Cellular Changes in Mesenteric Arteries and Veins after Acute Perfusions of Angiotensin II and Vasoactive Amines

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Abstract

Cross-sections of rat mesenteric vessels were examined histologically after short-term perfusions of angiotensin II (AII), norepinephrine (NE), 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT), and histamine. Mesenteric veins (300–400 µm) and muscular venules (50–100 µm) exhibited dose-dependent constrictor responses to AII, but not to NE. Arterioles of comparable size (50–100 µm) did not constrict at low doses of AII or NE, but responded when higher pressor concentrations of each agonist were perfused. At equipressor doses, constriction of mesenteric arterioles was greater following NE when compared with AII. Short perfusions of 5-HT resulted in mild venoconstriction, while histamine induced dilation of the muscular venules. Ultrastructurally, vascular damage in response to AII was minimal and confined to the formation of small vacuoles in the endothelial cytoplasm. Endothelial integrity was preserved and no autonomous endothelial contraction was observed. Vacuolation induced by NE was far more extensive and particularly evident in arteries and arterioles.

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Journal ID (publisher-id): JVR

Journal ID (nlm-ta): J Vasc Res

Journal ID (doi): 10.1159/issn.1018-1172

Title: Journal of Vascular Research

Publisher: S. Karger AG

ISSN (Print): 1018-1172

ISSN (Electronic): 1423-0135

Publication date Subscription-year: 1985

Publication date (Print): 1985

Publication date (Electronic): 23 September 2008

Volume: 22

Issue: 6

Pages: 286-300

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Department of Cardiovascular Research, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, and Department of Biology, Cleveland State University, Cleveland, Ohio, USA

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Publisher ID: 158615 Other ID: Blood Vessels 1985;22:286–300

DOI: 10.1159/000158615

SO-VID: eb895496-3355-406d-b2fb-60d0feeece1b

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History

Date received : 14 March 1985

Date accepted : 30 July 1985

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Pages: 15

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