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World J Gastroenterol. Jun 14, 2006; 12(22): 3471-3480
Published online Jun 14, 2006. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v12.i22.3471
Table 5 Neurotransmitters/neurotrophins affecting cholangiocarcinoma cell biology
PeptideReceptorEffect on cholangiocarcinomacell biologyReference
Epinephrine/ Norephinephrineα2UK 14,304 inhibited human Mz-ChA-1 and TFK-1 cell proliferation in vitro[80]
AcetylcholineM1Carbachol produced an increase of IP3 and Ca2+ intracellular levels in Mz-ChA-1 cells[62]