scholarly journals Constitutive smooth muscle tumour necrosis factor regulates microvascular myogenic responsiveness and systemic blood pressure

2017 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jeffrey T. Kroetsch ◽  
Andrew S. Levy ◽  
Hangjun Zhang ◽  
Roozbeh Aschar-Sobbi ◽  
Darcy Lidington ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Smooth Muscle ◽  
Tumour Necrosis Factor ◽  
Tumour Necrosis ◽  
Systemic Blood Pressure ◽  
Systemic Blood ◽  
Smooth Muscle Tumour ◽  
Necrosis Factor

scholarly journals Effects of Terpenes and Terpenoids of Natural Occurrence in Essential Oils on Vascular Smooth Muscle and on Systemic Blood Pressure: Pharmacological Studies and Perspective of Therapeutic Use

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ana Carolina Cardoso-Teixeira ◽  
Klausen Oliveira-Abreu ◽  
Levy Gabriel de Freitas Brito ◽  
Andrelina Noronha Coelho-de-Souza ◽  
José Henrique Leal-Cardoso
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Smooth Muscle ◽  
Vascular Smooth Muscle ◽  
Biological Activities ◽  
Systemic Blood Pressure ◽  
Potential Effect ◽  
Natural Occurrence ◽  
Systemic Blood ◽  
Vascular Beds ◽  
Chemical Groups

Terpenes are a class of chemical compounds with carbon and hydrogen atoms in their structure. They can be classified into several classes according to the quantity of isoprene units present in its structure. Terpenes can have their structure modified by the addition of various chemical radicals. When these molecules are modified by the addition of atoms other than carbon and hydrogen, they become terpenoids. Terpenes and terpenoids come from the secondary metabolism of several plants. They can be found in the leaves, fruits, stem, flowers, and roots. The concentration of terpenes and terpenoids in these organs can vary according to several factors such as the season, collection method, and time of the day. Several biological activities and physiological actions are attributed to terpenes and terpenoids. Studies in the literature demonstrate that these molecules have antioxidant, anticarcinogenic, anti-inflammatory, antinociceptive, antispasmodic, and antidiabetogenic activities. Additionally, repellent and gastroprotective activity is reported. Among the most prominent activities of monoterpenes and monoterpenoids are those on the cardiovascular system. Reports on literature reveal the potential effect of monoterpenes and monoterpenoids on systemic blood pressure. Studies show that these substances have a hypotensive and bradycardic effect. In addition, the inotropic activity, both positive and negative, of these compounds has been reported. Studies also have shown that some monoterpenes and monoterpenoids also have a vasorelaxing activity on several vascular beds. These effects are attributed, in many cases to the blocking of ion channels, such as voltage-gated calcium channels. It can also be observed that monoterpenes and monoterpenoids can have their effects modulated by the action of the vascular endothelium. In addition, it has been shown that the molecular structure and the presence of chemical groups influence the potency and efficacy of these compounds on vascular beds. Here, the effect of several monoterpenes and monoterpenoids on systemic blood pressure and vascular smooth muscle will be reported.

scholarly journals Tumour necrosis factor-α induces hyperreactivity in tracheal smooth muscle of the guinea-pig in vitro

1998 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 45-49 ◽  
Author(s):  
H-J. Pennings ◽  
K. Kramer ◽  
A. Bast ◽  
W.A. Buurman ◽  
E.F.M. Wouters
Keyword(s):  
Smooth Muscle ◽  
Guinea Pig ◽  
Tumour Necrosis Factor ◽  
Tumour Necrosis ◽  
Tracheal Smooth Muscle ◽  
Factor I ◽  
Necrosis Factor

scholarly journals Arterial smooth muscle cell PKD2 (TRPP1) channels regulate systemic blood pressure

eLife ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Simon Bulley ◽  
Carlos Fernández-Peña ◽  
Raquibul Hasan ◽  
M Dennis Leo ◽  
Padmapriya Muralidharan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Smooth Muscle ◽  
Smooth Muscle Cell ◽  
Muscle Cell ◽  
Transient Receptor Potential ◽  
Trp Channels ◽  
Systemic Blood Pressure ◽  
Trp Channel ◽  
Systemic Blood ◽  
Arterial Smooth Muscle

Systemic blood pressure is determined, in part, by arterial smooth muscle cells (myocytes). Several Transient Receptor Potential (TRP) channels are proposed to be expressed in arterial myocytes, but it is unclear if these proteins control physiological blood pressure and contribute to hypertension in vivo. We generated the first inducible, smooth muscle-specific knockout mice for a TRP channel, namely for PKD2 (TRPP1), to investigate arterial myocyte and blood pressure regulation by this protein. Using this model, we show that intravascular pressure and α1-adrenoceptors activate PKD2 channels in arterial myocytes of different systemic organs. PKD2 channel activation in arterial myocytes leads to an inward Na+ current, membrane depolarization and vasoconstriction. Inducible, smooth muscle cell-specific PKD2 knockout lowers both physiological blood pressure and hypertension and prevents pathological arterial remodeling during hypertension. Thus, arterial myocyte PKD2 controls systemic blood pressure and targeting this TRP channel reduces high blood pressure.

scholarly journals Author response: Arterial smooth muscle cell PKD2 (TRPP1) channels regulate systemic blood pressure

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Simon Bulley ◽  
Carlos Fernández-Peña ◽  
Raquibul Hasan ◽  
M Dennis Leo ◽  
Padmapriya Muralidharan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Smooth Muscle ◽  
Smooth Muscle Cell ◽  
Muscle Cell ◽  
Systemic Blood Pressure ◽  
Author Response ◽  
Arterial Smooth Muscle Cell ◽  
Systemic Blood ◽  
Arterial Smooth Muscle

The Influence of Lysine-8-vasopressin, Oxytocin, and Adrenaline on Vascular Smooth Muscle in the Human Finger

1973 ◽  
Vol 51 (4) ◽  
pp. 284-290 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peter Gaskell
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Smooth Muscle ◽  
Vascular Resistance ◽  
Young Women ◽  
Systemic Blood Pressure ◽  
Apparent Effect ◽  
Opening Pressure ◽  
Systemic Blood ◽  
Critical Opening ◽  
Human Finger

Lysine-8-vasopressin, oxytocin, or adrenaline was administered by intravenous infusion to young women, and their effect on the critical opening pressure (COP) of digital vessels, vascular resistance in the finger, and systemic blood pressure was measured. All doses of lysine-8-vasopressin between 0.001 and 0.08 U/min increased the COP of digital vessels but only the largest dose raised blood pressure slightly. A dose of 0.04 U/min had little if any effect on overall vascular resistance in the finger. Nevertheless the smallest dose given (0.001 U/min), which is within the physiological range of secretion rate by the pituitary gland, increased the COP of digital vessels substantially. Oxytocin at doses of 5–160 mU/min had no apparent effect on COP or vascular resistance of digital vessels or on blood pressure. Adrenaline at 4 μg/min increased the COP of digital vessels substantially. The latter observation is consistent with the absence of β receptors in vessels of the skin of the fingers.

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