Synergistic interaction of 4-aminopyridine with neostigmine at the neuromuscular junction.
Synergistic interaction of 4-aminopyridine with neostigmine at the neuromuscular junction.
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4-氨基吡啶与新斯的明在神经肌肉接头处的协同相互作用。
DOI:
10.1016/0014-2999(85)90696-x
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发表时间:
1985
影响因子:
5
通讯作者:
Johns,TR
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作者:
Tierney,PC;Kim,YI;Johns,TR
The pre- and postsynaptic events at the neuromuscular junction were studied in vitro in rat skeletal muscle exposed to clinically significant concentrations of 4-aminopyridine (4-AP), neostigmine or combinations of the two drugs. Simultaneous application of 4-AP and neostigmine produced increases in the amplitudes of nerve-evoked end-plate potentials which were significantly greater than the summed effects of the drugs applied individually. Such synergism was present at the junctions where transmission was blocked either postsynaptically by d-tubocurarine or presynaptically by low [Ca2+]0and high [Mg2+0. Quantal content analysis in the latter preparation indicated that the evoked release of acetylcholine was potentiated significantly more than the amplitude of spontaneous miniature end-plate potentials, suggesting that the site of synergism is predominantly presynaptic. For symptomatic relief and long-term management of the neuromuscular junction disorders, we propose a combined medication of aminopyridine and anticholinesterase at reduced dosages. Such therapy would minimize adverse effects and be particularly effective in the treatment of such presynaptic disorders as the Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome and botulism.