High- and low-affinity alpha1- and alpha2-adrenoceptors were detected in smooth muscle of equine ileum. Because alpha-adrenoceptor subtypes, particularly alpha2-adrenoceptors, are involved in the regulation of gastrointestinal tract function, characterization of these receptors may represent the basis for development of new therapeutic strategies for the control of gastrointestinal disturbances in horses.
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