作者: Chi-Feng Hung , Hsin-Ju Li , Hsun-Hao Chang , Gon-Ann Lee , Ming Jai Su
DOI: 10.1155/2015/906039
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摘要: The differential effects of a selective kappa- (κ-) opioid receptor agonist, U50488, were elucidated by monitoring the contraction isolated guinea pig atrial and ventricular muscles. In electrically driven left atria, U50488 in nanomolar concentration range decreased contractile force. Norbinaltorphimine (norBNI), κ-receptor antagonist, pertussis toxin (PTX) abolished negative inotropic effect U50488. contrast, inhibitory was not affected pretreatment atropine or propranolol. Even though exerted atrium, it did affect force right atrium ventricles paced at 2 Hz. Similarly, beating rate spontaneously also unaffected These results indicate that activation κ-opioid receptors can only produce atria via PTX-sensitive G protein pigs. absence suggests there may be greater distribution functional than ventricles, species-specific.