Abstract
Laser Doppler flowmetry was used to determine the effect of the vasoconstrictor endothelin 1 (ET-1) on the pulpal blood flow of intact dogs' teeth during mandibular arterial infusion. ET-1 produced a profound decrease in pulpal blood flow of a relatively long duration at lower doses than similar infusions of norepinephrine. The decrease in pulpal blood flow in response to ET-1 was partially attenuated by the calcium channel blocker nifedipine. These findings demonstrate the presence of receptors for ET-1 in the microvasculature of the dental pulp and suggests that ET-1 may function in the local control of the pulpal microcirculation.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 228-231 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Journal of endodontics |
Volume | 18 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - May 1992 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Dentistry