[Consensus on hereditary cancer between the Spanish Oncology Society and the primary care societies].

Introduction: It is believed that 5% of all cancers are hereditary, on being caused by mutations in the germinal line in cancer susceptibility genes. The hereditary pattern in the majority of cases is autosomal dominant. Genetic tests are only recommended to individuals whose personal or family history is highly suggestive of a hereditary cancer.

Blockade of endothelium-dependent responses in conscious rats by cyclosporin A: effect of L-arginine.

This study was undertaken to examine the effect of the major immunosuppressive drug, cyclosporin A (CyA), on endothelial function. Conscious Wistar rats, treated with CyA (25 mg.kg-1 x day-1 im for 15 days), developed an inhibition of the endothelium-dependent acetylcholine (ACh)-mediated vasodilation, diuresis, natriuresis, and guanosine 3',5'-cyclic monophosphate excretion.

Mechanisms of renal effects of different agents stimulating production of cGMP.

The effect of agents stimulating the production of guanosine 3',5'-cyclic monophosphate (cGMP) by different mechanisms was compared in conscious unrestrained Wistar rats by administration of infusions of acetylcholine (ACh), sodium nitroprusside (SNP), and atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP). ACh (10 micrograms.kg-1.