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Effect of serotonin on gastrointestinal electrical activity in the conscious piglet.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  8237188     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
In conscious piglets with electrodes implanted in the wall of the antrum pylori, duodenum, jejunum and ileum, the influence of intravenous infusion of serotonin (5-HT), 4 micrograms/kg/min for 2 hours, on gastrointestinal electrical activity and arterial pressure was examined. 5-HT was without significant influence on antral electrical activity and arterial pressure. In the small intestinal parts 5-HT provoked a shortening of the interval of the migrating myoelectrical complex (MMC) by reducing the duration of phase I and phase II activities, and an increase in propagation velocity. 5-HT also induced an increase in phase III activity. A possible involvement of 5-HT in the initiation and propagation of the MMC is suggested.
Authors:
E Wechsung; A Houvenaghel
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Zentralblatt für Veterinärmedizin. Reihe A     Volume:  40     ISSN:  0514-7158     ISO Abbreviation:  Zentralbl Veterinarmed A     Publication Date:  1993 Sep 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1993-12-13     Completed Date:  1993-12-13     Revised Date:  2006-11-15    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0331323     Medline TA:  Zentralbl Veterinarmed A     Country:  GERMANY    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  533-8     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Laboratory of Veterinary Physiology, University Centre of Antwerp, Belgium.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Animals
Electromyography / veterinary
Female
Infusions, Intravenous / veterinary
Intestine, Small / drug effects*,  physiology
Serotonin / administration & dosage,  pharmacology*
Stomach / drug effects*,  physiology
Swine / physiology*
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
50-67-9/Serotonin

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