A comparative study of the effects of Cl(-) channel blockers on mesenteric vascular conductance in anaesthetized rat |
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Authors: | Parai Kakoli Tabrizchi Reza |
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Affiliation: | Division of Basic Medical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Memorial University of Newfoundland, Health Sciences Centre, St. John's NF, Canada A1B 3V6. |
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Abstract: | There is evidence to suggest that niflumic acid is capable of selectively inhibiting Ca(2+)-dependent Cl(-) channels. Furthermore, it has been demonstrated that niflumic acid is capable of antagonizing contractile responses due to activation of alpha(1)-adrenoceptor in mesenteric vasculature. Here, we have examined the effects of three Cl(-) channel blockers, niflumic acid, indanyloxyacetic acid 94 (IAA-94) and diphenylamine-2-carboxylic acid (DPC) on cirazoline-mediated vasoconstriction in mesenteric blood vessel in vivo. Infusion of cirazoline produced a dose-dependent increase in blood pressure, decrease in superior mesenteric blood flow, mesenteric vascular conductance and heart rate. While niflumic acid and IAA-94 did not have any impact on cirazoline-induced changes in blood pressure, DPC accentuated the pressor effect of cirazoline. Neither agent affected cirazoline-mediated reflex reduction in the heart rate. Niflumic acid, IAA-94 and DPC attenuated alpha(1)-adrenoceptor mediated decrease in mesenteric blood flow and vascular conductance. Based on the profile of the actions of these compounds, it may be suggested that IAA-94 did not appear to act as selective inhibitor of Ca(2+)-activated Cl(-) channels when compared to niflumic acid in the mesenteric blood vessels. In addition, while DPC seems to be as effective as niflumic acid in its effects on mesenteric blood vessels, its actions may be attributed to other pharmacological effects. |
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Keywords: | Mesenteric blood vessel Vascular conductance Blood flow Ca2+-activated, Cl− channel α1-Adrenoceptor |
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