ISSN:
1432-198X
Keywords:
Key words Acute nephrotoxicity
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Adenosine
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Angiotensin II
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Cyclosporine A
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Endothelin
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Rabbit
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Abstract We previously developed a model of acute cyclosporine A (CsA)-induced vasomotor nephrotoxicity in rabbits. In the present study, we evaluated the role of endothelin (ET), angiotensin II (AII) and adenosine in this experimental model. All animals received CsA (25 mg/kg/day) for 5 days. Renal function parameters were first measured in a 30-min period, showing renal insufficiency in all animals. Then, rabbits were administered bosentan (10 mg/kg; antagonist of ETA/B receptors), perindopril (20 µg/kg; angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor), or theophylline (1 mg/kg; adenosine receptor blocker at micromolar concentrations). After a 40-min equilibration period, renal function was assessed again for 30 min. Bosentan, perindopril and theophylline significantly reduced renal vascular resistance (–28±5%, –39±7% and –8±3%, respectively), and improved renal blood flow (+38±15%, +66±16% and +20±5%), glomerular filtration rate (+33±9%, +52±13% and +50±8%) and diuresis (+48±9%, +76±19% and +73±14%). Filtration fraction was unchanged with bosentan, decreased with perindopril (–10±9%) and increased with theophylline (+24±5%). The overall results suggest that ET, AII and adenosine are involved in the acute renal failure induced by CsA. We conclude that CsA administration for 5 days induced a vasomotor nephropathy with ET- and adenosine-mediated afferent arteriolar constriction as well as ET- and AII-mediated efferent arteriolar constriction.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s004670000376
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