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octopamine and Cirrhoses, Experimental Liver

octopamine has been researched along with Cirrhoses, Experimental Liver in 1 studies

Octopamine: An alpha-adrenergic sympathomimetic amine, biosynthesized from tyramine in the CNS and platelets and also in invertebrate nervous systems. It is used to treat hypotension and as a cardiotonic. The natural D(-) form is more potent than the L(+) form in producing cardiovascular adrenergic responses. It is also a neurotransmitter in some invertebrates.
octopamine : A member of the class of phenylethanolamines that is phenol which is substituted at the para- position by a 2-amino-1-hydroxyethyl group. A biogenic phenylethanolamine which has been found to act as a neurotransmitter, neurohormone or neuromodulator in invertebrates.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Octopamine was hypertensive in doses of 100 micrograms/min and more and this change was associated with a significant decrement in GFR and renal perfusion."1.27Effects of octopamine on renal function in anaesthetized dogs. ( Levy, M, 1988)

Research

Studies (1)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19901 (100.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Levy, M1

Other Studies

1 other study available for octopamine and Cirrhoses, Experimental Liver

ArticleYear
Effects of octopamine on renal function in anaesthetized dogs.
    Clinical and investigative medicine. Medecine clinique et experimentale, 1988, Volume: 11, Issue:6

    Topics: Animals; Dogs; Female; Hemorrhage; Infusions, Intravenous; Jaundice; Kidney; Lithium; Liver Cirrhosi

1988