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Effect of magnesium sulfate, isradipine, and ritodrine on contractions of myometrium: pregnant human and rat
(BLACKWELL MUNKSGAARD, 2002)
Background. Magnesium sulfate, isradipine, and ritodrine are smooth muscle relaxants used for treating preterm labor. The aim of this study is to investigate the action profile of these drugs on the amplitude and frequency ...
Effects of 5-nitro-2-(3-phenylpropylamino) benzoic acid, anthracene-9-carboxylate, and zaprinast on endothelin-1-induced contractions of pregnant rat myometrium
(ELSEVIER SCI IRELAND LTD, 2002)
Objective: The effects of 5-nitro-2-(3-phenylpropylamino) benzoic acid (NPPB), anthracene-9-carboxylate (9-AC) (chloride channel blockers) and zaprinast (an inhibitor of phosphodiesterase-5) on endothelin-1 (ET-1) induced ...
The role of K+ channels on the inhibitor effect of sevoflurane in pregnant rat myometrium
(LIPPINCOTT WILLIAMS & WILKINS, 2002)
Volatile anesthetics and K+ channel openers inhibit spontaneous contractions in myometrial smooth muscle. Volatile anesthetics modulate K+ channel activity We investigated the role of two K+ channel blockers on the effect ...
Effect of L-NAME on decreased ileal muscle contractility induced by peritonitis in rats
(W B SAUNDERS CO, 2002)
Background/Purpose: It is now well established that intestinal inflammation is associated with disturbed contractility. The aim of this study was to determine the effects of peritonitis on longitudinal ileum smooth muscle ...