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Interaction between neurokinin A, VIP, prostanoids, and enteric nerves in regulation of duodenal function

Neurokinin A (NKA) induces duodenal motility and increases mucosal permeability and bicarbonate secretion in the in situ perfused duodenum in anesthetized rats. In the present study, the NKA-induced increase in mucosal permeability was potentiated by luminal perfusion with lidocaine and diminished b...

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Published in:American journal of physiology: Gastrointestinal and liver physiology 1998-07, Vol.275 (1), p.G95-G103
Main Authors: Hällgren, Anneli, Flemström, Gunnar, Nylander, Olof
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Language:English
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Summary:Neurokinin A (NKA) induces duodenal motility and increases mucosal permeability and bicarbonate secretion in the in situ perfused duodenum in anesthetized rats. In the present study, the NKA-induced increase in mucosal permeability was potentiated by luminal perfusion with lidocaine and diminished by vasoactive intestinal peptide (VIP) but unaltered by elevated intraluminal pressure. Elevation of intraluminal pressure, however, potentiated the stimulatory effect of NKA on bicarbonate secretion. In contrast, the tachykinin decreased the rate of alkalinization in rats subjected to elevated intraluminal pressure and treated with indomethacin. Similarly, NKA partially inhibited the VIP-stimulated bicarbonate secretion. Luminal lidocaine did not affect the secretory response to NKA. The motility induced by NKA was unaffected by VIP or lidocaine but decreased by elevated intraluminal pressure. It is concluded that the NKA-induced increase in duodenal mucosal bicarbonate secretion is independent of neurons and possibly mediated by prostanoids. The increase in mucosal permeability in response to NKA may be suppressed by mucosal nerves, perhaps utilizing VIP as one of the transmitters.
ISSN:0193-1857
1522-1547
DOI:10.1152/ajpgi.1998.275.1.G95