Prostaglandin E2 and atriopeptin III oppose the contractile effect of angiotensin II in rat kidney mesangial cell cultures

Joachim Fandrey*, Wolfgang Jelkmann

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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 languageEnglish
JournalProstaglandins
Volume36
Issue number2
Pages (from-to)249-257
Number of pages9
ISSN0090-6980
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1988

Research Areas and Centers

  • Academic Focus: Center for Brain, Behavior and Metabolism (CBBM)

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