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J N Bates1, D G Harrison, P R Myers

  • 1Department of Anesthesia, University of Iowa College of Medicine, Iowa City.

Basic Research in Cardiology
|January 1, 1991
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Endothelium-derived factor (EDRF) shares properties with nitrosothiols, not just nitric oxide (NO). This suggests other nitrosyl compounds may mimic EDRF's biological activity.

Area of Science:

  • Biochemistry
  • Vascular Biology
  • Pharmacology

Background:

  • Endothelium-derived factor (EDRF) is crucial for vascular tone regulation.
  • Nitric oxide (NO) is a primary mediator of EDRF activity.
  • The precise chemical identity of EDRF has been a subject of research.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the chemical and biological properties of EDRF with authentic nitric oxide (NO) and S-nitroso-L-cysteine.
  • To investigate the potential role of nitrosyl compounds other than NO in EDRF activity.
  • To elucidate the relationship between NO content and vasodilation for EDRF, NO, and nitrosocysteine.

Main Methods:

  • Bovine aortic endothelial cells were used to generate EDRF via basal release or A23187 stimulation.
  • Biological activity was assessed by porcine coronary artery relaxation assays.

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  • Chemical analysis involved measuring NO released from nitrosyl compounds using sodium iodide reduction.

    • Main Results:

    • EDRF, NO, and S-nitroso-L-cysteine exhibited similar half-lives and inactivation by hemoglobin and methylene blue.
    • Superoxide dismutase augmented the biological activity of all three substances.
    • S-nitroso-L-cysteine and EDRF demonstrated greater vasodilation per unit of NO content compared to authentic NO.

    Conclusions:

    • Nitrosyl compounds other than NO can possess properties similar or identical to EDRF.
    • In this experimental system, EDRF's activity profile more closely resembled that of S-nitroso-L-cysteine than pure NO.
    • These findings broaden the understanding of endogenous vasodilators and their chemical nature.