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Beta-adrenoceptors mediate inhibition of [3H]-acetylcholine release from the isolated rat and guinea-pig trachea: role of the airway mucosa and prostaglandins. 1994

I Wessler, and T Reinheimer, and G Brunn, and G P Anderson, and J Maclagan, and K Racké
Department of Pharmacology, University of Mainz, Germany.

1. Rat or guinea pig isolated tracheae were labelled with [3H]-choline to measure evoked tritium outflow, which reflects neuronal release of [3H]-acetylcholine. Tritium outflow was evoked either by electrical stimulation of the extrinsic vagal nerve (rat tracheae) or by 27 mM potassium (guinea pig tracheae). 2. In rat tracheae isoprenaline (0.01, 0.1 microM) inhibited evoked [3H]-acetylcholine release, whereas beta 2-adrenoceptor-selective agonists (fenoterol, formoterol, salbutamol) were ineffective. 3. The inhibitory effect of isoprenaline was abolished under the following conditions: (i) presence of propranolol (1 microM) or of the beta 1-selective antagonist CGP 20712 A (0.1 microM); (ii) removal of the mucosa at the start of the experiments; (iii) blockade of cyclooxygenase activity by 3 microM indomethacin. 4. In rat isolated tracheae prelabelled with [3H]-arachidonic acid, isoprenaline (0.1 microM) but not formoterol (0.01 microM) enhanced the outflow of [3H]-prostaglandins (PGD2, PGE2). This effect was blocked by 0.1 microM CGP 20712 A. 5. In guinea pig tracheae electrical stimulation of the extrinsic vagal nerve did not cause a constant release of [3H]-acetylcholine, but 27 mM potassium elicited a reproducible release of [3H]-acetylcholine. In this species both isoprenaline (0.1 microM) and formoterol (0.01 microM) inhibited evoked [3H]-acetylcholine release. Inhibition was abolished under the following conditions: (i) presence of propranolol (1 microM) or of the beta 2-selective antagonist ICI 118551 (0.3 microM); (ii) removal of the mucosa at the start of the experiments; (iii) blockade of cyclooxygenase activity by 3 microM indomethacin. 6. In conclusion, the present experiments have demonstrated that activation of beta-adrenoceptors localized in the mucosa mediates inhibition of [3H]-acetylcholine release from the neuroeffector junctions of the pulmonary, parasympathetic nerves most probably by the liberation of inhibitory prostaglandins from the airway mucosa. The adrenoceptor subtype involved differs in rat (beta 1 subtype) and guinea pig (beta 2 subtype) airways.

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
D007545 Isoproterenol Isopropyl analog of EPINEPHRINE; beta-sympathomimetic that acts on the heart, bronchi, skeletal muscle, alimentary tract, etc. It is used mainly as bronchodilator and heart stimulant. Isoprenaline,Isopropylarterenol,4-(1-Hydroxy-2-((1-methylethyl)amino)ethyl)-1,2-benzenediol,Euspiran,Isadrin,Isadrine,Isopropyl Noradrenaline,Isopropylnoradrenaline,Isopropylnorepinephrine,Isoproterenol Hydrochloride,Isoproterenol Sulfate,Isuprel,Izadrin,Norisodrine,Novodrin,Hydrochloride, Isoproterenol,Noradrenaline, Isopropyl,Sulfate, Isoproterenol
D008297 Male Males
D009092 Mucous Membrane An EPITHELIUM with MUCUS-secreting cells, such as GOBLET CELLS. It forms the lining of many body cavities, such as the DIGESTIVE TRACT, the RESPIRATORY TRACT, and the reproductive tract. Mucosa, rich in blood and lymph vessels, comprises an inner epithelium, a middle layer (lamina propria) of loose CONNECTIVE TISSUE, and an outer layer (muscularis mucosae) of SMOOTH MUSCLE CELLS that separates the mucosa from submucosa. Lamina Propria,Mucosa,Mucosal Tissue,Muscularis Mucosae,Mucous Membranes,Membrane, Mucous,Membranes, Mucous,Mucosae, Muscularis,Mucosal Tissues,Propria, Lamina,Tissue, Mucosal,Tissues, Mucosal
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
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
D011943 Receptors, Adrenergic, beta One of two major pharmacologically defined classes of adrenergic receptors. The beta adrenergic receptors play an important role in regulating CARDIAC MUSCLE contraction, SMOOTH MUSCLE relaxation, and GLYCOGENOLYSIS. Adrenergic beta-Receptor,Adrenergic beta-Receptors,Receptors, beta-Adrenergic,beta Adrenergic Receptor,beta-Adrenergic Receptor,beta-Adrenergic Receptors,Receptor, Adrenergic, beta,Adrenergic Receptor, beta,Adrenergic beta Receptor,Adrenergic beta Receptors,Receptor, beta Adrenergic,Receptor, beta-Adrenergic,Receptors, beta Adrenergic,beta Adrenergic Receptors,beta-Receptor, Adrenergic,beta-Receptors, Adrenergic
D002794 Choline A basic constituent of lecithin that is found in many plants and animal organs. It is important as a precursor of acetylcholine, as a methyl donor in various metabolic processes, and in lipid metabolism. Bursine,Fagine,Vidine,2-Hydroxy-N,N,N-trimethylethanaminium,Choline Bitartrate,Choline Chloride,Choline Citrate,Choline Hydroxide,Choline O-Sulfate,Bitartrate, Choline,Chloride, Choline,Choline O Sulfate,Citrate, Choline,Hydroxide, Choline,O-Sulfate, Choline
D005260 Female Females
D006168 Guinea Pigs A common name used for the genus Cavia. The most common species is Cavia porcellus which is the domesticated guinea pig used for pets and biomedical research. Cavia,Cavia porcellus,Guinea Pig,Pig, Guinea,Pigs, Guinea

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