Identification of a population of peripheral sensory neurons that regulates blood pressure
Chiara Morelli, Laura Castaldi, Sam J. Brown, Lina L. Streich, Alexander Websdale, Francisco J. Taberner, Blanka Cerreti, Alessandro Barenghi, Kevin M. Blum, Julie Sawitzke, Tessa Frank, Laura K. Steffens, Balint Doleschall, Joana Serrao, Denise Ferrarini, Stefan G. Lechner, Robert Prevedel, Paul A. Heppenstall
Abstract
sensory neurons forms part of a sensory-feedback mechanism that maintains cardiovascular homeostasis through the autonomic nervous system.
Topics & Concepts
Sensory systemPopulationBiologyBlood pressureNeuroscienceBlood flowAnatomyDorsal root ganglionSympathetic nervous systemAutonomic nervous systemInternal medicineHeart rateEndocrinologyMedicineEnvironmental healthHeart Rate Variability and Autonomic ControlNeuroscience of respiration and sleepNitric Oxide and Endothelin Effects