Inhibitory Effect of KW-4679, an Anti-allergic Drug, on Tachykinin-Mediated Airway Response Induced by Electric Vagal Stimulation in Guinea Pigs
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- 1 January 1996
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Elsevier in The Japanese Journal of Pharmacology
- Vol. 71 (2) , 179-182
- https://doi.org/10.1254/jjp.71.179
Abstract
We examined the effect of KW-4679 ((Z)-11-[(3-dimethylamino) propylidene]-6,11-dihydro-dibenz[b,e]oxepin-2-acetic acid monohydrochloride), an anti-allergic drug, on the tachykinin-mediated airway response in guinea pigs. Electrical stimulation of the vagus nerve in atropine-treated and propranolol-treated guinea pigs caused a 38.1% decrease in dynamic compliance (Cdyn), which was suppressed by the combination of the tachykinin NK1-receptor antagonist (+/-)-CP-96345 and NK2-receptor antagonist SR 48968. KW-4679 at a dose of 3 mg/kg significantly reduced the decrease in Cdyn (P < 0.05). On the other hand, KW-4679 did not inhibit substance P or neurokinin A-induced decrease in Cdyn. These results suggest that KW-4679 may inhibit the tachykininergic airway response by prejunctional inhibition of peripheral sensory nerves.Keywords
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