Loperamide Inhibits Tachykinin NK3-Receptor-Triggered Serotonin Release Without Affecting NK2-Receptor-Triggered Serotonin Release From Guinea Pig Colonic Mucosa

The effect of loperamide on tachykinin NK2- and NK3-receptor-mediated 5-HT outflow from guinea pig colonic mucosa was investigated in vitro. The selective tachykinin NK2-receptor agonist [β-Ala8]-neurokinin A4–10 (βAla-NKA) or the selective NK3-receptor agonist senktide elicited an increase in 5-HT...

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Main Authors: Shu-ichi Kojima, Masashi Ikeda, Yuichiro Kamikawa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2005-01-01
Series:Journal of Pharmacological Sciences
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1347861319321966