Phentolamine and the action of somatostatin in man.
J Clin Endocrinol Metab, 1979/5;48(5):880-2.
Schmitt JK, Lorenzi M, Gerich JE, Bohannon NV, Karam JH, Forsham PH
PMID: 219013
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Abstract
The inhibition by somatostatin (SRIF) of basal and arginine-stimulated glucagon, insulin, and glucose levels was compared with that obtained when SRIF was preceded by alpha-adrenergic blockade with phentolamine. No noteworthy differences were observed, except that the characteristic rebound of insulin upon discontinuation of SRIF was significantly lower with phentolamine (P less than 0.01). These results indicate that inhibition of basal and arginine-stimulated glucagon and insulin secretion by SRIF in man is not mediated through activation by alpha-adrenergic receptors.
MeSH terms
Adult; Arginine; Blood Glucose; Glucagon; Humans; Insulin; Male; Phentolamine; Receptors, Adrenergic, alpha; Somatostatin
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