Abstract
The changes in the contribution of ATP-sensitive potassium channels (KATP) in basal tone and acetylcholine (ACh) mediated dilation of pial arterial vessels after global cerebral ischemia (2VO + hypo model) were studied in Wistar rats. Vascular examination was performed 7, 14 and 21 days after ischemia. False- operated rats served as a control. The change in the contribution of KATP channels in basal tone was assessed using intravital microphotography. The number of vessels that constricted in response to the effect of the KATP channel blocker (glibenclamide, 10 μM) was assessed. The change in the contribution of channels in vascular dilatation was assessed by comparing the number and degree of arterial dilatation in response to ACh (10-7 M, 5 min) before and after the use of a KATP channel blocker. It was found that ischemia decreases the role of ATP-sensitive potassium channels in basal tone of the pial arterial vessels for 14 days after ischemic exposure. At the same time, the contribution of KATP - channels in the ACh mediated dilator reactions of pial vessels decreases. And by 21 days after ischemia, KATP channels do not participate in the dilator response to ACh.
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