Abstract
Neuropeptide Y (NPY) is a potent vasoconstrictive polypeptide colocalized with norepinephrine in sympathetic neurons. The effects of ischemia and reperfusion on plasma NPY levels were studied and compared in the mongrel do after infrarenal aortic cross-clampin. We found a two-to threefold increase in NPY Levels during ischemia (intial 10.0 ± 1.8 pmol/L vs. maximum 24.7 ± 2.31 pmole/L, p <0.001). The increase in NPY remained following reperfusion (initial 10.0 ± 0.8 pmole/L vs. maximum 23.9 ± 2.31 pmole/L, p <0.001). These data reveal that NPY is released during ischemia and reperfusion and may be involved in mediating remote vascular events associated with infrarenal aortic cross-clamping.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 350-355 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Annals of Vascular Surgery |
Volume | 8 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1994 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surgery
- Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine