Research Article

6-OHDA-Induced Changes in Colonic Segment Contractility in the Rat Model of Parkinson’s Disease

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Electrical field stimulation (EFS) and methacholine-induced contractions in distal ileum segments. No significant difference in the smooth muscle contractility (mN mg−1) was observed after either EFS (a: Sham ; 6-OHDA, ) or methacholine (b: Sham ; 6-OHDA, ). In addition, the frequency of the spontaneous contraction was unaltered by 6-OHDA-induced dopamine lesions (c: Sham ; 6-OHDA, ).