Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5841432 | Life Sciences | 2016 | 31 Pages |
Abstract
In rabbits, as well as in humans, β2-adrenoceptor-mediated responses and epinephrine synthesis are both immature at birth. On the other hand, the β1 and β3-adrenoceptor-mediated responses are fully developed. We conclude that epinephrine may influence the development of the β2-adrenoceptor-mediated responses at birth and the rabbit is an excellent model to study these issues.
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Authors
Mónica Moreira-Rodrigues, Priscila Mendes, Ana L. Graça, Raquel Martinho, Paula Serrão, Daniel Moura,