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  • Title: Beta1- and beta3-adrenoceptors mediate relaxation in ovine trachealis smooth muscle.
    Author: Mustafa SM, Yousif M, Cherian A, Oriowo MA.
    Journal: J Auton Pharmacol; 1999 Aug; 19(4):193-9. PubMed ID: 10589969.
    Abstract:
    Isoprenaline (non-selective) and noradrenaline (beta1-selective) concentration-dependently relaxed ovine tracheal strips precontracted with carbachol. The pD2 values were 7.07 +/- 0.08 and 6.13 +/- 0.10 for isoprenaline and noradrenaline, respectively. In the same preparation, salbutamol either produced weak relaxation or in some cases, contractile responses indicating the presence of very little or no beta2-adrenoceptors in this preparation. Isoprenaline-and noradrenaline-induced relaxations were antagonized by propranolol and atenolol with pA2 values in the range reported in the literature for an action on beta1-adrenoceptors. ICI 118551 also antagonized isoprenaline- and noradrenaline-induced relaxation but at concentrations much higher than are required to block beta2-adrenoceptors, confirming that beta2-adrenoceptors do not contribute significantly to these responses. The selective beta3-adrenoceptor agonist, BRL 37344A produced concentration-dependent relaxation of tracheal strips. BRL 37344A was a full agonist producing 100% relaxation of carbachol-induced tone. BRL 37344A-induced relaxation was weakly antagonized by propranolol confirming an action, mainly, on beta3-adrenoceptors. Cyanopindolol antagonized isoprenaline-induced relaxation (in the presence of propranolol, 10(-7) M) with a pA2 value of 8.06 +/- 0.24. It was therefore concluded that beta1- and beta3-adrenoceptors mediated agonist-induced relaxation in sheep tracheal strips.
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