Adrenergic Activators and Inhibitors: Part I

Front Matter....Pages I-XXVI
Front Matter....Pages 1-1
Chemistry of Alpha- and Beta-Adrenoceptor Agonists and Antagonists....Pages 3-61
Sympathomimetic Amine-Induced Responses of Effector Organs Subserved by Alpha-, Beta 1 -, and Beta 2 -Adrenoceptors....Pages 63-88
Evalution of Adrenergic Alpha- and Beta-Receptor Activators and Adrenergic Alpha- and Beta-Receptor Blocking Agents....Pages 89-134
Evaluation of Agents That Release or Modify Release of Adrenergic Transmitter....Pages 135-221
Catecholamine Receptors on Nerve Terminals....Pages 223-266
Adrenergic Agents, Calcium Ions, and Cyclic Nucleotides in the Control of Cell Proliferation....Pages 267-317
Effects on the Metabolism....Pages 319-349
Front Matter....Pages 351-351
Presynaptic Receptors in the Autonomic Nervous System....Pages 353-425
Adrenergic Activators and Inhibitors on the Central Nervous System....Pages 427-427
Regulation of Monoamine Synthesis and Utilization by Receptors....Pages 429-462
Interactions of Opiates and Endorphins With Cerebral Catecholamines....Pages 463-497
Behavioural Pharmacology Reflecting Catecholamine Neurotransmission....Pages 499-519
Regulation of the Arterial Blood Pressure....Pages 521-548
Catecholamines and the Regulation of Body Temperature....Pages 549-567
Regulation of Food Intake....Pages 569-578
Regulation of Water Intake....Pages 579-594
Front Matter....Pages 595-595
Effect of Adrenergic Activators and Inhibitors on the Electrical Activity of the Heart....Pages 597-650
Effects of Beta- and Alpha-Adrenoceptor Activators and Adrenergic Transmitter Releasing Agents on the Mechanical Activity of the Heart....Pages 651-733
Effects of Adrenergic Activators and Inhibitors on the Coronary Circulation....Pages 735-822
Effects on Myocardial Metabolism....Pages 823-852
Front Matter....Pages 595-595
Effects on the General Hemodynamics and Peripheral Circulation....Pages 854-947
Back Matter....Pages 949-1210