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

Seong Hwi HongEun Bi JangHyun Ji HwangSung Yul ParkHong Sang MoonYoung-Eun Yoon
Published in: Investigative and clinical urology (2023)
We studied the effects of naftopidil, an α1D-AR inhibitor, on the ureter. Compared with alpha-blockers, naftopidil significantly relaxed ureteral smooth muscle. Therefore, naftopidil could be an effective therapy for patients with ureteral stones.
Keyphrases
  • smooth muscle
  • editorial comment
  • angiotensin converting enzyme
  • urinary tract
  • angiotensin ii