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. 1975 Jul;38(7):650–656. doi: 10.1136/jnnp.38.7.650

Responses of isolated human basilar arteries to 5-hydroxytryptamine, noradrenaline, serum, platelets, and erythrocytes.

L M Starling, D J Boullin, D G Grahame-Smith, C B Adams, R S Gye
PMCID: PMC1083243  PMID: 1159436

Abstract

The isolated human basilar artery suspended in Kreb's solution contracts to 5-hydroxy-tryptamine, noradrenaline, and histamine, which stimulate specific receptors. Normal human serum contains an unidentified contractile substance, and erythrocytes relax the artery. Serum and erythrocytes potentiate 5-HT contractions. This preparation is suitable for studying vasoactive substances released during vasospasm after subarachnoid haemorrhage.

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