Effect of α2-Adrenergic Receptor Stimulation on Isolated Rat Heart during Puberty after Hypokinesia
摘要
We studied the effect of α2-adrenoreceptor stimulation on functional parameters of Langendorff-isolated heart from pubertal rats subjected to restriction of motor activity during the early postnatal ontogeny. Clonidine hydrochloride, an agonist of α2-adrenoreceptors, was used at concentrations of 10–9-10–6 M. After restriction of motor activity, stimulation of α2-adrenoreceptors with clonidine at the studied concentrations had a positive inotropic effect. α2-Adrenoreceptor stimulation led to a dose-dependent decrease in coronary flow, and this effect was more pronounced after hypokinesia. The role of α2-adrenoreceptors in the cardiovascular system under conditions of motor restriction requires further study considering age-related features.