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Molecular Mechanisms of Vasodilatation

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Dopamine Receptor Agonists

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Abstract

The mechanisms by which chemical substances relax vascular smooth muscle have received considerable attention in recent years. These vasodilators include β-adrenergic receptor agonists, muscarinic receptor agonists, dopamine receptor agonists, certain autacoids, calcium antagonists, nucleosides, nucleotides, and nitrogen oxide-containing agents. This chapter deals primarily with the latter agents, which include organic nitrates and nitrites, inorganic nitrites, nitroso Compounds, S-nitrosothiols, and nitric oxide.

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Ignarro, L.J., Gruetter, C.A., Hyman, A.L., Kadowitz, P.J. (1984). Molecular Mechanisms of Vasodilatation. In: Poste, G., Crooke, S.T. (eds) Dopamine Receptor Agonists. New Horizons in Therapeutics. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4757-0310-8_12

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