Bradykinin excites rat sympathetic neurons by inhibition of M current through a mechanism involving B2 receptors and G alpha q/11.
Neuron
; 14(2): 399-405, 1995 Feb.
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ABSTRACT
Bradykinin (BK) is a peptide mediator released in inflammation that potently excites sympathetic neurons. We have studied the mechanism of this excitation in dissociated rat sympathetic neurons and found that at low nanomolar (EC50 = 0.9 nM) concentrations, BK inhibited the M-type K+ current IK(M). Studies with the selective antagonist Hoe140 revealed that this effect was mediated via the B2 receptor subtype, and mRNA encoding this receptor was identified in these neurons by RT-PCR. IK(M) inhibition was unaffected by Pertussis toxin or microinjection of antibodies to G alpha o but was selectively inhibited by microinjection of antibodies to G alpha q/11. Thus, BK is the most potent M current inhibitor yet described in mammalian neurons, and BK inhibition of M current is mediated by a G protein pathway similar to that activated by muscarinic acetylcholine receptors.
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Assunto principal:
Bradicinina
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Canais de Potássio
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Gânglio Cervical Superior
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Receptores da Bradicinina
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Proteínas de Ligação ao GTP
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Neurônios
Limite:
Animals
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En
Ano de publicação:
1995
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Article