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Media type:
E-Article
Title:
Effects of Nifedipine on Renal and Cardiovascular Responses to Neuropeptide Y in Anesthetized Rats
Contributor:
Bischoff, Angela;
Stickan-Verfürth, Martina;
Michel, Martin C.
Published:
MDPI AG, 2021
Published in:
Molecules, 26 (2021) 15, Seite 4460
Language:
English
DOI:
10.3390/molecules26154460
ISSN:
1420-3049
Origination:
Footnote:
Description:
Neuropeptide Y (NPY) acts via multiple receptor subtypes termed Y1, Y2 and Y5. While Y1 receptor-mediated effects, e.g., in the vasculature, are often sensitive to inhibitors of L-type Ca2+ channels such as nifedipine, little is known about the role of such channels in Y5-mediated effects such as diuresis and natriuresis. Therefore, we explored whether nifedipine affects NPY-induced diuresis and natriuresis. After pre-treatment with nifedipine or vehicle, anesthetized rats received infusions or bolus injections of NPY. Infusion NPY (1 µg/kg/min) increased diuresis and natriuresis, and this was attenuated by intraperitoneal injection of nifedipine (3 µg/kg). Concomitant decreases in heart rate and reductions of renal blood flow were not attenuated by nifedipine. Bolus injections of NPY (0.3, 1, 3, 10 and 30 μg/kg) dose-dependently increased mean arterial pressure and renovascular vascular resistance; only the higher dose of nifedipine (100 μg/kg/min i.v.) moderately inhibited these effects. We conclude that Y5-mediated diuresis and natriuresis are more sensitive to inhibition by nifedipine than Y1-mediated renovascular effects. Whether this reflects a general sensitivity of Y5 receptor-mediated responses or is specific for diuresis and natriuresis remains to be investigated.