Research Article
Endothelium-Dependent Effects of Echinodorus grandiflorus (Cham. & Schltdl.) Micheli Mediated by M3-Muscarinic and B2-Bradykininergic Receptors on Peripheral Vascular Resistance and Its Modulatory Effects on K+ Channels in Mesenteric Vascular Beds
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ButFr promotes dose-dependent vasorelaxant effect on MVBs. MVBs were perfused with physiologic saline solution (PSS) containing Phe (3 μM) and the vasorelaxant effect of ButFr (a) was evaluated. (b) Perfusion pressure recording of acetylcholine and ButFr injection in the mesenteric vascular beds of rats. The results show the mean ± S.E.M. of 5 preparations. p < 0.05 compared with the perfusion pressure recorded before ButFr administration. p < 0.05 compared with the previous dose. All experiments were performed in endothelium-intact preparations. C: control (basal perfusion pressure); MVBs: mesenteric vascular beds; Phe: phenylephrine.
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