot C,Cand F,Godin-Ribuot D,Verdetti J

更新日期：2002-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The inhibitory effect of morphine on intestine was observed by following the intestinal transit of a charcoal meal. This inhibitory effect of morphine was antagonized by naloxone. In addition, the inhibitory effect of morphine was also suppressed by prior administration of yohimbine and phentolamine. However, prazosin...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental pharmacology & physiology

authors： Wong CL

更新日期：1984-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:1. To facilitate investigation of diverse rodent behaviours in rodents' home cages, we have developed an integrated modular platform, the SmartCage(™) system (AfaSci, Inc. Burlingame, CA, USA), which enables automated neurobehavioural phenotypic analysis and in vivo drug screening in a relatively higher-throughput and...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental pharmacology & physiology

authors： Khroyan TV,Zhang J,Yang L,Zou B,Xie J,Pascual C,Malik A,Xie J,Zaveri NT,Vazquez J,Polgar W,Toll L,Fang J,Xie X

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:1. NBPA is a derivative of 3-n-butylpathalide isolated from Apium granolens Linn. 2. At concentrations ranging from 6 x 10(-6) to 10(-6) mol/L, NBPA inhibited the L-type calcium current in guinea-pig myocardial cells and cultured human neuroblastoma cells. 3. At 10(-6) mol/L, NBPA markedly inhibited calcium-dependent ...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental pharmacology & physiology

authors： Zhang J,Peng X,Wei G,Su D

更新日期：1999-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:1. The present brief review examines some of the new developments in the area of circadian rhythm research. 2. The discovery of the mouse clock and m-per genes and their similarity to other clock genes like per and tim has provided new insight into the control of rhythms in vertebrates. In mice, these genes are expres...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental pharmacology & physiology

authors： Kennaway DJ

更新日期：1998-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:1. The effects of taurine on the development of atherosclerotic lesions were investigated in apolipoprotein (apo) E-deficient mice, an animal model with severe hypercholesterolaemia and extensive atherosclerosis. These mice were fed a normal laboratory chow containing 2% taurine for 12 weeks. 2. Serum total cholestero...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental pharmacology & physiology

authors： Kondo Y,Toda Y,Kitajima H,Oda H,Nagate T,Kameo K,Murakami S

更新日期：2001-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ischaemia reperfusion (I/R) is associated with liver injury and impaired regeneration during partial hepatectomy (PH). The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of thymoquinone (TQ), the active compound of essential oil obtained from Nigella sativa seeds, on rat liver after PH. Male Wistar rats were divided ...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental pharmacology & physiology

authors： Bouhlel A,Bejaoui M,Ben Mosbah I,Hadj Abdallah N,Ribault C,Viel R,Hentati H,Corlu A,Ben Abdennebi H

更新日期：2018-05-07 00:00:00

abstract：:This study evaluates the association between the long noncoding RNA GAS5 levels and the anti-proliferative effect of the glucocorticoid (GC) methylprednisolone (MP) alone and in combination with rapamycin in peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) obtained from healthy donors. The effect of MP, rapamycin, and MP pl...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental pharmacology & physiology

authors： Lucafò M,Bravin V,Tommasini A,Martelossi S,Rabach I,Ventura A,Decorti G,De Iudicibus S

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:1. Telomeres (ends of chromosomes) undergo constant remodelling during cell development, proliferation and differentiation, as well as in neoplastic cell immortalization and transformation. How the cellular microenvironment influences telomere remodelling (lengthening or shortening) remains largely unknown. 2. Recentl...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental pharmacology & physiology

authors： Liu JP,Nicholls C,Chen SM,Li H,Tao ZZ

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Afferent splanchnic nerve stimulation with different frequencies in Wistar Kyoto rats caused depressor and pressor responses depending on the frequency employed. Similar visceral afferent activation in spontaneously hypertensive rats caused depressor responses at all frequencies of stimulation. It is suggested that th...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental pharmacology & physiology

authors： Koyama S,Manning JW

更新日期：1985-01-01 00:00:00