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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
1
pubmed:dateCreated
1994-5-13
pubmed:abstractText
The potency of centrally administered non-selective (atropine and N-methyl scopolamine) and putatively selective muscarinic antagonists (pirenzepine, AF-DX 116 and 4-DAMP) in inhibition of oxotremorine-induced hypothermia, tremor and salivation in male mice has been compared with their potency in vitro in three functional systems, where muscarinic effects are mediated preferentially by M1 (i.e. superior cervical ganglion), M2 (i.e. atrium), and M3 (i.e. ileum) receptors. Atropine, N-methyl scopolamine and 4-DAMP potently abolished the effects of oxotremorine. Pirenzepine abolished tremor and salivation, whereas hypothermia was antagonized partially only. AF-DX 116 had but weak antagonistic effects. Atropine and N-methyl scopolamine were potent antagonists in all three in vitro test systems. High potency was also seen with 4-DAMP, in particular in the ileum preparation. Pirenzepine showed its highest potency in the ganglion preparation. AF-DX 116 was a weak and non-selective antagonist in all three in vitro preparations. Our studies indicate that the muscarinic induction of tremor and salivation may be preferentially mediated by M3 receptors whereas both M2 and M3 receptors may be involved in the mediation of hypothermia. However, the overall conclusion is that compounds with higher receptor subtype selectivity are needed.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:chemical
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
Jan
pubmed:issn
0901-9928
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
74
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
35-9
pubmed:dateRevised
2003-11-14
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
1994
pubmed:articleTitle
The involvement of muscarinic receptor subtypes in the mediation of hypothermia, tremor, and salivation in male mice.
pubmed:affiliation
H. Lundbeck A/S, Copenhagen, Denmark.
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article