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  • Title: Effects of sodium pentobarbital on electric and mechanical activities of guinea pig papillary muscle.
    Author: Zhang Y, Gu SZ, Hao YC, Song LL, Guo SM, Lu SG.
    Journal: Zhongguo Yao Li Xue Bao; 1996 Sep; 17(5):439-41. PubMed ID: 9863169.
    Abstract:
    AIM: To study the effects of sodium pentobarbital (SP) on the action potential (AP) and contraction of guinea pig papillary muscle. METHODS: Using conventional glass microelectrode and mechanical recording of myocardium contraction. RESULTS: SP (> or = 10 mumol.L-1) prolonged the AP duration (APD) and effective refractory period (ERP), while amplitude (APA) and Vmax of phase 0 showed no changes. The effects of SP were abolished by pretreatment with cromakalim, an agonist of ATP-sensitive K+ channel. The maximal isometric tension (Pmax) and velocity of tension development (dT/dt) were decreased to 51% and 48% of control, respectively. The first postrest beat (B1) and second postrest beat (B2) were also depressed. CONCLUSION: SP affected the action potential by reducing activities of the K+ channels and reduced the contraction of guinea pig myocardium.
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