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1995

Ballard H.J. The role of intracellular pH in the control of adenosine output from red skeletal muscle. Biol. Signals 4: 168-173 (1995)

Chan Y.S. Neuronal responses in the y group nucleus of unilaterally labyrinthectomized cats during off-vertical axis rotations. Acta Otolaryngol. 519: 158-161 (1995)

Chan Y.S., Ko K.S. and Cho C.H. The role of dorsal motor nucleus of vagus in gastric function and mucosal damage induced by ethanol in rats. Digest. Dis. Sci. 40: 2312-2316 (1995)

Chan Y.S. and Wong T.M. Relationship of rostral ventrolateral medullary neurons and angiotensin in the central control of blood pressure. Biol. Signals 4: 133-141 (1995)

Conyers R.B., Kwan C.Y. and Lee R.M.K.W. b-Adrenoceptors and polyploidy in spontaneously hypertensive rats. J. Hypertens. 13: 507-515 (1995)

Daniel E.E., Breemen C. van., Schilling W.J. and Kwan C.Y. Regulation of vascular tone: cross-talk between sarcoplasmic reticulum and plasmalemma. Can. J. Physiol. Pharmacol. 73: 551-557 (1995)

Daniel E.E., Gaspar V. and Kwan C.Y. Characterization of a2-adrenocptors in membranes isolated from dog mesenteric nerve axons. J. Pharmacol. Exp. Ther. 275: 978-986 (1995)

Dong H., Lee C.M., Ng K.W. and Wong T.M. Central cardiovascular effects of CPU-23. a substituted tetrahydroisoquinoline in rats. Arch. Int. Pharmacol. Ther. 329(2): 245-254 (1995)

Fung M.L. and St. John. W.M. The functional expression of a pontine pneumotaxic centre in neonatal rats. J. Physiol. 489: 579-591 (1995)

Hong G.X. and Pang S.F. N-acetyltransferase in the quail (Coturnix coturnix jap) duodenum. Comp. Biochem. Physiol. 112B: 251-255 (1995)

Jin W.Q., Tai K.K., Chan T.K.Y.and Wong T.M. Further characterization of (3H)-69593 binding sites in the rat heart. J. Mol. Cell. Cardiol. 27: 1507-1511 (1995)

Kravtsov G.M. and Kwan C.Y. A revisitation of the mechanism of action of KCl-induced vascular smooth muscle contrtaction: a key role of cation binding to the plasma membrane. Biol. Signals 4: 160-167 (1995)

Kravtsov G.M. and Kwan C.Y. Regulation of vascular contraction by ionic matrix surfaces of the smooth muscle cell: changes in SHR? Clin. Exp. Pharmacol. Physiol. 22 (Suppl. 1): S237-S239 (1995)

Kwan C.Y. Vascular effects of selected antihypertensive drugs derived from traditional medicinal herbs. Clin. Exp. Pharmacol. Physiol. 22 (Suppl. 1): S297-S299 (1995)

Kwan C.Y., Guan Y.Y. and Deng H.W. Calcium antagonistic and antioxidant effects of ginseng saponins. In: Proceedings of the International Ginseng Conference (eds. W.G. Bailey, C. Whitehead, J.T.A. Proctor and J.T. Kyl), Simon Fraser University, Burnaby. pp. 318-323 (1995)

Lai C.H. and Chan Y.S. Properties of otolith-related vestibular nuclear neurons in response to bidirectional off-vertical axis rotation of the rat. Brain Res. 693: 39-50 (1995)

Lau S.M. and Tang F. The effect of haloperidol on met-enkephalin, ß-endorphin, substance P and cholecystokinin contents in the striatum and pituitary of the rat during aging. Prog. Neuro-Psychopharmacol. 19: 1163-1175 (1995)

Lee P.P.N., Shiu S.Y.W., Chow P.H. and Pang S.F. Regional and diurnal studies of melatonin and melatonin binding sites in the duck gastro-intestinal tract. Biol. Signals 4: 212-224 (1995)

Liu F.H., Yuan K.S., Sugamori A., Hamadanizadeh, Lee F.J.S., Pang S.F., Brown G.M., Pristupa Z.B. and Niznik H.B. Cloning of a neuronal melatonin receptor from Gallus Domesticus. FEBS Lett. 374:273-278 (1995)

Lok C.N., Chan K.F.J. and Loh T.T. Effects of protein kinase modulators on transferrin receptor expression in human leukemic HL-60 cells. FEBS Lett. 368: 137-140 (1995)

Lung M.A. The role of autonomic nerves in the control of nasal circulation. Biol. Signals 4: 179-185 (1995)

Mak A.S.Y., Poon A.M.S., Kwan K.H. and Tung M.K. Breast Reconstruction with transverse rectus abdominis musculocutaneous (TRAM) flap in young women with breast cancer. The Hong Kong Practitioners 17(3): 112-119 (1995)

Mak A.S.Y., Poon A.M.S., Leung C.Y., Kwan K.H., Wong T.T. and Tung M.K. Audit of basal cell carcinoma in Princess Margaret Hospital, Hong Kong: Usefulness of frozen section examination in surgical treatment. Scand.J. Plastic Reconst. Surg. Hand Surg. 29: 149-152 (1995)

Mak A.S.Y., Poon A.M.S. and Tung M.K. Use of preputial skin for the release of burn contractures in children. Burns 21: 301-302 (1995)

Mei Q., Song Y. and Pang S.F. Recent development of melatonin binding sites in peripheral tissues. Prog. Physiol. Sci. 26(2): 152-154 (1995)

Pang C.S., Tang P.L., Pang S.F. and Brown G.M. Comparison of the pharmacological characteristics of 2-[125I]iodomelatonin binding sites in the lung, spleen, brain and kidney of chicken. Biol. Signals 4: 311-324 (1995)

Sheng J.Z. and Wong T.M. Effects of U50,488H on electrically-induced cytosolic Ca2+ transients in rat ventricular myocytes following chronic treatment with U50,488H. Analgesia 1(4-6):723-726 (1995)

Shimamoto H., Shimamoto Y., Kwan C.Y. and Daniel E.E. Activation of protein kinase C as a modulator or potentiated UK-14304-induced contraction in dog mesenteric artery and vein. J. Cardiovasc. Pharmacol. 26: 923-931 (1995)

Song Y., Poon A.M.S., Brown G.M. and Pang S.F. Ontogeny of 2-[125I]iodomelatonin binding sites in the chicken (Gallus domesticus) kidney and spleen. Can. J. Physiol. Pharmacol. 73(6): 685-692 (1995)

Song Y., Tam P.C., Poon A.M., Brown G.M. and Pang S.F. 2-[125I]Iodomelatonin binding sites in the human kidney and the effect of guanosine 5'-O-(3-thiotriphosphate). J Clin. Endocrinol. Metab. 80: 1560-1565 (1995)

Takemura H., Kwan C.Y. and Ohshika H. Calcium antagonistic actions of tetrandrine depend on cell types. Res. Commun. Mol. Pathol. Pharmacol. 90: 59-68 (1995)

Tang X.L., Cho C.H. and Wong T.M. Differential antiarrhythmic potency of adenosine in normotensive and spontaneously hypertensive rats. J. Cardiovas. Pharmacol. 25: 486-488 (1995)

Tomori, Z., Fung M.L., Donic V., Donicova V. and St. John. W.M. Power spectral analysis of respiratory responses to pharyngeal stimulation in cats: Comparisons with eupnea and gasping. J. Physiol. 485: 551-560 (1995)

Tsang C.W., Chan S.F., Lee P.P.N. and Pang S.F. Mass spectrometric identification and quantification of endogenous of 5-methoxyindole-3-acetic acid in quail tissues. Biochem Biophy. Res. Comm. 209: 1132-1139 (1995)

Wan Q. and Pang S.F. 2-[125I]Iodomelatonin binding sites in the quail liver: Characterization and the effect of guanosine 5'-O-(3-Thiotriphosphate). Biol. Signals 4: 24-31 (1995)

Wang A.M., Chow S.P., Chau M.W., Bruce I.C. and Yu W.H. Effects of two stage anastomosis technique on vascularized nerve autografted in rat spinal cord. Chin. J. Neurosurg. 11: 351-353 (1995)

Wang A.M., Chow S.P., Chau M.W., Bruce I.C., Jiang Z.Y. and Li G.H. Vascularized peripheral nerve trunkautografted in rats with spinal cord injury: A preliminary report. Chin. J. Orthopaed. Surg. 10: 695-697 (1995)

Wong N.S., Sheng J.Z., Tai K.K. and Wong T.M. Lithium ion alters ins(1,4,5)P3 production and mobilization of intracellular free calcium in k-agonist-stimulated rat ventricular myocytes. Analgesia 1(4-6): 842-845 (1995)

Wong T.M., Sheng J.Z., Wong N.S. and Tai K.K. Signal transduction in the cardiac k-receptor. Biol. Signals 4: 174-178 (1995)

Wong T.M., Yang Z. and Chan Y.S. Elevated spontaneous activity of phenylephrine-excited neurons in the caudal ventrolateal medulla of spontaneously hypertensive rats. Clin. Exp. Pharmacol. Physiol. 22(1): 46-47 (1995)

Yuan H., Chan C.W.Y., Sturner W.O., Pang S.F. and Brown G.M. Comparison of [125I]iodomelatonin binding sites in infant cerebellum of sudden infant death syndrome and non-sudden infant death syndrome. Neurosci. Lett. 197:154-158 (1995)

Yuen S.T., Gogo Jr. A.R. Luk I.S.C., Cho C.H., Ho J.C.I. and Loh T.T. The effect of nicotine and its interaction with carbon textrchloride in the rat liver. Pharmacol. Toxicol. 77: 225-230 (1995)

Zheng X.F., Kwan C.Y. and Daniel E.E. b-Adrenoceptor activates endothelium-dependent release of nitric oxide in rat aorta. Acta Pharmacol. Sinica. 16: 385-480 (1995)

Zhu W.H. and Loh T.T. Effects of Na+/H+ antiport and intracellular pH in the regulation of HL-60 cell apoptosis. Biochim. Biophy. Acta 1269: 122-128 (1995)

Zhu W.H. and Loh T.T. Roles of calcium in the regulation of apoptosis in HL-60 promyelocytic leukemia cells. Life Sci. 57: 2091-2099 (1995)

1996

Achike F.I., Ballard H.J. and Ogle C.W. The influence of extracellular pH, sodium propionate and trimethylamine on excitation-contraction coupling in the rat tail artery. Clin. Exp. Pharmacol. Physiol. 23: 145-149 (1996)

Amoako D., Qian Y. and Bourreau J-P. Probing excitation-contraction coupling in trachealis smooth muscle with the mycotoxin cyclopiazonic acid. Clin. Exp. Pharmacol. Physiol. 23: 733-737 (1996)

Bourreau J-P. Internal calcium stores and norepinephrine overflow from isolated, field stimulated rat vas deferens. Life Sci. (Pharmacol. Lett.) 58: PL123-PL129 (1996)

Bubenik G.A., Hacker R.R., Pang S.F. and Smith P.S. Melatonin concentrations in serum and tissues of porcine gastrointestinal tract and their relationship to the passage of food. Ontario Swine Res. Rev. 296: 55-57 (1996)

Bubenik G.A., Pang S.F., Hacker R.R. and Smith P.S. Melatonin concentrations in serum and tissues of porcine gastrointestinal tract and their relationship to the intake and passage of food. J Pineal Res. 21:251-256 (1996)

Chan R.K.W., Chan Y.S. and Wong T.M. Effects of angiotensin II on the spontaneous activity of rostral ventrolateral medullary cardiovascular neurons and blood pressure in spontaneously hypertensive rats. J. Biomed. Sci. 3: 191-202 (1996)

Chan Y.S., Chen C.W. and Lai C.H. Response of medial medullary reticular neurons to otolith stimulation during bidirectional off-vertical axis rotation of the cat. Brain Res. 732: 159-168 (1996)

Chen Y.Y., Hui S.C.G. and Kwan C.Y. Differential effects of tetrandrine on aggregation and ATP-release of washed rat platelets. Acta Pharmacol. Sinica 17: 105-108 (1996)

Cho C.H., Qiu B.S. and Bruce I.C. Vagal hyperactivity in stress induced gastric ulceration in rats. J. Gastroenterol. Hepatol. 11: 125-128 (1996)

Chow P.H. Lee P.N., Poon A.M.S., Shiu S.Y.W. and Pang S.F. The gastrointestinal system - A site of melatonin paracrine action. Front. Hormone Res. 21: 123-132 (1996)

Chow P.H., Ng K.W. and Pang S.F. Lack of effect of bilateral removal of accessory sex glands on sexual behaviour in the male golden hamster (Mesocricetus auratus). Physiol. Behavior 59: 393-396 (1996)

Daniel E.E., Low A.M., Gaspar V., Lu-Chao H., Green J., Akrong J., Duerksen S., Soyka C., Chen C.K., Boyd J. and Kwan C.Y. Unusual a-adrenoceptor subtype in canine saphenous vein: comparison to mesenteric vein. Br. J. Pharmacol. 117: 1535-1543 (1996)

Darby P., Chan J., Kwan C.Y. and Daniel E.E. Selectively inhibition of oxalate-stimulated Ca2+ transport by cyclopiazonic acid and thapsigargin in smooth muscle microsomes. Can. J. Physiol. Pharmacol. 74: 182-192 (1996)

Dong Y., Kwan C.Y., Chen Z.N. and Yang M.P. Antitumor effects of a purified Coriolus vesicolor peptide: in vitro and in vivo studies. Res. Commun. Mol. Pathol. Pharmacol. 92: 140-149 (1996)

Fung M.L., Wang W., Darnall R.A. and St. John. W.M. Characterization of ventilatory responses to hypoxia in neonatal rats. Resp. Physiol. 103: 57-66 (1996)

Guan Y.Y., Kwan C.Y., Hsu F.L., Cheng J.T. In vitro inhibitory effects of chebulinic acid on hte contractile responses of cardiovascular muscles. Clin. Exp. Pharmacol. Physiol.: 23(8) 747-750 (1996)

Ho K.H., Kwan C.Y. and Bourreau J.P. Hyporesponsiveness to Ca2+ of aortic smooth muscle in endotoxin-treated rats: NO-dependent and -independent in vitro mechanisms. Res. Commun. Mol. Pathol. Pharmacol. 92: 275-284 (1996)

Ho S., Tang P.L., Tsang C.W. and Pang S.F. Effect of pinealectomy upon the levels of immunoreactive 5-methoxyindole-3-acetate acid in the male rat. Neuroscience Lett. Suppl. 46: S20 (1996)

Huang F.J. and Kwan C.Y. Cobro venom cardiotoxin induces aggregation of washed rat platelets: dual effects of Ca2+. Res. Comun. Mol. Pathol. Pharmacol. 94(1): 103-10 (1996)

Huang S.J. and Kwan C.Y. Inhibition by multivalent cations of contraction induced by Chinese cobra venom cardiotoxin in gunea pig papillary muscle. Life Sci. 59: 55-60 (1996)

Huang S.J. and Kwan C.Y. Cyclopiazonic acid and thapsigargin induce platelet aggregation resulting from Ca2+influx through Ca2+ store-activated Ca2+-channels. Res Commun Mol Pathol Pharmacol 94(1):103-110 (1996)

Hughes M.R., Ayre E.A., Cheng K.M., Gray D.A., Lee P., Song Y. and Pang S.F. Changes in melatonin, osmoregulatory hormones, organ weights and [125I]iodomelatonin binding sites after saline acclimation in male Peking ducks. Abstracts VI International Symposium on Avian Endocrinology, Canada, 1996 p. 1.07 (1996)

Kwan C.Y. and Kravtsov G.M. Protein kinase plays no role in KCl-induced vascular contraction in Ca2+-free medium. Acta Pharmacol. Sinica 17: 197-201 (1996)

Lai C.H. and Chan Y.S. Spontaneous properties of otolith-related vestibular nuclear neurons in the decerebrate rats. Brain Res. 739: 322-329 (1996)

Leung Y.M., Berdik M., Kwan C.Y. and Loh T.T. Effects of tetrandrine and closely related bis-benzylisoquinoline derivatives on cytosolic Ca2+ in human leukaemic HL-60 cells: A structure-activity relationship study. Clin. Exp. Pharmacol. Physiol. 23: 653-659 (1996)

Leung Y.M., Kwan C.Y. and Loh T.T. A biphasic effect of SK& F on calcium entry in human leukemic HL-60 cells. Biochem. Pharmacol. 51: 605-612 (1996)

Leung, Y.M., C.Y. Kwan and Loh T.T. Capacitative Ca2+ entry in HL-60 cells: tetrandrine and SK&F 96365 as probes. Acta Pharmacol. Sinica 17: 97-101 (1996)

Li P., Wong K.L., Kwan M.C.Y., Tsang C.W. and Pang S.F. Evaluation of fluorinated indole derivatives for electron capture negative ion chemical ionization mass spectrometry: Application to the measurement of endogenous 5-methoxyindole-3-acetic acid in rat tissues. J Mass Spectrom. 31: 1228-1236 (1996)

Lok C.N., Chan K.FJ. and Loh T.T. Transcriptional regulation of transferrin receptor expression during phorbol ester-induced HL-60 cell differentiation. Evidence for a negative regulatory role of the phorbol ester responsive element-like sequence. Eur. J. Biochem. 235: 614-619 (1996)

Low A.M., Kotecha N., Neild T.O., Kwan C.Y. and Daniel E.E. Functional studies of endoplasmic reticulum Ca2+ store of arterial muscles in different vasculature: Effects of selective modulators. Clin. Exp. Pharmacol. Physiol. 23: 310-316 (1996)

Pang C.S., Brown G.M. and Pang S.F. Melatonin actions and putative melatonin receptors in the cardiovascular and pulmonary systems. Front. Hormone Research. 21:101-114 (1996)

Pang C.S., Tang P.L., Song Y., Brown G.M. and Pang S.F. 2-[125I]iodomelatonin binding sites in the quail heart: Characteristics, distribution and modulation by guanine nucleotides and cations. Life Sci. 58:1047-1057 (1996)

Pang S.F., Li L., Poon A.M.S., Pang C.S. and Wan Q. Melatonin and melatonin receptors: Recent advances. CAPS News Commun. 15 (suppl 1): 234-239 (1996)

Pang S.F., Pang C.S., Poon A.M.S., Shiu S.Y.W., Song Y., Lee P.P.N., Zhao Y. and Liu Z.M. Recent development of pineal melatonin and its receptors in humans. Front. Hormone Res. 21: 133-146 (1996)

Pang S.F., Pang C.S., Poon A.M.S., Wan Song Q., Song Y. and Brown G.M. An Overview of melatonin and melatonin receptors in birds. In R. Etches and S. Harvey (eds) Poultry and Avian Biology Reviews. 7:217-228 (1996)

Pang S.F., Li L., Poon A.M.S., Pang C.S. and Wan Q. Melatonin and melatonin receptors: Recent advances. CAPS News Communication 15 (Suppl 1):234-239 (1996)

Pang S.F., Pang C.S., Poon A.M.S, Brown G.M. Melatonin receptors in birds. Abstracts VI International Symposium on Avian Endocrinology, Canada, 1996 p. 12.03 (1996)

Pang S.F. Pineal Melatonin: Secretion and sites of action. Labeled Immunoassays Clinical Medicine 3:1-2 (1996)

Pang C.S., Tang P.L., Brown G.M. and Pang S.F. 2-[125I]Iodomelatonin binding site in the chicken (Gallus domesticus) heart membrane: Comparison to 2-[125I]iodomelatonin binding sites of other chicken tissues. Neuroscience Lett. Suppl. 46: S21 (1996)

Poon A.M.S., Mak A.S.Y. and Luk H.T. Melatonin and 2[125I]iodomelatonin binding sites in the human colon. Endocrine Res. 22(1): 77-94 (1996)

Poon A.M.S. and Pang S.F. Pineal melatonin ¾ immune system interaction. Front. Hormone Res. 21: 71-83 (1996)

Poon A.M.S. and Pang S.F. Light/dark changes in 2-[125I]iodomelatonin binding sites in the bursa of Fabricius and spleen of chicken (Gallus domesticus). Neuroscience Lett. Suppl. 46: S21 (1996)

Sheng J.Z. and Wong T.M. Chronic U50,488H abolishes elevations in inositol 1,4,5 trisphosphate and intracellular calcium upon k-receptor stimulation in rat ventricular myocytes. Eur. J. Pharmacol. 307: 323-329 (1996)

Shiu S.Y.W., Chow P.H., Yu Z.H., Tang F. and Pang S.F. Autoradiographic distribution and physiological regulation of 2-[125I]iodomelatonin binding in rat epididymis. Life Sci. 59: 1165-1174 (1996)

Shiu S.Y.W., Ng N. and Pang S.F. A molecular perspective of the genetic relationships of G-protein coupled melatonin receptor subtypes. J. Pineal Res. 20: 198-204 (1996)

Shiu S.Y.W., Yu Z.H., Chow P.H. and Pang S.F. Putative melatonin receptors in the male reproductive tissues. Front. Hormone Res. 21: 90-100 (1996)

Song Y., Lee P.J.P.N., Chan C.W.Y., Brown G.M., Pang S.F. and Silverman M. Renal melatonin receptor. Front. Hormone Research. 21: 115-122 (1996)

Song Y., Pang C.S., Ayre E.A., Brown G.M. and Pang S.F. Melatonin receptors in the chicken kidney: up-regulated by pinealectomy and interacted with adenylate cyclase. Eur. J. Endocrinol. 135: 128-133 (1996)

Song Y. Chan C.W.Y., Pang S.F., Brown G.M. and Silverman M. Identification of Mel1a melatonin receptors using a peptide specific polyclonal antibody. FASEB J. 10:2383 (1996)

Takemura H., Imoto K., Ohshika H. and Kwan C.Y. Tetrandrine as a calcium antagonist. Clin Exp Pharmacol Physiol 23(8):751-753 (1996)

Tang F. and Lau S.M. Chronic haloperidol treatment decreases preproenkephalin mRNA in the anterior pituitary: a study by solution-hybridization-RNase protection assay. Neurosci. Lett. 221: 66-68 (1996)

Tang F. and Wong R.P.P. The effects of streptozotocin-diabetes on pituitary contents of ß-endorphin, dynorphin, substance P, cholecystokinin and somatostatin in the rat with strepyozotocin-induced diabetes. Biol. Signals 5: 44-50 (1996)

Tsang C.W., Chan C.L., Li P. and Pang S.F. Analysis of 5-methoxytryptamine at the femtomole level in the rat and quail brain by gas chromatography/electron-capture negative ion chemical ionization mass spectrometry. J. Chromatog. 682: 185-194 (1996)

Tsang C.W., Li P. and Pang S.F. GC/MS Measurement of other methoxyindoles ¾ Are they photoperiodic signals? Front. Hormone Res. 21: 14-23 (1996)

Wan Q., Liao M.X, Brown G.M. and Pang S.F. Localization and characterization of melatonin receptors in the rabbit spinal cord. Neurosci. Lett. 204: 77-80 (1996)

Wang W., Fung M.L., Darnall R.A. and St. John. W.M. Characterizations and comparisons of eupnea and gasping in neonatal rats. J. Physiol. 490: 277-292 (1996)

Wong, T.M., Chan, R.K.W. and Chan, Y.S. Interaction of brain angiotensin II and the ventrolateral medulla in the spontaneously hypertensive rat: its contribution to hypertension. In Adrenal Glands, Vascular system and Hypertension. Eds G.P. Vinson & D.C. Anderson. The Society for Endocrinology. pp. 149-158 (1996)

Wong T.M., Sheng J.Z. and Zhang W.M. The k-opioid receptor in the heart: binding characterisitics, signal transduction and physiological roles. Prog. Physiol. Sci. (Suppl) 15(1): 146-151 (1996)

Xia Q., Zhang W.M., Shen Y.L. and Wong T.M. Decreased affinity of k-receptor binding during reperfusion following ischaemic preconditioning in the rat heart. Life Sci. 58(16): 1307-1313 (1996)

Yang Z., Chan Y.S. and Wong T.M. Tonic influence of the caudal ventrolateal medulla on the rostral ventrolateral medulla in spontaneously hypertensive and normotensive Wistar Kyoto rats. Neurosci. Lett. 202: 145-148 (1996)

Yu Z.H., Lee P.P.N. and Pang S.F. The distribution and effects of incubation temperature on melatonin binding sites in the carp (Carassius auratus) Labeled Immunoassays Clinical Medicine 3:78 (1996)

Zhang W.M., Jin W.Q. and Wong T.M. Multiplicity of kappa receptor binding in the rat cardiac sarcolemma. J. Mol. Cell. Cardiol. 28: 1547-1554 (1996)

Zhao Y., Liu Z.M. and Pang S.F. Regulation of epinephrine on melatonin receptor of the young mouse thymus. Chinese J Physiology 48:477-481 (1996)

Zhao Y., Liu Z.M. and Pang S.F. Determination of melatonin receptors in the immune system. Labeled Immunoassays Clinical Medicine 3:63-64 (1996)

Zhu W.H. and Loh T.T. Differential effects of phorbol ester on HL-60 promyelocytic leukemia cells. Biochem. Pharmacol. 51: 1229-1236 (1996)

1997

Agrawal K.R., Lucas P.W., Prinz J.F. and Bruce I.C. Mechanical properties of foods responsible for resisting food breakdown in the human mouth. Arch. Oral Biol. 42: 1-9 (1997)

Ballard H.J. Local hypoxia does not elevate adenosine output from isolated gracilis muscle in anaesthetized dogs. Clin Exp Pharmacol Physiol 24 (12) : 963-965 (1997)

Brown G.M., Pang S.F., Silverman M., Chan C.W.Y. and Song Y. Melatonin receptors in kidney and other peripheral tissues. In: Pineal Gland Update: From Molecular Mechanisms to Clinical Medicine. Webbs et al., eds., PJD Pub.Ltd., New York pp. 203-211 (1997)

Brown G.M., Pang S.F., Silverman M., Chan C.W.Y. and Song Y. Melatonin receptors in kidney and other peripheral tissues. Asiapacific Pineal Meeting, 23 (1997).

Bubenik G.A. and Pang S.F. Melatonin levels in the gastrointestinal tissues of fish, amphibians and a reptile. Gen Comp Endocrinol. 106:415-419 (1997)

Chan C.W.Y., Song Y., Pang S.F., Silverman M., and Brown G.M. Establishing human embryonic kidney-293 cells as an in vitro system for studying melatonin receptors on epithelial cells. Endocrinology 138:4732-4739 (1997)

Chan Y.S. The coding of head orientations in neurons of bilateral vestibular nuclei of cats after unilateral labyrinthectomy: Response to off-vertical axis rotation. Exp. Brain Res. 114: 293-303 (1997)

Choy E., Poon A.M.S., Pang C.S., Pang S.F. Characteristics and subtyping of melatonin binding sites in mouse hepatocytes. Symposium on Neuroscience Research "From Basic Mechanisms to Prospects for Therapy" (1997)

Choy E., Poon A.M.S, Pang S.F. Mouse hepatocytes: a site of melatonin action. Abstract, Asia Pacific Pineal Meeting - Melatonin: 40 years after discovery, 28-31, Hamamatsu, Japan (1997)

Choy E., Poon A.M.S., Pang C.S., Pang S.F. Characteristics and subtyping of melatonin binding sites in mouse hepatocytes. Annual Physiology Symposium'97, 14-15 (1997).

Choy E., Poon A.M.S., Pang S.F. Basic characteristics of 2[125I]iodomelatonin binding sites in isolated mouse hepatocytes. Neuroscience Letters Supplement, 47: S19(1997)

Choy E., Poon A.M.S. and Pang S.F. Mouse hepatocytes: A site of melatonin actions? Asiapacific Pineal Meeting, 38 (1997).

Daniel E.E., Low A.M., Lu-Chao H., Gaspar V. and Kwan C.Y. Characterization of alpha-adrenoceptors in canine mesenteric vein. J Cardiovasc Pharmacol 30 (5) : 591-598 (1997)

Dong Y., Yang M.M. and Kwan C. Y. In vitro inhibition of proliferation of HL-60 cells by tetrandrine and coriolus versicolor peptide derived from Chinese medicinal herbs. Life Sci 60(8):PL135-PL140 (1997)

Dong Y., Yang M.M. and Kwan C.Y. In vitro inhibition of proliferation of HL-60 cells by tetrandrine and coriolus versicolor peptide derived from Chinese medicinal herbs. Life Sci 60(8):PL135-PL140 (1997).

Fung M.L. and Haddad G.G. Anoxia-induced depolarization in CA1 hippocampal neurons: Role of Na+-dependent mechanisms. Brain Res. 762(1-2): 97-102 (1997)

Fung M.L., Huang Q., Zhou D. and St. John. W.M. Neuronal morphology and connections of the gasping center in adult rats. Neuroscience 76: 1237-1244 (1997)

Hau W.K.T., Bruce I.C. and Siu L.Y.L. Cerebellum and motor learning - A preliminary study using multiple simultaneous electromyography. Proc. 6th Conf. Neurobiol. Learning & Memory

Ho C.S., P.L. Tang, Pang S.F. : Pargyline treatment decreased 5-methoxyindole-3-acetic acid levels in rat tissues. Neuroscience Lett. 47:S22 (1997)

Ho S., Tang P.L. and Pang S.F. Effects of orchidectomy upon the levels of immuno-reactive 5-Methoxyindole-3-acetic acid in the male rat. Asiapacific Pineal Meeting, 44 (1997).

Hong G.X., Jing S., Pang S.F. and Chen J.M. Electro-convulsive incidence related to the pineal and its hormone (melatonin) in mice and rats. Asiapacific Pineal Meeting, 45 (1997).

Imoto K., Takemura H., Kwan C.Y., Sakano S., Kaneko M. and Ohshika H. Inhibitory effects of tetrandrine and hernandezine on Ca2+ mobilization in rat glioma C6 cells. Res Commun Mol Pathol Pharmacol 95(2):129-146 (1997)

Johansson E., Song Y., Yuan H., Pang S.F. and Brown G.M. Distribution of brain melatonin receptor subtypes in man. Asiapacific Pineal Meeting, 46 (1997).

Jones R.L., Qian Y.M., Tam F.S., Chan K.M., Kin A.P., Ho J.K. and Bourreau J.P., Leung Y.M., Ou Y.J., Kwan C.Y. and Loh T.T. Specific interaction between tetrandrine and Quillaja saponins in promoting permeabilization of plasma membrane in human leukemic HL-60 cells. Biochim Biophys Acta 1325(2):318-328 (1997).

Ko J.K.S., Tang F. and Cho C.H. Co-regulartion of mucosal prostanoids and substance P by indomethacin in rat stomaches. Life Sci. 60: 277-281 (1997)

Leung Y.M., Kwan C.Y. and Loh T.T. Specific interaction between tetrandrine and Quillaja saponins in promoting permeabilization of plasma membrane in human leukemic HL-60 cells. Biochim. Biophy. Acta 1325: 318-328 (1997)

Leung Y.M., Kwan C.Y. and Loh T.T. Spontaneuous Mn2+ entry is specifically inhibited by calyculin A in human leukemic HL-60 cells. Eur. J. Pharmacol. 23:33 B250-254 (1997)

Li H, Chan S.T.H. and Tang F. Transfection of rat brain cells by electropolation. J. Neurosci. Methods 75: 29-32 (1997)

Li P., Pang S.F. and Tsang C.W. Retinal 5-methoxytryptamine and 5-methoxyindole-3-acetic acid in the rat and quail: diurnal rhythms and inter-species differences. Biochem Biophy Res Comm 239:353-356 (1997)

Li, P., Pang S.F., Chan C.L. and Tsang C.W. Identification and diurnal studies of pineal and serum 5-methoxytryptamine in the rat and quail. Neurosci Lett 228:1-3 (1997)

Li L., Pang C.S., Pang S.F. and Shiu S.Y.W. Prelminary studies of the structure and function of G-protein coupled melatonin receptor in the rat corpus epididymidis. Asiapacific Pineal Meeting, 50 (1997).

Li L., S.Y.W. Shiu, S.F. Pang : Effects of testosterone on 2[125I] iodomelatonin binding sites in the rat corpus epididymidis. Neuroscience Lett. 47: S19 (1997)

Liu Z.M., Zhao Y., Pang C.S. and Pang S.F. Melatonin receptor in the thyroid, adrenal gland and pancreas of the human embryo. Asiapacific Pineal Meeting, 52 (1997).

Low A.M., Sormaz L., Kwan C.Y. and Daniel E.E. Actions of 4-chloro-3-ethyl phenol on internal Ca2+ stores in vascular smooth muscle and endothelial cells. Br J Pharmacol 122 (3) : 504-510 (1997)

Mo F.M. and Ballard H.J. Intracellular lactate controls adenosine output from dog gracilis muscle during moderate systemic hypoxia. Am. J. Physiol. 272: H318-H324 (1997)

Motil K.J., Sheng H.P., Montandon C.M. and Wong W.W. Human milk protein does not limit growth of breast-fed infants. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr 24 (1) : 10-17 (1997)

Ou Y.J., Leung Y.M., Huang S.J. and Kwan C.Y. Dual effects of extracellular Ca2+ on cardiotoxin-induced cytotoxicity and cytosolic Ca2+ changes in cultured single cells of rabbit aortic endothelium. Biochim Biophys Aacta 1330(1):29-38 (1997)

Ou Y.J., Leung Y.M., Huang S.J., Kwan C.Y. and Wong T.M. Cobra venom cardiotoxin induces perturbations of cytosolic calcium homeostasis and hypercontracture in adult rat ventricular myocytes. Biochim. Biophys. Acta. 13: 133(1): 28-29 (1997)

Pang C.S., Tang P.L., Song Y., Pang S.F., Ng K.W., B. Guardiola-Lemaitre, Delagrange P. and Brown G.M. Differential inhibitory effects of melatonin, analogs and 3 naphthalenic ligands on 2-[125I]iodomelatonin binding to chicken tissues. J Pineal Res 23:148-155 (1997)

Pang C.S., Yau M.Y.C., Tang P.L., Shiu S.Y.W., Song Y. and Pang S.F. Melatonin receptors in guinea pig platelets. Asiapacific Pineal Meeting, 61 (1997)

Pang S.F., Poon A.M.S., Liu Z.M, Pang C.S. Melatonin - A link between nervous and immune systems. The International Symposium on Advances in Neuroimmunology, Beijing, China, (1997)

Pang S.F., Poon A.M.S, Shiu S.Y.W. Melatonin, biological rhythms and quality of life. 110 Anniversary, The University of Hong Kong, October 25-26, 1997

Pang, S.F., Poon A.M.S., Liu Z.M. and Pang C.S.: Melatonin-A link between nervous and immune systems. Chinese J. of Neuroimmunology and Neurology, 4:17-18 (1997)

Pang C.S., Tang P.L., Song Y., Brown G.M. and Pang S.F. Melatonin receptors in the chick (Gallus domesticus) Heart: identification of melatonin receptor subtypes by immunoblotting study. SONA 97, 173 (1997)

Pang, S.F., Wan Q. and Brown G.M. Melatonin receptors in the spinal cord. Biol Signals 6:272-283 (1997)

Pang S.F., Wan Q. and Brown G.M. Melatonin receptors in the spinal cord. Asiapacific Pineal Meeting, 22 (1997)

Pang S.F, Tang P.L., Brown G.M.,: Effects of age and photoperiod on 2-[125I] Iodomelatonin binding sites in the lung and heart of the chicken (Gallus Domesticus). Neuroscience Lett. 47:S26 (1997)

Pang, S.F., Wan Q., and Brown G.M.: Age-related changes of melatonin receptors in the chicken spinal cord and the involvement of adenylate cyclase in the signal transduction mechanism. Neuroscience Lett. 47:S27 (1997)

Poon A.M.S., Chow P.H., Pang S.F. Localization of 2[125I]iodomelatonin binding sites in the avian and mammalian digestive system by in-vitro autoradiography. Neuroscience Letters Supplement, 47: S26 (1997)

Poon A.M.S., Chow P.P.H., Mak A.S.Y., Pang S.F. Autoradiographic localization of 2[125I]iodomelatonin binding sites in the gastrointestinal tract of mammals including humans and birds Journal of Pineal Research, 23:5-14.( 1997)

Poon A.M.S., Wu B.M., Poon P.W.F., Cheung E.P.W., Chan F.H.Y., Lam F.K. The effect of cage size on ultradian locomotor rhythms of laboratory mice. Physiology and Behaviour, 62(6):1253-1258.(1997)

Poon A.M.S., Chow P.P.H., Mak A.S.Y. and Pang S.F. Autoradiographic localization of 2-[125I]iodomelatonin binding sites in the gastrointestinal tract of mammals including humans and birds. J Pineal Res 23:5-14 (1997)

Poon, A.M.S, Chow P.H., and Pang S.F. : Localization of 2[125I] Iodomelatonin binding sites in the avian and mammalian digestive system by in-vitro autoradiograpy. Neuroscience Lett. 47:S26 (1997)

Shao F.Y., Zhao Y., Pang C.S. and Pang S.F. Melatonin receptor in the liver of the human embryo. Asiapacific Pineal Meeting, 66 (1997)

Sheng, J.-Z., Wong, N.S., Wang, H.-X. and Wong, T.M. Effects of U50,488H on intracellular calcium in ventricular myocytes were abolished by pertussis toxin, but not tyrosine kinase inhibitiors. Am. J. Physiol . 272 (Cell Physiol. 41), C560-C564 (1997)

Shiu S.Y.W., Li L., Ayre E.A., Yu Z.H. and Pang S.F. Are melatonin receptors biologically active signalling proteins in male reproductive tissues? SONA 97, 173 (1997)

Shiu S.Y.W., and Pang S.F. Biology of G protein-coupled melatonin receptors in the epididymis and prostate of mammals. Chin Med J 110:648-655 (1997)

Shiu S.Y.W., Li L., Wong J.T.Y. and Pang S.F. Biology of G protein-coupled melatonin receptors in the epididymis and prostate of mamals. Chin. Med. J. 110: 648-655 (1997)

Sing T. and Yang M.M. Electroacupuncture and laser stimulation treatment: evaluated by somatosensory evoked potential in conscious rabbits. Am J Chin Med. 25(3-4):263-271 (1997)

Song Y., Chan C.W.Y., Brown G.M., Pang S.F. and Silverman M. Studies of the renal action of melatonin: evidence that the effects are mediated by 37kDa receptors of the Mel1a subtype localized primarily to the basolateral membrane of the proximal tubule. FASEB J. 11:93-100 (1997)

Tang F., Li H., Nag S., Xu G.L. and Chan S.T.H. Transgenic mouse and chemical lesion approaches to the study of Alzheimer's disease. Chin. Med. J. 110: 642-647 (1997)

Wan Q., Liao M., Brown G.M. and Pang S.F. The developmental and Circadian variation of melatonin receptors in the chicken spinal cord. Dev Neurosci 19:196-201 (1997)

Wan Q., Liao M.X., Pang C.S., Pang S.F. and Brown G.M. Guanosine 5'-O-(3-thiotriphosphate) and cations regulate melatonin receptors and melatonin inhibits cyclic AMP-production in the spinal cord. Biological Signals 6:67-76 (1997)

Wan Q., Liu Q.F., Niznik H.B., Pang S.F. and Brown G.M.: Mel1a and Mel1b receptors mediate opposing effects of melatonin on GABAA receptor function. Canadian Pineal Meeting.

Wan Q., Liu Q.F., Niznik H.B., Pang S.F., Brown G.M. and Wang Y.T.: Mel1a and Mel1b receptors mediate opposing effects of melatonin on GABAA receptor function. Neuroscience.

Wang H.X., Kwan C.Y. and Wong T.M. Tetrandrine inhibits electrically induced [Ca2+]i transient in the isolated single rat cardiomyocyte. Eur J Pharmacol 14;319(1):115-122 (1997)

Wang, H.X., Zhang W.M., Sheng, J.Z. and Wong T.M. High carbachol increases the electrcally-induced [Ca2+] transient in the single isolated ventricular myocyte of rats. Eur. J. Pharmacol . 319: 91-99 (1997)

Wang H.X., Lau X.Y., Huang S.J., Kwan C.Y. and Wong T.M. Cobra venom cardiotoxin induces perturbations of cytosolic calcium homeostasis and hypercontracure in adult rat ventricular myocytes. J. Mol. Cell Cardiol. 29(10): 2759-2770 (1997)

Wang J.J., Bruce I.C., Zhang M.D. and Chen X.S. An audiotory P300 study in Chinese depressives. Neurosci. Lett. Suppl. 47: S13 (1997)

Wu B.M., Chan F.H.Y., Fam F.K., Poon A.M.S., Poon P.W.F., Chow D.C.S. Characterization of the chronobiological signals based on the continuous wavelet transform. EMBS'97, Chicago, USA.

Wu B.M., Poon A.M.S., Chan F.H.Y., Lam F.K., Poon P.W.F. Multi-rhythm study on the synchronization of locomotion to reversal of the light-dark cycle in mice. Physiology Symposium, Tainan, October 17-19, 1997.

Wu S.Q., Kwan C.Y. and Tang F. The effect of aging on ANP levels in the plasma, heart and brain of rats. J. Gerontol. 52A: B250-B254 (1997)

Xu K.M., Tang F. and Han C. Alterations of mRNA lelvels of a1-adrenoceptor subtypes with maturation and ageing in different rat blood vessels Clin. Exp. Pharmacol. Physiol. 24: 425-457 (1997)

Xu R.K., Di A.K., Qian Z.M., Tang P.L., Pang C.S. and Pang S.F. Melatonin inhibits prolactin gene expression in anterior pituitary cells of rat in vitro. Asiapacific Pineal Meeting, 76 (1997)

Yu Z.H., Lee P.P.N. and Pang S.F. Localization and subcellular distribution of melatonin receptors in the male reproductive system. Asiapacific Pineal Meeting, 80 (1997)

Zhang,W.-M., Wang, H-X., Sheng, J.Z. and Wong, T.M. Inhibition of the [3H]U69593 binding and the cardiac effects of U50,488H by calcium channel blockers in the rat heart. Brit. J. Pharmacol. 120, 827-832 (1997)

Zhao Y., Shao F.Y., Liu Z.M. and Pang S.F. A study on the circadian rhythm of melatonin receptor. Asiapacific Pineal Meeting, 81 (1997).

1998

Agrawal K.R., Lucas P.W., Bruce I.C. and Prinz J.F. Food properties that influence neuromuscular activity during human mastication. J. Dent. Res. 77:1931-1938 (1998)

Ballard H. J. and Achike F. I. The mechanism of action of prostaglandin E2 in the dog skeletal muscle circulation. Chinese Medical Journal 111: 945-950 (1998)

Balonan L.C. and Sheng H.P. Early neonatal nutrition influences post-weaned adipose tissue fatty acid synthase activities in Sprague-Dawley rats. Biol. Signals Rept. 7(5): 270 (1998)

Bian J. S., Zhang W. M., Wang H. X. and Wong T. M. Involvement of protein kinase C in k-opioid receptor stimulation in the heart. Biol. Signals Rept. 7(5): 270 (1998)

Bian J.S., Wang H.X., Zhang W.M. and Wong T.M. Effects of k-opioid receptor stimulation in the heart and the involvement of protein kinase C. Br. J. Pharmacol. 124: 600-606 (1998)

Bian J.S., Zhang W.M., Xia Q and Wong T.M. Phospholipase C inhibitors attenuate cardiac arrhythmias induced by k-receptor stimulation in the isolated perfused rat heart. J. Mol. Cell. Cardiol. 30: 2103-2110 (1998)

Brown G.M; Fujieda H., Qi W. and Pang S.F. Distribution and Function of Melatonin Receptors in Rat CNS. Presented at INABIS '98 - 5th Internet World Congress on Biomedical Sciences at McMaster University, Canada, Dec 7-16th. Invited Symposium. Available at URL http: // www. mcmaster.ca/inabis98/ pp.1-6, (1998)

Bruce I.C. and Siu L.Y.L. Electromyographic activity in a distant muscle during simple voluntary movements: an unexdected hand-eye linkage. Emg. Clin. Neurophysiol. 38 405-409 (1998)

Bubenik G.A., Blask D.E., Brown G.M., Maestroni G.J.M., Pang S.F., Reiter R.J., Viswanathan M. and Zisapel N. Prospects of clinical utilization of melatonin. Biol Signals Rept. 7:195-219 (1998)

Chan H.C., Liu K.M., Wong W.S., Poon A.M.S.: Effect of melatonin on chloride secretion by human colonic T84 cells. Life Sciences 62(3):2152-2158 (1998)

Cheng B. and Ballard H.J. Substrate preference of 5'-nucleotidase and the pathways of AMP degradation in rat red skeletal muscle. Biol. Signals Rept. 7(5): 301 (1998)

Choy E., Poon A.M.S., Pang S.F. G-protein linked melatonin binding in isolated mouse hepatocytes and melatonin injection effects on blood glucose. Biol. Signals Rept. 7(5):268 (1998) Eur J Pharmacol 12;341(2-3):343-347 (1998)

Daunton N.G., Tang F., Corcoran M.L., Fox R.A. and Man S.Y. Chronic exposure to hypergravity affects TRH levels in rat brainstem and cerebellum. Biol. Signals Rept. 7: 337-344 (1998)

Feng J.C., Loh T.T.and Sheng H.P. Lactation stimulates maternal immune function and prolactin specific binding sites in lymphoid tissues of postpartum rats. Biol. Signals Rept. 7(5): 301 (1998)

Feng J.C., Loh T.T. and Sheng H.P. Lactation increases prolactin receptor expression in spleen and thymus of rats. Life Sciences 63:111-119 (1998)

Feng J.C., Loh T.T. and Sheng H.P. Lactation increases the prolactin specific binding sites and mitogen-induced proliferation of lymphoid tissues. FASEB J. 12:A202 (1998)

Fung M.L. and W.M. St. John. Pontine cholinergic respiratory depression in neonatal and young rats. Life Sciences 62 (24): 2249-2256 (1998)

Han Y., Chan Y.S., Lo K.S. and Wong T.M. Spontaneous activity and barosensitivity of the barosensitive neurons in the rostral ventrolateral medulla of hypertensive rats induced by transection of aortic depressor nerves. Brain Res. 813(2): 262-267 (1998)

Hau K.T., Bruce I. C. and Siu Y.L. Practice modifies the temporal patterns of muscle activation. Biol. Signals Rept. 7(5): 290 (1998)

Hau W.K.T., Bruce I.C., Siu L.Y.L. and Chen E.Y.H. Motor learning in man: Application of an artificial neural network technique. Neurosci. Lett. Suppl. 7:290 (1998)

Hau W.K.T., Bruce I.C. , Siu L.Y.L. and Chen E.Y.H. Motor programs: An artifical neural network approach. Proc., 20th Ann. Internat. Conf., IEEE Eng. Med. Biol. Soc. 20:1434-1437 (1998)

Hwang S.S., Wong P.Y.D. and Tang F. Adrenomedullin in the rat epididymis and its action on anion transport. Biol. Signals Rept. 7(5): 263 (1998)

Koo Y.F., W. Li, B. Zhang, Z.M. Liu, W. Dan, S.F. Pang: Melatonin receptors in the fetal ovaries: Characteristics and significance. Chinese J Pathophysiology 14(7):984.

Kravtsov G.M., Poon A.M.S. and Pang S.F. A dual effect of melatonin on smooth muscle: role of tyrosine protein kinase. Biol. Signals Rept. 7(5): 269 (1998)

Kravtsov G.M., Poon A.M.S., Pang S.F. A dual effect of melatonin on smooth muscle : Role of tyrosine protein kinase. XIIIth International Congress of Pharmacology. 26-31 July, 1998, Munchen, Germany.

Lau S.M. and Tang F. The effect of aging on the response of striatal preproenkephalin and preprotachykinin mRNA contents to chronic haloperidol treatment in rats: measurement by solution-hybridization RNase protection assay. Neurosci. Lett. 245: 1-4 (1998)

Li H. , Chan S.T.H.and Tang F. Cholinergic dysfunctions in transgenic mice over-expressing human alzheimer precursor protein. Biol. Signals Rept. 7(5): 302 (1998)

Li L., Xu J.N., Wong Y.H., Wong J.T.Y., Pang S.F. and Shiu S.Y.W. Molecular and cellular analyses of melatonin receptor-mediated cAMP signaling in rat corpus epididymidis. J Pineal Res 25:219-228 (1998)

Liu X.H., Sheng H.P. and Loh T. T. Modulation of the iron regulatory proteins activities in the rat. Biol. Signals Rept. 7(5): 272 (1998)

Liu Z.M., Zhao Y., Pang C.S. and Pang S.F. Biological properties of melatonin receptors in the fetal thyroid gland. Chinese J. Pathophysiology 14(7):983-984-985 (1998)

Lok CN. and Loh T.T. Regulation of transferrin function and expresion: review and update. Biol. Signals Rept. 7:157-178 (1998)

Low A.M., Lu-Chao H., Wang Y.F., Brown R.D., Kwan C.Y. and Daniel E.E. Pharmacological and immunocytochemical characterization of subtypes of alpha-1 adrenoceptors in dog aorta. J Pharmacol Exp Ther 285 (2) : 894-901 (1998)

Lung M.A. Autonomic nervous control of venous pressure and secretion in submandibular gland of anaesthetized dog. Am. J. Physiol. 275: G331-341 (1998)

Mo F.M. and Kwan C.Y. Alpha-adrenoceptor subtypes of dog saphenous vein: another unusual property. Life Sci 62(17-18):1455-1459 (1998)

Motil K.J., Sheng H.P., Kertz B.L., Montandon C.M. and Ellis K.J. Lean body mass of well-nourished women is preserved during lactation. Am. J. Clin. Nutr. 67:292-300 (1998)

Nag S. and Tang F. Cholinergic lesions of the rat brain by ibotenic acid and 1921gG-saporin: effects on somatostatin, substance P and neuropeptide Y levels in the cerebral cortex and the hippocampus. Neurosci. Lett. 252: 83-86 (1998)

Nag S. and Tang F. Changes in somatostatin contents after cholinergic lesions in the rat brain. Biol. Signals Rept. 7(5): 299 (1998)

Nag S. and Tang F. Decrease in choline acetyltransferase activity and somatostatin levels in rat brain after intracerebroventricular infusion of b-amyloid protein. Biol. Signals Rept. 7(5): 271 (1998)

Pang S.F. Ward P.A. and Cardinali D.P. Biological signals to biological signals and receptors. Biol Signals Recept 7:1-2 (1998).

Pang C. S., Xi S. C., Yau M.Y.C., Wang X. F., Yang J. C. S., Tang P. L. and Pang S.F. Melatonin receptors in the chick heart: modulation on isoproterenol stimulated cAMP level. Biol. Signals Rept. 7(5): 268-269 (1998)

Pang S.F., Pang C.S., Poon A.M.S., Lee P.P.N., Liu Z.M. and Shiu S.Y.W. Melatonin: A chemical photoperiodic signal with clinical significance in humans Chin Med J 111:197-203 (1998)

Pang S.F., Zhao H., Li L., Wang X.F., Woo M.M., Liu Z.M., Poon A.M.S., Lee P.P.N., Xu R.K. and Shiu S.Y.W. Multiple sites of melatonin action in the reproductive system. Chinese J Pathophysiology 14(7): 795-798 (1998)

Pang S.F., Li L., Ayre E.A., Pang C.S., Lee P.P.N., Xu R.K., Chow P.H. and Shiu S.Y.W. Neuroendocrinology of melatonin in reproduction: recent developments. Journal of Chemical Neuroanatomy 14: 157-166 (1998)

Pang. S.F., Pang C.S., Song Y. and Brown G.M.: Modern studies of direct melatonin actions on the kidney. CAPS News Communication 17 (Suppl):50-52 (1998)

Pang S.F., Pang C.S., Poon A.M.S., Lee P.P.N., Liu Z.M. and Shiu S.Y.W. Melatonin: a chemical photoperiodic signal with clinical significance in humans. Chinese Medical Journal (Beijing) 111: 197-203 (1998)

Poon A.M.S., Liu Z.M., Pang S.F. Cross-talk between the pineal gland and the immune system. Chinese Medical Journal 111(1):7-11.( 1998)

Shen S., Ou, Y.J. and Bourreau J-P Nitric oxide synthase inhibition does not restore b-adrenergic response in ventricular myocytes isolated from shocked rabbits. Biol. Signals Rept. 7(5): 267 (1998)

Shiu S.Y.W. Melatonin signalling in male reproductive tissues. Biol. Signals Rept. 7(5): 257 (1998)

Shiu S.Y.W. and Pang S.F. An updated phylogenetic analysis of vertebrate melatonin receptor sequences: Reflection on the melatonin receptor nomenclature by NC-IUPHAR. Biolo. Signals Rept.;7:244-248 (1998)

Tang P.L, Chan T.Y., Tang G.W.K. and Pang S.F. Plasma melatonin profile and hormonal interactions in the menstrual cycles of anovulatory infertile women treated with Gonadotropins. Gynecol Obstetric Inves 45;247-252 (1998)

Tang X.L., Wang H.X., Cho C.H. and Wong T.M. Reduced responsiveness of [Ca2+]i to adenosine A1 and A2 receptor stimulation in the isoproterenol stimulated ventricular myocytes of spontaneously hypertensive rats. J. Cardiovas. Pharmacol. 31: 493-498 (1998)

Wang M., Lung M.A. and Wang J.C.C. Action of vasoactive intestinal polypeptide on isolated canine nasal venous vessels. Biol. Signals Rept. 7(5): 271 (1998)

Wang H.X., Ouyang M., Zhang W.M., Sheng J.Z. and Wong T.M. Different mechanisms for [Ca2+]i oscillations induced by carbachol and high concentration of [Ca2+]o in the rat ventricular myocyte. Clin. Expt. Pharmacol. Physiol. 25: 257-265 (1998)

Wang X.F., Liu Z.M., and Pang S.F. Melatonin: A photoperiodic signal with multiple functions. Prog Physiol Sci 29:281-287 (1998)

Woo M.M., Shiu S.Y.W.and Pang S.F. Gene expression of the melatonin receptor in human granulosa cells. Biol. Signals Rept. 7(5): 299 (1998)

Wu B.M., Poon A.M.S., Chan F.H.Y., Lam F.K., Poon P.W.F. Fine ultradian structures of mouse locomotion in response to light-dark reversal. Biol. Signals Rept. 7(5: 285 (1998)

Wu B. M., Poon A.M.S., Chan F. H.Y., Lam F. K.and Poon P.W.F. Multi-rhythm study on the synchronous ability of mice to the light transitions. Biol. Signals Rept. 7(5): 299-300 (1998)

Wu S.Q., Kwan C.Y. and Tang F. Streptozotocin-induced diabetes has differential effects on atrial natriuretic peptide synthesis in the rat atrium and ventricle: a study by solution-hybridization RNase protection assay. Diabetologia 41:660-665 (1998)

Wu S. Q. and Tang F. Impaired paracrine effect of endothelin on vascular smooth muscle in streptozotocin-diabetic rats? Biol. Signals Rept. 7(5): 303 (1998)

Wu S.Q. and Tang F. Impaired paracrine effect of endothelin-1 on the vascular smooth muscles in streptozotocin-diabetic rats. Cardiovas. Res. 39: 651-656 (1998)

Yu X.C., Li H.Y., Wang H.X. and Wong T.M. U50, 488H inhibits effects of norepinephrine in rat cardiomyocytes - cross talk between k-opioid and b-adrenergic receptors. J Mol Cell Cardiol 30(2): 405-413 (1998)

Zhang W.M. and Wong T.M. Suppression of cAMP by phosphoinositol/Ca2+ pathway in the cardiac k-opioid receptor. Am. J. Physiol. 274: C82-C87 (1998)

Zhang W.M. and Wong T.M. Suppression of cAMP by phosphoinositol/Ca2+ pathway in the cardiac k-opioid receptor. Biol. Signals Rept. 7(5): 303 (1998)

Zhang Y.K. and Chan Y.S. Properties of primary otolith afferents in young and adult rats. Biol. Signals Rept. 7(5): 272 (1998)

Zhao H., Poon A.M.S., Pang S.F. Putative melatonin receptors in the rat uterus: autoradiography and radioreceptor binding studies. Biol. Signals Rept. 7(5): 269 (1998)

Zhao H., Poon A.M.S., Pang S.F. Melatonin Localization and charcterization of 2[125I]iodomelatonin binding sites in the female rat uterus. Experimental Biology'98, 18-22 April, 1998, San Francisco, USA.

Zhao Y., F.Y. Shiu, C.S. Ho and S.F. Pang: Characteristics of melatonin receptors in human fetus. Chinese J Pathophysiology 14(7):983-984. (1998)

1999

Autelitano D.J. and Tang F. Co-expression of preproadrenomedullin and a putative receptor gene in vascular smooth muscle suggests an autocrine role for adrenemedullin. Clin. Sci. 96: 494-498 (1999)

Autelitano D.J. and Tang F. and Little P.J. Rapid regulation of adrenomedullin in metabolically compromised vascular smooth muscle cell. J. Hypertens 17: 373-379 (1999)

Ballard H.J. and Ma X. Exercise vasodilation may be indirectly inhibited by nitric oxide. FASEB Journal 13: A1056 (1999)

Ching A.C.T, Hughes M.R., Poon A.M.S. Pang S.F. : 2[125I]iodomelatonin binding in the salt glands and effect of melatonin on salt gland function of Pekin ducks (Anas platyrhychos). Gen. Comp. Endocrinology (1999, in press)

Cheung C.Y. and Tang F. The effect of streptozotocin-diabetes on b-endorphin level and proopiomelanocortin gene expression in the rat pituitary. Neurosci. Lett. 261: 118-120 (1999)

Fujieda H., Hamadanizadeh S.A., Wankiewicz E., Pang S.F. and Brown G.M. Expression of mt1 melatonin receptor in rat retina: Evidence for multiple cell targets for melatonin. Neuroscience. (1999, in press)

Li L., Wong J.T.Y., Pang S.F. and Shiu S.Y.W. Melatonin-induced stimulation of rat corpus epididymal epithelial cell proliferation. Life Sciences (1999, in press)

Hwang I.S.S. and Tang F. The distribution and gene expression of adrenomedullin in the rat brain: peptide/mRNA and precursor/active peptide relationship. Neurosci. Lett. (1999, in press)

Kravtsov G.M., Poon A.M.S., Pang S.F. An anti-adrenergic effect of melatonin on quail caecal smooth muscle: Relationship between protein rinase A and tyrosure Rinase. Biol. Signals Rept. (1999)

Nag S., Yee B. and Tang F. Chronic intracerebroventricular infusion of b-amyloid (1-40) results in selective loss of neuropeptides in addition to a reduction in choline actyltransference activity in the cortical mantle and hippocampus in the rats. Ann. N.Y. Acad. Sci. (1999, in press)

Ou, Y.J., Shan Q.X. and Bourreau J.P. Endothelium-dependent effect of bradykinin and ATP on rabbit ventricular myocytes. Life Sciences 64(24): PL291-PL296 (1999)

Qian, Y and Bourreau J.P. Two distinct pathways for refilling calcium stores in permeabilized bovine trachealis muscle. Life Sciences 64(22): 2049-2059 (1999)

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