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Angiotensin II and [Sar1, Ile5, Ala8]angiotensin II effect on contractile activity and prostaglandin production of in vitro pregnant rat uteri. 1980

N H Dubin, and R B Ghodgaonkar

The effect of angiotensin II and [Sar1,Ile5,Ala8]-angiotensin II on uterine contractions and the relationship of uterine prostaglandins to these effects were studied. Uterine segments from pregnant rats were monitored in vitro for isometric contractile activity in Krebs-Ringer medium (95% O2-5% CO2; 37 C). The medium was sampled periodically and assayed for prostaglandin E2, prostaglandin F2 alpha, and 13,14-dihydro-15-keto-prostaglandin F2 alpha by RIA. Angiotensin II increased frequency of contractions and integrated contractile force in a dose-related fashion. Angiotensin II (1 microgram) resulted in increased prostaglandin (PG) production, but there was no clear dose-related effect. Indomethacin significantly reduced PG production (P < 0.001); however, the contractile response to angiotensin II was not affected. [Sar1,Ile5,Ala8]Angiotensin II had no effect on spontaneous contractile activity or PG production in uteri from 18 or 21 days of pregnancy, nor did [Sar1,Ile5,Ala8]angiotensin II affect oxytocin-stimulated uterine contractions. [Sar1,Ile5,Ala8]Angiotensin II (2.5 microgram) did inhibit (P < 0.05) uterine contractions induced by angiotensin II (0.5 microgram), but PG production was not affected. In conclusion, the studies described provide evidence that angiotensin II-induced uterine contractions of in vitro pregnant rat uteri are not dependent upon increased PG production.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D007213 Indomethacin A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent (NSAID) that inhibits CYCLOOXYGENASE, which is necessary for the formation of PROSTAGLANDINS and other AUTACOIDS. It also inhibits the motility of POLYMORPHONUCLEAR LEUKOCYTES. Amuno,Indocid,Indocin,Indomet 140,Indometacin,Indomethacin Hydrochloride,Metindol,Osmosin
D011247 Pregnancy The status during which female mammals carry their developing young (EMBRYOS or FETUSES) in utero before birth, beginning from FERTILIZATION to BIRTH. Gestation,Pregnancies
D011270 Pregnancy, Animal The process of bearing developing young (EMBRYOS or FETUSES) in utero in non-human mammals, beginning from FERTILIZATION to BIRTH. Animal Pregnancies,Animal Pregnancy,Pregnancies, Animal
D011453 Prostaglandins A group of compounds derived from unsaturated 20-carbon fatty acids, primarily arachidonic acid, via the cyclooxygenase pathway. They are extremely potent mediators of a diverse group of physiological processes. Prostaglandin,Prostanoid,Prostanoids
D004305 Dose-Response Relationship, Drug The relationship between the dose of an administered drug and the response of the organism to the drug. Dose Response Relationship, Drug,Dose-Response Relationships, Drug,Drug Dose-Response Relationship,Drug Dose-Response Relationships,Relationship, Drug Dose-Response,Relationships, Drug Dose-Response
D005260 Female Females
D000804 Angiotensin II An octapeptide that is a potent but labile vasoconstrictor. It is produced from angiotensin I after the removal of two amino acids at the C-terminal by ANGIOTENSIN CONVERTING ENZYME. The amino acid in position 5 varies in different species. To block VASOCONSTRICTION and HYPERTENSION effect of angiotensin II, patients are often treated with ACE INHIBITORS or with ANGIOTENSIN II TYPE 1 RECEPTOR BLOCKERS. Angiotensin II, Ile(5)-,Angiotensin II, Val(5)-,5-L-Isoleucine Angiotensin II,ANG-(1-8)Octapeptide,Angiotensin II, Isoleucine(5)-,Angiotensin II, Valine(5)-,Angiotensin-(1-8) Octapeptide,Isoleucine(5)-Angiotensin,Isoleucyl(5)-Angiotensin II,Valyl(5)-Angiotensin II,5 L Isoleucine Angiotensin II,Angiotensin II, 5-L-Isoleucine
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
D012504 Saralasin An octapeptide analog of angiotensin II (bovine) with amino acids 1 and 8 replaced with sarcosine and alanine, respectively. It is a highly specific competitive inhibitor of angiotensin II that is used in the diagnosis of HYPERTENSION. 1-Sar-8-Ala Angiotensin II,1-Sarcosine-8-Alanine Angiotensin II,(Sar(1),Ala(8))ANGII,(Sar1,Val5,Ala8)Angiotensin II,Angiotensin II, Sar(1)-Ala(8)-,Angiotensin II, Sarcosyl(1)-Alanine(8)-,Sar-Arg-Val-Tyr-Val-His-Pro-Ala,Saralasin Acetate,Saralasin Acetate, Anhydrous,Saralasin Acetate, Hydrated,1 Sar 8 Ala Angiotensin II,1 Sarcosine 8 Alanine Angiotensin II,Angiotensin II, 1-Sar-8-Ala,Angiotensin II, 1-Sarcosine-8-Alanine,Anhydrous Saralasin Acetate,Hydrated Saralasin Acetate
D014590 Uterine Contraction Contraction of the UTERINE MUSCLE. Myometrial Contraction,Contraction, Myometrial,Contraction, Uterine,Contractions, Myometrial,Contractions, Uterine,Myometrial Contractions,Uterine Contractions

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