Effect of α1D-adrenoceptor blocker for the reduction of ureteral contractions

Purpose: Urolithiasis is a common urinary tract disease with growing prevalence. Alpha1-adrenoceptors (α1-ARs) are abundant in ureteral smooth muscle, distributed with different α1-AR subtypes. α1D-AR is the most widely distributed in the ureter. However, the effect of α1D-AR blockade on ureteric co...

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Main Authors: Seong Hwi Hong, Eun Bi Jang, Hyun Ji Hwang, Sung Yul Park, Hong Sang Moon, Young Eun Yoon
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Korean Urological Association 2023-01-01
Series:Investigative and Clinical Urology
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Online Access:https://www.icurology.org/pdf/10.4111/icu.20220254