Abstract
The aim of the present study was to determine the relative contribution of prostanoids, nitric oxide and K+ channels in the bradykinin-induced relaxation of bovine pulmonary supernumerary arteries. These studies suggest that in bovine pulmonary supernumerary arteries bradykinin can stimulate the formation of nitric oxide and activate an EDHF-like mechanism and that either of these pathways alone can mediate the bradykinin-induced relaxation. In addition nitric oxide, acting through guanylyl cyclase, can activate an apamin/charbydotoxin-sensitive K+ channel in this tissue.
Original language | English |
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Journal | British Journal of Pharmacology |
Publication status | Published - 1 Oct 2002 |
Keywords
- endothelium
- Endothelium-derived hyperpolarizing factor
- guanylyl cyclase
- nitric oxide