title: [Neurohumoral regulation of Fallopian tube motility].
abstract: Motility of Fallopian tubes is essential for transport of ova from peritoneal cavity uterus. Numerous substances were found to affect motility of the tubes. Catecholamines cause both relaxation and contraction isolated Fallopian tubes; it depends on type of receptor they bind for. Acetylcholine, neurotensin and oxytocin stimulate motility of the tubes, while gamma-aminobutyric acid, vasoactive intestinal peptide and substance P have an inhibitory role. Numerous cytokines and their receptors were found in human oviducts; their effects on motility remain to be established. The whole sequence of events in regulation of oviducts motility is still unknown so further investigation in the field is required.
authors.affiliation: Institut za farmakologiju, Medicinski fakultet, Kragujevac.
authors.forename: S M
authors.initials: SM
authors.lastname: Janković
authors.forename: B A
authors.initials: BA
authors.lastname: Protić
mesh_terms: D005187:Fallopian Tubes / Q000294:innervation / Q000502:physiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009119:Muscle Contraction / Q000502:physiology; D009126:Muscle Relaxation / Q000502:physiology; D018377:Neurotransmitter Agents / Q000502:physiology*
chemical_list: D018377:Neurotransmitter Agents
vernacular_title: Neurohumoralna regulacija motiliteta jajovoda.