Mediators and Drugs in Gastrointestinal Motility II :
[Book]
Endogenous and Exogenous Agents
edited by Giulio Bertaccini.
Berlin, Heidelberg
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
1982
Handbook of Experimental Pharmacology, Continuation of Handbuch der experimentellen Pharmakologie,, 59 / 2.
1 Endogenous Substances Which Can Affect Gastrointestinal Motility --;General Introduction --;References --;2a Peptides: Gastrointestinal Hormones --;Gastrin --;Cholecystokinin --;Secretin --;Gastric Inhibitory Polypeptide --;2b Peptides: Candidate Hormones --;Substance P --;Motilin --;Neurotensin --;Bombesin --;2c Peptides: Pancreatic Hormones --;Glucagon --;Insulin --;Pancreatic Polypeptide --;2d Peptides: Other Hormones --;Vasopressin --;Calcitonin --;Coherin --;Thyrotropin-Releasing Hormone --;2e Peptides: Locally Active Peptides ("Vasoactive Peptides") --;Angiotensin --;Bradykinin --;3 Amines: Histamine --;A. Introduction --;B. Activity on the Lower Esophageal Sphincter --;C. Action on the Stomach --;D. Gastric Emptying --;E. Action on the Intestine --;F. H2-Receptors --;G. Conclusions --;References --;4 Acidic Lipids: Prostaglandins --;A. Introduction --;B. Occurrence, Formation, Release, and Degradation of Prostanoids --;C. Actions of Prostanoids on the Tone and Reactivity of Isolated Gastrointestinal Muscle --;D. Prostanoids and Gastrointestinal Nerves --;E. Prostanoid Antagonists and Different Types of Prostanoid Receptors --;F. Prostanoids and Peristalsis In Vitro --;G. Prostanoids and Motility In Vivo --;H. Prostanoids as Factors in Disordered Gastrointestinal Motility --;J. Beneficial Effects of Prostanoids in Disorders of Gastrointestinal Motility --;K. Conclusions --;References --;5 Pharmacology of Adrenergic, Cholinergic, and Drugs Acting on Other Receptors in Gastrointestinal Muscle --;A. General Principles --;B. Drugs Acting on Adrenoceptors --;C. Cholinergic Receptors in the Gastrointestinal Tract --;D. Morphine and Drugs Acting on Opiate Receptors --;E. Laxatives and Constipating Agents --;F. Direct and Indirect Actions --;G. Serotonin Receptors and Antagonists --;H. Histamine Receptors and Antagonists --;J. Projections for the Future --;References --;6 Hydrophilic Colloids in Colonic Motility --;A. Introduction --;B. The Nature of Stool Bulk and How it is Provided --;C. Actions of Fibre and of Operations on the Colon Muscle in Diverticular Disease --;D. Actions in Other Colonic Diseases --;E. Clinical Application of Fibre and Hydrophilic Colloid Additives --;References --;7 Motility and Pressure Studies in Clinical Practice --;A. The Esophagus --;B. The Stomach --;C. The Small Intestine --;D. The Large Bowel --;E. Conclusions --;References.