Statements in which the resource exists as a subject.
PredicateObject
rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
6 Pt 1
pubmed:dateCreated
1994-2-8
pubmed:abstractText
To determine whether intrinsic regulation of capillary exchange capacity is age-dependent during early postnatal life, we measured the capillary filtration coefficient (Kf,c), an index of capillary exchange capacity, within isolated perfused intestine from 3- and 35-day-old swine at different arterial pressures. Kf,c was determined gravimetrically, by means of the flow-equilibration technique. During baseline perfusion at age-appropriate pressures, Kf,c averaged 0.203 +/- 0.020 vs. 0.361 +/- 0.040 ml.min-1 x mmHg-1 x 100 g in 35- vs. 3-day-old intestine. In older animals, a progressive rise in Kf,c was noted as arterial pressure was lowered: Kf,c increased 14, 35, and 98% above baseline when pressure was reduced 20, 40, and 60% below baseline, respectively. An inverse linear correlation between Kf,c and blood flow was demonstrated in this group. Kf,c also increased in 3-day-old intestine during progressive hypotension, but these changes were of less magnitude: Kf,c averaged 19, 17, and 23% above baseline when pressure was reduced 20, 40, and 60% below baseline, respectively. In contrast to the circumstance noted in older animals, the relationship between Kf,c and blood flow was not significant within 3-day-old intestine. Intraarterial infusion of 1 microgram/min of isoproterenol, an agent known to increase capillary exchange capacity, caused Kf,c to increase 80% within 3-day-old intestine group. We conclude that Kf,c increases to a greater extent in 35- than 3-day-old swine intestine in response to arterial pressure reduction. However, intestine from younger animals is capable of increasing capillary exchange capacity in response to stimuli other than arterial hypotension, as evidenced by its response to isoproterenol.
pubmed:grant
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:chemical
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
Dec
pubmed:issn
0002-9513
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
265
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
G1090-7
pubmed:dateRevised
2007-11-15
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
1993
pubmed:articleTitle
Regulation of capillary exchange capacity in postnatal swine intestine.
pubmed:affiliation
Department of Pediatrics, Ohio State University, Columbus 43210.
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, In Vitro, Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.