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Endothelin-1 stimulates sphincter of Oddi motility and decreases trans-sphincteric flow: a possible mechanism contributes to cholestasis in disease states.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  12846727     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Endothelin-1 (ET-1) is a potent stimulator of gallbladder contractility. Its role in modulation of sphincter of Oddi (SO) motility and trans-sphincteric flow (TSF) has not been evaluated. To characterize the effects of ET-1 on SO motility and TSF, 10 anaesthetized Australian possums (in vivo, n = 6) were given graded doses of ET-1 (5-200 pmol kg-1) via closed intra-arterial injection. Blood pressure, TSF and SO motility (basal pressure, phasic amplitude, contraction frequency) were analysed. For in vitro studies, eight SO rings were subjected to 10-12-10-7 mol L-1 cumulative concentrations of ET-1 in organ bath and SO motility was measured. Data are expressed as mean +/- SEM. Statistical analysis used anova. ET-1 induced a dose-related increase in blood pressure with a maximal increase of 37.5 +/- 2.5 mmHg at 200 pmol kg-1, (P < 0.001). ET-1 also increases SO basal pressure (P < 0.001) and contraction frequency (P < 0.0001). However, the contraction amplitude was not significantly affected. ET-1 decreased TSF in a dose-related manner (P < 0.001) with cessation of TSF at the highest dose (P < 0.001). In vitro studies showed a significant increase in mean SO motility index, and frequency of contractions at higher ET-1 concentrations (10-9-10-7 mol L-1). ET-1 is a potent stimulator of SO motility resulting in a reduction in TSF.
Authors:
J W C Chen; A C Schloithe; J Toouli; G T P Saccone
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Neurogastroenterology and motility : the official journal of the European Gastrointestinal Motility Society     Volume:  15     ISSN:  1350-1925     ISO Abbreviation:  Neurogastroenterol. Motil.     Publication Date:  2003 Aug 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2003-07-08     Completed Date:  2003-09-08     Revised Date:  2006-11-07    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  9432572     Medline TA:  Neurogastroenterol Motil     Country:  England    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  393-400     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of General and Digestive Surgery, Centre for Digestive Sciences, Flinders University, Flinders Medical Centre, Australia. john.chen@flinders.edu.au
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Animals
Cholestasis / etiology
Endothelin-1 / pharmacology*
Female
Gallbladder / drug effects,  physiology
Gastrointestinal Motility / drug effects*,  physiology
Male
Opossums / physiology*
Organ Culture Techniques
Sphincter of Oddi / drug effects*,  physiology*
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Endothelin-1

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