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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Vasorelaxant effect of EEEG and ButFr depends on a coordinated action involving M3-muscarinic and B2-bradykininergic receptors. MVBs were perfused with PSS containing Phe (3 μM) plus atropine ((a) and (d)), or HOE-140 ((b) and (e)), or atropine plus HOE-140 ((c) and (f)) on intact endothelium, and the vasorelaxant effect of EEEG and ButFr was evaluated. The results show the mean ± S.E.M. of 5 preparations. p < 0.05 compared with the effects of EEEG or ButFr on the inhibitors treated group. p < 0.05 compared with the respective previous dose. C: control (basal perfusion pressure); MVBs: mesenteric vascular beds; Phe: phenylephrine.