title: Effect of BN 52021, a specific PAF-acether antagonist, on cardiac anaphylaxis in Langendorff hearts isolated from passively sensitized guinea-pigs.
abstract: Hartley guinea-pigs were sensitized passively with antiovalbumin rabbit serum. Their isolated perfused hearts responded to the specific antigen with a marked decrease in contractile force, increase in perfusion pressure, and rhythm disturbances. All these impairments except tachycardia were decreased by BN 52021, a specific PAF-acether receptor antagonist, applied in a constant infusion before ovalbumin challenge. These findings suggest that PAF-acether plays a major role as mediator in cardiac anaphylaxis, and BN 52021 may be a valuable therapeutic agent in allergic conditions.
mesh_terms: D000707:Anaphylaxis / Q000503:physiopathology*; D000818:Animals; D001794:Blood Pressure / Q000187:drug effects; D004224:Diterpenes; D046934:Ginkgolides; D006321:Heart / Q000187:drug effects*; D006339:Heart Rate / Q000187:drug effects; D066298:In Vitro Techniques; D007783:Lactones; D009200:Myocardial Contraction / Q000187:drug effects; D010936:Plant Extracts / Q000494:pharmacology*; D010972:Platelet Activating Factor / Q000037:antagonists & inhibitors*; D011817:Rabbits
chemical_list: D004224:Diterpenes; D046934:Ginkgolides; D007783:Lactones; D010936:Plant Extracts; D010972:Platelet Activating Factor; C045856:ginkgolide B