Abstract
5-HT1B receptors may have a role in pulmonary hypertension. Their relationship with the activity of BKCa, a T-type voltage-operated calcium channel (VOCC) and cyclic nucleotide-mediated relaxation was examined. Ring segments of bovine pulmonary arteries were mounted in organ baths in modified Krebs–Henseleit buffer (37oC) under a tension of 20 mN and gassed with 95% O2/5% CO2. Isometric recordings were made using Chart 5 software.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 188-200 |
Number of pages | 13 |
Journal | British Journal of Pharmacology |
Volume | 159 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2010 |
Keywords
- bovine pulmonary vascular tone
- pulmonary arteries
- pharmacology