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Introduction: This systematic review aimed to assess efficacy and safety for skin-applied formulations containing CBD. Methods: Bibliographic and clinical trial registries were searched for interventional human trials using cutaneously administered CBD or reported plasma CBD concentrations (any species). Results: Eight of 544 articles fitted the selection criteria: 3 placebo-controlled randomized and 5 single-arm trials. Eleven more studies were found in clinical trial databases but not accessible. Symptoms targeted were dermatopathologies or safety (two studies), pain (two), and behavior (one). Doses were 50-250 mg or 0.075-1.0% CBD, but coformulated with other ingredients. Risk of bias was high and reporting deficiencies further compromised data reliability. Diverse methodologies and formulations hampered syntheses for CBD dose, efficacy, and safety. Plasma CBD levels in dogs and rodents were 0.01-5 μM translating to <100 nM free, unbound CBD in humans. Adverse events were uncommon and mild, but meaningless without CBD's contribution to efficacy data. Achievable free CBD plasma concentrations ∼100 nM can interact predominantly with high-affinity CBD targets, for example, TRPA1 and TRPM8 membrane channels that are abundantly expressed in pathological conditions. Even if reached, higher CBD concentrations on less susceptible targets risk complex and unsafe CBD therapy. A conceptual framework is proposed where dermal capillary loops create sinking for topical CBD demonstrating parallels between topical and transdermal CBD administration. Conclusions: Users risk generalizing inadequately designed trials to all CBD preparations. New clinical trials are urgently needed: they must demonstrate that outcomes are solely from CBD pharmacology, are reliable, unbiased, safe, and comparable. Measurements of sustained plasma CBD levels are mandatory, irrespective of administration route for successful translation from in vitro systems that express human molecular targets. Placebos must be appropriate. Transcutaneous and topical formulations need preliminary in vitro studies to optimize CBD skin penetration. Then, users can rationally balance efficacy against potential harms and cost-effectiveness of CBD formulations.
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- C N Scholfield
- Akkhraratchakumari Veterinary College, Walailak University, Thai Buri, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand
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- Cosmetics and Natural Products Research Center, Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Center of Excellence for Innovation in Chemistry, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok, Thailand
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok, Thailand
- The Research Centre for Safety and Quality in Health, Department of Pharmacy Practice, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok, Thailand
- Department of Practice and Policy Research, School of Pharmacy, University College London, London, United Kingdom
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Kitpipit W, Scholfield CN, Sangkanu S, Nissapatorn V, Pereira MDL, Paul AK, Mitsuwan W. Virulence factors and quorum sensing as targets of new therapeutic options by plant-derived compounds against bacterial infections caused by human and animal pathogens. Vet World 2023; 16:1346-1355. [PMID: 37577190 PMCID: PMC10421536 DOI: 10.14202/vetworld.2023.1346-1355] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2023] [Accepted: 05/25/2023] [Indexed: 08/15/2023] Open
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The emergence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria and hospital-acquired bacterial infection has become rampant due to antibiotic overuse. Virulence factors are secondary to bacterial growth and are important in their pathogenesis, and therefore, new antimicrobial therapies to inhibit bacterial virulence factors are becoming important strategies against antibiotic resistance. Here, we focus on anti-virulence factors that act through anti-quorum sensing and the subsequent clearance of bacteria by antimicrobial compounds, especially active herbal extracts. These quorum sensing systems are based on toxins, biofilms, and efflux pumps, and bioactive compounds isolated from medicinal plants can treat bacterial virulence pathologies. Ideally, bacterial virulence factors are secondary growth factors of bacteria. Hence, inhibition of bacterial virulence factors could reduce bacterial pathogenesis. Furthermore, anti-virulence factors from herbal compounds can be developed as novel treatments for bacterial infection. Therefore, this narrative review aims to discuss bacterial virulence factors acting through quorum sensing systems that are preserved as targets for treating bacterial infection by plant-derived compounds.
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- Warangkana Kitpipit
- Akkhraratchakumari Veterinary College, Walailak University, Nakhon Si Thammarat, 80160, Thailand
- One Health Research Center, Walailak University, Nakhon Si Thammarat, 80160, Thailand
- Food Technology and Innovation Center of Excellence, Walailak University, Nakhon Si Thammarat, 80160, Thailand
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- Akkhraratchakumari Veterinary College, Walailak University, Nakhon Si Thammarat, 80160, Thailand
- One Health Research Center, Walailak University, Nakhon Si Thammarat, 80160, Thailand
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- School of Allied Health Sciences, Southeast Asia Water Team, World Union for Herbal Drug Discovery, and Research Excellence Center for Innovation and Health Products, Walailak University, Nakhon Si Thammarat, 80160, Thailand
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- School of Allied Health Sciences, Southeast Asia Water Team, World Union for Herbal Drug Discovery, and Research Excellence Center for Innovation and Health Products, Walailak University, Nakhon Si Thammarat, 80160, Thailand
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- Department of Medical Sciences, CICECO-Aveiro Institute of Materials, University of Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal
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- School of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, University of Tasmania, Hobart, TAS 7001, Australia
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- Akkhraratchakumari Veterinary College, Walailak University, Nakhon Si Thammarat, 80160, Thailand
- One Health Research Center, Walailak University, Nakhon Si Thammarat, 80160, Thailand
- Center of Excellence in Innovation of Essential Oil and Bioactive Compounds, Walailak University, Nakhon Si Thammarat, 80160, Thailand
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Boripun R, Kulnanan P, Pangprasit N, Scholfield CN, Sumretprasong J. Bovine omphalocele: errors in embryonic development, veterinarian importance, and the way forward. Vet Res Commun 2022; 46:999-1009. [DOI: 10.1007/s11259-022-09994-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2022] [Accepted: 09/02/2022] [Indexed: 10/14/2022]
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Ngamdokmai N, Waranuch N, Chootip K, Jampachaisri K, Scholfield CN, Ingkaninan K. Efficacy of an Anti-Cellulite Herbal Emgel: A Randomized Clinical Trial. Pharmaceuticals (Basel) 2021; 14:ph14070683. [PMID: 34358109 PMCID: PMC8308550 DOI: 10.3390/ph14070683] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2021] [Revised: 07/09/2021] [Accepted: 07/12/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Cellulite describes unsightly skin overlying subcutaneous fat around thighs and buttocks of post-pubescent females. A herbal ‘emgel’ containing volatile oils and extracts of A traditional Thai herbal compress was tested in a double-blind, placebo-controlled trial with 18 women aged 20–50 year with severe cellulite. Appearance of cellulite (primary outcome), thigh circumferences, skin firmness, and cutaneous blood flow (secondary outcomes) were assessed at baseline, 2, 4, 8 and 12 weeks with a 2-week follow-up. Herbal emgel applied onto the thigh skin twice daily reduced cellulite severity scores in every time point. The score was reduced from 13.4 ± 0.3 (baseline) to 12.1 ± 0.3 (week 2) and 9.9 ± 0.6 (week 12). All secondary outcomes improved with both placebo and herbal emgels suggesting that ingredients in the base-formulation might be responsible. Querying of participants, analysis of their diaries, and physical monthly inspections found no adverse events. The herbal emgel safely improved the appearance of cellulite, while the base emgel may play a role for other endpoints. Further studies on the active constituents and their mechanism of action are needed to further explore these factors.
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- Ngamrayu Ngamdokmai
- Centre of Excellence in Cannabis Research, Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Center of Excellence for Innovation in Chemistry, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok 65000, Thailand;
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- Cosmetics and Natural Products Research Center and Center of Excellence for Innovation in Chemistry, Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok 65000, Thailand;
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok 65000, Thailand;
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- Department of Mathematics, Faculty of Sciences, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok 65000, Thailand;
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok 65000, Thailand;
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- Centre of Excellence in Cannabis Research, Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Center of Excellence for Innovation in Chemistry, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok 65000, Thailand;
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +66-55961860; Fax: +66-55963731
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Kongkaew C, Meesomperm P, Scholfield CN, Chaiwiang N, Waranuch N. Efficacy and Safety of Centella Asiatica ( L.) Urb. on Wrinkles: A Systematic Review of Published Data and Network Meta-Analysis. J Cosmet Sci 2020; 71:439-454. [PMID: 33413787] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Centella asiatica has many applications in cosmetics, including wrinkle treatments, but its effectiveness remains to be clarified. This systematic review study aimed to demonstrate the efficacy and safety of C. asiatica for reducing facial wrinkles. PubMed, Excerpta Medica dataBASE (EMBASE), Cochrane Central Register of clinical trials, Allied and Complementary Medicine Database, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL), Thai Library Integrated System, and Thai university database/journals were searched until May 2019. Five double-blinded randomised controlled trials, including 172 Asian females, were included. Endpoints were wrinkling measured by visual score, image analysis, and participant satisfaction. Two placebo-controlled studies applied gel/creams containing C. asiatica or asiaticoside for 12 w to periorbital skin. Two studies applied tretinoin or Pueraria mirifica contralaterally and by network meta-analysis C. asiatica appeared more effective than P. mirifica but possibly less than tretinoin. Asiaticoside applied as a lipstick for 8 w reduced lip wrinkling. Skin hydration was markedly raised by C. asiatica but not tretinoin. One study reported 10 adverse events for C. asiatica and 35 for tretinoin. Cochrane risk of bias was generally low, reporting was weak, and lack of C. asiatica standardization prevents general application. From the reported data, it is possible to conclude that C. asiatica improved lip and periocular wrinkles, and may replace retinoids if its long-term safety is established and C. asiatica is standardized.
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- Chuenjid Kongkaew
- Department of Pharmacy Practice, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok 65000, Thailand (C.K., C.N.S.), Department of Pharmacy Practice, Research Centre for Safety and Quality in Health, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok 65000, Thailand (C.K., P.M., C.N.S.), Research Department of Practice and Policy, UCL School of Pharmacy, London WC1N 1AX, United Kingdom (C.K.), Medical Division of General Support Office, Armed Force Development Command, Bangkok, Thailand 10210 (P.M.), Faculty of Optometry, Ramkhamhaeng University, Bangkok 10240, Thailand (N.C.), Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Cosmetics and Natural Products Research Center, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Center of Excellence for Innovation in Chemistry, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok, 65000, Thailand (N.W.)
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok 65000, Thailand (C.K., C.N.S.), Department of Pharmacy Practice, Research Centre for Safety and Quality in Health, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok 65000, Thailand (C.K., P.M., C.N.S.), Research Department of Practice and Policy, UCL School of Pharmacy, London WC1N 1AX, United Kingdom (C.K.), Medical Division of General Support Office, Armed Force Development Command, Bangkok, Thailand 10210 (P.M.), Faculty of Optometry, Ramkhamhaeng University, Bangkok 10240, Thailand (N.C.), Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Cosmetics and Natural Products Research Center, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Center of Excellence for Innovation in Chemistry, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok, 65000, Thailand (N.W.)
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok 65000, Thailand (C.K., C.N.S.), Department of Pharmacy Practice, Research Centre for Safety and Quality in Health, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok 65000, Thailand (C.K., P.M., C.N.S.), Research Department of Practice and Policy, UCL School of Pharmacy, London WC1N 1AX, United Kingdom (C.K.), Medical Division of General Support Office, Armed Force Development Command, Bangkok, Thailand 10210 (P.M.), Faculty of Optometry, Ramkhamhaeng University, Bangkok 10240, Thailand (N.C.), Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Cosmetics and Natural Products Research Center, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Center of Excellence for Innovation in Chemistry, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok, 65000, Thailand (N.W.)
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok 65000, Thailand (C.K., C.N.S.), Department of Pharmacy Practice, Research Centre for Safety and Quality in Health, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok 65000, Thailand (C.K., P.M., C.N.S.), Research Department of Practice and Policy, UCL School of Pharmacy, London WC1N 1AX, United Kingdom (C.K.), Medical Division of General Support Office, Armed Force Development Command, Bangkok, Thailand 10210 (P.M.), Faculty of Optometry, Ramkhamhaeng University, Bangkok 10240, Thailand (N.C.), Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Cosmetics and Natural Products Research Center, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Center of Excellence for Innovation in Chemistry, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok, 65000, Thailand (N.W.)
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok 65000, Thailand (C.K., C.N.S.), Department of Pharmacy Practice, Research Centre for Safety and Quality in Health, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok 65000, Thailand (C.K., P.M., C.N.S.), Research Department of Practice and Policy, UCL School of Pharmacy, London WC1N 1AX, United Kingdom (C.K.), Medical Division of General Support Office, Armed Force Development Command, Bangkok, Thailand 10210 (P.M.), Faculty of Optometry, Ramkhamhaeng University, Bangkok 10240, Thailand (N.C.), Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Cosmetics and Natural Products Research Center, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Center of Excellence for Innovation in Chemistry, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok, 65000, Thailand (N.W.)
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Tangamornsuksan W, Kongkaew C, Scholfield CN, Subongkot S, Lohitnavy M. HLA-DRB1*07:01 and lapatinib-induced hepatotoxicity: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Pharmacogenomics J 2019; 20:47-56. [PMID: 31383939 DOI: 10.1038/s41397-019-0092-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2018] [Revised: 12/28/2018] [Accepted: 07/18/2019] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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Associations between HLA-DRB1*07:01 and lapatinib-induced hepatotoxicity have been reported. To consolidate the results from all available reports in scientific databases, systematic review and meta-analysis techniques were used to quantify these associations. Studies investigating associations between HLA-DRB1*07:01 and lapatinib-induced hepatotoxicity were systematically searched in PubMed, Human Genome Epidemiology Network, and the Cochrane Library. Primary outcomes were the associations between HLA-DRB1*07:01 and lapatinib-induced hepatotoxicity. Overall odds ratios (ORs) with the corresponding 95%CIs were calculated using a random-effect model to determine the associations between HLA-DRB1*07:01 and lapatinib-induced hepatotoxicity. A clear association between HLA-DRB1*07:01 and lapatinib-induced hepatotoxicity was identified in our analyses. The summary OR was 6.23 (95%CI = 4.11-9.45). Similar associations were also found in the subgroup analyses by lapatinib treatment regimens. ORs were 10.04 (95%CI = 6.15-16.39), 8.65 (95%CI = 4.52-16.58), and 3.88 (95%CI = 2.20-6.82) in the lapatinib group, lapatinib + trastuzumab group, and lapatinib + chemotherapy or lapatinib + trastuzumab + chemotherapy group, respectively. Since HLA-DRB1*07:01 is associated with lapatinib-induced hepatotoxicity, genetic screening of HLA-DRB1*07:01 in breast cancer patients prior to lapatinib therapy is warranted for patient safety. In addition, further studies should define the risk of HLA-DRB1*07:01 and lapatinib-induced hepatotoxicity in specific ethnicities.
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- Wimonchat Tangamornsuksan
- Faculty of Medicine and Public Health, HRH Princess Chulabhorn College of Medical Science, Chulabhorn Royal Academy, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Center of Excellence for Environmental Health & Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok, Thailand.,Centre for Safety and Quality in Health, Department of Pharmacy Practice, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok, Thailand.,Pharmacokinetic Research Unit, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok, Thailand.,Department of Pharmacy Practice, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok, Thailand
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- Center of Excellence for Environmental Health & Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok, Thailand.,Department of Pharmacy Practice, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok, Thailand
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- Clinical Pharmacy Division, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand
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- Center of Excellence for Environmental Health & Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok, Thailand. .,Pharmacokinetic Research Unit, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok, Thailand. .,Department of Pharmacy Practice, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok, Thailand.
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Ya K, Tangamornsuksan W, Scholfield CN, Methaneethorn J, Lohitnavy M. Pharmacokinetics of mitragynine, a major analgesic alkaloid in kratom (Mitragyna speciosa): A systematic review. Asian J Psychiatr 2019; 43:73-82. [PMID: 31100603 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajp.2019.05.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2019] [Revised: 05/05/2019] [Accepted: 05/08/2019] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE Kratom (Mitragyna speciosa) is a tropical tree found in southern Thailand and northern states of the Malay Peninsula. Kratom is commercially available and used as an alternative to treat opioid withdrawal. Mitragynine is the major indole alkaloid found in kratom leaves. This review aimed to summarize available pharmacokinetic information about mitragynine. METHODS PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science were systematically searched from their inceptions to June 2018. All types of pharmacokinetic studies of mitragynine were included for further systematic review. RESULTS Seventeen articles were reviewed. Mitragynine is a lipophilic weak base passively transported across the intestinal wall and blood brain barrier. 85-95% is bound to plasma protein and extensively metabolized by phase I and particularly phase II enzymes. Actions on CYP enzymes are unlikely to impact drug metabolism at concentrations likely to exist in kratom-consuming humans. In rats and humans, mitragynine is rapidly absorbed after orally administration (Tmax˜1.5 h, Cmax˜0.3-1.8 μM). Vd was 37-90 L/kg; t1/2 was 3-9 hr; mostly excreted as metabolites in urine. Bioavailability was estimated as 21%. It also rapidly penetrated and redistributed in brain. A quality assessment tool tailored for pharmacokinetic studies was also created which rated some studies of lower value. CONCLUSION Rudimentary pharmacokinetics of mitragynine was described in this systematic review. However, the discovered studies provided scant information on the role of metabolism and redistribution into tissues nor the rate of excretion.
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- Kimheang Ya
- Center of Excellence for Environmental Health & Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok, Thailand; Pharmacokinetic Research Unit, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok, Thailand; Department of Pharmacy Practice, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok, Thailand
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- Faculty of Medicine and Public Health, HRH Princess Chulabhorn College of Medical Science, Chulabhorn Royal Academy, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Center of Excellence for Environmental Health & Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok, Thailand; Department of Pharmacy Practice, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok, Thailand
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- Center of Excellence for Environmental Health & Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok, Thailand; Pharmacokinetic Research Unit, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok, Thailand
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- Center of Excellence for Environmental Health & Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok, Thailand; Pharmacokinetic Research Unit, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok, Thailand; Department of Pharmacy Practice, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok, Thailand.
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Human steroid 5 alpha-reductases (S5αRs) and NADPH irreversibly reduce testosterone to the more potent dihydrotestosterone (DHT). S5αR inhibitors are useful treatments for DHT-dependent diseases, including benign prostatic hyperplasia, androgenic alopecia and hair growth, and acne. There are three S5αR isozymes, and there is a need for safer and more isozyme selective inhibitors than finasteride and dutasteride currently licensed. In this study, we review the methods used to screen for S5αR inhibitory activity and describe studies that characterize the ability of herbal preparations and their constituents to inhibit S5αRs. We identified enormous variations between studies in IC50s for finasteride and dutasteride used as standards. Accordingly, we make several recommendations: Stable isozyme specific transfection systems need creating a standardized enzyme/microsome preparation and all three isozymes, as well as androgen receptor binding, should be tested; agreed reaction conditions, especially the substrate concentrations, and separation/quantitation method optimized for high throughput screening; systematic screening of herbal compounds and most extensive use of leads to develop more potent and isozyme specific inhibitors.
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- Jukkarin Srivilai
- 1 Department of Cosmetic Sciences, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Phayao, Phayao, Thailand.,2 Bioscreening Unit, Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Center of Excellence for Innovation in Chemistry, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok, Thailand
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- 2 Bioscreening Unit, Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Center of Excellence for Innovation in Chemistry, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok, Thailand
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- 2 Bioscreening Unit, Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Center of Excellence for Innovation in Chemistry, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok, Thailand
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- 2 Bioscreening Unit, Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Center of Excellence for Innovation in Chemistry, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok, Thailand
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Tangamornsuksan W, Lohitnavy O, Sruamsiri R, Chaiyakunapruk N, Norman Scholfield C, Reisfeld B, Lohitnavy M. Paraquat exposure and Parkinson's disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Arch Environ Occup Health 2018; 74:225-238. [PMID: 30474499 DOI: 10.1080/19338244.2018.1492894] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2018] [Accepted: 06/19/2018] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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To reconcile and unify available results regarding paraquat exposure and Parkinson's disease (PD), we conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to provide a quantitative estimate of the risk of PD associated with paraquat exposure. Six scientific databases including PubMed, Cochrane libraries, EMBASE, Scopus, ISI Web of Knowledge, and TOXLINE were systematically searched. The overall odds ratios (ORs) with corresponding 95% CIs were calculated using a random-effects model. Of 7,309 articles identified, 13 case control studies with 3,231 patients and 4,901 controls were included into our analysis. Whereas, one prospective cohort studies was included into our systematic review. A subsequent meta-analysis showed an association between PD and paraquat exposure (odds ratio = 1.64 (95% CI: 1.27-2.13; I2 = 24.8%). There is a statistically significant association between paraquat exposure and PD. Thus, future studies regarding paraquat and Parkinson's disease are warranted.
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- Wimonchat Tangamornsuksan
- Center of Excellence for Environmental Health & Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Naresuan University , Phitsanulok , Thailand
- Department of Pharmacy Practice, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Naresuan University , Phitsanulok , Thailand
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- Center of Excellence for Environmental Health & Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Naresuan University , Phitsanulok , Thailand
- Department of Pharmacy Practice, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Naresuan University , Phitsanulok , Thailand
- Pharmacokinetic Research Unit, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Naresuan University , Phitsanulok , Thailand
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Naresuan University , Phitsanulok , Thailand
- Center of Pharmaceutical Outcomes Research, Department of Pharmacy Practice, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Naresuan University , Phitsanulok , Thailand
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Naresuan University , Phitsanulok , Thailand
- Center of Pharmaceutical Outcomes Research, Department of Pharmacy Practice, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Naresuan University , Phitsanulok , Thailand
- School of Pharmacy, Monash University Malaysia , Malaysia , Selangor
- School of Pharmacy, University of Wisconsin-Madison , Madison , Wisconsin , USA
- School of Population Health, University of Queensland , Brisbane , Australia
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- Center of Excellence for Environmental Health & Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Naresuan University , Phitsanulok , Thailand
- Department of Pharmacy Practice, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Naresuan University , Phitsanulok , Thailand
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- Center of Excellence for Environmental Health & Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Naresuan University , Phitsanulok , Thailand
- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Colorado State University , Fort Collins , Colorado , USA
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- Center of Excellence for Environmental Health & Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Naresuan University , Phitsanulok , Thailand
- Department of Pharmacy Practice, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Naresuan University , Phitsanulok , Thailand
- Pharmacokinetic Research Unit, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Naresuan University , Phitsanulok , Thailand
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Ngamdokmai N, Waranuch N, Chootip K, Jampachaisri K, Scholfield CN, Ingkaninan K. Cellulite Reduction by Modified Thai Herbal Compresses; A Randomized Double-Blind Trial. J Evid Based Integr Med 2018; 23:2515690X18794158. [PMID: 30156130 PMCID: PMC6116069 DOI: 10.1177/2515690x18794158] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
Abstract
Cellulite remains an obstinate clinical and cosmetic problem. In this study, we adapted
the Thai traditional noninvasive treatment formulated with 5 additional herbals to improve
blood flow, edema, and lipolysis, thereby augmenting cellulite treatment. This was a
double-blind, randomized placebo-controlled paired trial. Twenty-one women (20-55 years)
having cellulite (grade ≥2) were treated with steamed placebo or herbal compresses
randomly assigned to one or other thigh twice weekly for 8 weeks with 2 weeks washout.
Cellulite reduction was assessed from standardized photographs by 3 blinded evaluators at
baseline and every 2 weeks; also assessed were thigh circumferences and cutaneous
skin-fold thicknesses, trial diaries, and participant feedback. After 8 weeks, herbal
compress treatment reduced Nürnberger-Müller cellulite scores from 12.6 ± 2.0 to 9.9 ± 2.4
compared with 12.5 ± 2.1 to 12.1 ± 2.0 (means ± SEM) for contralateral placebo-treated
thighs (P < .0001; effect size [ES] = 1.16, confidence interval [CI] =
0.48-1.83). Thigh circumferences diminished by 2.2 ± 0.9 cm (herbal) and 1.4 ± 0.7 cm
(placebo) (ES = 0.96, CI = 0.30-1.61) and correspondingly skin-folds by 5.6 ± 2.2 and 2.4
± 1.3 mm (ES = 1.72, CI = 0.99-2.45). No adverse actions were reported, and there were no
dropouts, no missing data, and 100% adherence. Herbal compresses were efficacious against
cellulite and thigh sizes. The herbal formula might be adapted to other delivery options,
and rationally added herbals may increase effectiveness of traditional therapies and more
sustainable actions.
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- Ngamrayu Ngamdokmai
- 1 Bioscreening Unit, Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Center of Excellence for Innovation in Chemistry, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok, Thailand
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- 2 Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Center of Excellence for Innovation in Chemistry, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok, Thailand
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- 3 Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok, Thailand
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- 4 Department of Mathematics, Faculty of Sciences, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok, Thailand
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- 5 Department of Pharmacy Practice, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok, Thailand
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- 1 Bioscreening Unit, Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Center of Excellence for Innovation in Chemistry, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok, Thailand
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Curtis TM, McLaughlin D, O'Hare M, Kur J, Barabas P, Revolta G, Scholfield CN, McGeown JG, McGahon MK. Isolation of Retinal Arterioles for Ex Vivo Cell Physiology Studies. J Vis Exp 2018. [PMID: 30059036 PMCID: PMC6126467 DOI: 10.3791/57944] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/23/2023] Open
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The retina is a highly metabolically active tissue that requires a substantial blood supply. The retinal circulation supports the inner retina, while the choroidal vessels supply the photoreceptors. Alterations in retinal perfusion contribute to numerous sight-threatening disorders, including diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma and retinal branch vein occlusions. Understanding the molecular mechanisms involved in the control of blood flow through the retina and how these are altered during ocular disease could lead to the identification of new targets for the treatment of these conditions. Retinal arterioles are the main resistance vessels of the retina, and consequently, play a key role in regulating retinal hemodynamics through changes in luminal diameter. In recent years, we have developed methods for isolating arterioles from the rat retina which are suitable for a wide range of applications including cell physiology studies. This preparation has already begun to yield new insights into how blood flow is controlled in the retina and has allowed us to identify some of the key changes that occur during ocular disease. In this article, we describe methods for the isolation of rat retinal arterioles and include protocols for their use in patch-clamp electrophysiology, calcium imaging and pressure myography studies. These vessels are also amenable for use in PCR-, western blotting- and immunohistochemistry-based studies.
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- Tim M Curtis
- Centre for Experimental Medicine, Queen's University of Belfast
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- Centre for Biomedical Sciences (Education), Queen's University of Belfast
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- Centre for Experimental Medicine, Queen's University of Belfast
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- Centre for Experimental Medicine, Queen's University of Belfast
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- Centre for Experimental Medicine, Queen's University of Belfast
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- Centre for Experimental Medicine, Queen's University of Belfast
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Pharmacognosy, Naresuan University
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- School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences, Queen's University of Belfast
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- Centre for Biomedical Sciences (Education), Queen's University of Belfast;
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Mongkhon P, Ashcroft DM, Scholfield CN, Kongkaew C. Hospital admissions associated with medication non-adherence: a systematic review of prospective observational studies. BMJ Qual Saf 2018; 27:902-914. [DOI: 10.1136/bmjqs-2017-007453] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/02/2017] [Revised: 03/19/2018] [Accepted: 03/24/2018] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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BackgroundMedication non-adherence in ambulatory care has received substantial attention in the literature, but less so as it affects acute care. Accordingly, we aimed to estimate the frequency with which non-adherence to medication contributes to hospital admissions.MethodsWe searched the Cochrane Library, EMBASE, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature, International Pharmaceutical Abstracts and PubMed (until December 2017) to identify prospective observational studies that examined prevalence rates of hospital admissions associated with medication non-adherence. A quality assessment was performed using an expanded Crombie checklist. Data extraction covered patterns, circumstances, and patient and other key characteristics of non-adherence. Pooled estimates were obtained using a random-effect model.ResultsOf 24 included studies, 8 were undertaken in North America, 7 from Europe, 6 from Asia and 3 from Australia. Most studies (79%) were rated as low risk of bias. All but three studies used combination measures to detect non-adherence, but approaches to assess preventability varied considerably. Across the studies, there was high heterogeneity among prevalence estimates (χ2=548, df 23, p<0.001, I2=95.8%). The median prevalence rate of hospital admissions associated with non-adherence was 4.29% (IQR 3.22%–7.49%), with prevalence rates ranging from 0.72% to 10.79%. By definition, almost all of these admissions were considered preventable. The underlying causes contributing to these admissions included medication cost and side effects, and non-adherence most often involved cardiovascular medicines.ConclusionsHospital admissions associated with non-adherence to medication are a common problem. This systematic review highlights important targets for intervention. Greater attention could be focused on adherence to medication during the hospital stay as part of an enhanced medication reconciliation process. Standardisation in study methods and definitions is needed to allow future comparisons among settings; future studies should also encompass emerging economies.
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Srimachai S, Devaux S, Demougeot C, Kumphune S, Ullrich ND, Niggli E, Ingkaninan K, Kamkaew N, Scholfield CN, Tapechum S, Chootip K. Bacopa monnieri extract increases rat coronary flow and protects against myocardial ischemia/reperfusion injury. Altern Ther Health Med 2017; 17:117. [PMID: 28219356 PMCID: PMC5319078 DOI: 10.1186/s12906-017-1637-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2016] [Accepted: 02/15/2017] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Background This study explored Bacopa monnieri, a medicinal Ayurvedic herb, as a cardioprotectant against ischemia/reperfusion injury using cardiac function and coronary flow as end-points. Methods In normal isolated rat hearts, coronary flow, left ventricular developed pressure, heart rate, and functional recovery were measured using the Langendorff preparation. Hearts were perfused with either (i) Krebs-Henseleit (normal) solution, (control), or with 30, 100 μg/ml B. monnieri ethanolic extract (30 min), or (ii) with normal solution or extract for 10 min preceding no-perfusion ischemia (30 min) followed by reperfusion (30 min) with normal solution. Infarct volumes were measured by triphenyltetrazolium staining. L-type Ca2+-currents (ICa, L) were measured by whole-cell patching in HL-1 cells, a mouse atrial cardiomyocyte cell line. Cytotoxicity of B. monnieri was assessed in rat isolated ventricular myocytes by trypan blue exclusion. Results In normally perfused hearts, B. monnieri increased coronary flow by 63 ± 13% (30 μg/ml) and 216 ± 21% (100 μg/ml), compared to control (5 ± 3%) (n = 8–10, p < 0.001). B. monnieri treatment preceding ischemia/reperfusion improved left ventricular developed pressure by 84 ± 10% (30 μg/ml), 82 ± 10% (100 μg/ml) and 52 ± 6% (control) compared to pre- ischemia/reperfusion. Similarly, functional recovery showed a sustained increase. Moreover, B. monnieri (100 μg/ml) reduced the percentage of infarct size from 51 ± 2% (control) to 25 ± 2% (n = 6-8, p < 0.0001). B. monnieri (100 μg/ml) reduced ICa, L by 63 ± 4% in HL-1 cells. Ventricular myocyte survival decreased at higher concentrations (50–1000 μg/ml) B. monnieri. Conclusions B. monnieri improves myocardial function following ischemia/reperfusion injury through recovery of coronary blood flow, contractile force and decrease in infarct size. Thus this may lead to a novel cardioprotectant strategy. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (doi:10.1186/s12906-017-1637-z) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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Srivilai J, Phimnuan P, Jaisabai J, Luangtoomma N, Waranuch N, Khorana N, Wisuitiprot W, Scholfield CN, Champachaisri K, Ingkaninan K. Curcuma aeruginosa Roxb. essential oil slows hair-growth and lightens skin in axillae; a randomised, double blinded trial. Phytomedicine 2017; 25:29-38. [PMID: 28190468 DOI: 10.1016/j.phymed.2016.12.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2016] [Revised: 11/14/2016] [Accepted: 12/12/2016] [Indexed: 05/24/2023]
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BACKGROUND Androgenic hair-growth contributes to secondary gender characteristics but can be troublesome in women. Inhibiting axillary hair-growth via 5-α-reductases using the Thai medicinal plant, Curcuma aeruginosa Roxb. is an attractive treatment strategy. HYPOTHESIS/PURPOSE C. aeruginosa essential oil (CA-oil) formulated as a lotion is an efficacious and safe inhibitor of axillary hair growth. STUDY DESIGN This trial was a single center, randomized, double-blind, placebo controlled 10 weeks, intervention in 60 women (18-23 years) and 2 weeks washout with axillary hair length was the primary end-point. METHODS Bioactive-enriched essential oil of C. aeruginosa was formulated with a base lotion. All participants were pre-challenged with lotions by 4-h patch irritation tests to exclude skin reactions. Participants were randomly allocated to use either 1 or 5%w/w CA-oil lotion on one axilla and base-lotion (placebo) to the other for 10 weeks followed by placebo in both axillae for 2 weeks. Every week, the axillae were photographed to measure hair lengths, shaved, and roll-on applicators containing appropriate lotion replaced. Also, skin melanin by spectrophotometry and hair density were measured. RESULTS From weeks 5-11 of trial, 1 and 5%w/w CA-oil retarded growth by 13 ± 1.5% and 16 ± 0.9% respectively, while placebo was ineffective. CA-oil had no influence on hair density. Both concentrations of CA-oil rapidly and equally effectively brightened skin within 3 weeks which persisted 2 weeks after treatment ceased while placebo darkened the skin. Adherence appeared good as judged by consistency of lotion consumption and between axillae. Participants were satisfied with the treatment and reported reduced hairiness, freedom from any discomforts, but product odour attracted some negative comment. No adverse reactions ascribed to CA-oil were detected or reported. CONCLUSION This study points to a safe and efficacious dual action on retarding hair-growth and skin lightening by CA-oil.
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- Jukkarin Srivilai
- Bioscreening Unit, Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Center of Excellence for Innovation in Chemistry, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok 65000, Thailand
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- Bioscreening Unit, Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Center of Excellence for Innovation in Chemistry, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok 65000, Thailand
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- Bioscreening Unit, Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Center of Excellence for Innovation in Chemistry, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok 65000, Thailand
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- Bioscreening Unit, Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Center of Excellence for Innovation in Chemistry, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok 65000, Thailand
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- Cosmetic and Natural Product Research Center, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok 65000, Thailand
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- Bioscreening Unit, Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Center of Excellence for Innovation in Chemistry, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok 65000, Thailand
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- Department of Thai Traditional Medicine, Sirindhorn College of Public Health Phitsanulok 65130, Thailand
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- Bioscreening Unit, Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Center of Excellence for Innovation in Chemistry, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok 65000, Thailand
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- Department of Mathematics, Faculty of Science, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok 65000, Thailand
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- Bioscreening Unit, Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Center of Excellence for Innovation in Chemistry, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok 65000, Thailand.
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Chootip K, Chaiyakunapruk N, Soonthornchareonnon N, Scholfield CN, Fuangchan A. Efficacy and safety of "Yahom" as a traditional Thai herbal therapy: A systematic review. J Ethnopharmacol 2017; 196:110-123. [PMID: 27939421 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2016.12.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2016] [Revised: 11/11/2016] [Accepted: 12/05/2016] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Yahom is a traditional Thai medicine used to treat syncope and abdominal discomfort. AIM OF THE STUDY This study aimed to systematically review all available evidence which purports to support these claims. MATERIAL AND METHODS The systematic review accorded with the Cochrane Collaboration framework and PRISMA reporting. Databases including MEDLINE, Excerpta Medica Database (EMBASE), Cochrane library database, and Google Scholar were searched by keywords, Yahom and Ya-hom. Pharmacological and toxicity data from non-animal and animal studies were included. RESULTS Twenty-four articles: 2 on in vitro cell lines or bacteria, 3 in vitro cell-free, 5 in vitro animal, 13 in vivo and 1 human mainly reported (A) Cardiovascular effects (i) transient hypotension (0.2-0.8g/kg, intravenous injection (i.v.)), increased cerebral blood flow (2g/kg, single oral) and vascular dilatation/relaxation (ii) elevated blood pressure (BP) (0.2-0.8g/kg, i.v. or 2-4g/kg oral) and vasocontraction. Single Yahom doses (3g) given to healthy volunteers had no effect on cutaneous blood flow, ECG or systolic BP although marginally increased diastolic BP was claimed. (B) Yahom (2-4g/kg) completely inhibited gastric acid secretion evoked by gastric secretagogues. (C) Toxicity: Chronic oral doses of selected Yahoms to rodents (0.001-1g/kg) supports its status as generally regarded as safe. CONCLUSIONS Most studies supported declared objectives relating to perceived Yahom actions, but lacked background demonstrating clinical efficacy, and mechanistic data that would validate conclusions. Our study suggests that research into traditional medicinal herbs needs underpinning by appropriate clinical interventions and pharmacovigilance, thereby optimising efficacy and minimizing toxicity by combining traditional wisdom and modern testing.
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- Krongkarn Chootip
- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medical Science, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok 65000, Thailand
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok 65000, Thailand; School of Pharmacy, Monash University Malaysia, Jalan Lagoon Selatan, 46150 Bandar Sunway, Selangor, Malaysia; Center of Pharmaceutical Outcomes Research, Department of Pharmacy Practice, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok 65000, Thailand; School of Pharmacy, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI, USA; School of Population Health, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia; Center for Environmental Health & Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok 65000, Thailand
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok 65000, Thailand; Center for Environmental Health & Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok 65000, Thailand
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok 65000, Thailand.
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Ngamwong Y, Tangamornsuksan W, Lohitnavy O, Chaiyakunapruk N, Scholfield CN, Reisfeld B, Lohitnavy M. Additive Synergism between Asbestos and Smoking in Lung Cancer Risk: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. PLoS One 2015; 10:e0135798. [PMID: 26274395 PMCID: PMC4537132 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0135798] [Citation(s) in RCA: 53] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2015] [Accepted: 07/27/2015] [Indexed: 02/03/2023] Open
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Smoking and asbestos exposure are important risks for lung cancer. Several epidemiological studies have linked asbestos exposure and smoking to lung cancer. To reconcile and unify these results, we conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to provide a quantitative estimate of the increased risk of lung cancer associated with asbestos exposure and cigarette smoking and to classify their interaction. Five electronic databases were searched from inception to May, 2015 for observational studies on lung cancer. All case-control (N = 10) and cohort (N = 7) studies were included in the analysis. We calculated pooled odds ratios (ORs), relative risks (RRs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) using a random-effects model for the association of asbestos exposure and smoking with lung cancer. Lung cancer patients who were not exposed to asbestos and non-smoking (A-S-) were compared with; (i) asbestos-exposed and non-smoking (A+S-), (ii) non-exposure to asbestos and smoking (A-S+), and (iii) asbestos-exposed and smoking (A+S+). Our meta-analysis showed a significant difference in risk of developing lung cancer among asbestos exposed and/or smoking workers compared to controls (A-S-), odds ratios for the disease (95% CI) were (i) 1.70 (A+S-, 1.31–2.21), (ii) 5.65; (A-S+, 3.38–9.42), (iii) 8.70 (A+S+, 5.8–13.10). The additive interaction index of synergy was 1.44 (95% CI = 1.26–1.77) and the multiplicative index = 0.91 (95% CI = 0.63–1.30). Corresponding values for cohort studies were 1.11 (95% CI = 1.00–1.28) and 0.51 (95% CI = 0.31–0.85). Our results point to an additive synergism for lung cancer with co-exposure of asbestos and cigarette smoking. Assessments of industrial health risks should take smoking and other airborne health risks when setting occupational asbestos exposure limits.
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- Yuwadee Ngamwong
- Center of Excellence for Environmental Health & Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok, Thailand
- Pharmacokinetic Research Unit, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok, Thailand
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- Center of Excellence for Environmental Health & Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok, Thailand
- Pharmacokinetic Research Unit, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok, Thailand
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- Center of Excellence for Environmental Health & Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok, Thailand
- Pharmacokinetic Research Unit, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok, Thailand
- Department of Pharmacy Practice, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok, Thailand
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- Center of Excellence for Environmental Health & Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok, Thailand
- Department of Pharmacy Practice, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok, Thailand
- Center of Pharmaceutical Outcomes Research, Department of Pharmacy Practice, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok, Thailand
- School of Pharmacy, Monash University Malaysia, Selangor, Malaysia
- School of Pharmacy, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin, United States of America
- School of Population Health, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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- Center of Excellence for Environmental Health & Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok, Thailand
- Department of Pharmacy Practice, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok, Thailand
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- Center of Excellence for Environmental Health & Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok, Thailand
- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO, United States of America
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- Center of Excellence for Environmental Health & Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok, Thailand
- Pharmacokinetic Research Unit, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok, Thailand
- Department of Pharmacy Practice, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok, Thailand
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Impheng H, Richert L, Pekthong D, Scholfield CN, Pongcharoen S, Pungpetchara I, Srisawang P. [6]-Gingerol inhibits de novo fatty acid synthesis and carnitine palmitoyltransferase-1 activity which triggers apoptosis in HepG2. Am J Cancer Res 2015; 5:1319-1336. [PMID: 26101700 PMCID: PMC4473313] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2015] [Accepted: 03/15/2015] [Indexed: 06/04/2023] Open
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The de novo fatty acid synthesis catalyzed by key lipogenic enzymes, including fatty acid synthase (FASN) has emerged as one of the novel targets of anti-cancer approaches. The present study explored the possible inhibitory efficacy of [6]-gingerol on de novo fatty acid synthesis associated with mitochondrial-dependent apoptotic induction in HepG2 cells. We observed a dissipation of mitochondrial membrane potential accompanied by a reduction of fatty acid levels. [6]-gingerol administration manifested inhibition of FASN expression, indicating FASN is a major target of [6]-gingerol inducing apoptosis in HepG2 cells. Indeed, we found that increased ROS generation could likely be a mediator of the anti-cancer effect of [6]-gingerol. A reduction of fatty acid levels and induction of apoptosis were restored by inhibition of acetyl-CoA carboxylase (ACC) activity, suggesting an accumulation of malonyl-CoA level could be the major cause of apoptotic induction of [6]-gingerol in HepG2 cells. The present study also showed that depletion of fatty acid following [6]-gingerol treatment caused an inhibitory effect on carnitine palmitoyltransferase-1 activity (CPT-1), whereas C75 augmented CPT-1 activity, indicating that [6]-gingerol exhibits the therapeutic benefit on suppression of fatty acid β-oxidation.
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- Hathaichanok Impheng
- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medical Science, Naresuan UniversityPhitsanulok, Thailand 65000
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- Laboratoire de Toxicologie Cellulaire, Faculté de Médecine et de Pharmacie, Université de Franche-ComtéBesançon, France
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Naresuan UniversityPhitsanulok, Thailand 6500
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- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Naresuan UniversityPhitsanulok, Thailand 65000
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Naresuan UniversityPhitsanulok, Thailand 65000
- Centre of Excellence in Medical Biotechnology (CEMB), Faculty of Medical Science, Naresuan UniversityPhitsanulok, Thailand 65000
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- Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medical Science, Naresuan UniversityPhitsanulok, Thailand 65000
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medical Science, Naresuan UniversityPhitsanulok, Thailand 65000
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Kruangtip O, Chootip K, Temkitthawon P, Changwichit K, Chuprajob T, Changtam C, Suksamrarn A, Khorana N, Scholfield CN, Ingkaninan K. Curcumin analogues inhibit phosphodiesterase-5 and dilate rat pulmonary arteries. J Pharm Pharmacol 2014; 67:87-95. [DOI: 10.1111/jphp.12302] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2014] [Accepted: 07/04/2014] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Abstract
Objectives
Phosphodiesterase (PDE)-5 inhibitors are useful as vasodilators for the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension. We aimed to study curcumin analogues for PDE5 inhibitory activity and vasorelaxation of rat pulmonary arteries.
Methods
Three natural curcuminoids (1–3) and six synthetic analogues (4–9) were tested for PDE5 and PDE6 inhibitory activities using enzymatic radioassay. Their vasorelaxation was measured using freshly isolated segments of rat pulmonary artery and aorta.
Key findings
Curcuminoids (1–3) mildly inhibited PDE5 (half maximal inhibitory concentration (IC50) = 18 µm): the metamethoxyl of curcumin was important for PDE5 inhibition. But hydroxyl rearrangements, removing both methoxyls and one ketomethylene, yielded the potent 7 and 9 (IC50 = 4 µm) (compared with sildenafil, IC50 = 0.03 µm). Only 1, 3 and 4 were PDE5 selective over PDE6. Triazole-carboxylic addition provided water-solubility while preserving potency. All analogues possessed concentration-dependent vasorelaxant activity on pulmonary arteries (40% of maximal effective concentration (EC40) = 29–90 µm, maximum response = 60–90% at 300 µm), while compounds (1–8) were weakly acting in aorta (maximum response <40%). Only demethoxycurcumin (2) and analogues 5, 8, 9 had endothelium-dependent actions. Sildenafil was highly potent (EC40 = 0.04 µm) and highly endothelium dependent in pulmonary artery but weak on intact aorta (EC40 = 1.8 µm). Activity profiles suggest actions through additional cell pathways for promoting vasorelaxation.
Conclusions
Curcumin analogues are potential leads for developing efficacious and selective PDE5 inhibitors and other pathologies of pulmonary hypertension.
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- Oraya Kruangtip
- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Center of Excellence for Innovation in Chemistry, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok, Thailand
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok, Thailand
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Center of Excellence for Innovation in Chemistry, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok, Thailand
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Center of Excellence for Innovation in Chemistry, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok, Thailand
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- Department of Chemistry and Center of Excellence for Innovation in Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Ramkhamhaeng University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Division of Physical Sciences, Faculty of Science and Technology, Huachiew Chalermprakiet University, Samutprakarn, Thailand
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- Department of Chemistry and Center of Excellence for Innovation in Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Ramkhamhaeng University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Center of Excellence for Innovation in Chemistry, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok, Thailand
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Center of Excellence for Innovation in Chemistry, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok, Thailand
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Center of Excellence for Innovation in Chemistry, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok, Thailand
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Kur J, McGahon MK, Fernández JA, Scholfield CN, McGeown JG, Curtis TM. Role of Ion Channels and Subcellular Ca2+Signaling in Arachidonic Acid–Induced Dilation of Pressurized Retinal Arterioles. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2014; 55:2893-902. [DOI: 10.1167/iovs.13-13511] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Needham M, McGahon MK, Bankhead P, Gardiner TA, Scholfield CN, Curtis TM, McGeown JG. The role of K+ and Cl- channels in the regulation of retinal arteriolar tone and blood flow. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci 2014; 55:2157-65. [PMID: 24609622 DOI: 10.1167/iovs.13-12948] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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PURPOSE This study tested the role of K(+) and Cl(-) channels in the regulation of retinal blood flow. METHODS Studies were carried out in adult Male Hooded Lister rats. Selectivity of ion-channel blockers was established using electrophysiological recordings from smooth muscle in isolated arterioles under voltage clamp conditions. Leukocyte velocity and retinal arteriolar diameter were measured in anesthetized animals using leukocyte fluorography and fluorescein angiography imaging with a confocal scanning laser ophthalmoscope. These values were used to estimate volumetric flow, which was compared between control conditions and following intravitreal injections of ion channel blockers, either alone or in combination with the potent vasoconstrictor Endothelin 1 (Et1). RESULTS Voltage-activated K(+) current (IKv) was inhibited by correolide, large conductance (BK) Ca(2+)-activated K(+) current (IKCa) by Penitrem A, and Ca(2+)-activated Cl(-) current (IClCa) by disodium 4,4'-diisothiocyanatostilbene-2,2'-disulfonate (DIDS). Intravitreal injections (10 μL) of DIDS (estimated intraocular concentration 10 mM) increased flow by 22%, whereas the BK-blockers Penitrem A (1 μM) and iberiotoxin (4 μM), and the IKv-inhibitor correolide (40 μM) all decreased resting flow by approximately 10%. Endothelin 1 (104 nM) reduced flow by approximately 65%. This effect was completely reversed by DIDS, but was unaffected by Penitrem A, iberiotoxin, or correolide. CONCLUSIONS These results suggest that Cl(-) channels in retinal arteriolar smooth muscle limit resting blood flow and play an obligatory role in Et1 responses. K(+)-channel activity promotes basal flow but exerts little modifying effect on the Et1 response. Cl(-) channels may be appropriate molecular targets in retinal pathologies characterized by increased Et1 activity and reduced blood flow.
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- Maurice Needham
- Centre for Experimental Medicine, Queen's University of Belfast, Institute of Clinical Sciences, The Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast, Northern Ireland
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Kongkaew C, Jampachaisri K, Chaturongkul CA, Scholfield CN. Depression and adherence to treatment in diabetic children and adolescents: a systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies. Eur J Pediatr 2014; 173:203-12. [PMID: 23959326 DOI: 10.1007/s00431-013-2128-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 58] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2013] [Revised: 07/22/2013] [Accepted: 07/30/2013] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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UNLABELLED Depression compromises diabetes treatment in juveniles, and this study aimed to identify influential targets most likely to improve adherence to treatment and glycemic control. Prospective observational studies investigating associations between depression and treatment adherence in juveniles with type 1 diabetes were extracted from MEDLINE, EMBASE, CINAHL, PsycINFO and Cochrane Central. Nineteen studies comprising 2,935 juveniles met our criteria. Median effect sizes between depression and treatment adherence were 0.22 (interquartile range (IQR), 0.16–0.35) by patient and 0.13 (IQR, 0.12–0.24) caregiver report. Corresponding values for depression/glycemic control were 0.16 (IQR, 0.09– 0.23) and 0.08 (IQR, 0.04–0.14), respectively. Effect sizes varied with study design, publication year and assessment tools: CES-D yielded a higher effect size than other assessment tools for depression, where associations for depression and either adherence or glycemic control was investigated. Several behaviours influenced adherence and glycemic control. CONCLUSION This study showed moderate associations between depression and poor treatment adherence. Targeting behaviour and social environments, however, may ultimately provide more cost-effective health gains than targeting depressive symptoms.
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Kur J, Bankhead P, Scholfield CN, Curtis TM, McGeown JG. Ca(2+) sparks promote myogenic tone in retinal arterioles. Br J Pharmacol 2013; 168:1675-86. [PMID: 23126272 DOI: 10.1111/bph.12044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2012] [Revised: 10/30/2012] [Accepted: 10/30/2012] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Ca(2+) imaging reveals subcellular Ca(2+) sparks and global Ca(2+) waves/oscillations in vascular smooth muscle. It is well established that Ca(2+) sparks can relax arteries, but we have previously reported that sparks can summate to generate Ca(2+) waves/oscillations in unpressurized retinal arterioles, leading to constriction. We have extended these studies to test the functional significance of Ca(2+) sparks in the generation of myogenic tone in pressurized arterioles. EXPERIMENTAL APPROACH Isolated retinal arterioles (25-40 μm external diameter) were pressurized to 70 mmHg, leading to active constriction. Ca(2+) signals were imaged from arteriolar smooth muscle in the same vessels using Fluo4 and confocal laser microscopy. KEY RESULTS Tone development was associated with an increased frequency of Ca(2+) sparks and oscillations. Vasomotion was observed in 40% of arterioles and was associated with synchronization of Ca(2+) oscillations, quantifiable as an increased cross-correlation coefficient. Inhibition of Ca(2+) sparks with ryanodine, tetracaine, cyclopiazonic acid or nimodipine, or following removal of extracellular Ca(2+) , resulted in arteriolar relaxation. Cyclopiazonic acid-induced dilatation was associated with decreased Ca(2+) sparks and oscillations but with a sustained rise in the mean global cytoplasmic [Ca(2+) ] ([Ca(2+) ]c ), as measured using Fura2 and microfluorimetry. CONCLUSIONS AND IMPLICATIONS This study provides direct evidence that Ca(2+) sparks can play an excitatory role in pressurized arterioles, promoting myogenic tone. This contrasts with the generally accepted model in which sparks promote relaxation of vascular smooth muscle. Changes in vessel tone in the presence of cyclopiazonic acid correlated more closely with changes in spark and oscillation frequency than global [Ca(2+) ]c , underlining the importance of frequency-modulated signalling in vascular smooth muscle.
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- J Kur
- Centre for Vision and Vascular Science, School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences, Queen's University Belfast, Belfast, UK
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Kongkeaw C, Dilokthornsakul P, Thanarangsarit P, Limpeanchob N, Norman Scholfield C. Meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials on cognitive effects of Bacopa monnieri extract. J Ethnopharmacol 2013; 151:528-535. [PMID: 24252493 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2013.11.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 50] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2013] [Revised: 11/01/2013] [Accepted: 11/06/2013] [Indexed: 06/02/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Bacopa monnieri has a long history in Ayurvedic medicine for neurological and behavioral defects. To assess its efficacy in improving cognitive function. MATERIALS AND METHODS MEDLINE, EMBASE, CINAHL, AMED, Cochrane Central of clinical trial, WHO registry, Thai Medical Index, Index Medicus Siriraj library and www.clinicaltrial.gov were searched from the inception date of each database to June 2013 using scientific and common synonyms of Bacopa monnieri, cognitive performance or memory. The reference lists of retrieved articles were also reviewed. Randomized, placebo controlled human intervention trials on chronic ≥ 12 weeks dosing of standardized extracts of Bacopa monnieri without any co-medication were included in this study. The methodological quality of studies was assessed using Cochrane's risk of bias assessment and Jadad's quality scales. The weighted mean difference and 95% confidence interval (95% CI) were performed using the random-effects model of the Dersimonian-Laird method. RESULTS Nine studies met the inclusion criteria using 518 subjects. Overall quality of all included trials was low risk of bias and quality of reported information was high. Meta-analysis of 437 eligible subjects showed improved cognition by shortened Trail B test (-17.9 ms; 95% CI -24.6 to -11.2; p<0.001) and decreased choice reaction time (10.6 ms; 95% CI -12.1 to -9.2; p<0.001). CONCLUSION This meta-analysis suggests that Bacopa monnieri has the potential to improve cognition, particularly speed of attention but only a large well designed 'head-to-head' trial against an existing medication will provide definitive data on its efficacy on healthy or dementia patients using a standardized preparation.
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- Chuenjid Kongkeaw
- Department of Pharmacy Practice, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok 65000, Thailand; Center of Pharmaceutical Outcomes Research, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Naresuan University, Thailand; Center of Excellence for Environmental Health & Toxicology, Naresuan University, Thailand.
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok 65000, Thailand; Center of Pharmaceutical Outcomes Research, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Naresuan University, Thailand; Center for Pharmacoepidemiology and Pharmacoeconomic Research, College of Pharmacy, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok 65000, Thailand
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok 65000, Thailand
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok 65000, Thailand; Center of Excellence for Environmental Health & Toxicology, Naresuan University, Thailand
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Stewart M, Needham M, Bankhead P, Gardiner TA, Scholfield CN, Curtis TM, McGeown JG. Feedback via Ca²⁺-activated ion channels modulates endothelin 1 signaling in retinal arteriolar smooth muscle. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci 2012; 53:3059-66. [PMID: 22427579 DOI: 10.1167/iovs.11-9192] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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PURPOSE To investigate the role of feedback by Ca²⁺-sensitive plasma-membrane ion channels in endothelin 1 (Et1) signaling in vitro and in vivo. Methods. Et1 responses were imaged from Fluo-4-loaded smooth muscle in isolated segments of rat retinal arteriole using two-dimensional (2-D) confocal laser microscopy. Vasoconstrictor responses to intravitreal injections of Et1 were recorded in the absence and presence of appropriate ion channel blockers using fluorescein angiograms imaged using a confocal scanning laser ophthalmoscope. Results. Et1 (10 nM) increased both basal [Ca²⁺](i) and the amplitude and frequency of Ca²⁺-waves in retinal arterioles. The Ca²⁺-activated Cl⁻-channel blockers DIDS and 9-anthracene carboxylic acid (9AC) blocked Et1-induced increases in wave frequency, and 9AC also inhibited the increase in amplitude. Iberiotoxin, an inhibitor of large conductance (BK) Ca²⁺-activated K⁺-channels, increased wave amplitude in the presence of Et1 but had no effect on frequency. None of these drugs affected basal [Ca²⁺](i). The voltage-operated Ca²⁺-channel inhibitor nimodipine inhibited wave frequency and amplitude and also lowered basal [Ca²⁺](i) in the presence of Et1. Intravitreal injection of Et1 caused retinal arteriolar vasoconstriction. This was inhibited by DIDS but not by iberiotoxin or penitrem A, another BK-channel inhibitor. Conclusions. Et1 evokes increases in the frequency of arteriolar Ca²⁺-waves in vitro, resulting in vasoconstriction in vivo. These responses, initiated by release of stored Ca²⁺, also require positive feedback via Ca²⁺-activated Cl⁻-channels and L-type Ca²⁺-channels.
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- Michael Stewart
- Centre for Vision and Vascular Science, Queen's University of Belfast, Institute of Clinical Sciences, The Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast, Northern Ireland
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Kamkaew N, Norman Scholfield C, Ingkaninan K, Taepavarapruk N, Chootip K. Bacopa monnieri increases cerebral blood flow in rat independent of blood pressure. Phytother Res 2012; 27:135-8. [PMID: 22447676 DOI: 10.1002/ptr.4685] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2011] [Revised: 02/26/2012] [Accepted: 03/02/2012] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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Bacopa monnieri (L.) Wettst. (Brahmi in India and Thailand) is an ayurvedic dementia treatment, but its effect on cerebral blood flow (CBF) is still unknown. We sought to test its chronic and acute effects on CBF compared with Ginkgo biloba and donepezil. CBF was measured by laser Doppler from rat cerebral cortex after 8 weeks of daily oral dosing of these drugs. Systolic blood pressure was also measured using the tail cuff method or via arterial cannulation. In rats treated with B. monnieri (40 mg/kg), CBF was 25% increased [2927 ± 123 perfusion units, (PU)] compared with shams (2337 ± 217 PU, p < 0.05, nine rats). G. biloba (60 mg/kg) also increased CBF (by 29% to 3019 ± 208 PU, p < 0.05, nine rats). No clear effect was obtained with donepezil (1 mg/kg). Chronic administration of the preparations had no effect on blood pressure. In contrast, intravenous acute infusion of these herbals (20-60 mg/kg) had marked dose-dependent hypotensive actions (diastolic ~31 mmHg lower with 40 mg/kg of either extract), which correspondingly reduced CBF by ~15%. Likewise, CBF fell slightly with acute intravenous sodium nitroprusside and rose with noradrenaline. Donepezil (1 mg/kg) was slightly hypotensive without affecting CBF. Increased CBF with B. monnieri may account for its reported procognitive effect, and its further exploration as an alternative nootropic drug is worthwhile.
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- Natakorn Kamkaew
- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medical Science, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok 65000, Thailand
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Fernández JA, Skryma R, Bidaux G, Magleby KL, Scholfield CN, McGeown JG, Prevarskaya N, Zholos AV. Short isoforms of the cold receptor TRPM8 inhibit channel gating by mimicking heat action rather than chemical inhibitors. J Biol Chem 2011; 287:2963-70. [PMID: 22128172 DOI: 10.1074/jbc.m111.272823] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Transient receptor potential (TRP) channels couple various environmental factors to changes in membrane potential, calcium influx, and cell signaling. They also integrate multiple stimuli through their typically polymodal activation. Thus, although the TRPM8 channel has been extensively investigated as the major neuronal cold sensor, it is also regulated by various chemicals, as well as by several short channel isoforms. Mechanistic understanding of such complex regulation is facilitated by quantitative single-channel analysis. We have recently proposed a single-channel mechanism of TRPM8 regulation by voltage and temperature. Using this gating mechanism, we now investigate TRPM8 inhibition in cell-attached patches using HEK293 cells expressing TRPM8 alone or coexpressed with its short sM8-6 isoform. This is compared with inhibition by the chemicals N-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-4-(3-chloropyridin-2-yl)piperazine-1-carboxamide (BCTC) and clotrimazole or by elevated temperature. We found that within the seven-state single-channel gating mechanism, inhibition of TRPM8 by short sM8-6 isoforms closely resembles inhibition by increased temperature. In contrast, inhibition by BCTC and that by clotrimazole share a different set of common features.
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- José A Fernández
- Center for Vision and Vascular Science, Queen's University Belfast, BT12 6BA Belfast, United Kingdom.
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Kamkaew N, Scholfield CN, Ingkaninan K, Maneesai P, Parkington HC, Tare M, Chootip K. Bacopa monnieri and its constituents is hypotensive in anaesthetized rats and vasodilator in various artery types. J Ethnopharmacol 2011; 137:790-795. [PMID: 21762768 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2011.06.045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2011] [Revised: 05/03/2011] [Accepted: 06/28/2011] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Bacopa monnieri (Brahmi) provides traditional cognitive treatments possibly reflecting improved cerebral hemodynamics. Little is known about the cardiovascular actions of Brahmi. We sought to assess its effects on blood pressure and on isolated arteries, thus providing insights to clinical applications. MATERIALS AND METHODS Intravenous Brahmi (20-60 mg/kg) was tested on arterial blood pressure and heart rate of anaesthetized rats. In vitro vasorelaxation was assessed in arteries, with and without blockers of nitric oxide synthase (L-NAME), cyclooxygenase (indomethacin), and mechanical de-endothelialisation. The effects of Brahmi on Ca(2+) influx and release from stores were investigated. RESULTS Intravenous Brahmi extract (20-60 mg/kg) decreased systolic and diastolic pressures without affecting heart rate. Brahmi evoked relaxation in isolated arteries in order of potency: basilar (IC50=102 ± 16 μg/ml)>mesenteric (171 ± 31)>aortae (213 ± 68)>renal (IC50=375 ± 51)>tail artery (494 ± 93)>femoral arteries (>1,000 μg/ml). Two saponins, bacoside A3 and bacopaside II, had similar vasodilator actions (IC50=8.3 ± 1.7 and 19.5 ± 6.3 μM). In aortae, without endothelium or in L-NAME (10-4M), Brahmi was less potent (IC50=213 ± 68 to 2170 ± 664 and 1192 ± 167 μg/ml, respectively); indomethacin (10-5M) was ineffective. In tail artery, Brahmi inhibited K(+)-depolarization induced Ca(2+) influx and Ca(2+) release from the sarcoplasmic reticulum by phenylephrine (10-5M) or caffeine (20mM). CONCLUSIONS Brahmi reduces blood pressure partly via releasing nitric oxide from the endothelium, with additional actions on vascular smooth muscle Ca(2+) homeostasis. Some Brahmi ingredients could be efficacious antihypertensives and the vasodilation could account for some medicinal actions.
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- Natakorn Kamkaew
- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medical Science, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok 65000, Thailand
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Fernández JA, Skryma R, Bidaux G, Magleby KL, Scholfield CN, McGeown JG, Prevarskaya N, Zholos AV. Voltage- and cold-dependent gating of single TRPM8 ion channels. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2011; 137:173-95. [PMID: 21282398 PMCID: PMC3032375 DOI: 10.1085/jgp.201010498] [Citation(s) in RCA: 51] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Transient receptor potential (TRP) channels play critical roles in cell signaling by coupling various environmental factors to changes in membrane potential that modulate calcium influx. TRP channels are typically activated in a polymodal manner, thus integrating multiple stimuli. Although much progress has been made, the underlying mechanisms of TRP channel activation are largely unknown. The TRPM8 cation channel has been extensively investigated as a major neuronal cold sensor but is also activated by voltage, calcium store depletion, and some lipids as well as by compounds that produce cooling sensations, such as menthol or icilin. Several models of TRPM8 activation have been proposed to explain the interaction between these diverse stimuli. However, a kinetic scheme is not yet available that can describe the detailed single-channel kinetics to gain further insight into the underlying gating mechanism. To work toward this goal, we investigated voltage-dependent single-channel gating in cell-attached patches at two different temperatures (20 and 30°C) using HEK293 cells stably expressing TRPM8. Both membrane depolarization and cooling increased channel open probability (Po) mainly by decreasing the duration of closed intervals, with a smaller increase in the duration of open intervals. Maximum likelihood analysis of dwell times at both temperatures indicated gating in a minimum of five closed and two open states, and global fitting over a wide range of voltages identified a seven-state model that described the voltage dependence of Po, the single-channel kinetics, and the response of whole-cell currents to voltage ramps and steps. The major action of depolarization and cooling was to accelerate forward transitions between the same two sets of adjacent closed states. The seven-state model provides a general mechanism to account for TRPM8 activation by membrane depolarization at two temperatures and can serve as a starting point for further investigations of multimodal TRP activation.
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- José A Fernández
- Centre for Vision and Vascular Science, Queen's University Belfast, Belfast BT12 6BA, Northern Ireland, UK
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Tumelty J, Hinds K, Bankhead P, McGeown NJ, Scholfield CN, Curtis TM, McGeown JG. Endothelin 1 stimulates Ca2+-sparks and oscillations in retinal arteriolar myocytes via IP3R and RyR-dependent Ca2+ release. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci 2011; 52:3874-9. [PMID: 21372022 DOI: 10.1167/iovs.10-6029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/29/2023] Open
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PURPOSE To investigate endothelin 1 (Et1)-dependent Ca(2+)-signaling at the cellular and subcellular levels in retinal arteriolar myocytes. METHODS Et1 responses were imaged from Fluo-4-loaded smooth muscle in isolated segments of rat retinal arteriole using confocal laser microscopy. RESULTS Basal [Ca(2+)](i), subcellular Ca(2+)-sparks, and cellular Ca(2+)-oscillations were all increased during exposure to Et1 (10 nM). Ca(2+)-spark frequency was also increased by 90% by 10 nM Et1. The increase in oscillation frequency was concentration dependent and was inhibited by the EtA receptor (Et(A)R) blocker BQ123 but not by the EtB receptor antagonist BQ788. Stimulation of Ca(2+)-oscillations by Et1 was inhibited by a phospholipase C blocker (U73122; 10 μM), two inhibitors of inositol 1,4,5-trisphosphate receptors (IP(3)Rs), xestospongin C (10 μM), 2-aminoethoxydiphenyl borate (100 μM), and tetracaine (100 μM), a blocker of ryanodine receptors (RyRs). CONCLUSIONS Et1 stimulates Ca(2+)-sparks and oscillations through Et(A)Rs. The underlying mechanism involves the activation of phospholipase C and both IP(3)Rs and RyRs, suggesting crosstalk between these Ca(2+)-release channels. These findings suggest that phasic Ca(2+)-oscillations play an important role in the smooth muscle response to Et1 within the retinal microvasculature and support an excitatory, proconstrictor role for Ca(2+)-sparks in these vessels.
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- James Tumelty
- Centre for Vision and Vascular Science, Queen's University of Belfast, Institute of Clinical Sciences, The Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast, Northern Ireland
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Studies concerning the physiological significance of Ca(2+) sparks often depend on the detection and measurement of large populations of events in noisy microscopy images. Automated detection methods have been developed to quickly and objectively distinguish potential sparks from noise artifacts. However, previously described algorithms are not suited to the reliable detection of sparks in images where the local baseline fluorescence and noise properties can vary significantly, and risk introducing additional bias when applied to such data sets. Here, we describe a new, conceptually straightforward approach to spark detection in linescans that addresses this issue by combining variance stabilization with local baseline subtraction. We also show that in addition to greatly increasing the range of images in which sparks can be automatically detected, the use of a more accurate noise model enables our algorithm to achieve similar detection sensitivities with fewer false positives than previous approaches when applied both to synthetic and experimental data sets. We propose, therefore, that it might be a useful tool for improving the reliability and objectivity of spark analysis in general, and describe how it might be further optimized for specific applications.
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- Peter Bankhead
- Centre for Vision and Vascular Science, Queen's Univ. of Belfast, United Kingdom
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Jeffries O, McGahon MK, Bankhead P, Lozano MM, Scholfield CN, Curtis TM, McGeown JG. cAMP/PKA-dependent increases in Ca Sparks, oscillations and SR Ca stores in retinal arteriolar myocytes after exposure to vasopressin. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci 2009; 51:1591-8. [PMID: 19959643 DOI: 10.1167/iovs.09-4401] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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PURPOSE To investigate the effects of arginine vasopressin (AVP) on Ca(2+) sparks and oscillations and on sarcoplasmic reticulum (SR) Ca(2+) content in retinal arteriolar myocytes. METHODS Fluo-4-loaded smooth muscle in intact segments of freshly isolated porcine retinal arteriole was imaged by confocal laser microscopy. SR Ca(2+) store content was assessed by recording caffeine-induced Ca(2+) transients with microfluorimetry and fura-2. RESULTS The frequencies of Ca(2+) sparks and oscillations were increased both during exposure to, and 10 minutes after washout of AVP (10 nM). Caffeine transients were increased in amplitude 10 and 90 minutes after a 3-minute application of AVP. Both AVP-induced Ca(2+) transients and the enhancement of caffeine responses after AVP washout were inhibited by SR 49059, a V(1a) receptor blocker. Forskolin, an activator of adenylyl cyclase, also persistently enhanced caffeine transients. Rp-8-HA-cAMPS, a membrane-permeant PKA inhibitor, prevented enhancement of caffeine transients by both AVP and forskolin. Forskolin, but not AVP, produced a reversible, Rp-8-HA-cAMPS insensitive reduction in basal [Ca(2+)](i). CONCLUSIONS AVP activates a cAMP/PKA-dependent pathway via V(1a) receptors in retinal arteriolar smooth muscle. This effect persistently increases SR Ca(2+) loading, upregulating Ca(2+) sparks and oscillations, and may favor prolonged agonist activity despite receptor desensitization.
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- Owen Jeffries
- Centre for Vision and Vascular Science, Queen's University of Belfast, Institute of Clinical Sciences, The Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
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McGahon MK, Needham MA, Scholfield CN, McGeown JG, Curtis TM. Ca2+-activated Cl- current in retinal arteriolar smooth muscle. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci 2008; 50:364-71. [PMID: 18775864 DOI: 10.1167/iovs.08-2524] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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PURPOSE To characterize the biophysical, pharmacologic, and functional properties of the Ca(2+)-activated Cl(-) current in retinal arteriolar myocytes. METHODS Whole-cell perforated patch-clamp recordings were made from myocytes within intact isolated arteriolar segments. Arteriolar tone was assessed using pressure myography. RESULTS Depolarizing of voltage steps to -40 mV and greater activated an L-type Ca(2+) current (I(Ca(L))) that was followed by a sustained current. Large tail currents (I(tail)) were observed on stepping back to -80 mV. The sustained current and I(tail) reversed close to 0 mV in symmetrical Cl(-) concentrations. The ion selectivity sequence for I(tail) was I(-)> Cl(-)> glucuronate. Outward I(tail) was sensitive to the Cl(-) channel blockers 9-anthracene-carboxylic acid (9-AC; 1 mM), 4-acetamido-4'-isothiocyanatostilbene-2,2'-disulfonic acid (SITS; 1 mM), and disodium 4,4'-diisothiocyanatostilbene-2,2'-disulfonate (DIDS; 1 mM), but only DIDS produced a substantial (78%) block of inward tail currents at -100 mV. I(tail) was decreased in magnitude when the normal bathing medium was substituted with Ca(2+)-free solution or if I(Ca(L)) was inhibited by 1 microM nimodipine. Caffeine (10 mM) produced large transient currents that reversed close to the Cl(-) equilibrium potential and were blocked by 1 mM DIDS or 100 microM tetracaine. DIDS had no effect on basal vascular tone in pressurized arterioles but dramatically reduced the level of vasoconstriction observed in the presence of 10 nM endothelin-1. CONCLUSIONS Retinal arteriolar myocytes have I(Cl(Ca)), which may be activated by Ca(2+) entry through L-type Ca(2+) channels or Ca(2+) release from intracellular stores. This current appears to contribute to agonist-induced retinal vasoconstriction.
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- Mary K McGahon
- Centre for Vision and Vascular Sciences, School of Medicine and Dentistry, The Queen's University of Belfast, Institute of Clinical Sciences, The Royal Victoria Hospital, United Kingdom
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McGahon MK, Needham M, Arora AR, Scholfield CN, McGeown JG, Curtis TM. Contribution of Tweety‐3 to the Ca
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- Cardiovascular Biomedical Research CentreQueen's University of BelfastBelfastUnited Kingdom
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- Cardiovascular Biomedical Research CentreQueen's University of BelfastBelfastUnited Kingdom
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Kur J, McGahon MK, Scholfield CN, McGeown JG, Curtis TM. Arachidonic acid modulation of K
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- Joanna Kur
- Centre for Vision Sciences
- Cardiovascular Biomedical Research CentreQueen's University of BelfastBelfastUnited Kingdom
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- Centre for Vision Sciences
- Cardiovascular Biomedical Research CentreQueen's University of BelfastBelfastUnited Kingdom
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- Centre for Vision Sciences
- Cardiovascular Biomedical Research CentreQueen's University of BelfastBelfastUnited Kingdom
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- Centre for Vision Sciences
- Cardiovascular Biomedical Research CentreQueen's University of BelfastBelfastUnited Kingdom
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- Centre for Vision Sciences
- Cardiovascular Biomedical Research CentreQueen's University of BelfastBelfastUnited Kingdom
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Curtis TM, Stitt AW, McGahon MK, Scholfield CN, McGeown JG. New developments in diabetic retinopathy. Expert Review of Ophthalmology 2007. [DOI: 10.1586/17469899.2.6.947] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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McGahon MK, Zhang X, Scholfield CN, Curtis TM, McGeown JG. Selective downregulation of the BKbeta1 subunit in diabetic arteriolar myocytes. Channels (Austin) 2007; 1:141-3. [PMID: 18690028 DOI: 10.4161/chan.4596] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Diabetic retinopathy is an important cause of visual loss. Functional abnormalities including vasoconstriction precede structural changes. Using the streptozotocin-model of diabetes in rats, we have identified downregulation of the beta1 subunit of the BK channel in arteriole myocytes as a possible molecular mechanism underlying these early changes. BKbeta1 mRNA levels were reduced as early as one month after induction of diabetes, and BK Ca(2+)-sensitivity and caffeine-evoked BK currents were reduced at three months. This effect appears to be selective for the regulatory subunit, as BKalpha subunit expression was not altered at the mRNA level, and voltage-activated BK currents were unaltered. No changes were seen in voltage activated Ca(2+)-current, Ca(2+)-activated Cl(-)current, or A-type voltage activated K(+)-currents. Reduced Ca(2+)-activated BK activity may promote depolarization, Ca(2+)-channel activation and increased contraction under resting conditions or in response to Ca(2+)-mobilizing agonists.
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- Mary K McGahon
- Center for Vision Sciences, School of Biomedical Sciences, The Queen's University of Belfast, Institute of Clinical Sciences, The Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast, UK
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Curtis TM, Tumelty J, Stewart MT, Arora AR, Lai FA, McGahon MK, Scholfield CN, McGeown JG. Modification of smooth muscle Ca2+-sparks by tetracaine: evidence for sequential RyR activation. Cell Calcium 2007; 43:142-54. [PMID: 17574671 DOI: 10.1016/j.ceca.2007.04.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2006] [Revised: 03/19/2007] [Accepted: 04/29/2007] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Spontaneous Ca(2+)-sparks were imaged using confocal line scans of fluo-4 loaded myocytes in retinal arterioles. Tetracaine produced concentration-dependent decreases in spark frequency, and modified the spatiotemporal characteristics of residual sparks. Tetracaine (10 microM) reduced the rate of rise but prolonged the average rise time so that average spark amplitude was unaltered. The mean half-time of spark decay was also unaffected, suggesting that spark termination, although delayed, remained well synchronized. Sparks spread transversely across the myocytes in these vessels, and the speed of spread within individual sparks was slowed by approximately 60% in 10 microM tetracaine, as expected if the spark was propagated across the cell but the average P(o) for RyRs was reduced. Staining of isolated vessels with BODIPY-ryanodine and di-4-ANEPPS showed that RyRs were located both peripherally, adjacent to the plasma membrane, and in transverse extensions of the SR from one side of the cell to the other. Immuno-labelling of retinal flat mounts demonstrated the presence RyR(2) in arteriole smooth muscle but not RyR(1). We conclude that Ca(2+)-sparks in smooth muscle can result from sequential activation of RyRs distributed over an area of several microm(2), rather than from tightly clustered channels as in striated muscle.
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- Tim M Curtis
- Centre for Vision Science, School of Biomedical Science, Queen's University of Belfast, Institute of Clinical Science, Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast, UK
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Control of ocular blood flow occurs predominantly at the level of the retinal and choroidal arterioles. The present article provides an overview of the Ca2 + handling mechanisms and plasmalemmal ion channels involved in the regulation of retinal and choroidal arteriolar smooth muscle tone. Increases in global intracellular free Ca2 + ([Ca2 +]i) involve multiple mechanisms, including agonist-dependent release of Ca2 + from intracellular stores through activation of the inositol trisphosphate (IP3) pathway. Ca2 + enters by voltage-dependent L-type Ca2 + channels and novel dihydropyridine-sensitive store-operated nonselective cation channels. Ca2 + extrusion is mediated by plasmalemmal Ca2 +-ATPases and through Na+/Ca2+ exchange. Local Ca2 + transients (Ca2 + sparks) play an important excitatory role, acting as the building blocks for more global Ca2 + signals that can initiate vasoconstriction. K+ and Cl- channels may also affect cell function by modulating membrane potential. The precise contribution of each of these mechanisms to the regulation of retinal and choroidal perfusion in vivo warrants future investigation.
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- C N Scholfield
- Cell and Metabolic Signalling Group, School of Medicine and Dentistry, The Queen's, University of Belfast, Medical Biology Centre, Belfast, Northern Ireland
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McGahon MK, Dash DP, Arora A, Wall N, Dawicki J, Simpson DA, Scholfield CN, McGeown JG, Curtis TM. Diabetes downregulates large-conductance Ca2+-activated potassium beta 1 channel subunit in retinal arteriolar smooth muscle. Circ Res 2007; 100:703-11. [PMID: 17293477 PMCID: PMC2596350 DOI: 10.1161/01.res.0000260182.36481.c9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 113] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Retinal vasoconstriction and reduced retinal blood flow precede the onset of diabetic retinopathy. The pathophysiological mechanisms that underlie increased retinal arteriolar tone during diabetes remain unclear. Normally, local Ca(2+) release events (Ca(2+)-sparks), trigger the activation of large-conductance Ca(2+)-activated K(+)(BK)-channels which hyperpolarize and relax vascular smooth muscle cells, thereby causing vasodilatation. In the present study, we examined BK channel function in retinal vascular smooth muscle cells from streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats. The BK channel inhibitor, Penitrem A, constricted nondiabetic retinal arterioles (pressurized to 70mmHg) by 28%. The BK current evoked by caffeine was dramatically reduced in retinal arterioles from diabetic animals even though caffeine-evoked [Ca(2+)](i) release was unaffected. Spontaneous BK currents were smaller in diabetic cells, but the amplitude of Ca(2+)-sparks was larger. The amplitudes of BK currents elicited by depolarizing voltage steps were similar in control and diabetic arterioles and mRNA expression of the pore-forming BKalpha subunit was unchanged. The Ca(2+)-sensitivity of single BK channels from diabetic retinal vascular smooth muscle cells was markedly reduced. The BKbeta1 subunit confers Ca(2+)-sensitivity to BK channel complexes and both transcript and protein levels for BKbeta1 were appreciably lower in diabetic retinal arterioles. The mean open times and the sensitivity of BK channels to tamoxifen were decreased in diabetic cells, consistent with a downregulation of BKbeta1 subunits. The potency of blockade by Pen A was lower for BK channels from diabetic animals. Thus, changes in the molecular composition of BK channels could account for retinal hypoperfusion in early diabetes, an idea having wider implications for the pathogenesis of diabetic hypertension.
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- Mary K McGahon
- Centre for Vision Sciences, School of Biomedical Sciences, The Queen's University of Belfast, Institute of Clinical Sciences, The Royal Victoria Hospital, Grosvenor Road, Belfast BT12 6BA, Northern Ireland
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McGahon MK, Dawicki JM, Arora A, Simpson DA, Gardiner TA, Stitt AW, Scholfield CN, McGeown JG, Curtis TM. Kv1.5 is a major component underlying the A-type potassium current in retinal arteriolar smooth muscle. Am J Physiol Heart Circ Physiol 2006; 292:H1001-8. [PMID: 17040965 PMCID: PMC2593469 DOI: 10.1152/ajpheart.01003.2006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Little is known about the molecular characteristics of the voltage-activated K+ (Kv) channels that underlie the A-type K+ current in vascular smooth muscle cells of the systemic circulation. We investigated the molecular identity of the A-type K+ current in retinal arteriolar myocytes using patch-clamp techniques, RT-PCR, immunohistochemistry, and neutralizing antibody studies. The A-type K+ current was resistant to the actions of specific inhibitors for Kv3 and Kv4 channels but was blocked by the Kv1 antagonist correolide. No effects were observed with pharmacological agents against Kv1.1/2/3/6 and 7 channels, but the current was partially blocked by riluzole, a Kv1.4 and Kv1.5 inhibitor. The current was not altered by the removal of extracellular K+ but was abolished by flecainide, indicative of Kv1.5 rather than Kv1.4 channels. Transcripts encoding Kv1.5 and not Kv1.4 were identified in freshly isolated retinal arterioles. Immunofluorescence labeling confirmed a lack of Kv1.4 expression and revealed Kv1.5 to be localized to the plasma membrane of the arteriolar smooth muscle cells. Anti-Kv1.5 antibody applied intracellularly inhibited the A-type K+ current, whereas anti-Kv1.4 antibody had no effect. Co-expression of Kv1.5 with Kvβ1 or Kvβ3 accessory subunits is known to transform Kv1.5 currents from delayed rectifers into A-type currents. Kvβ1 mRNA expression was detected in retinal arterioles, but Kvβ3 was not observed. Kvβ1 immunofluorescence was detected on the plasma membrane of retinal arteriolar myocytes. The findings of this study suggest that Kv1.5, most likely co-assembled with Kvβ1 subunits, comprises a major component underlying the A-type K+ current in retinal arteriolar smooth muscle cells.
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- Mary K McGahon
- Centre of Vision Sciences, The Queen's University of Belfast, Institute of Clinical Sciences, The Royal Victoria Hospital, Grosvenor Road, Belfast BT12 6BA. UK
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Speirs L, Donnelly A, Lynch J, Scholfield CN, Johnson C. ATP and norepinephrine contributions to sympathetic vasoconstriction of tail artery are altered in streptozotocin-diabetic rats. Am J Physiol Heart Circ Physiol 2006; 291:H2327-33. [PMID: 16815978 DOI: 10.1152/ajpheart.01298.2005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Sympathetic vasoconstriction is susceptible to diabetes, but contributions made by purinergic neurotransmission in this state have not been investigated. We aimed to evaluate sympathetic vasoconstriction contributions by ATP and norepinephrine in the tail artery from streptozotocin-diabetic rats by using isometric vascular rings. Tail arteries were isolated from rats made diabetic 3 mo earlier with streptozotocin (diabetic group), age-matched nondiabetic rats (nondiabetic injected), age-matched untreated animals (noninjected normal), and age-matched untreated animals in high glucose control Krebs solution (high glucose control). Responses to KCl (60 mM) or nerve stimulus trains of 1-100 impulses were identical in all groups. Electrical stimulation produced progressively greater contractions with increasing impulse numbers. These were partially reduced by suramin (100 microM, P2 antagonist), NF-279 (1 microM, P2X blocker), and phentolamine (2 microM, alpha-blocker). For purinergic antagonists, blockade was greater in diabetic vessels compared with that in others. No differential effect could be detected for phentolamine between groups. Bath-applied ATP (1 nM-1 mM) and norepinephrine (0.1 nM-100 microM) showed increased potency with diabetic group vessels. Desipramine (1 microM, norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor) potentiated neurally evoked responses in all groups equally and increased sensitivity to exogenous norepinephrine in a similar fashion. Histochemical labeling of sympathetic nerves with neuronal marker protein PGP-9.5 and a sympathetic nerve-specific antibody for tyrosine hydroxylase showed no reduction in diabetic innervation density. We demonstrate, for the first time, changes in contributions of ATP and norepinephrine in sympathetic responses of rat tail artery in diabetes, which cannot be accounted for by axonal degeneration or by changes in norepinephrine reuptake.
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- Lynne Speirs
- Dept. of Physiology, Medical Biology Centre, Queen's Univ. of Belfast, 97 Lisburn Rd., Belfast, UK
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PURPOSE By their control of membrane potential and intracellular free Ca(2+) ([Ca(2+)](i)), K(+) currents are pivotal in the regulation of arterial smooth muscle tone. The goal of the present study was to identify and characterize the A-type K(+) current in retinal microvascular smooth muscle (MVSM) and to examine its role in modulating membrane potential and cellular contractility. METHODS Whole-cell perforated patch-clamp recordings were made from MVSM cells within intact isolated arteriolar segments. Before patch-clamping, retinal arterioles were anchored in the physiological recording bath and perfused with an enzyme cocktail to remove surface basal lamina and to uncouple electrically the endothelial cells from the overlying MVSM cells. RESULTS K(+) currents were activated by depolarizing steps from -80 to +100 mV in 20-mV increments. A dominant, noninactivating current was elicited by depolarization to potentials positive of -50 mV. Inhibition of this current by 100 nM of the Ca(2+)-activated K(+) channel blocker, Penitrem A, revealed a rapidly inactivating K(+) current that resembled an A-type current. The A-type current was insensitive to tetraethylammonium (TEA) at 1 mM, but was partially suppressed by higher concentrations (10 mM). 4-Aminopyridine (10 mM; 4-AP) completely blocked the A-type current. The 4-AP-sensitive transient current was activated at a potential of -60 mV with peak current densities averaging 29.7 +/- 5.68 pA/pF at +60 mV. The voltage of half-inactivation was -28.3 +/- 1.9 mV, and the time constant for recovery from inactivation at +60 mV was 118.7 +/- 7.9 ms. Under current-clamp conditions 4-AP depolarized the membrane potential by approximately 3 to 4 mV and triggered small contractions and relaxations of individual MVSM cells within the walls of the arterioles. CONCLUSIONS A-type current is the major voltage-dependent K(+) current in retinal MVSM and appears to play a physiological role in suppressing cell excitability and contractility.
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- Mary K McGahon
- Centre of Vision Sciences, The Queen's University of Belfast, Institute of Clinical Sciences, The Royal Victoria Hospital, Grosvenor Road, Belfast BT12 6BA, Northern Ireland
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Curtis TM, Tumelty J, Dawicki J, Scholfield CN, McGeown JG. Identification and spatiotemporal characterization of spontaneous Ca2+ sparks and global Ca2+ oscillations in retinal arteriolar smooth muscle cells. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci 2005; 45:4409-14. [PMID: 15557449 PMCID: PMC2590679 DOI: 10.1167/iovs.04-0719] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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PURPOSE To identify spontaneous Ca(2+) sparks and global Ca(2+) oscillations in microvascular smooth muscle (MVSM) cells within intact retinal arterioles and to characterize their spatiotemporal properties and physiological functions. METHODS Retinal arterioles were mechanically dispersed from freshly isolated rat retinas and loaded with Fluo-4, a Ca(2+)-sensitive dye. Changes in [Ca(2+)](i) were imaged in MVSM cells in situ by confocal scanning laser microscopy in x-y mode or line-scan mode. RESULTS The x-y scans revealed discretely localized, spontaneous Ca(2+) events resembling Ca(2+) sparks and more global and prolonged Ca(2+) transients, which sometimes led to cell contraction. In line scans, Ca(2+) sparks were similar to those previously described in other types of smooth muscle, with an amplitude (DeltaF/F(0)) of 0.81 +/- 0.04 (mean +/- SE), full duration at half maximum (FDHM) of 23.62 +/- 1.15 ms, full width at half maximum (FWHM) of 1.25 +/- 0.05 mum, and frequency of 0.56 +/- 0.06 seconds(-1). Approximately 35% of sparks had a prolonged tail (>80 ms), similar to the Ca(2+)"embers" described in skeletal muscle. Sparks often summated to generate global and prolonged Ca(2+) elevations on which Ca(2+) sparks were superimposed. These sparks occurred more frequently (2.86 +/- 025 seconds(-1)) and spread farther across the cell (FWHM = 1.67 +/- 0.08 microm), but were smaller (DeltaF/F(0) = 0.69 +/- 0.04). CONCLUSIONS Retinal arterioles generate Ca(2+) sparks with characteristics that vary during different phases of the spontaneous Ca(2+)-signaling cycle. Sparks summate to produce sustained Ca(2+) transients associated with contraction and thus may play an important excitatory role in initiating vessel constriction. This deserves further study, not least because Ca(2+) sparks appear to inhibit contraction in many other smooth muscle cells.
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- Tim M Curtis
- Ophthalmic Research Centre, The Queen's University of Belfast, Institute of Clinical Sciences, The Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast, Northern Ireland
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Hughes SJ, Wall N, Scholfield CN, McGeown JG, Gardiner TA, Stitt AW, Curtis TM. Advanced glycation endproduct modified basement membrane attenuates endothelin-1 induced [Ca2+]i signalling and contraction in retinal microvascular pericytes. Mol Vis 2004; 10:996-1004. [PMID: 15635291] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/01/2023] Open
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PURPOSE To assess the effects of advanced glycation endproduct (AGE) modification of vascular basement membrane (BM) on endothelin-1 (Et-1) induced intracellular [Ca2+] ([Ca2+]i) homeostasis and contraction in retinal microvascular pericytes (RMP). METHODS RMPs were isolated from bovine retinal capillaries and propagated on AGE modified BM extract (AGE-BM) or non-modified native BM. Cytosolic Ca2+ was estimated using fura-2 microfluorimetry and cellular contraction determined by measurement of planimetric cell surface area. ETA receptor mRNA and protein expression was assessed by real time RT-PCR and western blotting, respectively. RESULTS Exogenous endothelin-1 (Et-1) evoked rises in [Ca2+]i and contraction in RMPs were found to be mediated entirely through ETA receptor (ETAR) activation. Both peak and plateau phases of the Et-1 induced [Ca2+]i response and contraction were impaired in RMPs propagated on AGE modified BM. ETAR mRNA expression remained unchanged in RMPs exposed to native or AGE-BM, but protein expression for ETAR (66 kDa) was lower in the AGE exposed cells. CONCLUSIONS These results suggest that substrate derived AGE crosslinks can influence RMP physiology by mechanisms which include disruption of ETA receptor signalling. AGE modification of vascular BMs may contribute to the retinal hemodynamic abnormalities observed during diabetes.
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- Sarah-Jane Hughes
- Centre of Vision Science, Institute of Clinical Sciences, The Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast, Northern Ireland
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Diabetic retinopathy is one of the most common complications of diabetes and is a major cause of new blindness in the working-age population of developed countries. While the exact pathogenic basis of this condition remains ill defined, it is clear that hyperglycaemia is a critical factor in its aetiology. Protein kinase C (PKC) activation is one of the sequelae of hyperglycaemia and it is thought to play an important role in the development of diabetic complications. This review questions the currently held dogma that PKC stimulation in diabetes is solely mediated through the overproduction of palmitate and oleate enriched diacylglycerols. Blood glucose concentrations are closely tracked by changes in the levels of free fatty acids and these, in addition to oxidative stress, may account for the aberrant activation of PKCs in diabetes. Little is known about why PKCs fail to downregulate in diabetes and efforts should be directed towards acquiring such information. Considerable evidence implicates the PKCbeta isoform in the pathogenesis of diabetic retinopathy, but other isoforms may also be of relevance. In addition to PKCs, it is evident that novel diacyglycerol-activated non-kinase receptors could also play a role in the development of diabetic complications. Therapeutic agents have been developed to inhibit specific PKC isoforms and PKCbeta antagonists are currently undergoing clinical trials to test their toxicity and efficacy in suppressing diabetic complications. The likely impact of these drugs in the treatment of diabetic patients is considered.
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- T M Curtis
- Department of Ophthalmology, The Queen's University of Belfast, The Royal Victoria Hospital, Institute of Clinical Science, Belfast, BT12 6BA, Northern Ireland.
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Curtis TM, Major EH, Trimble ER, Scholfield CN. Diabetes-induced activation of protein kinase C inhibits store-operated Ca2+ uptake in rat retinal microvascular smooth muscle. Diabetologia 2003; 46:1252-9. [PMID: 12898009 DOI: 10.1007/s00125-003-1178-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2003] [Revised: 05/02/2003] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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AIMS/HYPOTHESIS To assess the effects of diabetes-induced activation of protein kinase C (PKC) on voltage-dependent and voltage-independent Ca2+ influx pathways in retinal microvascular smooth muscle cells. METHODS Cytosolic Ca2+ was estimated in freshly isolated rat retinal arterioles from streptozotocin-induced diabetic and non-diabetic rats using fura-2 microfluorimetry. Voltage-dependent Ca2+ influx was tested by measuring rises in [Ca2+]i with KCl (100 mmol/l) and store-operated Ca2+ influx was assessed by depleting [Ca2+]i stores with Ca2+ free medium containing 5 micromol/l cyclopiazonic acid over 10 min and subsequently measuring the rate of rise in Ca2+ on adding 2 mmol/l or 10 mmol/l Ca2+ solution. RESULTS Ca2+ entry through voltage-dependent L-type Ca2+ channels was unaffected by diabetes. In contrast, store-operated Ca2+ influx was attenuated. In microvessels from non-diabetic rats 20 mmol/l D-mannitol had no effect on store-operated Ca2+ influx. Diabetic rats injected daily with insulin had store-operated Ca2+ influx rates similar to non-diabetic control rats. The reduced Ca2+ entry in diabetic microvessels was reversed by 2-h exposure to 100 nmol/l staurosporine, a non-specific PKC antagonist and was mimicked in microvessels from non-diabetic rats by 10-min exposure to the PKC activator phorbol myristate acetate (100 nmol/l). The specific PKCbeta antagonist LY379196 (100 nmol/l) also reversed the poor Ca2+ influx although its action was less efficacious than staurosporine. CONCLUSION/INTERPRETATION These results show that store-operated Ca2+ influx is inhibited in retinal arterioles from rats having sustained increased blood glucose and that PKCbeta seems to play a role in mediating this effect.
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MESH Headings
- Animals
- Arterioles/metabolism
- Biological Transport
- Blood Glucose/metabolism
- Calcium/metabolism
- Diabetes Mellitus, Experimental/enzymology
- Diabetes Mellitus, Experimental/pathology
- Enzyme Activation
- Enzyme Inhibitors/pharmacology
- Indoles/pharmacology
- Kinetics
- Male
- Mannitol/pharmacology
- Microcirculation/drug effects
- Microcirculation/metabolism
- Microcirculation/pathology
- Microcirculation/ultrastructure
- Muscle, Smooth, Vascular/drug effects
- Muscle, Smooth, Vascular/metabolism
- Muscle, Smooth, Vascular/pathology
- Muscle, Smooth, Vascular/ultrastructure
- Mycotoxins/pharmacology
- Protein Kinase C/metabolism
- Rats
- Rats, Sprague-Dawley
- Reference Values
- Retinal Vessels/drug effects
- Retinal Vessels/metabolism
- Retinal Vessels/pathology
- Retinal Vessels/ultrastructure
- Tetradecanoylphorbol Acetate/pharmacology
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- T M Curtis
- Department of Ophthalmology and Vision Sciences, The Queen's University of Belfast, Institute of Clinical Sciences, The Royal Victoria Hospital, Grosvenor Road, Belfast, N. Ireland, UK
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1. Effects of endothelin-1 (Et-1) were studied on membrane currents in choroidal arteriolar smooth muscle by using perforated patch-clamp recordings. 2. Et-1 (10 nM) activated oscillatory Ca(2+)-activated Cl(-)-currents (I(Cl(Ca))) which could not be reversed by washing out. 3. Currents through L-type Ca(2+) channels were resolved in a divalent free medium (I(Ca(L)Na)). Et-1 reduced I(Ca(L)Na) by 75 +/- 7% within 30 s and this effect faded over 5 min, when the depression remained constant. On washing out Et-1, I(Ca(L)Na) almost completely recovered within 10 s. 4. BQ123 (1 microM), a peptide Et(A) receptor blocker, prevented the activation of I(Cl(Ca)), but failed to inhibit I(Cl(Ca)) transients once they had been initiated. In contrast, BQ123 not only prevented but also reversed the inhibition of I(Ca(L)Na) by Et-1. BQ788 (1 microM), an Et(B) receptor antagonist, did not prevent the activation of I(Cl(Ca)) or the inhibition of I(Ca(L)Na) by Et-1. 5. ABT-627 (10 nM), a non-peptide Et(A) receptor antagonist also blocked the activation of I(Cl(Ca)). However, on I(Ca(L)Na), ABT-627 (10 nM) mimicked the action of Et-1 an effect blocked by BQ123 suggesting that ABT-627 acted as an agonist. 6. The data are consistent with choroidal arteriolar smooth muscle cells having two types of Et(A) receptor, one where BQ123 is an antagonist and ABT-627 an agonist, where ligands dissociate freely and this receptor is coupled to inhibition of L-type Ca(2+) channels. In the other, BQ123 and ABT-627 are both antagonists and with Et-1 the receptor converts to a high affinity state producing the classical irreversible activation I(Cl(Ca)).
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MESH Headings
- Animals
- Arterioles/physiology
- Atrasentan
- Calcium/metabolism
- Calcium Channel Blockers/pharmacology
- Calcium Channels, L-Type/metabolism
- Choroid/blood supply
- Culture Techniques
- Endothelin Receptor Antagonists
- Endothelin-1/pharmacology
- Female
- Ion Transport/drug effects
- Male
- Membrane Potentials/drug effects
- Muscle, Smooth, Vascular/drug effects
- Muscle, Smooth, Vascular/metabolism
- Muscle, Smooth, Vascular/physiology
- Oligopeptides/pharmacology
- Patch-Clamp Techniques
- Peptides, Cyclic/pharmacology
- Piperidines/pharmacology
- Pyrrolidines/pharmacology
- Rabbits
- Receptor, Endothelin A
- Receptors, Endothelin/classification
- Receptors, Endothelin/metabolism
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Affiliation(s)
- Tim M Curtis
- Smooth Muscle Group, Department of Physiology, Queens University, 97 Lisburn Road, Belfast, BT9 7BL
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- Smooth Muscle Group, Department of Physiology, Queens University, 97 Lisburn Road, Belfast, BT9 7BL
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This study assessed the contribution of L-type Ca2+ channels and other Ca2+ entry pathways to Ca2+ store refilling in choroidal arteriolar smooth muscle. Voltage-clamp recordings were made from enzymatically isolated choroidal microvascular smooth muscle cells and from cells within vessel fragments (containing < 10 cells) using the whole-cell perforated patch-clamp technique. Cell Ca2+ was estimated by fura-2 microfluorimetry. After Ca2+ store depletion with caffeine (10 mM), refilling was slower in cells held at -20 mV compared to -80 mV (refilling half-time was 38 +/- 10 and 20 +/- 6 s, respectively). To attempt faster refilling via L-type Ca2+ channels, depolarising steps from -60 to -20 mV were applied during a 30 s refilling period following caffeine depletion. Each step activated L-type Ca2+ currents and [Ca2+]i transients, but failed to accelerate refilling. At -80 mV and in 20 mM TEA, prolonged caffeine exposure produced a transient Ca2+-activated Cl- current (I(Cl)(Ca)) followed by a smaller sustained current. The sustained current was resistant to anthracene-9-carboxylic acid (1 mM; an I(Cl)(Ca) blocker) and to BAPTA AM, but was abolished by 1 microM nifedipine. This nifedipine-sensitive current reversed at +29 +/- 2 mV, which shifted to +7 +/- 5 mV in Ca2+-free solution. Cyclopiazonic acid (20 microM; an inhibitor of sarcoplasmic reticulum Ca2+-ATPase) also activated the nifedipine-sensitive sustained current. At -80 mV, a 5 s caffeine exposure emptied Ca2+ stores and elicited a transient I(Cl)(Ca). After 80 s refilling, another caffeine challenge produced a similar inward current. Nifedipine (1 microM) during refilling reduced the caffeine-activated I(Cl)(Ca) by 38 +/- 5 %. The effect was concentration dependent (1-3000 nM, EC50 64 nM). In Ca2+-free solution, store refilling was similarly depressed (by 46 +/- 6 %). Endothelin-1 (10 nM) applied at -80 mV increased [Ca2+]i, which subsided to a sustained 198 +/- 28 nM above basal. Cell Ca2+ was then lowered by 1 microM nifedipine (to 135 +/- 22 nM), which reversed on washout. These results show that L-type Ca2+ channels fail to contribute to Ca2+ store refilling in choroidal arteriolar smooth muscle. Instead, they refill via a novel non-selective store-operated cation conductance that is blocked by nifedipine.
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Affiliation(s)
- T M Curtis
- Smooth Muscle Group, Department of Physiology, Queens University, 97 Lisburn Road, Belfast BT9 7BL, UK
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Curtis TM, Scholfield CN. Transient Ca2+-activated Cl-currents with endothelin in isolated arteriolar smooth muscle cells of the choroid. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci 2000; 41:2279-85. [PMID: 10892874] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/17/2023] Open
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PURPOSE To characterize the effects of endothelin (ET)-1 on the Ca2+-activated Cl- conductance of choroidal arteriolar smooth muscle. METHODS Microvascular smooth muscle cells were enzymatically isolated from choroidal arterioles from the eyes of freshly killed rabbits. Cells were voltage-clamped at -60 mV using the whole-cell perforated patch-clamp technique. Internal pipette solutions were K+ based and contained amphotericin B (200 microg/ml). The cells were bathed in a 20 mM tetraethyl-ammonium solution to block outward K+ currents. RESULTS Within 2 to 5 seconds of adding ET-1 (10 nM), inward current pulses were generated at a frequency of around 1 Hz. These evoked transient inward currents were blocked by niflumic acid (10 microM) or anthracene-9-carboxylic acid (1 mM). They were increased 2.4+/-0.1-fold when Cl- was replaced by I in the bathing medium and lost within 4 minutes when external Cl- was reduced from 151.6 to 20 mM. The reversal potential was -1+/-2 mV with 135 mM Cl- in the recording pipette and with 54 mM Cl it was -18+/-4 mV. When gramicidin D (100 microg/ml), which maintains [Cl-]i, was used instead of amphotericin B, the reversal potential was -18+/-1 mV. Ca2+ release by caffeine (10 mM) produced a single transient inward current. Endothelin-evoked transient inward currents were slowly reduced and eventually abolished in Ca2+-free solution (approximately 2 to 3 minutes) and were eliminated after approximately 30 seconds by the sarcoplasmic reticulum Ca2+-uptake inhibitor cyclopiazonic acid (5 microM). The ET(A) receptor antagonist BQ123 (1 microM) prevented an effect by endothelin but did not inhibit the current oscillations once they had been triggered. CONCLUSIONS In choroidal arteriolar smooth muscle ET-1 evokes transient inward Ca2+-activated Cl- currents induced through the cyclical release and re-uptake of Ca2+ from intracellular stores after ET(A) receptor stimulation.
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Affiliation(s)
- T M Curtis
- Physiology Department, Queens University, Belfast, United Kingdom
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Rat retinae were dissociated to yield intact microvessels 7 to 42 microm in diameter. These were loaded with fura-2 AM and single fragments anchored down in a recording bath. Intracellular Ca(2+) levels from 20- to 30-microm sections of vessel were estimated by microfluorimetry. The vessels studied were identified as metarterioles and arterioles. Only the microvascular smooth muscle cells loaded with fura-2 AM and changes in the fluorescence signal were confined to these cells: Endothelial cells did not make any contribution to the fluorescence signal nor did they contribute to the actions of the drugs. Caffeine (10 mM) or elevated K(+) (100 mM) produced a transient rise in cell Ca(2+) in the larger vessels (diameters >18 microm) but had no effect on smaller vessels (diameters <18 microm). Rises in cell Ca(2+) were accompanied by a rapid ( approximately 2 s to peak) contraction followed by relaxation. Caffeine and K(+) responses were blocked by ryanodine (10 microM) and nifedipine (1 microM), respectively. In all the vessels tested, vasopressin (arginine, 10 nM) elicited a transient increase in cell Ca(2+) and a constriction, irrespective of the diameter of the vessel. All vessels tested also responded to endothelin-1 (1-10 nM) through an Et(A) receptor to produce a transient rise in cell Ca(2+) followed by a plateau phase of elevated Ca(2+) and a constriction. In contrast to the transient effects of vasopressin, caffeine, and K(+), the cell Ca(2+) remained elevated (>30 min) on washing out the endothelin and the vessel failed to relax. These results demonstrate heterogeneity between smaller and larger retinal vessels with regard to Ca(2+) mobilisation and homogeneity with respect to the actions of vasoactive peptides.
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MESH Headings
- Animals
- Arginine Vasopressin/pharmacology
- Arterioles/metabolism
- Caffeine/pharmacology
- Calcium/metabolism
- Calcium Channels, L-Type/drug effects
- Calcium Channels, L-Type/metabolism
- Female
- Ion Transport
- Male
- Microcirculation
- Muscle, Smooth, Vascular/cytology
- Muscle, Smooth, Vascular/drug effects
- Muscle, Smooth, Vascular/metabolism
- Potassium/pharmacology
- Rats
- Rats, Sprague-Dawley
- Receptor, Endothelin A
- Receptors, Endothelin/drug effects
- Retinal Artery/metabolism
- Ryanodine/pharmacology
- Ryanodine Receptor Calcium Release Channel/drug effects
- Ryanodine Receptor Calcium Release Channel/metabolism
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Affiliation(s)
- C N Scholfield
- Smooth muscle group, Department of Physiology, Queens University, 97, Lisburn Road, Belfast, BT9 7BL, United Kingdom.
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