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Anaphylatoxin-induced release of histamine from in vitro perfused guinea pig kidney
N A Abdullah1, E S Assem, B Damerau
1Department of Pharmacology, University College London, UK.
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|April 1, 1988
Abstract:
The effect of porcine C5a des Arg and C3a, given as a bolus injection, in the isolated constant flow pump-perfused guinea-pig kidney was investigated. Only C5a des Arg showed activity which was manifested by a dose-dependent increase in perfusion pressure (PP, due to vasoconstriction) and histamine release. Although histamine release was substantial, it alone could not account for the increase in PP. The two more likely causes are a direct vasoconstrictor effect and the release of other mediators.