The effect of prostaglandin synthesis inhibitors on renal blood flow distribution in conscious rabbits.
- 1 July 1977
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Wiley in The Journal of Physiology
- Vol. 269 (2), 395-405
- https://doi.org/10.1113/jphysiol.1977.sp011908
Abstract
The effects of 2 prostaglandin synthesis inhibitors on renal cortical blood flow distribution were studied in conscious rabbits. Renal blood flow distribution was estimated by means of radioactive microspheres injected into chronically implanted left atrial cannulae. Cardiac output was measured by a thermodilution technique. Measurements were made in groups of animals treated with either indomethacin, meclofenamate or control injections of phosphate buffer. A method of microtome slicing of the renal cortex was developed to standardize measurements. Microtome sections were grouped into inner, middle and outer zones. After both indomethacin and meclofenamate there was a reduction in total renal blood flow with a redistribution of flow from inner to outer cortex. Estimated renal vascular resistance rose in all 3 cortical zones. The data support the hypothesis that renal prostaglandin synthesis is necessary for maintaining flow to the deep cortex. Renal prostaglandins may also influence flow in more superficial zones. Estimated total systemic vascular resistance was increased with meclofenamate and indomethacin, suggesting an inhibiting effect of prostaglandins on arteriolar tone throughout a major part of the systemic circulation.This publication has 16 references indexed in Scilit:
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