TABLE 1.

Effect of NaHS on spontaneous contractile activity^*

	10-5 M	10-4 M	2×10-4 M	5×10-4 M
Total contractile activity (AUC)†	-9±3	-14±2**	-28±7**	-44±3**
Amplitude	-2±1	-4±1	-7±2	-12±1
Baseline tone	-4±1	-4±1	-4±1	-5±1
Frequency	-5±2	-10±2	-26±2**	-58±3**

^*Percent change from baseline contractile activity, baseline defined as zero; mean±SEM; n=15 rats

^†Area under the contractile curve

^**p<0.05 compared to baseline contractile activity defined as 0%