The novel peptide apelin lowers blood pressure via a nitric oxide-dependent mechanism.
Regul Pept
; 99(2-3): 87-92, 2001 Jun 15.
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ABSTRACT
Apelin is an endogenous ligand of the human orphan receptor APJ. We detected apelin-like immunoreactivity in the adipocytes, gastric mucosa, and Kupffer cells in the liver. We also detected apelin-like immunoreactivity localized within the endothelia of small arteries in various organs. Further, it was found that mean arterial pressure after the administration of apelin-12, apelin-13, and apelin-36 at a dose of 10 nmol/kg in anaesthetized rats was reduced by 26+/-5, 11+/-4, and 5+/-4 mm Hg, respectively. In the presence of a nitric oxide (NO) synthase inhibitor, the effect of apelin-12 on blood pressure was abolished. Furthermore, the administration of apelin-12 (10 nmol/kg) in rats produced a transitory elevation of the plasma nitrite/nitrate concentration from a basal level of 21.4+/-1.6 to 27.0+/-1.5 microM. Thus, apelin may lower blood pressure via a nitric oxide-dependent mechanism.
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Assunto principal:
Peptídeos
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Pressão Sanguínea
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Proteínas de Transporte
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Receptores Acoplados a Proteínas G
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Anti-Hipertensivos
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Óxido Nítrico
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Animals
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En
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Regul Pept
Ano de publicação:
2001
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Article