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The inhibition of platelet adhesion by nitric oxide (NO) and prostacyclin and their mechanism of action was studied. Platelet adhesion to collagen fibrils and endothelial cell matrix was inhibited completely by NO but only partially by prostacyclin. Adhesion of platelets to endothelial cell monolayers was inhibited by bradykinin. This effect of bradykinin was unaffected by aspirin, and was accounted for by the amounts of NO released by the endothelial cells. Inhibition of platelet adhesion by NO and prostacyclin was potentiated by selective inhibitors of cGMP phosphodiesterase, but not of cAMP phosphodiesterase, indicating that elevation of cGMP regulates platelet adhesion.
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PMID:The role of nitric oxide and cGMP in platelet adhesion to vascular endothelium. 282 88

Studies were undertaken to further elucidate the mechanism(s) by which bradykinin-dependent phosphoinositide metabolism takes place in neuroblastoma X glioma hybrid NG108-15 cells [(1984) J. Biol. Chem. 259, 10201-10207] using [3H]inositol-labelled cells. Bradykinin produced net increases in the level of [3H]inositol phosphates, especially of [3H]inositol trisphosphate which is formed transiently and most rapidly. The results indicate that bradykinin activates a phosphodiesterase to break down phosphatidylinositol 4,5-bisphosphate, generating two recently recognized intracellular messengers, 1,2-diacylglycerol and inositol trisphosphate.
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PMID:Bradykinin-induced transient accumulation of inositol trisphosphate in neuron-like cell line NG108-15 cells. 285 60

Bradykinin binds to a single class of binding sites at rat duodenum plasma membranes. In the presence of endogenous calcium and at low bradykinin concentrations the receptor activation is followed by a stimulation of adenylate cyclase activity and the elevation of the cAMP level. In the absence of calcium and at high peptide concentrations the cAMP level is lowered via both inhibition of adenylate cyclase and stimulation of cAMP-phosphodiesterase. These different changes in the cAMP level might be correlated with the biphasic pharmacological action of bradykinin in the rat duodenum. The results suggest that one type of bradykinin (B2) receptor is able to initiate several effectuation mechanisms.
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PMID:Bradykinin action in the rat duodenum: receptor binding and influence on the cyclic AMP system. 289 Mar 47

The effect of lithium ion (Li+) on receptor-mediated synthesis of cyclic GMP, a putative second messenger, was examined using intact murine neuroblastoma cells (clone N1E-115). Lithium chloride potently inhibited cyclic GMP formation stimulated by the neuropeptides, neurotensin, angiotensin II and bradykinin in an identical concentration-dependent (IC50 s of around 12 mM), saturable and reversible manner. In the presence of veratridine, an alkaloid which by stimulating sodium channels can increase Li+ entry into the cells, Li+ inhibited neurotensin-stimulated cyclic GMP formation more potently (IC50 = 7 mM). No effect of Li+ was observed on phosphodiesterase (EC 3.1.4.17) activity. These results suggest that Li+ may interfere with the function of these receptors through its inhibitory effect at a common site in the pathway of receptor-mediated cyclic GMP formation.
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PMID:Lithium ions have a potent and selective inhibitory effect on cyclic GMP formation stimulated by neurotensin, angiotensin II and bradykinin. 301 10

Leukotriene C and D markedly enhanced plasma exudation in rat skin, using [131I]-labeled human serum albumin ([131I]-HSA) to measure vascular permeability. The adenylate cyclase activator forskolin only slightly increased plasma exudation, while markedly potentiating the leukotriene response. Prostaglandin E1 increases plasma exudation in rat skin, but appears to act by a different mechanism than leukotrienes, since the responses to combinations of prostaglandin and leukotrienes are synergistic and the responses to prostaglandins are inhibited by forskolin. The phosphodiesterase inhibitor, isobutylmethylxanthine also potentiated the leukotriene C-induced response. The effects of the various agents on leukotriene responses are similar to effects of these agents on bradykinin and histamine-induced plasma exudation. These results suggest that an increase in the cyclic AMP in the rat skin, elicited by forskolin or prostaglandin potentiates the leukotriene C and D-induced plasma exudation and that leukotriene C and D increase the vascular permeability through the same type of mechanism that pertains for histamine and bradykinin.
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PMID:Effects of forskolin and prostaglandin E1 on leukotriene C- and D-induced plasma exudation in the rat skin. 373 23

LY171883, 1-less than2-hydroxy-3-propyl-4-less than 4-(h-tetrazol-5-yl)butoxy greater than phenyl greater than ethanone, proved to be a potent antagonist of leukotriene (LT) D4 in guinea-pig ileum, trachea and lung parenchyma. The compound had little or no effect on contractions of isolated tissues to LTB4, prostaglandin F2 alpha, serotonin, histamine, bradykinin or carbamycholine. Responses of trachea to U46619, a thromboxane A2 mimetic, were antagonized by LY171883, but the doses required were approximately 10-fold higher than those necessary to produce the same degree of antagonism against LTD4. U46619 produced weak ileal contractions that were not blocked by LY171883. LY171883 antagonized both LTD4- and antigen-induced increases in total pulmonary resistance in anesthetized guinea pigs. LTD4 given intradermally to guinea pigs caused vascular leakage which was suppressed by prior administration of LY171883. LTC4-induced contractions of isolated ilea were only minimally antagonized by LY171883 whereas this agent reduced LTC4-evoked increases in total pulmonary resistance. Trachea contracted by LTD4 were relaxed by LY171883. Likewise, trachea contracted by either histamine or carbamylcholine were relaxed by LY171883 suggesting that this compound has airway smooth muscle relaxing properties. In vivo experiments supported these observations. In concert with these findings, biochemical studies showed LY171883 to be a potent inhibitor of phosphodiesterase obtained from human polymorphonuclear leukocytes and various guinea-pig tissues. This pharmacologic analysis indicates that LY171883, or a congener, may be of therapeutic value in asthma and in disease states characterized by an overproduction of LTD4.
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PMID:LY171883, 1-less than 2-hydroxy-3-propyl-4-less than 4-(1H-tetrazol-5-yl) butoxy greater than phenyl greater than ethanone, an orally active leukotriene D4 antagonist. 398 52

The effects of the stable endoperoxide analog U46619 (U) on the regulation of prostacyclin (PGI2) formation and cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP) were investigated in cultured bovine aortic endothelial (BAE) cells. Incubation of U (0.3, 3.0 and 30 microM) with BAE cells for 5 min results in a dose-dependent increase in PGI2. Cyclic AMP levels were not changed at 0.3 and 3.0 microM but were stimulated at 30 microM U. When cells were exposed to U for a second and third 5 min period, PGI2 formation at 0.3 and 3.0 microM U remained stimulated while at 30 microM, PGI2 was not increased. Five min incubation of BAE cells with the cyclooxygenase inhibitor indomethacin blocked the stimulation of PGI2 at all concentrations of U and also prevented the increase of cAMP levels at 30 microM. In cells prelabeled with 3H-arachidonate, U stimulated release of labeled products at 0.3 and 3.0 microM but not at 30 microM U. In cells treated with bradykinin in the presence of U, PGI2 production was stimulated at 0.3 and 3.0 microM but not 30 microM U. When cells were exposed to U and stimulated with PGI2 (with and without phosphodiesterase inhibition), U caused significant increases in cAMP. We conclude that incubation of BAE cells with U results in an initial dose-dependent increase in PGI2 formation. Cyclic AMP levels are increased at high concentrations of U. This increase in cAMP is mediated by the initial stimulated PGI2 and results in decreased PGI2 on further exposure to U. Data suggest that U stimulates phospholipase activity and, at high concentrations, inhibits phosphodiesterase.
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PMID:Effect of the stable endoperoxide analog U-46619 on prostacyclin production and cyclic AMP levels in bovine endothelial cells. 608 72

Intrathecal administration of norepinephrine (NE) and alpha adrenergic agonists in rats with chronic spinal catheters produced a significant elevation of the nociceptive threshold as measured by hot plate and tail flick. The intrathecal NE effect was dose-dependent and antagonized in a competitive fashion by pretreatment with phentolamine (alpha antagonist) but not by propranolol (beta antagonist). Intrathecal administration of isoproterenol (beta agonist) did not alter the nociceptive threshold. Effective doses of intrathecal NE did not produce demonstrable motor effects. Doses 20 times greater than the maximum analgesic dose produced marked weakness of the hindlimbs and tails. The intrathecal NE effect was not antagonized by intrathecal papaverine of bradykinin (vasodilators) or mimicked by angiotensin-II (vasoconstrictor). The intrathecal NE effect was not altered by intrathecal administration of subconvulsant doses of either picrotoxin (gamma-aminobutyric acid antagonist) or strychnine (glycine antagonist) or by i.p. administration of either naloxone (opiate antagonist) or methysergide (serotinin antagonist). The nociceptive threshold was significantly decreased 1 week after intrathecal administration of 6-hydroxydopamine, which depleted spinal cord NE by 85%. Intrathecal administration of tyramine (indirectly acting sympathomimetic amine) produced an elevation of the nociceptive threshold in a control group of animals but was less effective in animals pretreated with intrathecal 6-hydroxydopamine. The tyramine effect was antagonized by intrathecal phentolamine. Intravenous administration of aminophylline (phosphodiesterase inhibitor) did not potentiate the intrathecal NE effect. The relative antinociceptive potencies of alpha adrenergic agonists after intrathecal administration were: l-norepinephrine = dl-epinephrine greater than dl-alpha-methyl norepinephrine greater than clonidine greater than or equal to l-phenylephrine greater than or equal to 3,4-dihydroxytolazoline greater than or equal to oxymetazoline. The relative potencies of intrathecally administered alpha antagonists in antagonizing the intrathecal NE effect were: phentolamine greater than phenoxybenzamine greater than tolazoline greater than or equal to yohimbine.
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PMID:Spinal cord pharmacology of adrenergic agonist-mediated antinociception. 611 Jul 67

Low concentrations (less than 10 microgram/ml) of a number of highly basic polypeptides inhibit the calmodulin-stimulated cyclic nucleotide phosphodiesterase. Inhibitory compounds include synthetic polypeptides [polylysine (D and L) and polyarginine] and basic proteins (protamine, histones H1, H2A, H2B, H3 and H4 and myelin basic protein). Polylysine of mol.wt. about 2000 or higher was inhibitory, but pentalysine did not inhibit. Other basic proteins and compounds did not inhibit, including bradykinin, spermine and putrescine. In mixtures of calmodulin and basic protein, complexes were formed whether Ca2+ was present or not. This was true for polylysine, myelin basic protein and histone H2B. These interactions suggest that the inhibition of the phosphodiesterase is due to interaction of these basic proteins with calmodulin. The wide variety of basic polypeptides and proteins that affect the calmodulin stimulation of phosphodiesterase indicates that these interactions are not specific.
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PMID:Interactions of basic polypeptides and proteins with calmodulin. 616 25

Effects of phosphodiesterase inhibitors DL-4-(3-butoxy-4-methoxybenzyl)-2-imidazolidinone (Ro-20) and 1-methyl-3-isobutylxanthine (MIX) on prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) synthesis were examined using rabbit renal inner medullary slices incubated in Krebs' buffer with or without 1 mM RO-20 or 2 mM MIX. Basal and bradykinin-mediated PGE2 synthesis were inhibited in a dose-dependent, reversible manner by both RO-20 and MIX. Arachidonic acid-mediated increases in PGE2 synthesis were not inhibited. By contrast, 1 mM aspirin completely inhibited PGE2 synthesis. Phosphodiesterase inhibitors increased slice cyclic AMP content more than 6-fold. However, this elevation in tissue cyclic AMP content did not appear to be the cause of decreased PGE2 synthesis. Exogenous 3 mM cyclic AMP and 3 mM dibutyryl cyclic AMP did not alter PGE2 synthesis. 2',5'-Dideoxyadenosine, an inhibitor of adenylate cyclase, prevented RO-20 and MIX-mediated increases in cyclic AMP but had no effect on PGE2 synthesis. Exogenous 3 mM cyclic GMP and dibutyryl cyclic GMP did not alter PGE2 synthesis. Neither RO-20 nor MIX had a direct effect on PG endoperoxide synthetase. These results indicate MIX and RO-20 inhibit renal medullary PGE2 production by limiting the availability of arachidonic acid. These effects of MIX and RO-20 on PGE2 synthesis are not secondary to their effects on cyclic nucleotide phosphodiesterase.
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PMID:Inhibition of bradykinin stimulation of renal medullary prostaglandin E2 synthesis by phosphodiesterase inhibitors. 616 24


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