Endothelin-1 induced bronchial hyperresponsiveness in the rabbit: an ET(A) receptor-mediated phenomenon. 1999

B D'Agostino, and L Gallelli, and M Falciani, and P Di Pierro, and F Rossi, and A Filippelli, and F Rossi
Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, 2nd University of Naples, Italy. brdagost@unina.it

Endothelin-1 (ET-1) is a potent and efficacious spasmogen of airway smooth muscle. Recent observations suggest that an increased intrapulmonary production of ET-1 may occur in asthma. Our previous study showed that endothelin-1 induced bronchial hyperresponsiveness to inhaled histamine in the rabbit. The aim of this study was to investigate whether the ET(A) and ET(B) receptors mediate the bronchial hyperresponsiveness induced by endothelin-1 in the rabbit. Our data showed that bronchial hyperresponsiveness induced by ET-1 was significantly inhibited (P<0.01) by the ET(A) receptor-selective antagonist, FR 139317 (from 2.5 to 10 mg kg(-1)). Moreover, bosentan (from 2.5 mg kg(-1) to 10 mg kg(-1)), an ET(A)/ET(B) receptor antagonist, also inhibited the bronchial hyperresponsiveness achieved 24 h following endothelin-1 challenge (P<0.01), but with no difference from FR 139317. The ET(B) receptor agonist, sarafotoxin S6c (from 25 microg to 2.5 mg kg(-1)) did not modify airway responsiveness to inhaled histamine in the rabbit. These results indicate that bronchial hyperresponsiveness induced by ET-1 may be mediated by ET(A) receptor activation.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D007211 Indoles Benzopyrroles with the nitrogen at the number one carbon adjacent to the benzyl portion, in contrast to ISOINDOLES which have the nitrogen away from the six-membered ring.
D008297 Male Males
D009130 Muscle, Smooth Unstriated and unstriped muscle, one of the muscles of the internal organs, blood vessels, hair follicles, etc. Contractile elements are elongated, usually spindle-shaped cells with centrally located nuclei. Smooth muscle fibers are bound together into sheets or bundles by reticular fibers and frequently elastic nets are also abundant. (From Stedman, 25th ed) Muscle, Involuntary,Smooth Muscle,Involuntary Muscle,Involuntary Muscles,Muscles, Involuntary,Muscles, Smooth,Smooth Muscles
D011817 Rabbits A burrowing plant-eating mammal with hind limbs that are longer than its fore limbs. It belongs to the family Leporidae of the order Lagomorpha, and in contrast to hares, possesses 22 instead of 24 pairs of chromosomes. Belgian Hare,New Zealand Rabbit,New Zealand Rabbits,New Zealand White Rabbit,Rabbit,Rabbit, Domestic,Chinchilla Rabbits,NZW Rabbits,New Zealand White Rabbits,Oryctolagus cuniculus,Chinchilla Rabbit,Domestic Rabbit,Domestic Rabbits,Hare, Belgian,NZW Rabbit,Rabbit, Chinchilla,Rabbit, NZW,Rabbit, New Zealand,Rabbits, Chinchilla,Rabbits, Domestic,Rabbits, NZW,Rabbits, New Zealand,Zealand Rabbit, New,Zealand Rabbits, New,cuniculus, Oryctolagus
D012130 Respiratory Hypersensitivity A form of hypersensitivity affecting the respiratory tract. It includes ASTHMA and RHINITIS, ALLERGIC, SEASONAL. Airway Hyperresponsiveness,Hypersensitivity, Respiratory,Airway Hyper-Responsiveness,Airway Hyper Responsiveness,Airway Hyperresponsivenesses,Hyper-Responsiveness, Airway,Hyperresponsiveness, Airway,Respiratory Hypersensitivities
D001980 Bronchi The larger air passages of the lungs arising from the terminal bifurcation of the TRACHEA. They include the largest two primary bronchi which branch out into secondary bronchi, and tertiary bronchi which extend into BRONCHIOLES and PULMONARY ALVEOLI. Primary Bronchi,Primary Bronchus,Secondary Bronchi,Secondary Bronchus,Tertiary Bronchi,Tertiary Bronchus,Bronchi, Primary,Bronchi, Secondary,Bronchi, Tertiary,Bronchus,Bronchus, Primary,Bronchus, Secondary,Bronchus, Tertiary
D005260 Female Females
D006632 Histamine An amine derived by enzymatic decarboxylation of HISTIDINE. It is a powerful stimulant of gastric secretion, a constrictor of bronchial smooth muscle, a vasodilator, and also a centrally acting neurotransmitter. Ceplene,Histamine Dihydrochloride,Histamine Hydrochloride,Peremin
D000077300 Bosentan A sulfonamide and pyrimidine derivative that acts as a dual endothelin receptor antagonist used to manage PULMONARY HYPERTENSION and SYSTEMIC SCLEROSIS. 4-t-Butyl-N-(6-(2-hydroxyethoxy)-5-(2-methoxyphenoxy)-2,2'-bipyrimidin-4-yl)benzenesulfonamide,Bosentan Anhydrous,Bosentan Monohydrate,Ro 47-0203,Ro-47-0203,Tracleer,Ro 47 0203,Ro 470203
D000280 Administration, Inhalation The administration of drugs by the respiratory route. It includes insufflation into the respiratory tract. Drug Administration, Inhalation,Drug Administration, Respiratory,Drug Aerosol Therapy,Inhalation Drug Administration,Inhalation of Drugs,Respiratory Drug Administration,Aerosol Drug Therapy,Aerosol Therapy, Drug,Drug Therapy, Aerosol,Inhalation Administration,Administration, Inhalation Drug,Administration, Respiratory Drug,Therapy, Aerosol Drug,Therapy, Drug Aerosol

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