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Effect of exogenous glutamate and N-Methyl-D-aspartic acid on spontaneous activity of isolated human ureter

OBJECTIVES: While the neurotransmitter role of glutamate in the gastrointestinal tract has been shown, its effects on smooth muscle of the human ureter have not previously been investigated. In our study we have investigated the effects of exogenous glutamate on the spontaneous activity of isolated human ureter, taken from 14 adult patients after nephrectomy.METHODS: The segment of ureter, excised

Inhibitory effects of selected antiepileptics on spontaneous motility of isolated human oviducts

OBJECTIVE: Spontaneous motility of the human oviduct is an important factor in the regulation of fertility that can be influenced by a variety of substances. In this study we examined the effects of several antiepileptic drugs on spontaneous contractions of isolated human oviducts.METHODS: The isolated ampullar and isthmic segments of Fallopian tubes, taken from 34 patients with extensive uterine