Abstract
Several activators of cGMP-dependent protein kinase (protein kinase G) such as 8-Br-cGMP reduced force of contraction in rat left atria. Inhibitors of protein kinase G antagonized the negative inotropic effect of 8-Br-cGMP but not of acetylcholine in atria. However, the acetylcholine-induced relaxation in aortic rings was significantly inhibited by protein kinase G inhibition. It is concluded that the reduction by 8-Br-cGMP of force of contraction in atria is related to activation of protein kinase G. In response to acetylcholine, activation of protein kinase G is probably a major step in smooth muscle relaxation but is not involved in the reduction of force of contraction in atria.
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