Effects of micromolar concentrations of manganese, copper, and zinc on alpha1-adrenoceptor-mediating contraction in rat aorta.
Biol Trace Elem Res
; 82(1-3): 159-66, 2001.
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ABSTRACT
To determine the influences of the Mn, Cu, and Zn on alpha1-adrenoceptor (AR)-mediated vasoconstriction, we investigated their effects on vasoconstriction produced by the alpha1-AR agonist phenylephrine in isolated rings of rat thoracic aorta. The cumulative concentration-contraction curves for phenylephrine were obtained in the absence and presence of Mn (0.3, 1, 3 microM), Cu (1, 10, 16 microM), and Zn (0.3, 1, 10 microM). Mn, Cu, and Zn each inhibited phenylephrine-mediated contraction in a dose-dependent manner. The maximal phenylephrine-induced contraction was significantly reduced by the pretreatment of the arterial rings with 10 and 16 microM Cu (p<0.05). The results suggest that variations in the plasma concentrations of metal might lead to changes in alpha1-AR-mediated constrictive response.
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Aorta Torácica
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Zinco
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Cobre
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Manganês
Limite:
Animals
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2001
Tipo de documento:
Article