Endothelin-1-induced prostaglandin E2 production: modulation of contractile response to endothelin-1 in porcine coronary artery

Satoshi Suzuki, Akito Suzuki, Junko Kajikuri, Takeo Itoh

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Abstract

Endothelin-1 (ET-1, 1 nM) increased the release of prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) in endothelium-denuded smooth muscle strips of porcine coronary arteries. Indomethacin enhanced the amplitude of contraction induced by ET-1 and inhibited the stimulated release of PGE2. PGE2 (0.1-100 nM) attenuated the amplitude of contraction induced by 1 nM ET-1. These results suggest that in the smooth muscle of porcine coronary arteries, ET-1 increased the synthesis of PGE2, which functionally antagonizes the direct vasoconstrictor actions of ET-1.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)97-100
Number of pages4
JournalEuropean Journal of Pharmacology
Volume217
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jun 24 1992
Externally publishedYes

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Pharmacology

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