1991
Beta adrenergic receptor alterations in diabetic rat prostate: Effects of insulin and dietary myoinositol
Gousse A, Yoshida M, Weiss R, Latifpour J. Beta adrenergic receptor alterations in diabetic rat prostate: Effects of insulin and dietary myoinositol. The Prostate 1991, 19: 121-131. PMID: 1681523, DOI: 10.1002/pros.2990190205.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdrenergic beta-AntagonistsAnimalsBlood GlucoseBody WeightDiabetes Mellitus, ExperimentalDihydroalprenololDose-Response Relationship, DrugDrinkingInositolInsulinIsoproterenolMaleOrgan SizePropanolaminesPropranololProstateRadioligand AssayRatsRats, Inbred StrainsReceptors, Adrenergic, betaStreptozocinUrinationConceptsBeta-adrenergic receptorsAdrenergic receptorsInsulin levelsRadioligand receptor binding techniquesSelective beta-adrenergic antagonistsHigh blood glucose levelsLower serum insulin levelsAdrenergic receptor alterationsInduction of diabetesInsulin-treated diabeticsSerum insulin levelsBeta-adrenergic receptor alterationsAutonomic nervous systemBlood glucose levelsBeta-adrenergic antagonistsDiabetic rat prostateGroups of ratsReceptor binding techniquesEffect of insulinMale reproductive systemHigh water intakeDietary myoinositolDiabetes mellitusUrine outputDiabetic rats
1987
Ureteral Urine Transport: Changes in Bolus Volume, Peristaltic Frequency, Intraluminal Pressure and Volume of Flow Resulting from Autonomic Drugs
Morita T, Wada I, Saeki H, Tsuchida S, Weiss R. Ureteral Urine Transport: Changes in Bolus Volume, Peristaltic Frequency, Intraluminal Pressure and Volume of Flow Resulting from Autonomic Drugs. Journal Of Urology 1987, 137: 132-135. PMID: 3795356, DOI: 10.1016/s0022-5347(17)43904-8.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsUreteral peristaltic frequencyPeristaltic frequencyContractile pressureBolus volumeIntraluminal pressureAutonomic nervous systemAutonomic agonistsAutonomic drugsNervous systemBaseline pressureExperimental modelSmall decreaseUrine transportBaselineResultant decreaseBolus formationFlow volumeElevationFluid transportNorepinephrineAcetylcholineDecreaseUreterAgonistsIsoproterenol
1986
Age dependence of adenylate cyclase in guinea pig ureter homogenate.
Wheeler M, Housman A, Cho Y, Weiss R. Age dependence of adenylate cyclase in guinea pig ureter homogenate. Journal Of Pharmacology And Experimental Therapeutics 1986, 239: 99-103. PMID: 3761201.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchRelaxant Effect of Forskolin in Rabbit Detrusor Smooth Muscle: Role of Cyclic AMP
Morita T, Wheeler M, Weiss R. Relaxant Effect of Forskolin in Rabbit Detrusor Smooth Muscle: Role of Cyclic AMP. Journal Of Urology 1986, 135: 1293-1295. PMID: 3012124, DOI: 10.1016/s0022-5347(17)46077-0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDetrusor muscleRelaxant effectRabbit detrusor muscle stripsDetrusor muscle relaxationDetrusor muscle stripsRabbit detrusor muscleConcentration-dependent relaxationDetrusor smooth muscleRabbit detrusor smooth muscleBeta-adrenergic antagonistsBeta-adrenergic receptorsCyclic AMPCyclic AMP levelsAdenylate cyclase inhibitorRabbit detrusorMuscle stripsMuscle relaxationSmooth muscleCyclase inhibitorPhosphodiesterase inhibitorRelaxation responseAMP levelsAdenylate cyclaseDependent relaxationForskolinCharacterization of Functional Beta-Adrenoceptor Subtypes in Rabbit Urinary Bladder Smooth Muscle
MORITA T, KONDO S, TSUCHIDA S, WEISS R. Characterization of Functional Beta-Adrenoceptor Subtypes in Rabbit Urinary Bladder Smooth Muscle. The Tohoku Journal Of Experimental Medicine 1986, 149: 389. PMID: 3022421, DOI: 10.1620/tjem.149.389.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTrigonal muscleRelaxant responsesM isoproterenolRabbit urinary bladder smooth muscleUrinary bladder smooth muscleSignificant relaxant responseSpontaneous contractile forceUrinary bladder domeBeta-adrenoceptor subtypesBeta-adrenoceptor agonistsBeta-adrenoceptor stimulationMaximum relaxant responseBladder smooth muscleM butoxamineM metoprololSelective betaBladder domeMuscle stripsM propranololSpecific betaDetrusorSmooth muscleMale rabbitsIsoproterenolContractile forceEffects of Forskolin on Contractility and Cyclic AMP Levels in Rabbit Detrusor Muscle
MORITA T, WHEELER M, MIYAGAWA I, KONDO S, WEISS R. Effects of Forskolin on Contractility and Cyclic AMP Levels in Rabbit Detrusor Muscle. The Tohoku Journal Of Experimental Medicine 1986, 149: 283. PMID: 2429401, DOI: 10.1620/tjem.149.283.Peer-Reviewed Original Research