Endothelial Hyperpolarization in Humans

Status Terminated

Clinical Trial Summary

The purpose of this study is to elucidate the role Endothelium-Derived Hyperpolarizing Factor (EDHF) plays in dilating blood vessels and whether it differs between healthy people and those with high cholesterol. A second purpose of the study is to determine the identity of EDHF.

Clinical Trial Description

The vascular endothelium synthesizes at least four potent vasodilator substances: nitric oxide (NO), prostacyclin, carbon monoxide and endothelium-derived hyperpolarizing factor (EDHF) that contribute to vasodilator tone, and to inhibition of platelet activation and inflammation. EDHF release is stimulated by receptor-dependent agonists such as acetylcholine and bradykinin (BK), and leads to hyperpolarization of the underlying smooth muscle cells presumably by opening Ca2+-activated K+ channels. Indirect pharmacological evidence suggests that EDHF is a cytochrome P450-derived arachidonic acid metabolite, presumably an epoxide. Although the pivotal role of NO to conduit vessel dilation in response to acute increases in shear stress is well known, its' contribution to dilation with sustained increases in flow are minimal, and may be due to EDHF release. ;

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Clinical Trial Details

NCT number	NCT00166166
Study type	Interventional
Source	Emory University
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Status	Terminated
Phase	Phase 2
Start date	July 2002
Completion date	January 2013

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