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Abstract
Concentration-response curves for the chronotropic and inotropic effects of isoprenaline, in the absence and presence of propranolol, were obtained on heart atria isolated from normo- or dysthyroid rats. Hyperthyroidism increased the chronotropic potency and efficacy of the beta-adrenergic agonist. The results are compatible with the view that thyroid hormone increases the density of functional beta-adrenoceptors in cardiac pacemaker tissue.Entities:
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Year: 1981 PMID: 6263681 DOI: 10.1007/bf01959885
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Experientia ISSN: 0014-4754