Table 2

Effects of losartan, PD123319, and L-NAME on the Ang II-induced relaxation of rat anococcygeus muscle precontracted with bethanechol

CompoundspD2Emax (% Tone of Bethanechol)
Control6.30 ± 0.1565.50 ± 5.87
Losartan6.55 ± 0.2759.20 ± 10.62
PD1233196.18 ± 0.0594.50 ± 6.382-150
L-NAME6.52 ± 0.28100.50 ± 3.282-150

Values shown are means ± S.E.M., n = 4.

  • 2-150P < 0.05, one-way ANOVA, compared to control group.