Abstract:
The action of ZnSO
4 (0.1~0.3 mmol) on the slow response action potentials induced by high concentration K
+ (25 mmol) was observed on isolated guinea pig papillary muscles. APA and V
max of the slow response action potentials were decreased. APD
50 and APD
90 were prolonged significantly. ZnSO
4 (0.1~0.3 mmol) inhibited the automaticity of the isolated rabbit sinoatrial node preparations. The sinus rate decreased (P<0.01). APA of the rabbit sinoatrial node was reduced, APD
90 prolonged, while SP
0 and SP
4 were decreased. Zinc sulfate (0.1 mmol) inhibited the guinea pig papillary muscle oscillatory afterpotential induced by ouabain (0.4 μmol). It increased the threshold concentration of ouabain necessary for inducing oscillatory afterpotential. The results suggest that ZnSO
4 inhibited myocardial slow response electrical activity.