Dr. Zbigniew K. Krowicki

Associate Professor
Captain Witold Pilecki University of Applied Sciences, Poland

Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Medicine from Medical University of Silesia, Poland

My URL
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Area of Interest:

Medicine
Endocrinology
Systems Physiology
Bioactive Peptides
Cardiovascular Diseases

Selected Publications

  1. Krowicki, Z.K., 2012. Involvement of hindbrain and peripheral prostanoids in gastric motor and cardiovascular responses to delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol in the rat. J. Physiol. Pharmacol.: Official J. Polish Physiol. Soc., 63: 581-588.
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  2. Krowicki, Z.K. and D.R. Kapusta, 2011. Microinjection of glycine into the hypothalamic paraventricular nucleus produces diuresis, natriuresis, and inhibition of central sympathetic outflow. J. Pharmacol. Exp. Therapeutics, 337: 247-255.
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  3. Krowicki, Z.K. and D.R. Kapusta, 2006. Tonic nociceptinergic inputs to neurons in the hypothalamic paraventricular nucleus contribute to sympathetic vasomotor tone and water and electrolyte homeostasis in conscious rats. J. Pharmacol. Exp. Therapeutics, 317: 446-453.
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  4. Krowicki, Z.K., M.A. Burmeister, H.R. Berthoud, R.T. Scullion, K. Fuchs and P.J. Hornby, 2002. Orexins in rat dorsal motor nucleus of the vagus potently stimulate gastric motor function. Am. J. Physiol. Gastrointestinal Liver Physiol., 283: G465-G472.
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  5. Krowicki, Z.K., D.R. Kapusta and P.J. Hornby, 2000. Orphanin FQ/nociceptin and [Phe(1)Psi(CH(2)-NH)Gly(2)] nociceptin(1-13)-NH(2) stimulate gastric motor function in anaesthetized rats. Br. J. Pharmacol., 130: 1639-1645.
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  6. Krowicki, Z.K. and P.J. Hornby, 2000. Substance P in the dorsal motor nucleus of the vagus evokes gastric motor inhibition via neurokinin 1 receptor in rat. J. Pharmacol. Exp. Therapeutics, 293: 214-221.
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  7. Sivarao, D.V., Z.K. Krowicki, T.P. Abrahams and P.J. Hornby, 1999. Vagally-regulated gastric motor activity: Evidence for kainate and NMDA receptor mediation. Eur. J. Pharmacol., 368: 173-182.
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  8. Krowicki, Z.K., J.M. Moerschbaecher, D.V. Sivarao, P. Winsauer and P.J. Hornby, 1999. Delta9-tetrahydrocannabinol inhibits gastric motility in the rat through cannabinoid CB1 receptors. Eur. J. Pharmacol., 371: 187-196.
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  9. Krowicki, Z.K., D.V. Sivarao, T.P. Abrahams and P.J. Hornby, 1999. Excitation of dorsal motor vagal neurons evokes non-nicotinic receptor-mediated gastric relaxation. J. Autonomic Nervous Syst., 77: 83-89.
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  10. Sivarao, D.V., Z.K. Krowicki and P.J. Hornby, 1998. Role of GABAA receptors in rat hindbrain nuclei controlling gastric motor function. Neurogastroenterol. Motility, 10: 305-314.
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  11. Krowicki, Z.K., N.A. Nathan and P.J. Hornby, 1998. Gastric motor and cardiovascular effects of insulin in dorsal vagal complex of the rat. Am. J. Physiol. Gastrointestinal Liver Physiol., 275: G964-G972.
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  12. Sivarao, D.V., Z.K. Krowicki, T.P. Abrahams and P.J. Hornby, 1997. Intracisternal antisense oligonucleotides to TRH receptor abolish TRH-evoked gastric motor excitation. Am. J. Physiol., 272: G1372-G1381.
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  13. Krowicki, Z.K., N.A. Nathan and P.J. Hornby, 1997. Opposing effects of vasoactive intestinal polypeptide on gastric motor function in the dorsal vagal complex and the nucleus raphe obscurus of the rat. J. Pharmacol. Exp. Ther., 282: 14-22.
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  14. Krowicki, Z.K., N.A. Nathan and P.J. Hornby, 1997. Excitatory gastric motor and cardiovascular effects of endothelins in the dorsal vagal complex are mediated through ETA receptors. J. Pharmacol. Exp. Ther., 282: 535-542.
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  15. Krowicki, Z.K., N.A. Nathan and P.J. Hornby, 1997. Cyclooxygenase inhibition in the dorsal vagal complex of the rat evokes increases in gastric motor function. J. Physiol. Paris, 91: 209-213.
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  16. Krowicki, Z.K., K.A. Sharkey, S.C. Serron, N.A. Nathan and P.J. Hornby, 1997. Distribution of nitric oxide synthase in rat dorsal vagal complex and effects of microinjection of nitric oxide compounds upon gastric motor function. J. Comp. Neurol., 377: 49-69.
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  17. Krowicki, Z.K., A.K.I.R.A. Arimura, N.A. Nathan and P.J. Hornby, 1997. Hindbrain effects of PACAP on gastric motor function in the rat. Am. J. Physiol., 272: G1221-G1229.
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  18. Krowicki, Z.K. and P.J. Hornby, 1997. Evidence for a dual mechanism of gastric motor responses to intravenously administered endothelin-1 in anesthetized rats. J. Physiol. Paris, 91: 203-207.
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  19. Krowicki, Z.K., and P.J. Hornby, 1996. The inhibitory effect of substance P on gastric motor function in the nucleus raphe obscurus is mediated via nitric oxide in the dorsal vagal complex. J. Auton. Nerv. Syst., 58: 177-180.
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  20. Krowicki, Z.K., A. Arimura and P.J. Hornby, 1996. Opposite gastric motor effects of PACAP38 and VIP when microinjected into the nucleus raphe obscurus of ratsa. Ann. N. Y. Acad. Sci., 805: 655-660.
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  21. Krowicki, Z.K., 1996. Role of selected peptides in the vagal regulation of gastric motor and endocrine pancreatic function. J. Physiol. Pharmacol., 47: 399-409.
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  22. Krowicki, Z.K. and P.J. Hornby, 1996. Gastric motor effects of endothelins in the lower brainstem of the rat. Inflammopharmacology, 4: 297-305.
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  23. Krowicki, Z.K. and P.J. Hornby, 1996. Contribution of acetylcholine, vasoactive intestinal polypeptide and nitric oxide to CNS‐evoked vagal gastric relaxation in the rat. Neurogastroenterol. Motil., 8: 307-317.
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  24. Krowicki, Z.K. and P.J. Hornby, 1996. Bicuculline blocks the inhibitory effects of substance P but not vasoactive intestinal polypeptide on gastric motor function in the nucleus raphe obscurus of the rat. Inflammopharmacology, 5: 57-65.
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  25. Krowicki, Z.K. and P.J. Hornby, 1995. The nucleus raphe obscurus controls pancreatic hormone secretion in the rat. Am. J. Physiol., 268: E1128-E1134.
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  26. Krowicki, Z.K. and P.J. Hornby, 1995. Substance P and serotonin independently affect intragastric pressure when microinjected into the nucleus raphe obscurus of the rat. J. Auton. Nerv. Syst., 51: 175-179.
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  27. Krowicki, Z.K. and P.J. Hornby, 1995. Serotonin and thyrotropin-releasing hormone do not augment their effects on gastric motility on their microinjection into the nucleus raphe obscurus of the rat. J. Pharmacol. Exp. Ther., 273: 499-508.
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  28. Krowicki, Z.K. and P.J. Hornby, 1995. Pancreatic polypeptide, microinjected into the dorsal vagal complex, potentiates glucose-stimulated insulin secretion in the rat. Regul. Pept., 60: 185-192.
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  29. Krowicki, Z.K. and P.J. Hornby, 1995. Hindbrain Neuroactive Substances Controlling Gastrointestinal Functions. In: Regulatory Mechanisms in Gastrointestinal Function, Gaginella, T.S. (Ed.). CRC Press, Boca Raton, Florida, pp: 277-319.

  30. Krowicki, Z.K. and P.J. Hornby, 1994. TRH and substance P independently affect gastric motility in nucleus raphe obscurus of the rat. Am. J. Physiol., 266: G870-G877.
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  31. Krowicki, Z.K. and P.J. Hornby, 1993. Serotonin microinjected into the nucleus raphe obscurus increases intragastric pressure in the rat via a vagally mediated pathway. J. Pharmacol. Exp. Ther., 265: 468-476.
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  32. Krowicki, Z.K. and P.J. Hornby, 1993. Opposing gastric motor responses to TRH and substance P on their microinjection into nucleus raphe obscurus of rats. Am. J. Physiol., 265: G819-G830.
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  33. Krowicki, Z.K., 1991. Dopamine receptor antagonists block the effect of Tyr-MIF-1 (Tyr-Pro-Leu-Gly-NH2) on the opiate form of footshock-induced analgesia. Neuropeptides, 19: 281-285.
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  34. Krowicki, Z.K., 1991. Cimetidine does not change the effect of Tyr-MIF-1 (TYR-PRO-LEU-GLY-NH2) on the opiate form of footshock-induced analgesia. Life Sci., 49: 1163-1168.
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  35. Krowicki, Z.K. and A.J. Kastin, 1991. Effects of Tyr-MIF-1 (Tyr-Pro-Leu-Gly-NH2) on GH, LH, prolactin, FSH, and TSH secretion in rats with and without morphine. Neuropeptides,17 17: 41-47.
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  36. Zych, F., L. Zgirski, Z. Krowicki, S. Urban and H. Sadowska-Krowicka, 1990. [Correlation of the results of neurotensin therapy and plasma levels in paranoid schizophrenia]. Psychiatr. Pol., 24: 12-17.
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  37. Zych, F., Z. Krowicki, H. Sadowska-Krowicka, M. Rutkiewicz-Posz, I. Kowalska and B. Bloch, 1989. [FSH, LH, prolactin and testosterone levels in peripheral blood and urinary excretion of 17-ketosteroids and 17-hydroxycorticosteroids in patients after removal of chromophobe adenoma of the pituitary gland]. Pol. Tyg. Lek., 44: 765-767.
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  38. Krowicki, Z.K. and H. Sadowska-Krowicka, 1989. [The role of cholecystokinin octapeptide (CCK-8) in regulating thyrotropin secretion in rats. In vivo studies]. Endokrynol. Pol., 40: 133-141.
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  39. Krowicki, Z.K. and H. Sadowska-Krowicka, 1989. [The role of bombesin in regulating thyrotropin secretion in rats. In vivo studies] Endokrynol. Pol., 40: 125-132.
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  40. Sadowska-Krowicka, H. and Z.K. Krowicki, 1987. [The role of neurotransmitters and neuropeptides in the regulation of thyrotropin secretion in rats]. Postepy Hig. Med. Dosw, 41: 619-630.
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  41. Sadowska-Krowicka, H. and Z.K. Krowicki, 1986. Effect of neurotensin on thyrotropin secretion in the rat. In vitro studies. Endokrynol. Pol., 37: 225-229.
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  42. Sadowska-Krowicka, H. and Z. Krowicki, 1986. Effect of neurotensin on thyrotropin secretion in rats: In vivo studies. Endokrynol. Pol., 37: 179-188.
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  43. Krowicki, Z. and H. Sadowska-Krowicka, 1986. [Effect of cholecystokinin octapeptide (CCK-8) and bombesin on thyrotropin release from the rat pituitary gland in vitro]. Endokrynol. Pol., 37: 171-178.
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  44. Krowicki, Z., H. Sadowska-Krowicka and F. Zych, 1984. [Gastrointestinal hormones and related peptides. V. Neurotensin]. Postepy Hig. Med. Dosw, 38: 535-552.
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  45. Krowicki, Z., H. Sadowska-Krowicka and F. Zych, 1984. Gastrointestinal hormones and related neuropeptides. IV. The secretin group: Gastric inhibitory polypeptide (GIP), intestinal pancreatic glucagon-like immunoreactants (intestinal GLI) and PHI. Postepy Hig. Med. Dosw, 38: 513-534.
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  46. Krowicki, Z., H. Sadowska-Krowicka, F. Zych, 1983. [Gastrointestinal hormones and related neuropeptides. II. The secretin group: secretin]. Postepy Hig. Med. Dosw, 37: 449-464.
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  47. Krowicki, Z., H. Sadowska-Krowicka and F. Zych, 1983. [Gastrointestinal hormones and related polypeptides. I. The gastrin group: gastrin and cholecystokinin]. Postepy Hig. Med. Dosw, 37: 87-111.
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  48. Krowicki, Z., H. Sadowska-Krowicka and F. Zych, 1983. [Gastrointestinal hormones and related neuropeptides. III. The secretin group: Vasoactive intestinal polypeptide (VIP)]. Postepy Hig. Med. Dosw, 37: 465-482.
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  49. Krowicki, Z. and H. Sadowska-Krowicka, 1983. [Cholecystokinin and vasoactive intestinal polypeptide (VIP) in the central nervous system]. Postepy Hig. Med. Dosw., 37: 75-85.
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  50. Zych, F., Z. Krowicki, J. Nozynski, H. Sadowska-Krowicka, I. Korpak and B. Kniazewski, 1982. Effects of gonadotropins on the morphology of pancreatic islets in ovariectomized rats. Patol. Pol., 33: 251-258.

  51. Zych, F., Z. Krowicki and H. Sadowska-Krowicka, 1982. New trends in the treatment of Cushing's disease. Pol. Arch. Med. Wewn., 67: 195-199.

  52. Zych, F., B. Buntner, H. Sadowska-Krowicka and Z. Krowicki, 1982. [Effect of chorionic gonadotropin and corticotropin on 17-KS and estrogen excretion in men after orchidetomy]. Ginekol. Pol., 53: 605-608.
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