Effects of procainamide (PA) on human platelet aggregation and the cytosolic free-Ca2+ concentration ([Ca2+]) were investigated in vitro. PA at doses of 8.5 , 34 and 136 μmol·L-1 could inhibit the human platelet...Effects of procainamide (PA) on human platelet aggregation and the cytosolic free-Ca2+ concentration ([Ca2+]) were investigated in vitro. PA at doses of 8.5 , 34 and 136 μmol·L-1 could inhibit the human platelet aggregation induced by 0. 5 μmol · L-1 A23187 with a good concentration -effect relationship. One min and maximal aggregation rates were also inhibited ( P<0. 01 ,vs control). The [Ca2+], was decreased in the presence of PA ,and the changes of [Ca2+], showed a significant linear correlation with 1 min or maximal aggregation rate (P<0.05). These results suggest that the mechanisms of PA inhibiting platelet aggregation relate to the decrease of [Ca2+].展开更多
文摘Effects of procainamide (PA) on human platelet aggregation and the cytosolic free-Ca2+ concentration ([Ca2+]) were investigated in vitro. PA at doses of 8.5 , 34 and 136 μmol·L-1 could inhibit the human platelet aggregation induced by 0. 5 μmol · L-1 A23187 with a good concentration -effect relationship. One min and maximal aggregation rates were also inhibited ( P<0. 01 ,vs control). The [Ca2+], was decreased in the presence of PA ,and the changes of [Ca2+], showed a significant linear correlation with 1 min or maximal aggregation rate (P<0.05). These results suggest that the mechanisms of PA inhibiting platelet aggregation relate to the decrease of [Ca2+].
