Abstract
The selective NK2 agonist [Lys5-MeLeu9,Nle10]NKA(4-10) markedly stimulated [3H]inositol monophosphate (PI1) formation in prisms from the rat urinary bladder. This response was blocked by the NK2 antagonist SR 48968. Senktide (NK3 agonist) was inactive. Septide, a short SP analogue, and the NK1 agonists [Pro9]SP and [Sar9,Met(O2)11]SP also stimulated [3H]IP1 formation and several NK1 tachykinin antagonists (RP 67580, CP 96345, GR 82334, and [D-Pro9,t beta-BPr10,Trp11]SP) were more potent in blocking the septide than the [Pro9]SP response. GR 82334 was the most discriminative. SR 48968 (10(-6) M shifted the [Pro9]SP dose-response curve but did not modify the septide dose-response curve. Septide had a low affinity for [3H][Pro9]SP binding sites, suggesting further that septide and NK1 agonists act on different receptors. Finally, both [Pro9]SP and [Sar9,Met(O2)11]SP blocked the septide-evoked response, acting as partial agonists at the septide-sensitive tachykinin receptors.
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