Abstract
A potassium (K+) channel activator, BRL 38227, inhibited goblet cell secretion in guinea-pig trachea induced by either electrical stimulation of the vagus nerves or acute inhalation of cigarette smoke, two stimuli which activate both cholinergic nerves and capsaicin-sensitive sensory nerves. BRL 38227 failed to inhibit metacholine- or substance P-induced goblet cell secretion which suggests that K+ channel activators inhibit neurogenic goblet cell secretion via a prejunctional effect on cholinergic and sensory nerves.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 297-299 |
| Number of pages | 3 |
| Journal | European Journal of Pharmacology |
| Volume | 215 |
| Issue number | 2-3 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - May 14 1992 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Goblet cell secretion
- K channel activators
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Pharmacology
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