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  • Title: The influence of prostaglandins E2 and F2 alpha on electrotropic and inotropic vagal effects on the isolated rabbit atrium.
    Author: Nilius B, Mest HJ.
    Journal: Acta Biol Med Ger; 1979; 38(4):627-33. PubMed ID: 525139.
    Abstract:
    1. PG E2 (2.10(-8) g/ml) produces a positive inotropic effect and lengthens the duration of the action potential at the level of 50% and 90% of repolarization. 2. PG F2 alpha acts negatively inotropic and shortens the action potential at the level of 75% and 90% of repolarization. 3. PG F2 alpha (2.10(-8) g/ml) increases both the electrotropic and inotropic vagal effects, PG E2 (2.10(-8) g/ml) decreases them. 4. PG E2 improves the electromechanical coupling, PG F2 alpha reduces it.
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