Abstract
We studied the effect of endogenous nitric oxide (NO) on vagally induced plasma exudation into guinea-pig trachea and main bronchi using 125I-albumin as a plasma marker. NG-Nitro-L-arginine methyl ester (L-NAME, 1-10 mg/kg) dose dependently inhibited neurogenic plasma exudation. Intravenous phenylephrine which simulated the vasopressor effect as L-NAME (10 mg/kg) was without effect. The effect of L-NAME (5 mg/kg) was reversed by L-arginine (50 mg/kg). These results suggest that endogenous NO may contribute to neurogenic inflammation in the airways.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 385-388 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | European Journal of Pharmacology |
Volume | 221 |
Issue number | 2-3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 20 10 1992 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Airways
- NANC nerves
- Neurogenic inflammation
- Nitric oxide (NO)
- Plasma exudation
- Vagus nerve