Effects of Mosapride Citrate, a 5-HT4–Receptor Agonist, on Gastric Distension–Induced Visceromotor Response in Conscious Rats

Abstract.: Mosapride citrate (mosapride), a prokinetic agent with 5-HT4–receptor agonistic activity, is known to enhance gastric emptying and alleviate symptoms in patients with functional dyspepsia (FD). As hyperalgesia and delayed gastric emptying play an important role in the pathogenesis of FD,...

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Main Authors: Yasuhiro Seto, Naoyuki Yoshida, Hiroshi Kaneko
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2011-01-01
Series:Journal of Pharmacological Sciences
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1347861319307200