Mechanism of the relaxant response of the rat duodenum to bradykinin

Feres, T.; Funari, C.C.; Paiva, A.C.; Paiva, T.B.

Agents and Actions. Supplements 38: 398-405

1992


ISSN/ISBN: 0379-0363
PMID: 1334340
Document Number: 392016
Bradykinin (BK) did not increase cyclic AMP production in cultured rat duodenum smooth muscle cells. Its relaxant effect on the tissue was inhibited by apamin and potentiated by phorbol dibutyrate (PDBU). PDBU also caused a relaxation which was inhibited by apamin. BK's relaxant effect, and its potentiation by PDBU, are due to activation of Ca(2+)-dependent K+ channels.

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