Functional Characterization of Nonadrenergic Noncholinergic Neurotransmitter Release via Endocannabinoids: An in Vitro Study in Rabbit Corpus Cavernosum

Vural I. M., Ozturk G. S., Sarioglu Y.

JOURNAL OF SEXUAL MEDICINE, cilt.6, sa.3, ss.717-729, 2009 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 6 Sayı: 3
  • Basım Tarihi: 2009
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1111/j.1743-6109.2008.01003.x
  • Dergi Adı: JOURNAL OF SEXUAL MEDICINE
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.717-729
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Endocannabinoids, Nitric Oxide, Nonadrenergic Noncholinergic Neurotransmission, Rabbit, Corpus Cavernosum, CANNABINOID CB1 RECEPTORS, SENSORY NERVES MEDIATE, NITRIC-OXIDE, SMOOTH-MUSCLE, PURINERGIC RESPONSES, RELAXATION RESPONSES, VANILLOID RECEPTORS, ANANDAMIDE, STIMULATION, RATS
  • Gazi Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Corporal smooth muscle relaxation is mediated mainly but not completely by nitric oxide. Endocannabinoids modulate the various neurotransmitter systems.