1-(2-pyrimidinyl)-piperazine, a buspirone metabolite, modulates bladder function in the anesthetized rat

Neurourology and Urodynamics
Robert A MyersNicholas J Lodge

Abstract

To examine the effects of 1-(2-pyrimidinyl)-piperazine (1-PP), a buspirone metabolite, on bladder function in vivo. Micturition reflexes in the rat were evaluated in two models of bladder function; a constant infusion model employing 0.5% acetic acid and an isovolumic model. In the constant infusion model, 1-PP (0.14-1.32 mg/kg) dose-dependently and significantly decreased the number of bladder contractions measured during a 30 min recording period, with little effect on the pressure developed during each contraction. 1-PP is an alpha2-adrenergic receptor antagonist. The alpha2 antagonists BRL44408 (alpha2A vs. alpha2B selective; 0.3 and 1 mg/kg), imiloxan (alpha(2B) vs. alpha2A selective; 1 mg/kg), and yohimbine (non-subtype selective; 1 mg/kg; but not 0.3 mg/kg) also significantly reduced the number of contractions. Vehicle was without effect. In the isovolumic model, 1-PP (0.03-1.0 mg/kg) produced a dose-dependent and significant reduction in the number of bladder contractions recorded during a 15 min assessment period, with the maximum effect observed at 0.3 mg/kg. 1-PP had little effect on blood pressure; the only effect was observed at the highest dose (1 mg/kg) where it produced a transient 17% decrease in pressure. Crom...Continue Reading

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