Abstract
We examined whether the formation or the release of the vasodilators adenosine, prostacyclin (PGI(2)) and potassium (K(+)) increase in skeletal muscle interstitium in response to nitric oxide synthase (NOS) inhibition. Five subjects performed one-legged knee extensor exercise at 30 W without (controls) and with prior N(G)-nitro-L-arginine methyl ester (L-NAME) infusion (4 mg/kg, intravenously). Samples from the interstitial fluid were obtained at rest, during exercise and after exercise with the microdialysis technique. Interstitial adenosine in controls increased (p0.05) to controls. The 6-keto-prostaglandin F1alpha concentration in controls was 1.17+/-0.20 ng/ml at rest and increased (p0.05) in L-NAME. The interstitial K(+) concentration in controls increased (p
Originalsprog | Engelsk |
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Tidsskrift | Journal of Vascular Research |
Vol/bind | 37 |
Udgave nummer | 4 |
Sider (fra-til) | 297-302 |
Antal sider | 6 |
ISSN | 1018-1172 |
DOI | |
Status | Udgivet - 2000 |