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 ButFr depends on K+ channels in the MVBs of rats. MVBs were perfused with PSS containing Phe (3 μM) plus KCl (a), or TEA (b), or GLB (c), or 4-AP (d) on intact endothelium, and the vasorelaxant effect of ButFr was evaluated. The results show the mean ± S.E.M. of 5 preparations. p < 0.05 compared with the effects of ButFr on the inhibitors treated group. p < 0.05 compared with the respective previous dose. 4-AP: 4-aminopyridine; C: control (basal perfusion pressure); GLB: glibenclamide; MVBs: mesenteric vascular beds; Phe: phenylephrine; TEA: tetraethylammonium.