Inhibition mechanism of Gosha-jinki-gan on the micturition reflex in rats
Inhibition mechanism of Gosha-jinki-gan on the micturition reflex in rats
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DOI:
10.1254/jphs.fpj03098x
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发表时间:
2004-10-01
影响因子:
3.5
通讯作者:
Kamidono, S
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作者:
Gotoh, A;Goto, K;Kamidono, S
We investigated the actions of Gosha-jinki-gan, a traditional Japanese medicine containing processed Aconiti tubers, on urinary bladder function in anesthetized rats. In cystometrical investigations, Gosho-jinki-gan (1.0 g/kg, i.d.) increased bladder capacity as well as micturition threshold pressure. In addition, it decreased the frequency of distension-induced rhythmic bladder contractions. However, it did not influence the amplitude of bladder contractions induced by electrical stimulation of the pontine micturition center. The inhibitory effect of Gosha-jinki-gan on bladder motility was abolished by pretreatment with nor-binaltorphimine (10 mg/kg, s.c.), and was diminished by the concomitant use of anti-dynorphin A antiserum (10 mug, i.t.), yohimbine (10 mug, i.t.), or methysergide (20 mug, i.t.). Processed Aconiti tuber extract (27 mg/kg, i.d.) also suppressed bladder motility, and the effect was abolished by nor-binaltorphimine. These results suggest that Gosha-jinki-gan attenuates bladder sensation via the kappa-opioid receptor-stimulating action of processed Aconiti tuber. Gosha-jinki-gan may be a useful anti-pollakiuria agent that does not influence bladder contractility at micturition.