Effects of endothelin on cytosolic Ca2+ level and mechanical activity in rat uterine smooth muscle

A novel potent vasoconstrictor peptide produced by vascular endothelial cells

1988 • 10,786 citations

Cloning and expression of a cDNA encoding an endothelin receptor

1990 • 2,590 citations

The human endothelin family: three structurally and pharmacologically distinct isopeptides predicted by three separate genes.

1989 • 2,551 citations

Cloning of a cDNA encoding a non-isopeptide-selective subtype of the endothelin receptor

1990 • 2,432 citations

Molecular characterization of endothelin receptors

1992 • 601 citations

Sarafotoxin, a Novel Vasoconstrictor Peptide: Phosphoinositide Hydrolysis in Rat Heart and Brain

1988 • 362 citations

Molecular mechanism of action of the vasoconstrictor peptide endothelin

1988 • 317 citations

Changes in cytosolic calcium level in vascular smooth muscle strip measured simultaneously with contraction using fluorescent calcium indicator fura 2.

1988 • 298 citations

Ca2+ localization and sensitivity in vascular smooth muscle

1989 • 235 citations

Simultaneous recordings of calcium signals and mechanical activity using fluorescent dye fura 2 in isolated strips of vascular smooth muscle.

1987 • 160 citations

Effects of endothelin on the mechanical activity and cytosolic calcium levels of various types of smooth muscle

1989 • 133 citations

Changes in cytosolic Ca2+ and contraction induced by various stimulants and relaxants in canine tracheal smooth muscle

1990 • 100 citations

Endothelin induces two types of contractions of rat uterus: Phasic contractions by way of voltage-dependent calcium channels and developing contractions through a second type of calcium channels

1989 • 88 citations

Different effects of norepinephrine and KCl on the cytosolic Ca2+-tension relationship in vascular smooth muscle of rat aorta

1988 • 80 citations

Dual effects of carbachol on cytosolic Ca2+ and contraction in intestinal smooth muscle

1990 • 73 citations

Endothelin induces a nonselective cation current in vascular smooth muscle cells.

1991 • 66 citations

Functional endothelin/sarafotoxin receptors in the rat uterus

1989 • 64 citations

Tissue selectivity of endothelin

1989 • 55 citations

Increase by oestrogen of calcium entry and calcium channel density in uterine smooth muscle

1987 • 51 citations

Different effects of verapamil on cytosolic Ca2+ and contraction in norepinephrine-stimulated vascular smooth muscle.

1991 • 49 citations

Oxytocin Receptors and Parturition. II. Concentrations of Receptors for Oxytocin and Estrogen in the Gravid and Nongravid Uterus at Term*

1980 • 49 citations

Endothelin induces a nonselective cation current in vascular smooth muscle cells.

1991 • 48 citations

Effects of Ca2+ and calmodulin on contraction of chemically skinned muscle fibers from pregnant rat uteri.

1986 • 8 citations