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Effect of pentobarbital on the contraction and calcium movements in cat cerebral and peripheral arteries. 1987

C F Sanchez-Ferrer, and J Marin, and J Benitez, and N Herrera, and I Rico, and M Salaices

Pentobarbital (PB) induced concentration-dependent vasodilation in cylindrical segments of cat cerebral and femoral arteries precontracted with 75 mM K+ or 10(-5) M serotonin (5-HT). PB (10(-4) or 10(-3) M, 10 min preincubations) caused concentration-dependent inhibition of the contraction produced by both agents. The exposure of the vessels to a Ca2+-free medium annulled the response elicited by K+ in both kinds of arteries. In this medium, the contraction induced by 5-HT in cerebral arteries was abolished, whereas in femoral ones it was significantly reduced. This residual response was abolished by PB. The intracellular 45Ca2+ uptake (La3+ method) elicited by K+ in both kinds of arteries and by 5-HT in cerebral ones was reduced in a concentration-dependent manner by PB (10(-4)-10(-3) M). The spontaneous 45Ca2+ efflux from these arteries and that induced by La3+ (10 mM) were unaffected by PB (10(-3) M). These results indicate that the vasodepressor effects induced by PB are essentially due to an interference of the barbiturate with the Ca2+ entry into the vascular smooth muscle cell in both kinds of arteries and with the intracellular Ca2+ movements in femoral ones. It does not seem to exist a clear selectivity of PB for brain or peripheral arteries for antagonizing the responses caused by K+ or 5-HT.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D008297 Male Males
D010424 Pentobarbital A short-acting barbiturate that is effective as a sedative and hypnotic (but not as an anti-anxiety) agent and is usually given orally. It is prescribed more frequently for sleep induction than for sedation but, like similar agents, may lose its effectiveness by the second week of continued administration. (From AMA Drug Evaluations Annual, 1994, p236) Mebubarbital,Mebumal,Diabutal,Etaminal,Ethaminal,Nembutal,Pentobarbital Sodium,Pentobarbital, Monosodium Salt,Pentobarbitone,Sagatal,Monosodium Salt Pentobarbital
D011188 Potassium An element in the alkali group of metals with an atomic symbol K, atomic number 19, and atomic weight 39.10. It is the chief cation in the intracellular fluid of muscle and other cells. Potassium ion is a strong electrolyte that plays a significant role in the regulation of fluid volume and maintenance of the WATER-ELECTROLYTE BALANCE.
D002118 Calcium A basic element found in nearly all tissues. It is a member of the alkaline earth family of metals with the atomic symbol Ca, atomic number 20, and atomic weight 40. Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the body and combines with phosphorus to form calcium phosphate in the bones and teeth. It is essential for the normal functioning of nerves and muscles and plays a role in blood coagulation (as factor IV) and in many enzymatic processes. Coagulation Factor IV,Factor IV,Blood Coagulation Factor IV,Calcium-40,Calcium 40,Factor IV, Coagulation
D002415 Cats The domestic cat, Felis catus, of the carnivore family FELIDAE, comprising over 30 different breeds. The domestic cat is descended primarily from the wild cat of Africa and extreme southwestern Asia. Though probably present in towns in Palestine as long ago as 7000 years, actual domestication occurred in Egypt about 4000 years ago. (From Walker's Mammals of the World, 6th ed, p801) Felis catus,Felis domesticus,Domestic Cats,Felis domestica,Felis sylvestris catus,Cat,Cat, Domestic,Cats, Domestic,Domestic Cat
D002536 Cerebral Arteries The arterial blood vessels supplying the CEREBRUM. Arteries, Cerebral,Artery, Cerebral,Cerebral Artery
D005260 Female Females
D005263 Femoral Artery The main artery of the thigh, a continuation of the external iliac artery. Common Femoral Artery,Arteries, Common Femoral,Arteries, Femoral,Artery, Common Femoral,Artery, Femoral,Common Femoral Arteries,Femoral Arteries,Femoral Arteries, Common,Femoral Artery, Common
D000818 Animals Unicellular or multicellular, heterotrophic organisms, that have sensation and the power of voluntary movement. Under the older five kingdom paradigm, Animalia was one of the kingdoms. Under the modern three domain model, Animalia represents one of the many groups in the domain EUKARYOTA. Animal,Metazoa,Animalia
D012701 Serotonin A biochemical messenger and regulator, synthesized from the essential amino acid L-TRYPTOPHAN. In humans it is found primarily in the central nervous system, gastrointestinal tract, and blood platelets. Serotonin mediates several important physiological functions including neurotransmission, gastrointestinal motility, hemostasis, and cardiovascular integrity. Multiple receptor families (RECEPTORS, SEROTONIN) explain the broad physiological actions and distribution of this biochemical mediator. 5-HT,5-Hydroxytryptamine,3-(2-Aminoethyl)-1H-indol-5-ol,Enteramine,Hippophaine,Hydroxytryptamine,5 Hydroxytryptamine

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