Prostanoids and adrenaline release: a study of [3H]adrenaline efflux from the rabbit isolated, perfused, adrenal gland
Collett, A.R.; Dusting, G.J.; Story, D.F.; Purchase, M.
Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology 37(3): 188-192
1985
ISSN/ISBN: 0022-3573
PMID: 2858566
DOI: 10.1111/j.2042-7158.1985.tb05037.x
Accession: 041105250
[3H]Adrenaline was incorporated in an isolated perfused preparation of the rabbit adrenal gland and the effects of indomethacin, PGE2 and PGI2 on its release were investigated. Efflux of [3H]adrenaline was elicited by electrical stimulation of the splanchnic nerve (60 s at 5 Hz). Indomethacin (3 and 30 microM) had no effect on stimulation-induced efflux. PGE2 (30, 90 and 300 nM) reduced the efflux; with 90 nM PGE2 the inhibition amounted to approximately 30%. PGI2, in concentrations from 90 to 600 nM, was without effect. These findings indicate that release of [3H]adrenaline from the rabbit adrenal gland is not subject to modulation by endogenous adrenal prostaglandins; however, PGE2 may play a role in some pathological situations.