| Literature DB >> 3595722 |
D J Stewart, T Münzel, E Bassenge.
Abstract
In large arteries, acetylcholine-induced dilation is mediated by endothelium-derived relaxing factor (EDRF) and can be blocked by hemoglobin (Hb). However, the role of EDRF in the microcirculation is uncertain. Therefore, the effect of Hb on acetylcholine-induced dilation of resistance vessels was studied in isolated, constant-flow perfused rabbit hearts. Hb reversibly blocked the acetylcholine-induced lowering of perfusion pressure (control -27 +/- 3%; during Hb 0 +/- 4%) without inhibiting responses to other dilators, strongly suggesting that acetylcholine action in the microcirculation is mediated by EDRF.Entities:
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Year: 1987 PMID: 3595722 DOI: 10.1016/0014-2999(87)90717-5
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Eur J Pharmacol ISSN: 0014-2999 Impact factor: 4.432