Melatonin inhibits prostaglandin E2- and sodium nitroprusside-induced ion secretion in rat distal colon

European Journal of Pharmacology
Libor MrnkaJ Pácha

Abstract

Although the gastrointestinal tract is a rich source of melatonin and possesses numerous melatonin-binding sites, the role of melatonin in this tissue has not yet been fully elucidated. In this work we focused on the role of melatonin in the modulation of ion transport in rat distal colon. Whereas melatonin had no effect on colonic secretion or caused only infrequent and small changes in the short circuit current (Isc) due to its solvent ethanol, this mediator significantly modulated the secretion elicited by some secretagogues. Out of the five substances tested (prostaglandin E(2); 5-hydroxytryptamine; bethanechol; histamine; sodium nitroprusside) melatonin inhibited the effect of prostaglandin E(2) (PGE(2)) and sodium nitroprusside (SNP). Melatonin concentration-dependently decreased PGE(2)-evoked Isc and this inhibitory effect was more obvious from the mucosal side. The basal level of cAMP in colonic mucosa was not influenced by melatonin, but this drug prevented a PGE(2)-induced increase in the level of cAMP. The neurotoxin tetrodotoxin blocked the inhibitory effect of melatonin on SNP-induced Isc. Our data suggests that melatonin takes part in the modulation of colonic ion transport. The modulatory effect of melatonin on P...Continue Reading

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