The inhibitory NANC- Transmission within gastrointestinal motility is predominantly mediated by nitric oxide (NO) and vasoactive intestinal polypeptide (VIP). The activation of voltage-dependent calcium channels and the subsequent influx of calcium is essentially for the release of both transmitters. The present study characterizes the role of the respective subtypes (N-, P-, L,- Q-, R-, T- type) of voltage-dependent calcium channels in the release of VIP and NO. The calcium influx required for the release of NO and VIP is regulated by the N- and P- calcium channel subtype. NO production appears to be modulated also by the L- type calcium channel. In this context, the influence of other enteric neurotransmitters as acetylcholine, substance P or the opioides were investigated: none of them showed a direct effect on the release of VIP or NO.
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The inhibitory NANC- Transmission within gastrointestinal motility is predominantly mediated by nitric oxide (NO) and vasoactive intestinal polypeptide (VIP). The activation of voltage-dependent calcium channels and the subsequent influx of calcium is essentially for the release of both transmitters. The present study characterizes the role of the respective subtypes (N-, P-, L,- Q-, R-, T- type) of voltage-dependent calcium channels in the release of VIP and NO. The calcium influx required for...
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