ISSN:
1432-1912
Keywords:
α-Adrenoceptors
;
Isoprenaline
;
Renin
;
Sympathetic nervous system
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Summary The importance of the sympatho-adrenal system for the isoprenaline-induced increase in plasma renin concentration was investigated in conscious rats. Ganglionic blockade by trimethidinium (10 mg kg−1) increased the dose-dependent elevation of plasma renin concentration induced by isoprenaline (0.03–0.48 μg kg−1 min−1). Also treatment of the rats with guanethidine (6 mg kg−1) or reserpine (2.5 mg kg−1, given 16 and 7 h prior to the experiments) further increased the effect of isoprenaline (0.5 μg kg−1 min−1) on plasma renin concentration. Unilateral renal denervation combined with contralateral nephrectomy doubled the effect of the β-sympathomimetic amine on renin release. The α-adrenoceptor antagonist phenoxybenzamine (3 mg kg−1) also enhanced the effect of isoprenaline on this parameter. It is concluded that apart from a stimulation of renin release via β-adrenoceptors the sympathetic nervous system may inhibit renin release via stimulation of α-adrenoceptors.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00508641
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