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Motor effect of dopamine on human sigmoid colon. Evidence for specific receptors.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  665614     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
The effect of dopamine on human sigmoid motility has been studied in 26 subjects. To record mechanical activity of the sigmoid colon, two small, air-filled balloons mounted on a probe introduced through a sigmoidoscope were used. The recordings were made at a distance of 25 and 15 cm from the anal edge. Dopamine was infused for 10 min after a 30-min control infusion of physiologic solution. Mean amplitude, mean duration, mean frequency, percentage of motor activity, and motility index of the pressure waves were determined. The motor response to dopamine was characterized by an increased baseline pressure with phasic waves superimposed. Dopamine produced a significant response at the dose of 5 microgram/kg/min. Alpha and beta antagonizing agents failed to oppose the effect of dopamine, while anticholinergic drugs enhanced its motor action. These studies suggest that dopamine may stimulate the motor function of human large bowel through specific receptors.
Authors:
G A Lanfranchi; L Marzio; C Cortini; E M Osset
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  The American journal of digestive diseases     Volume:  23     ISSN:  0002-9211     ISO Abbreviation:  Am J Dig Dis     Publication Date:  1978 Mar 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1978-08-14     Completed Date:  1978-08-14     Revised Date:  2004-11-17    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0404011     Medline TA:  Am J Dig Dis     Country:  UNITED STATES    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  257-63     Citation Subset:  AIM; IM    
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Atropine / pharmacology
Blood Pressure / drug effects
Colon / drug effects*
Dopamine / pharmacology*
Gastrointestinal Motility / drug effects*
Heart Rate / drug effects
Humans
Propranolol / pharmacology
Receptors, Dopamine*
Time Factors
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Receptors, Dopamine; 51-55-8/Atropine; 525-66-6/Propranolol

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