1994
Retinal ganglion cells express a cGMP-gated cation conductance activatable by nitric oxide donors
Ahmad I, Leinders-Zufall T, Kocsis J, Shepherd G, Zufall F, Barnstable C. Retinal ganglion cells express a cGMP-gated cation conductance activatable by nitric oxide donors. Neuron 1994, 12: 155-165. PMID: 7507337, DOI: 10.1016/0896-6273(94)90160-0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH Keywords1-Methyl-3-isobutylxanthine8-Bromo Cyclic Adenosine MonophosphateAnimalsAnimals, NewbornBase SequenceCells, CulturedCyclic GMPCyclic Nucleotide-Gated Cation ChannelsCysteineDNA PrimersElectric ConductivityGene ExpressionIn Situ HybridizationIon ChannelsMembrane PotentialsModels, NeurologicalMolecular Sequence DataNitric OxideNitroprussidePolymerase Chain ReactionRatsRats, WistarRetinal Ganglion CellsRetinal Rod Photoreceptor CellsS-NitrosothiolsTranscription, GeneticConceptsRetinal ganglion cellsGanglion cellsWhole-cell patch-clamp recordingsRat retinal ganglion cellsNitric oxide donor sodium nitroprussideCation channelsGanglion cell activityPatch-clamp recordingsCation conductanceNitric oxide donorDonor sodium nitroprussideNonselective cation channelsAmacrine cellsSodium nitroprussideOxide donorPhosphodiesterase inhibitorCell activityPolymerase chain reaction amplificationNitric oxideChain reaction amplificationReversal potentialOutward rectificationRod photoreceptorsCGMPS-nitrosocysteine
1992
Papaverine inhibits transcytotic vesicle transport and lipid excretion into bile in isolated perfused rat liver
Hayakawa T, Katagiri K, Hoshino M, Nakai T, Ohiwa T, Kumai T, Miyaji M, Takeuchi T, Corasanti J, Boyer J. Papaverine inhibits transcytotic vesicle transport and lipid excretion into bile in isolated perfused rat liver. Hepatology 1992, 16: 1036-1042. PMID: 1398483, DOI: 10.1002/hep.1840160429.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSodium taurocholate infusionBiliary excretionTaurocholate infusionPhosphodiesterase inhibitorBile acidsNonspecific smooth muscle relaxantSmooth muscle relaxantRat liver modelRat liverLipid excretionContinuous infusionBile flowMuscle relaxantsPapaverine inhibitsConstant infusionHorseradish peroxidaseInfusionPapaverineExcretionInhibitory effectCyclic GMPBileLiverLiver modelCyclic AMP
1991
NG-nitro-L-arginine inhibits non-adrenergic, non-cholinergic relaxation in rabbit urethral smooth muscle
Dokita S, Morgan W, Wheeler M, Yoshida M, Latifpour J, Weiss R. NG-nitro-L-arginine inhibits non-adrenergic, non-cholinergic relaxation in rabbit urethral smooth muscle. Life Sciences 1991, 48: 2429-2436. PMID: 1675415, DOI: 10.1016/0024-3205(91)90377-n.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsElectrical field stimulationRelaxation responseNG-nitroField stimulationL-arginineSelective cyclic GMP phosphodiesterase inhibitorNitric oxideNon-cholinergic relaxationRabbit urethral smooth muscleNon-cholinergic nervesUrethral smooth muscleUrethral smooth muscle stripsSmooth muscle stripsL-arginine inhibitsSoluble guanylate cyclaseNitric oxide biosynthesisCyclic GMP phosphodiesterase inhibitorMuscle stripsSmooth musclePhosphodiesterase inhibitorGuanylate cyclaseCyclic GMPStimulationInhibitorsResponse
1987
Alpha bag cell peptide directly modulates the excitability of the neurons that release it
Kauer J, Fisher T, Kaczmarek L. Alpha bag cell peptide directly modulates the excitability of the neurons that release it. Journal Of Neuroscience 1987, 7: 3623-3632. PMID: 2824716, PMCID: PMC6569037, DOI: 10.1523/jneurosci.07-11-03623.1987.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAlpha-bag cell peptideBag cell neuronsAlpha-BCPCell neuronsBag cell peptidesPotassium currentCell peptidesVoltage-dependent potassium currentsCAMP levelsVoltage-dependent outward currentIntact abdominal gangliaBag cell clustersAdenylate cyclase activator forskolinAbility of forskolinCyclase activator forskolinLevels of cAMPVoltage-clamp experimentsElectrophysiological actionsIntracellular cAMP levelsImmunohistochemical stainingIntact gangliaAbdominal ganglionPhosphodiesterase inhibitorPharmacological elevationOutward currentsPreliminary Results with Aminophylline as Smooth-Muscle Relaxant in Percutaneous Renal Surgery
GREEN D, GLICKMAN M, WEISS R. Preliminary Results with Aminophylline as Smooth-Muscle Relaxant in Percutaneous Renal Surgery. Journal Of Endourology 1987, 1: 243-247. DOI: 10.1089/end.1987.1.243.Peer-Reviewed Case Reports and Technical NotesUreteropelvic junctionUpper urinary tractSmooth muscle relaxantSmooth muscle relaxationPercutaneous renal surgeryInfundibular spasmUrinary tractRenal surgeryRenal stonesSmooth muscleCaliceal stonesSpasmPhosphodiesterase inhibitorPatientsAminophyllineStrictureStonesRelaxantsSurgeryPyeloplastyScarringEndopyelotomyTractOcclusion
1986
Relaxant Effect of Forskolin in Rabbit Detrusor Smooth Muscle: Role of Cyclic AMP
Morita T, Wheeler M, Weiss R. Relaxant Effect of Forskolin in Rabbit Detrusor Smooth Muscle: Role of Cyclic AMP. Journal Of Urology 1986, 135: 1293-1295. PMID: 3012124, DOI: 10.1016/s0022-5347(17)46077-0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDetrusor muscleRelaxant effectRabbit detrusor muscle stripsDetrusor muscle relaxationDetrusor muscle stripsRabbit detrusor muscleConcentration-dependent relaxationDetrusor smooth muscleRabbit detrusor smooth muscleBeta-adrenergic antagonistsBeta-adrenergic receptorsCyclic AMPCyclic AMP levelsAdenylate cyclase inhibitorRabbit detrusorMuscle stripsMuscle relaxationSmooth muscleCyclase inhibitorPhosphodiesterase inhibitorRelaxation responseAMP levelsAdenylate cyclaseDependent relaxationForskolinEffects of Forskolin on Contractility and Cyclic AMP Levels in Rabbit Detrusor Muscle
MORITA T, WHEELER M, MIYAGAWA I, KONDO S, WEISS R. Effects of Forskolin on Contractility and Cyclic AMP Levels in Rabbit Detrusor Muscle. The Tohoku Journal Of Experimental Medicine 1986, 149: 283. PMID: 2429401, DOI: 10.1620/tjem.149.283.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1983
Regulation of mouse oocyte meiotic maturation: Implication of a decrease in oocyte cAMP and protein dephosphorylation in commitment to resume meiosis
Schultz R, Montgomery R, Belanoff J. Regulation of mouse oocyte meiotic maturation: Implication of a decrease in oocyte cAMP and protein dephosphorylation in commitment to resume meiosis. Developmental Biology 1983, 97: 264-273. PMID: 6189752, DOI: 10.1016/0012-1606(83)90085-4.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsGerminal vesicle breakdownOocyte cAMPResumption of meiosisOocyte cAMP concentrationMeiotic maturationCumulus cell-oocyte complexesLevels of cAMPCAMP phosphodiesterase inhibitorDbcAMP-containing mediumAntral folliclesPreovulatory antral folliclesPhosphodiesterase inhibitorOocyte meiotic maturationCumulus cellsMouse oocyte meiotic maturationCAMP levelsVesicle breakdownCAMP concentrationDibutyryl cAMPBiochemical changesIBMXPeriod of timePossible roleFolliclesOocytes
1979
Influence of Aminophylline and Cyclic AMP on Glycogen Metabolism in Fetal Rat Lung in Organ Culture
Maniscalco W, Wilson C, Gross I. Influence of Aminophylline and Cyclic AMP on Glycogen Metabolism in Fetal Rat Lung in Organ Culture. Pediatric Research 1979, 13: 1319-1322. PMID: 230447, DOI: 10.1203/00006450-197912000-00003.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsFetal rat lungRat lungCyclic AMPFetal pulmonary surfactantInfluence of aminophyllineEffect of aminophyllineGlycogen synthase I activityOrgan cultureLung phospholipid synthesisGlycogen metabolismTotal phosphorylase activityDibutyryl cyclic AMPMonophosphate phosphodiesterase inhibitorSynthase I activityPhospholipid synthesisAminophyllinePhosphodiesterase inhibitorGlycogen contentLungGlycogen breakdownCyclic AMP treatmentAMP treatmentPulmonary surfactantAMPPhosphorylase activity
1978
Neurotransmitter modulation, phosphodiesterase inhibitor effects, and cyclic AMP correlates of afterdischarge in peptidergic neurites
Kaczmarek L, Jennings K, Strumwasser F. Neurotransmitter modulation, phosphodiesterase inhibitor effects, and cyclic AMP correlates of afterdischarge in peptidergic neurites. Proceedings Of The National Academy Of Sciences Of The United States Of America 1978, 75: 5200-5204. PMID: 217016, PMCID: PMC336293, DOI: 10.1073/pnas.75.10.5200.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBag cellsFirst afterdischargePhosphodiesterase inhibitorCyclic AMPDuration of afterdischargeBag cell activityBag cell afterdischargeBag cell clusters
1977
Aminophylline stimulates the incorporation of choline into phospholipid in explants of fetal rat lung in organ culture
Gross I, Rooney S. Aminophylline stimulates the incorporation of choline into phospholipid in explants of fetal rat lung in organ culture. Biochimica Et Biophysica Acta 1977, 488: 263-269. PMID: 196659, DOI: 10.1016/0005-2760(77)90183-7.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsFetal rat lungRat lungCholine incorporationIncorporation of cholineCyclic AMPCyclic AMP phosphodiesterase inhibitorDirect stimulatory effectOrgan cultureF12 mediumAminophylline treatmentDibutyryl cyclic AMPMM aminophyllinePhosphodiesterase inhibitorAminophyllineLungStimulatory effectSimilar changesAMPStimulationDirect effectSmall increaseCholine kinaseCholineExposurePhospholipids
1976
A Possible Role of Cyclic AMP in Mediating the Effects of Thyrotropin-Releasing Hormone on Prolactin Release and on Prolactin and Growth Hormone Synthesis in Pituitary Cells in Culture
DANNIES P, GAUTVIK K, TASHJIAN A. A Possible Role of Cyclic AMP in Mediating the Effects of Thyrotropin-Releasing Hormone on Prolactin Release and on Prolactin and Growth Hormone Synthesis in Pituitary Cells in Culture. Endocrinology 1976, 98: 1147-1159. PMID: 177274, DOI: 10.1210/endo-98-5-1147.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsThyrotropin-releasing hormoneEffects of TRHProlactin releaseCyclic AMP concentrationGrowth hormone productionProlactin synthesisGH cellsGrowth hormone synthesisCyclic AMPPituitary cellsPhosphodiesterase inhibitorHormone productionHormone synthesisNM thyrotropin-releasing hormoneConcentration of TRHIntracellular cyclic AMP concentrationAMP concentrationCyclic AMP accumulationRat pituitary cellsHalf-maximal increaseDibutyryl cyclic AMPLong-term effectsAMP accumulationGrowth hormoneSerum-free medium
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