Do beta-adrenoceptors and serotonin 5-HT1A receptors have similar functions in the control of intraocular pressure in the rabbit?

被引:21
作者
Osborne, NN
Chidlow, G
机构
[1] Nuffield Laboratory of Ophthalmology, University of Oxford
基金
英国惠康基金;
关键词
serotonin; beta-blockers; intraocular pressure; 5-HT1A receptors;
D O I
10.1159/000310730
中图分类号
R77 [眼科学];
学科分类号
100212 ;
摘要
Serotonin 5-HT1A-type and beta-adrenergic receptors have similar molecular characteristics, which explains why certain substances like propranolol have affinities for both receptor types. Activation of 5-HT1A receptors leads to a decrease in intracellular cAMP levels whereas the opposite occurs for beta-adrenergic receptors. Both 5-HT1A and beta-adrenergic receptors exist in the rabbit ciliary processes. Topical application of the 5-HT1A agonist, 8-hydroxydipropylaminotetralin (8-OH-DPAT) reduces intraocular pressure (IOP). beta-Antagonists are also known to reduce IOP. It is postulated that substances which have an affinity for 5-HT1A and/or beta-adrenergic receptors and lead to a reduction in intracellular cAMP levels in the ciliary processes diminish IOP.
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页码:308 / 314
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