Effects of the PLC inhibitor U-73122, 2-APB and ryanodine on the Ca2+ transient induced by CCh in the EC. (A and B) Full inhibition of Ca2+ transients induced by CCh in Ca2+-free solution by U-73122 (50 μM) or 2-APB (50 μM), respectively; (C and D) effects of ryanodine (50 μM) on Ca2+ transients induced by CCh in EC and smooth muscle cells (SMC) of the same intact rat tail artery, respectively. In C and D, CCh and caffeine were applied in the presence of external Ca2+, respectively.