title: Biologic differences between vasodilator prostaglandins and medullipin I.
abstract: Vasodepressor prostaglandins (PGs), PGE2, PGI2, and medullipin I (Med I) are synthesized in the kidney. These vasodilator substances are thought to be involved in the antihypertensive function of the kidney. At issue is whether there are biologic differences between the vasodilator PGs and Med I. Two separate studies have shown that Med I's vasodepressor action is inhibited by four procedures: mixing with Tween 20; treatment with n-butyl boronic acid; treatment of the assay animal with SKF 525A, an inhibitor of cytochrome P-450; and removing the liver from the circulation. These same procedures were applied to the vasodilator PGs. All four failed to inhibit the vasodepressor action of the PG's. It is concluded that Med I and vasodilator PGs of the kidney are separate and distinct biologic entities.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pathology, University of Tennessee, Memphis.
authors.forename: E E
authors.initials: EE
authors.lastname: Muirhead
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Brooks
authors.forename: L W
authors.initials: LW
authors.lastname: Byers
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D000959:Antihypertensive Agents / Q000494:pharmacology*; D001794:Blood Pressure / Q000187:drug effects*; D015232:Dinoprostone / Q000494:pharmacology; D011464:Epoprostenol / Q000494:pharmacology; D008055:Lipids / Q000494:pharmacology*; D011453:Prostaglandins / Q000494:pharmacology*; D011454:Prostaglandins A / Q000494:pharmacology; D051381:Rats; D011918:Rats, Inbred SHR; D014665:Vasodilator Agents / Q000494:pharmacology*
chemical_list: D000959:Antihypertensive Agents; D008055:Lipids; D011453:Prostaglandins; D011454:Prostaglandins A; D014665:Vasodilator Agents; C050534:medullipin I; D011464:Epoprostenol; C100008:prostaglandin A2; D015232:Dinoprostone