ISSN:
1432-0878
Keywords:
Sympathetic nerves
;
Cardiac muscle cells
;
Long-lasting associations
;
Receptor blockers
;
Tissue culture
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
,
Medicine
Notes:
Summary Sympathetic nerves in vitro form long-lasting, intimate, functional relationships with cardiac muscle cells, but not with fibroblasts. In the presence of an adrenergic β-blocker and a cholinergic muscarinic blocker, long-lasting relationships still take place. It was concluded that neurotransmitter ‘receptors’ are not involved in the mechanism of ‘recognition’ of cardiac muscle cells by sympathetic nerves.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00229619