Abstract
Effects of vasoconstrictory and of dilatory hormones were studied on the contractile activity of cultured rat kidney mesangial cells. By phase contrast microscopy, a rapid contraction was seen of most cells treated with angiotensine II (10−6 − 10−10 mol/L), which was sometimes followed by autonomous relaxation after 10 to 20 min. Prostaglandin E2 and antriopeptin III prevented the contractile effect of angiotensin II in a dose-dependent manner. Angiotensin II, but not atriopeptine III, stimulated prostaglandin E2 synthesis in mesangial cell cultures.
Original language | English |
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Journal | Prostaglandins |
Volume | 36 |
Issue number | 2 |
Pages (from-to) | 249-257 |
Number of pages | 9 |
ISSN | 0090-6980 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1988 |
Research Areas and Centers
- Academic Focus: Center for Brain, Behavior and Metabolism (CBBM)