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Yamakawa W, Yasukochi S, Tsurudome Y, Kusunose N, Yamaguchi Y, Tsuruta A, Matsunaga N, Ushijima K, Koyanagi S, Ohdo S. Suppression of neuropathic pain in the circadian clock-deficient Per2m/m mice involves up-regulation of endocannabinoid system. PNAS NEXUS 2024; 3:pgad482. [PMID: 38239754 PMCID: PMC10794166 DOI: 10.1093/pnasnexus/pgad482] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2023] [Accepted: 12/21/2023] [Indexed: 01/22/2024]
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Neuropathic pain often results from injuries and diseases that affect the somatosensory system. Disruption of the circadian clock has been implicated in the exacerbation of the neuropathic pain state. However, in this study, we report that mice deficient in a core clock component Period2 (Per2m/m mice) fail to develop tactile pain hypersensitivity even following peripheral nerve injury. Similar to male wild-type mice, partial sciatic nerve ligation (PSL)-Per2m/m male mice showed activation of glial cells in the dorsal horn of the spinal cord and increased expression of pain-related genes. Interestingly, α1D-adrenergic receptor (α1D-AR) expression was up-regulated in the spinal cord of Per2m/m mice, leading to increased production of 2-arachidonoylglycerol (2-AG), an endocannabinoid receptor ligand. This increase in 2-AG suppressed the PSL-induced tactile pain hypersensitivity. Furthermore, intraspinal dorsal horn injection of adeno-associated viral vectors expressing α1D-AR also attenuated pain hypersensitivity in PSL-wild-type male mice by increasing 2-AG production. Our findings reveal an uncovered role of the circadian clock in neuropathic pain disorders and suggest a link between α1D-AR signaling and the endocannabinoid system.
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- Wakaba Yamakawa
- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, 812-8582, Japan
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, 812-8582, Japan
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- Division of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sanyo-Onoda City University, Yamaguchi, 756-0884, Japan
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, 812-8582, Japan
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, 812-8582, Japan
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, 812-8582, Japan
- Department of Glocal Healthcare Science, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, 812-8582, Japan
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacokinetics, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, 812-8582, Japan
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- Division of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sanyo-Onoda City University, Yamaguchi, 756-0884, Japan
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, 812-8582, Japan
- Department of Glocal Healthcare Science, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, 812-8582, Japan
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, 812-8582, Japan
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He X, Sui Y, Wang S. Application of a stepwise frontal analysis method in cell membrane chromatography. J Chromatogr B Analyt Technol Biomed Life Sci 2020; 1161:122436. [PMID: 33246282 DOI: 10.1016/j.jchromb.2020.122436] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2020] [Revised: 10/29/2020] [Accepted: 11/02/2020] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Bio-affinity chromatography is used in the study of drug-receptor interactions. A stepwise frontal analysis (SFA) method was developed based on frontal analysis (FA). A high expression alpha 1A adrenergic receptor (α1A AR) cell membrane chromatography (CMC) method was then developed and combined with SFA to investigate the affinity of three model α1A AR-binding drugs towards α1A AR. Equilibrium dissociation constant (Kd) values for drug-receptor interactions were determined by FA and SFA; results showed that these methods were highly consistent. The results demonstrate that the CMC/SFA method is a time-saving and less wasteful method than traditional method for the evaluation of drug-receptor binding characteristics, and could be used to study the interactions between drugs and membrane receptors.
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- Xiaoshuang He
- Department of Pharmacy, Ruijin Hospital Affiliated to School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiaotong University, Shanghai, 200025, China; School of Pharmacy, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710061, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710061, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710061, China; Shaanxi Engineering Research Center of Cardiovascular DrugsScreening & Analysis, Xi'an, 710061, China.
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Docherty JR. The pharmacology of α 1-adrenoceptor subtypes. Eur J Pharmacol 2019; 855:305-320. [PMID: 31067439 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejphar.2019.04.047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2019] [Revised: 04/17/2019] [Accepted: 04/29/2019] [Indexed: 01/30/2023]
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This review examines the functions of α1-adrenoceptor subtypes, particularly in terms of contraction of smooth muscle. There are 3 subtypes of α1-adrenoceptor, α1A- α1B- and α1D-adrenoceptors. Evidence is presented that the postulated α1L-adrenoceptor is simply the native α1A-adrenoceptor at which prazosin has low potency. In most isolated tissue studies, smooth muscle contractions to exogenous agonists are mediated particularly by α1A-, with a lesser role for α1D-adrenoceptors, but α1B-adrenoceptors are clearly involved in contractions of some tissues, for example, the spleen. However, nerve-evoked responses are the most crucial physiologically, so that these studies of exogenous agonists may overestimate the importance of α1A-adrenoceptors. The major α1-adrenoceptors involved in blood pressure control by sympathetic nerves are the α1D- and the α1A-adrenoceptors, mediating peripheral vasoconstrictor actions. As noradrenaline has high potency at α1D-adrenceptors, these receptors mediate the fastest response and seem to be targets for neurally released noradrenaline especially to low frequency stimulation, with α1A-adrenoceptors being more important at high frequencies of stimulation. This is true in rodent vas deferens and may be true in vasopressor nerves controlling peripheral resistance and tissue blood flow. The αlA-adrenoceptor may act mainly through Ca2+ entry through L-type channels, whereas the α1D-adrenoceptor may act mainly through T-type channels and exhaustable Ca2+ stores. α1-Adrenoceptors may also act through non-G-protein linked second messenger systems. In many tissues, multiple subtypes of α-adrenoceptor are present, and this may be regarded as the norm rather than exception, although one receptor subtype is usually predominant.
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- James R Docherty
- Department of Physiology, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, 123 St. Stephen's Green, Dublin 2, Ireland.
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Xiang B, Zhang Y, Li YM, Zhang K, Zhang YY, Wu LL, Yu GY. Effects of Phenylephrine on Transplanted Submandibular Gland. J Dent Res 2016; 85:1106-11. [PMID: 17122163 DOI: 10.1177/154405910608501208] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Autotransplantation of the submandibular gland is a potential treatment for severe kerato-conjunctivitis sicca. However, one of the major barriers to this procedure is that secretions from the transplanted gland decrease shortly after the operation, which may lead to obstruction of Wharton’s duct, or even to transplantation failure. Using a rabbit model, we investigated whether phenylephrine could improve the secretion from the transplanted gland. We found that phenylephrine treatment significantly reversed the decrease in salivary secretion after transplantation, enhanced the expressions of α1A-, α1B-, and α1D-adrenoceptor mRNA, and ameliorated atrophy of acinar cells. Furthermore, phenylephrine also induced translocation of aquaporin-5 from the cytoplasm to the apical membrane, and increased the levels of phospho-ERK1/2, ERK1/2, phospho-PKCζ, and PKCζ in the transplanted gland. These results indicate that phenylephrine treatment moderates structural injury and improves secretory function in the transplanted submandibular gland through promoting α1-adrenoceptor expression and post-receptor signal transduction.
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- B Xiang
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Zhong Guan Cun South St. 22, 100081, Beijing, PRC
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Huang Z, Wu LL, Zhang YY, Gao Y, Yu GY. Functional α1-Adrenoceptor Subtypes in Human Submandibular Glands. J Dent Res 2016; 85:251-6. [PMID: 16498073 DOI: 10.1177/154405910608500309] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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α1-Adrenoceptor has been discovered to exist in many human tissues and mediates important physiological functions. The purpose of this study was to detect the expression, distribution, and function of α1-adrenoceptor subtypes in human submandibular glands. α1A- and α1B-Adrenoceptor mRNAs were identified by reverse-transcription/polymerase chain-reaction (RT-PCR), and their proteins were detected by Western blotting. No expression of the α1D-adrenoceptor mRNA and protein was found. By in situ hybridization and immunohistochemistry, α1A- and α1B-adrenoceptor mRNAs and proteins were shown to be widespread in both ductal and acinar cells. By confocal microscopy, phenylephrine (stimulating both α1A- and α1B-adrenoceptors) or A61603 (α1A-selective agonist) induced an increase in intracellular calcium by 2.33 ± 0.18-fold and 1.81 ± 0.43-fold, respectively, while 5-methylurapidil (α1A-selective antagonist) partly blocked calcium mobility stimulated by phenylephrine. The results indicated that functional α1A- and α1B-adrenoceptors were expressed in human submandibular glands, and might contribute to the regulation of saliva synthesis and secretion.
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- Z Huang
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Zhong Guan Cun South St. 22, 100081 Beijing, PRC
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Thomas RC, Cowley PM, Singh A, Myagmar BE, Swigart PM, Baker AJ, Simpson PC. The Alpha-1A Adrenergic Receptor in the Rabbit Heart. PLoS One 2016; 11:e0155238. [PMID: 27258143 PMCID: PMC4892533 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0155238] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2016] [Accepted: 04/26/2016] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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The alpha-1A-adrenergic receptor (AR) subtype is associated with cardioprotective signaling in the mouse and human heart. The rabbit is useful for cardiac disease modeling, but data on the alpha-1A in the rabbit heart are limited. Our objective was to test for expression and function of the alpha-1A in rabbit heart. By quantitative real-time reverse transcription PCR (qPCR) on mRNA from ventricular myocardium of adult male New Zealand White rabbits, the alpha-1B was 99% of total alpha-1-AR mRNA, with <1% alpha-1A and alpha-1D, whereas alpha-1A mRNA was over 50% of total in brain and liver. Saturation radioligand binding identified ~4 fmol total alpha-1-ARs per mg myocardial protein, with 17% alpha-1A by competition with the selective antagonist 5-methylurapidil. The alpha-1D was not detected by competition with BMY-7378, indicating that 83% of alpha-1-ARs were alpha-1B. In isolated left ventricle and right ventricle, the selective alpha-1A agonist A61603 stimulated a negative inotropic effect, versus a positive inotropic effect with the nonselective alpha-1-agonist phenylephrine and the beta-agonist isoproterenol. Blood pressure assay in conscious rabbits using an indwelling aortic telemeter showed that A61603 by bolus intravenous dosing increased mean arterial pressure by 20 mm Hg at 0.14 μg/kg, 10-fold lower than norepinephrine, and chronic A61603 infusion by iPRECIO programmable micro Infusion pump did not increase BP at 22 μg/kg/d. A myocardial slice model useful in human myocardium and an anthracycline cardiotoxicity model useful in mouse were both problematic in rabbit. We conclude that alpha-1A mRNA is very low in rabbit heart, but the receptor is present by binding and mediates a negative inotropic response. Expression and function of the alpha-1A in rabbit heart differ from mouse and human, but the vasopressor response is similar to mouse.
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- R. Croft Thomas
- Department of Medicine, Cardiology Division, and Research Service, VA Medical Center, San Francisco, CA, United States of America
- Department of Medicine and Cardiovascular Research Institute, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, United States of America
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- Department of Medicine, Cardiology Division, and Research Service, VA Medical Center, San Francisco, CA, United States of America
- Department of Medicine and Cardiovascular Research Institute, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, United States of America
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- Department of Medicine, Cardiology Division, and Research Service, VA Medical Center, San Francisco, CA, United States of America
- Department of Medicine and Cardiovascular Research Institute, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, United States of America
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- Department of Medicine, Cardiology Division, and Research Service, VA Medical Center, San Francisco, CA, United States of America
- Department of Medicine and Cardiovascular Research Institute, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, United States of America
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- Department of Medicine, Cardiology Division, and Research Service, VA Medical Center, San Francisco, CA, United States of America
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- Department of Medicine, Cardiology Division, and Research Service, VA Medical Center, San Francisco, CA, United States of America
- Department of Medicine and Cardiovascular Research Institute, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, United States of America
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- Department of Medicine, Cardiology Division, and Research Service, VA Medical Center, San Francisco, CA, United States of America
- Department of Medicine and Cardiovascular Research Institute, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, United States of America
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Role of α1-adrenergic receptor subtypes in contractility of the rabbit abdominal aorta in vitro. ACTA VET BRNO 2013. [DOI: 10.2754/avb201382030331] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Investigation of the effect of α1-adrenergic receptor subtypes on the contraction of the abdominal aorta will allow for more effective treatment of hypertension by use of selective antagonists. The aim of the study was to evaluate the participation of α1-adrenergic receptor subtypes in the contractility of the aortic smooth muscle cells in rabbits. The in vitro experiments were performed in isolated tissue preparations from 30 adult female New Zealand rabbits. The abdominal aortic sections were placed in organ bath chambers and contracted with increasing doses of non-selective α1-adrenergic receptor agonist phenylephrine without pre-incubation or after incubation in α1-adrenergic receptor subtype-selective or non-selective antagonists. Separate sections were incubated with increasing concentrations of antagonists. Phenylephrine caused maximal rise in arterial smooth muscle tone to 4.75 ± 0.47 mN. The most potent in blocking phenylephrine induced contraction was 5-metylurapidil (α1A-adrenergic receptor antagonist) followed by phentolamine and prazosin (non-selective α1-adrenergic receptor antagonists); BMY 7378 (α1D-adrenergic receptor antagonist), cyclazosin and L-765.314 (α1B-adrenergic receptor antagonists) were less effective. All antagonists, except BMY 7378 elicited relaxation of non-precontracted aorta in dose dependent manner. Our results indicate that postsynaptic α1A receptors are the most potent in producing rabbit abdominal aorta contraction, while α1B and α1D subtypes are less effective.
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Čikoš Š, Czikková S, Chrenek P, Makarevich AV, Burkuš J, Janštová Ž, Fabian D, Koppel J. Expression of adrenergic receptors in bovine and rabbit oocytes and preimplantation embryos. Reprod Domest Anim 2013; 49:92-100. [PMID: 23991902 DOI: 10.1111/rda.12233] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2013] [Accepted: 08/03/2013] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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Catecholamines play an important role in embryogenesis, and data obtained in the rodent model indicate that they can act even during the preimplantation period of development. Using RT-PCR with specific oligonucleotide primers distinguishing among all members of the adrenergic receptor family, we examined expression of adrenergic receptors in bovine and rabbit oocytes, morulas and blastocysts. We found several profiles of adrenoceptor mRNA expression. Transcripts for some receptor subtypes (bovine alpha 2 receptors, rabbit α2A, α2C, β1 and β2 receptors) were detected at all examined stages, which suggests receptor expression throughout (or at most stages) the preimplantation developmental period. Expression in oocytes but not at later stages was found in only one adrenoceptor subtype (rabbit α1B). In contrast, mRNA for several adrenoceptors was found in embryos but not in oocytes (bovine beta adrenoceptors and rabbit α1A). Nucleotide sequences of our PCR products amplified in rabbit oocytes, and preimplantation embryos represent the first published mRNA sequences (partial sequences coding at least one transmembrane region) of rabbit α2C, β1 and β2 adrenoceptors. Our results suggest that the expression of adrenergic receptors can be a general feature of mammalian oocytes and preimplantation embryos. On the other hand, comparison of three mammalian species (cattle, rabbit and mouse) revealed possible interspecies differences in the expression of particular adrenoceptor subtypes. Our results support the opinion that stress mediators can act directly in cells of preimplantation embryos.
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- Š Čikoš
- Institute of Animal Physiology, Slovak Academy of Sciences, Košice, Slovakia
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Nishimune A, Yoshiki H, Uwada J, Anisuzzaman ASM, Umada H, Muramatsu I. Phenotype pharmacology of lower urinary tract α(1)-adrenoceptors. Br J Pharmacol 2012; 165:1226-34. [PMID: 21745191 PMCID: PMC3372711 DOI: 10.1111/j.1476-5381.2011.01591.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2010] [Revised: 06/20/2011] [Accepted: 06/28/2011] [Indexed: 12/01/2022] Open
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α(1)-Adrenoceptors are involved in numerous physiological functions, including micturition. However, the pharmacological profile of the α(1)-adrenoceptor subtypes remains controversial. Here, we review the literature regarding α(1)-adrenoceptors in the lower urinary tract from the standpoint of α(1L) phenotype pharmacology. Among three α(1)-adrenoceptor subtypes (α(1A), α(1B) and α(1D)), α(1a)-adrenoceptor mRNA is the most abundantly transcribed in the prostate, urethra and bladder neck of many species, including humans. In prostate homogenates or membrane preparations, α(1A)-adrenoceptors with high affinity for prazosin have been detected as radioligand binding sites. Functional α(1)-adrenoceptors in the prostate, urethra and bladder neck have low affinity for prazosin, suggesting the presence of an atypical α(1)-adrenoceptor phenotype (designated as α(1L)). The α(1L)-adrenoceptor occurs as a distinct binding entity from the α(1A)-adrenoceptor in intact segments of variety of tissues including prostate. Both the α(1L)- and α(1A)-adrenoceptors are specifically absent from Adra1A (α(1a)) gene-knockout mice. Transfection of α(1a)-adrenoceptor cDNA predominantly expresses α(1A)-phenotype in several cultured cell lines. However, in CHO cells, such transfection expresses α(1L)- and α(1A)-phenotypes. Under intact cell conditions, the α(1L)-phenotype is predominant when co-expressed with the receptor interacting protein, CRELD1α. In summary, recent pharmacological studies reveal that two distinct α(1)-adrenoceptor phenotypes (α(1A) and α(1L)) originate from a single Adra1A (α(1a)-adrenoceptor) gene, but adrenergic contractions in the lower urinary tract are predominantly mediated via the α(1L)-adrenoceptor. From the standpoint of phenotype pharmacology, it is likely that phenotype-based subtypes such as the α(1L)-adrenoceptor will become new targets for drug development and pharmacotherapy.
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- A Nishimune
- Division of Pharmacology, Department of Biochemistry and Bioinformative Sciences, Organization for Life Science Advancement Programs, and Child Development Research Center, School of Medicine, University of Fukui, Eiheiji, Fukui, Japan
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Discovery of LASSBio-772, a 1,3-benzodioxole N-phenylpiperazine derivative with potent alpha 1A/D-adrenergic receptor blocking properties. Eur J Med Chem 2011; 46:3000-12. [PMID: 21549456 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejmech.2011.04.032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2010] [Revised: 04/04/2011] [Accepted: 04/12/2011] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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We described herein the discovery of 1-(2-(benzo[d] [1,3]dioxol-6-yl)ethyl)-4-(2-methoxyphenyl) piperazine (LASSBio-772), as a novel potent and selective alpha 1A/1D adrenoceptor (AR) antagonist selected after screening of functionalized N-phenylpiperazine derivatives in phenylephrine-induced vasoconstriction of rabbit aorta rings. The affinity of LASSBio-772 for alpha 1A and alpha 1B AR subtypes was determined through displacement of [(3)H]prazosin binding. We obtained Ki values of 0.14 nM for the alpha 1A-AR, similar to that displayed by tamsulosin (K(i) = 0.13 nM) and 5.55 nM for the alpha 1B-AR, representing a 40-fold higher affinity for alpha 1A-AR. LASSBio-772 also presented high affinity (K(B) = 0.025 nM) for the alpha 1D-AR subtype in the functional rat aorta assay, showing to be equipotent to tamsulosin (K(B) = 0.017 nM).
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Nishimune A, Suzuki F, Yoshiki H, Morishima S, Muramatsu I. Alpha 1-adrenoceptor pharmacome: alpha 1L-adrenoceptor and alpha 1A-adrenoceptor in the lower urinary tract. Int J Urol 2009; 17:31-7. [PMID: 19694838 DOI: 10.1111/j.1442-2042.2009.02368.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Alpha(1)-adrenoceptors are involved in physiological functions such as urinary excretion and ejaculation in the lower urinary tract (LUT). Several alpha(1) antagonists are clinically used for the treatment of urinary obstruction in patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia. At present, three classical alpha(1)-adrenoceptor subtypes (alpha(1A), alpha(1B), and alpha(1D)) have been identified, among which the alpha(1A) and alpha(1D)-adrenoceptor subtypes have been regarded as the main targets of alpha(1) antagonist therapy for LUT symptoms. Prazosin has been used as a prototypic, classical antagonist, to characterize alpha(1)-adrenoceptors pharmacologically, (i.e. all classical alpha(1)-adrenoceptor subtypes show high-affinity for the drug). However, we found that alpha(1)-adrenoceptors in the LUT show atypical low-affinity for prazosin. Therefore, the concept alpha(1L)-receptor, which indicates alpha(1)-adrenoceptor(s) showing low-affinity for prazosin has been introduced. A recent study demonstrated that the alpha(1L)-adrenoceptor is a specific phenotype present in the many intact tissues including human LUT, and that it originates from the ADRA1A gene. Therefore, the alpha(1L)-adrenoceptor in the LUT is now re-defined as alpha(1A(L))-adrenoceptor. The physiological and pharmacological difference between classical alpha(1A(H),) and alpha(1A(L)) which is the native receptor expressed in the LUT is of special interest as it provides fundamental bases for urological alpha(1A)-adrenoceptor blocking pharmacotherapy. Here, we briefly review the alpha(1)-adrenoceptors in the LUT with special reference to phenotype-based (pharmacome) analysis.
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- Atsushi Nishimune
- Division of Pharmacology, Department of Biochemistry and Bioinformative Sciences, School of Medicine, University of Fukui, Eiheiji, Fukui, Japan
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Frontal analysis of cell-membrane chromatography for determination of drug-α1D adrenergic receptor affinity. J Chromatogr B Analyt Technol Biomed Life Sci 2009; 877:1833-7. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jchromb.2009.05.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2009] [Revised: 04/14/2009] [Accepted: 05/07/2009] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Muramatsu I, Morishima S, Suzuki F, Yoshiki H, Anisuzzaman ASM, Tanaka T, Rodrigo MC, Myagmar BE, Simpson PC. Identification of alpha 1L-adrenoceptor in mice and its abolition by alpha 1A-adrenoceptor gene knockout. Br J Pharmacol 2008; 155:1224-34. [PMID: 18806813 DOI: 10.1038/bjp.2008.360] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE The alpha(1L)-adrenoceptor has pharmacological properties that distinguish it from three classical alpha(1)-adrenoceptors (alpha(1A), alpha(1B) and alpha(1D)). The purpose of this was to identify alpha(1L)-adrenoceptors in mice and to examine their relationship to classical alpha(1)-adrenoceptors. EXPERIMENTAL APPROACH Radioligand binding and functional bioassay experiments were performed on the cerebral cortex, vas deferens and prostate of wild-type (WT) and alpha(1A)-, alpha(1B)- and alpha(1D)-adrenoceptor gene knockout (AKO, BKO and DKO) mice. KEY RESULTS The radioligand [(3)H]-silodosin bound to intact segments of the cerebral cortex, vas deferens and prostate of WT, BKO and DKO but not of AKO mice. The binding sites were composed of two components with high and low affinities for prazosin or RS-17053, indicating the pharmacological profiles of alpha(1A)-adrenoceptors and alpha(1L)-adrenoceptors. In membrane preparations of WT mouse cortex, however, [(3)H]-silodosin bound to a single population of prazosin high-affinity sites, suggesting the presence of alpha(1A)-adrenoceptors alone. In contrast, [(3)H]-prazosin bound to two components having alpha(1A)-adrenoceptor and alpha(1B)-adrenoceptor profiles in intact segments of WT and DKO mouse cortices, but AKO mice lacked alpha(1A)-adrenoceptor profiles and BKO mice lacked alpha(1B)-adrenoceptor profiles. Noradrenaline produced contractions through alpha(1L)-adrenoceptors with low affinity for prazosin in the vas deferens and prostate of WT, BKO and DKO mice. However, the contractions were abolished or markedly attenuated in AKO mice. CONCLUSIONS AND IMPLICATIONS alpha(1L)-Adrenoceptors were identified as binding and functional entities in WT, BKO and DKO mice but not in AKO mice, suggesting that the alpha(1L)-adrenoceptor is one phenotype derived from the alpha(1A)-adrenoceptor gene.
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- I Muramatsu
- Division of Pharmacology, Department of Biochemistry and Bioinformative Sciences, University of Fukui School of Medicine, Eiheiji, Fukui, Japan.
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE alpha(1)-Adrenoceptors in the rabbit prostate have been studied because of their controversial pharmacological profiles in functional and radioligand binding studies. The purpose of the present study is to determine the native profiles of alpha(1)-adrenoceptor phenotypes and to clarify their relationship. EXPERIMENTAL APPROACH Binding experiments with [3H]-silodosin and [3H]-prazosin were performed using intact tissue segments and crude membrane preparations of rabbit prostate and the results were compared with alpha(1)-adrenoceptor-mediated prostate contraction. KEY RESULTS [3H]-Silodosin at subnanomolar concentrations bound specifically to intact tissue segments of rabbit prostate. However, [3H]-prazosin at the same range of concentrations failed to bind to alpha(1)-adrenoceptors of intact segments. Binding sites of [3H]-silodosin in intact segments were composed of alpha(1L) phenotype with low affinities for prazosin (pKi=7.1), 5-methyurapidil and N-[2-(2-cyclopropylmethoxyphenoxy)ethyl]-5-chloro-alpha,alpha-dimethyl-1H-indole-3-ethamine hydrochloride (RS-17053), and alpha(1A)-like phenotype with moderate affinity for prazosin (pKi=8.8) but high affinity for 5-methyurapidil and RS-17053. In contrast, both radioligands bound to a single population of alpha(1)-adrenoceptors in the membrane preparations at the same density with a subnanomolar affinity, showing a typical profile of 'classical' alpha(1A)-adrenoceptors (pKi for prazosin=9.8). The pharmacological profile of alpha(1)-adrenoceptor-mediated prostate contraction was in accord with the alpha(1L) phenotype observed by intact segment binding approach. CONCLUSIONS AND IMPLICATIONS Three distinct phenotypes (alpha(1L) and alpha(1A)-like phenotypes in the intact segments and a classical alpha(1A) phenotype in the membranes) with different affinities for prazosin were detected in rabbit prostate. It appears that the three phenotypes are phenotypic subtypes of alpha(1A)-adrenoceptors, but are not genetically different subtypes.
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Gray K, Short J, Ventura S. The alpha1A-adrenoceptor gene is required for the alpha1L-adrenoceptor-mediated response in isolated preparations of the mouse prostate. Br J Pharmacol 2008; 155:103-9. [PMID: 18552869 DOI: 10.1038/bjp.2008.245] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE This study investigated whether deletion of the alpha1A-adrenoceptor gene influences contractile responses of mouse prostate to noradrenaline. Responses of mouse prostate to noradrenaline are known to be mediated by alpha1L-adrenoceptors, which are thought to be a functional phenotype of alpha1A-adrenoceptor. EXPERIMENTAL APPROACH Prostate tissues from alpha1A-adrenoceptor knockout mice which were homozygous (alpha1A -/-) and heterozygous (alpha1A +/-) for the disrupted alpha1A-adrenoceptor gene, as well as wild-type (alpha1A +/+) littermates were mounted in glass-isolated organ baths. Electrical field stimulation of nerves and exogenous application of noradrenaline were used to investigate the effects of alpha1A-adrenoceptor disruption on prostate contractility. KEY RESULTS Frequency-response curves to electrical field stimulation (0.5 ms pulse duration, 60 V, 0.1-20 Hz) yielded frequency-dependent contractions. At frequencies of 10 and 20 Hz, prostates from alpha1A -/- mice elicited an approximately 30% decreased response compared with prostates from alpha(1A)+/+ mice. Prazosin (0.3 muM) attenuated responses to electrical field stimulation in prostates from alpha1A +/+ and alpha1A +/- mice but not from alpha1A -/- mice. Increasing concentrations of exogenously administered noradrenaline (10 nM-1 mM) produced mean concentration-response curves in prostates from alpha1A +/+ and alpha1A +/- mice, which were not different. Maximum responses to noradrenaline were decreased by approximately 80% in prostates from alpha1A -/- mice compared with alpha1A +/+ mice. Prazosin attenuated responses to noradrenaline in all genotypes. CONCLUSIONS AND IMPLICATIONS alpha1L-Adrenoceptor-mediated responses in mouse prostate are abolished in alpha1A -/- mice, demonstrating that the alpha1A-adrenoceptor gene is essential to the manifestation of the prostatic alpha1L-adrenoceptor phenotype. This implies that alpha1L-adrenoceptors are indeed a functional phenotype of alpha1A-adrenoceptor.
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- Kt Gray
- Prostate Research Co-operative, Medicinal Chemistry and Drug Action, Monash Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Monash University, Parkville, Victoria, Australia
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Sattar MA, Abdullah NA, Khan MAH, Johns EJ. α1A- and α1D-adrenoceptors are the major functional subtypes of renal α1-adrenoceptors in streptozotocin-induced diabetic and normal Sprague–Dawley rats. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2008; 28:1-10. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1474-8673.2007.00412.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Wang Y, Yuan B, Deng X, He L, Wang S, Zhang Y, Han Q. Comparison of alpha1-adrenergic receptor cell-membrane stationary phases prepared from expressed cell line and from rabbit hepatocytes. Anal Bioanal Chem 2006; 386:2003-11. [PMID: 17072598 DOI: 10.1007/s00216-006-0859-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2006] [Revised: 09/11/2006] [Accepted: 09/13/2006] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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A G-protein-coupled receptor-cell-membrane stationary phase (CMSP) has been prepared by immobilizing cell membranes on the surface of silica, as carrier. The resulting HEK293 alpha1A adrenoceptor cell-membrane stationary phase can be used for rapid on-line chromatographic determination of potential subtype-selective alpha1-adrenoceptor ligand-binding affinities for alpha 1-adrenoceptor subtypes. The objective of the research was to study whether cell lines stably overexpressing subtype receptors could improve the sensitivity and specificity of cell-membrane chromatography (CMC) compared with use of homogenized tissue and cells in primary culture. Effects of mobile-phase ionic strength, sample concentration, and the presence of competitive agents on ligand-receptor interaction in CMSP were also evaluated. We found that cell lines stably overexpressing subtype receptors led to improved sensitivity and specificity in CMC. The technique leads to useful procedures-cell-membrane stationary phases may, for example, facilitate exploration of ligand-receptor interaction and determination of ligand-receptor binding affinity in initial screening and separation of lead compounds or active components in Chinese traditional natural medicine and herbs. This might eventually be an important contribution and an addition to our collection of techniques.
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- Yu Wang
- Department of Pharmacology, Xi'an Jiaotong University Medical School, 710061 Xi'an, People's Republic of China
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Muramatsu I, Suzuki F, Tanaka T, Yamamoto H, Morishima S. [Alpha1-adrenoceptor subtypes and alpha1-adrenoceptor antagonists]. YAKUGAKU ZASSHI 2006; 126 Spec no.:187-98. [PMID: 16518082 DOI: 10.1248/yakushi.126.187] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Alpha(1)-adrenoceptors are widely distributed in the human body and play important physiologic roles. Three alpha(1)-adrenoceptor subtypes (alpha(1A), alpha(1B) and alpha(1D)) have been cloned and show different pharmacologic profiles. In addition, a putative alpha(1)-adrenoceptor (alpha(1L) subtype) has also been proposed. Recently, three drugs (tamsulosin, naftopidil, and silodosin) have been developed in Japan for the treatment of urinary obstruction in patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia. In this review, we describe recent alpha(1)-adrenoceptor subclassifications and the pharmacologic characteristics (subtype selectivity and clinical relevance) of alpha(1)-adrenoceptor antagonists.
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- Ikunobu Muramatsu
- Division of Pharmacology, Department of Biochemistry and Bioinformative Sciences, University of Fukui School of Medicine, Japan.
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Boulbès D, Choquet A, Barrère-Lemaire S, Costa P, Soustelle L, Nargeot J, Bali JP, Hollande F, Magous R. Differentiated rabbit prostatic stromal cells in primary culture display functional α1A-adrenoceptors. Neurourol Urodyn 2006; 25:168-78. [PMID: 16355401 DOI: 10.1002/nau.20196] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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AIMS BPH is characterized by uncontrolled proliferation and increased contractility of prostatic smooth muscle cells. The activation of alpha1-adrenoceptors (alpha1-AR) seems involved in the latter event, but the lack of in vitro models expressing these receptors has hampered a more specific characterization of their role. In order to do so, we attempted to develop a new model of rabbit cultured prostatic stromal cells (PSC) in a non-proliferative and differentiated state. METHODS The expression of cytoskeletal and stromal markers was confirmed by immunohistochemistry on primary cultured PSC. Alpha1-AR subtype expression was assessed by RT-PCR, while receptor coupling to the ERK1/ERK2 and calcium pathways was studied by Western Blot and Fura-2 calcium imaging, respectively. RESULTS Cells grown under non-proliferative conditions displayed a differentiated phenotype, with expression of contractile cytoskeletal and stromal proteins. Furthermore, the alpha1A-AR was shown to activate ERK1/ERK2 as well as calcium signaling. CONCLUSION These results emphasize the interest of this model for the characterization of PSC adrenergic regulation, in particular through the little-known alpha1A-AR.
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Stone EA, Lin Y, Rosengarten H, Kramer HK, Quartermain D. Emerging evidence for a central epinephrine-innervated alpha 1-adrenergic system that regulates behavioral activation and is impaired in depression. Neuropsychopharmacology 2003; 28:1387-99. [PMID: 12813473 DOI: 10.1038/sj.npp.1300222] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Currently, most basic and clinical research on depression is focused on either central serotonergic, noradrenergic, or dopaminergic neurotransmission as affected by various etiological and predisposing factors. Recent evidence suggests that there is another system that consists of a subset of brain alpha(1B)-adrenoceptors innervated primarily by brain epinephrine (EPI) that potentially modulates the above three monoamine systems in parallel and plays a critical role in depression. The present review covers the evidence for this system and includes findings that brain alpha(1)-adrenoceptors are instrumental in behavioral activation, are located near the major monoamine cell groups or target areas, receive EPI as their neurotransmitter, are impaired or inhibited in depressed patients or after stress in animal models, and are restored by a number of antidepressants. This "EPI-alpha(1) system" may therefore represent a new target system for this disorder.
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- Eric A Stone
- Departments of Psychiatry and Neurology, New York University School of Medicine, NYU Medical Center, 550 First Avenue, New York, NY 10016, USA.
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Palea S, Barras M. Comparison of the relaxant effects of alfuzosin, phentolamine and sildenafil on rabbit isolated corpus cavernosum. BJU Int 2003; 91:873-7. [PMID: 12780851 DOI: 10.1046/j.1464-410x.2003.04229.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To compare the direct relaxant effects of alfuzosin, phentolamine and sildenafil in rabbit isolated corpus cavernosum (CC) pre-contracted with phenylephrine or KCl. MATERIALS AND METHODS Penile erectile tissue was obtained from male New Zealand White rabbits (22-26 weeks old). The CC was cut into longitudinal strips and mounted under 2 g resting tension in 5-mL jacketed organ baths containing a modified Krebs solution bubbled with 95% O2, 5% CO2 and maintained at 37 degrees C. Tissue strips were pre-contracted by 60 mmol/L KCl or 10 micro mol/L phenylephrine. After obtaining a stable plateau of contractions, test compounds were added to the organ bath. The relaxant potencies were expressed as the percentage of inhibition of the plateau of contraction induced by 10 micro mol/L phenylephrine. RESULTS Alfuzosin showed a concentration-dependent relaxing effect on rabbit CC pre-contracted by 10 micro mol/L phenylephrine, with a mean (sd) pIC50 of 7.64 (0.06). The relaxant effect was unaffected by pre-incubation with 100 micro mol/L Nomega-nitro-l-arginine methyl ester (L-NAME). Phentolamine had a potency similar to alfuzosin, with a pIC50 of 7.44 (0.08). Both alfuzosin and phentolamine were completely ineffective on the plateau of contraction induced by 60 mmol/L KCl. In contrast to alfuzosin, sildenafil was equipotent in relaxing the rabbit CC against each contractile agent, with pIC50 values of 7.25 (0.09) and 7.23 (0.22) with 10 micro mol/L phenylephrine and 60 mmol/L KCl, respectively. The relaxant response to sildenafil was partly blocked by pretreatment with 100 micro mol/L L-NAME, with pIC50 values of 7.94 (0.09) and 6.63 (0.32) without and with L-NAME, respectively. Sildenafil, incubated for 45 min at 10 micro mol/L, had no relaxant effect on the resting tension of the preparation or on the concentration-response curve to phenylephrine. CONCLUSIONS The direct relaxant effect of alfuzosin is mediated through alpha1-adrenoceptor blockade. The relaxations induced by phentolamine and alfuzosin are independent of nitric oxide, whereas those induced by sildenafil are, at least partly, sensitive to L-NAME and a selective soluble guanylate cyclase inhibitor, indicating the involvement of nitric oxide and soluble guanylate cyclase. Alfuzosin and phentolamine effectively counteract alpha1-adrenoceptor-mediated contractions of rabbit CC. If valid for human CC, such an effect may contribute to an improved erectile function in patients treated for benign prostatic hyperplasia.
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- S Palea
- Sanofi-Synthélabo Recherche, Department of Internal Medicine, Rueil-Malmaison, France.
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Chess-Williams R, Mason S, Sellers DJ, Wyllie M, Chapple CR. The role of alpha1D-adrenoceptors in prostatic contraction examined using protection studies. AUTONOMIC & AUTACOID PHARMACOLOGY 2002; 22:291-6. [PMID: 12866809 DOI: 10.1046/j.1474-8673.2002.00272.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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1 The aim of the study was to investigate the role of the alpha1D-adrenoceptor in alpha1-adrenoceptor-induced contraction of human prostate by means of protection experiments. 2 Responses of human prostate strips to noradrenaline were recorded, along with responses of rat aorta and vas deferens, tissues possessing predominantly alpha1D- and alpha1A-adrenoceptors respectively, for comparison. alpha1-adrenoceptors were then inactivated by incubation with the irreversible antagonist phenoxybenzamine. In some tissues alpha1A- or alpha1D-adrenoceptors were 'protected' from inactivation by incubation in the presence of the selective alpha1A- or 1D-adrenoceptor antagonists 5-methylurapidil and BMY 7378 before recording further responses to noradrenaline. 3 Phenoxybenzamine reduced the maximum noradrenaline-induced response and the potency of noradrenaline in all tissues. In rat vas deferens and human prostate, 5-methylurapidil protected alpha1A-adrenoceptors in a concentration-dependent manner. In rat aorta, 10 nM BMY 7378 almost fully protected alpha1D-adrenoceptors. However, concentrations of BMY 7378 up to 30-fold higher failed to protect receptors in the human prostate. 4 These results suggest that in human prostate functional alpha1D-adrenoceptors do not contribute to noradrenaline-induced contractile responses.
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- R Chess-Williams
- Department of Biomedical Science, University of Sheffield, Western Bank, Sheffield, UK
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Zhang L, Taniguchi T, Tanaka T, Shinozuka K, Kunitomo M, Nishiyama M, Kamata K, Muramatsu I. Alpha-1 adrenoceptor up-regulation induced by prazosin but not KMD-3213 or reserpine in rats. Br J Pharmacol 2002; 135:1757-64. [PMID: 11934817 PMCID: PMC1573304 DOI: 10.1038/sj.bjp.0704639] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2002] [Accepted: 01/28/2002] [Indexed: 11/08/2022] Open
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1. We have investigated the effects of chronic administration of prazosin (a subtype-nonspecific alpha-1 AR antagonist), KMD-3213 (an alpha-1A AR subtype-specific antagonist) and reserpine (a catecholamine depletor) on the density of alpha-1 AR subtypes in various rat tissues (liver, kidney, submaxillary gland, heart and spleen). 2. Administration of prazosin (2 mg kg(-1) day(-1), i.p.) for 2 weeks did not affect K(D) values for [(3)H]-prazosin or [(3)H]-KMD-3213 of alpha-1 ARs in five rat tissues tested. However, it caused 52% up-regulation of alpha-1B AR in the spleen, and 84% and 107% up-regulation of alpha-1A- and alpha-1B ARs, respectively, in the heart. Although major subtypes of alpha-1 AR are alpha-1A AR in the submaxillary gland, alpha-1B AR in the liver, and alpha-1A and alpha-1B ARs in the kidney, these tissues showed no up-regulation. The mRNA levels of alpha-1 AR subtypes were not affected by prazosin administration in any tissue tested. 3. Neither administration of KMD-3213 (2 mg kg(-1) day(-1), i.p.) nor reserpine (0.5 - 1 mg kg(-1) day(-1), i.p.) for 2 weeks caused any change in either the binding affinity for [(3)H]-prazosin or [(3)H]-KMD-3213 or the density of the alpha-1 AR subtypes in the five rat tissues. 4. Neither prazosin nor KMD-3213 treatment reduced the noradrenaline content in the five rat tissues, in contrast to reserpine treatment, which markedly reduced it. 5. The findings of the present study demonstrated that up-regulation of alpha-1 AR is selectively caused by prazosin treatment in some tissues but neither by KMD-3213 treatment nor by chemical denervation with reserpine. These results suggest that up-regulation of alpha-1 ARs is not caused by a simple blockade of sympathetic tone.
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- Li Zhang
- Department of Pharmacology, School of Medicine, Fukui Medical University, Matsuoka, Fukui 910-1193, Japan
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Medicine, Fukui Medical University, Matsuoka, Fukui 910-1193, Japan
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Medicine, Fukui Medical University, Matsuoka, Fukui 910-1193, Japan
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Mukogawa Women's University, Nishinomiya, Hyogo 663-8179, Japan
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Mukogawa Women's University, Nishinomiya, Hyogo 663-8179, Japan
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- Pharmacokinetics Research, Kissei Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., 19 – 48 Matsumoto, Nagano 399-8710, Japan
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- Pharmacokinetics Research, Kissei Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., 19 – 48 Matsumoto, Nagano 399-8710, Japan
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Medicine, Fukui Medical University, Matsuoka, Fukui 910-1193, Japan
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Suzuki F, Taniguchi T, Nakamura S, Akagi Y, Kubota C, Satoh M, Muramatsu I. Distribution of alpha-1 adrenoceptor subtypes in RNA and protein in rabbit eyes. Br J Pharmacol 2002; 135:600-8. [PMID: 11834607 PMCID: PMC1573172 DOI: 10.1038/sj.bjp.0704503] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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We investigated subtypes of alpha-1 adrenoceptor (AR) in rabbit ocular tissues using reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT - PCR), in situ hybridization (ISH) and binding studies. Competitive RT - PCR assays specific for the subtypes of alpha-1 AR revealed that the mRNA expression of alpha-1a AR was dominant, and that of each alpha-1b and alpha-1d was less than 10% and 0.5% of total alpha-1 ARs mRNA, respectively, in the iris, ciliary body, choroid and retina. In alpha-1a AR splice isoform-specific RT - PCR assays, we found a distinct proportion of each isoform mRNA in the iris, ciliary body and choroid. The results of the ISH assays for alpha-1a AR subtype showed that hybridization signals were clearly observed in the iris dilator muscle and in the epithelium of the ciliary processes. In binding studies, alpha-1A AR was a dominant subtype in the iris, choroid and retina in contrast to the ciliary body that had more alpha-1B than alpha-1A AR subtype at protein level.
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- Fumiko Suzuki
- Department of Pharmacology, School of Medicine, Fukui Medical University, Matsuoka, Fukui 910-1193 Japan
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Medicine, Fukui Medical University, Matsuoka, Fukui 910-1193 Japan
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- Department of Ophthalmology, School of Medicine, Fukui Medical University, Matsuoka, Fukui 910-1193 Japan
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- Department of Ophthalmology, School of Medicine, Fukui Medical University, Matsuoka, Fukui 910-1193 Japan
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- Department of Anatomy, School of Medicine, Fukui Medical University, Matsuoka, Fukui 910-1193 Japan
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- Department of Anatomy, School of Medicine, Fukui Medical University, Matsuoka, Fukui 910-1193 Japan
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Medicine, Fukui Medical University, Matsuoka, Fukui 910-1193 Japan
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Jarajapu YP, Hillier C, MacDonald A. The alpha(1A)-adrenoceptor subtype mediates contraction in rat femoral resistance arteries. Eur J Pharmacol 2001; 422:127-35. [PMID: 11430923 DOI: 10.1016/s0014-2999(01)01051-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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In this study, alpha(1)-adrenoceptor subtypes were characterised in rat femoral resistance arteries mounted on a small vessel myograph. A-61603 was found to be more potent than noradrenaline and phenylephrine in these arteries. Brimonidine (UK 14304) could not evoke any contractile responses and the sensitivity to noradrenaline and phenylephrine was not affected by (8aR,12aS,13aS)-5,8,8a,9,10,11,12,12a,13a-decahydro-3-methoxy-12-(ethylsulphonyl)-6H-isoquino[2,1-g][1,6]-naphthyridine (RS 79948), ruling out the presence of alpha(2)-adrenoceptors. Prazosin, 5-methyl-urapidil and 2-([2,6-dimethoxyphenoxyethyl]aminomethyl)-1,4-benzodioxane (WB 4101) produced rightward shifts in the sensitivity to noradrenaline, giving pA(2) values of 9.6, 9.4 and 10.4, respectively, in agreement with the presence of alpha(1A)-adrenoceptors. (8-[2-[4-(2-Methoxyphenyl)-1-piperazinyl]ethyl]-8-azaspiro[4.5]decane-7,9-dione (BMY 7378; 1 microM) produced a small shift in the sensitivity of noradrenaline giving a pK(B) of 7.2. In the presence of 300 nM 5-methyl-urapidil, sensitivity to noradrenaline was not further shifted by 1 microM BMY 7378. Responses to noradrenaline were unaffected by the alpha(1B)-adrenoceptor alkylating agent chloroethylclonidine (1 microM). These results suggest alpha(1A)-adrenoceptors mediate contractile responses to noradrenaline in rat femoral resistance arteries.
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- Y P Jarajapu
- Vascular Assessment Group, School of Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Glasgow Caledonian University, Cowcaddens Road, Glasgow G4 0BA, Scotland, UK
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Yoshio R, Taniguchi T, Itoh H, Muramatsu I. Affinity of serotonin receptor antagonists and agonists to recombinant and native alpha1-adrenoceptor subtypes. JAPANESE JOURNAL OF PHARMACOLOGY 2001; 86:189-95. [PMID: 11459121 DOI: 10.1254/jjp.86.189] [Citation(s) in RCA: 50] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/30/2023]
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Binding affinities of serotonin (5-HT)-receptor antagonists and agonists at human recombinant alpha1-adrenoceptor subtypes (alpha1a-, alpha1b- and alpha1d-subtypes) were examined and compared with the functional affinities obtained in rat caudal artery (alpha1A-subtype), dog carotid artery (alpha1B-subtype) and rat thoracic aorta (alpha1D-subtype). Most of the 5-HT-receptor antagonists and agonists tested showed relatively high affinity to three alpha1-adrenoceptor subtypes. The highest affinity close to 1 nM was seen for NAN-190 (5-HT1A antagonist) in binding and functional studies. 5-Methylurapidil (5-HT1A agonist) and BMY7378 (5-HT1A agonist) showed, respectively, alpha1a(alpha1A)- or alpha1d(alpha1D)-subtype selectivity in both binding and functional affinities, but spiperone (5-HT2A antagonist) showed alpha1b-selectivity only in binding affinity. Functional affinity of ritanserin (5-HT2A antagonist) to the alpha1B-subtype was approximately 500-fold lower than that of affinity to the alpha1b-subtype. The present results show that many 5-HT-receptor antagonists and agonists have high affinity to alpha1-adrenoceptors, but suggest that there is deviation between their functional affinities and binding affinities for some drugs.
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- R Yoshio
- Department of Pharmacology, School of Medicine, Fukui Medical University, Matsuoka, Japan
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