학술논문

Role of spinal neurons in the maintenance of elevated sympathetic activity: a novel therapeutic target?
Document Type
Article
Source
American Journal of Physiology: Regulatory, Integrative & Comparative Physiology. Sep2020, Vol. 319 Issue 3, pR282-R287. 6p.
Subject
*ANGIOTENSIN II
*NEURONS
*SPINAL cord
*VASOMOTOR conditioning
*CARDIOVASCULAR diseases
*SPLANCHNIC nerves
Language
ISSN
0363-6119
Abstract
The control of sympathetic vasomotor activity involves a complex network within the brain and spinal circuits. An extensive range of studies has indicated that sympathoexcitation is a common feature in several cardiovascular diseases and that strategies to reduce sympathetic vasomotor overactivity in such conditions can be beneficial. In the present mini-review, we present evidence supporting the spinal cord as a potential therapeutic target to mitigate sympathetic vasomotor overactivity in cardiovascular diseases, focusing mainly on the actions of spinal angiotensin II on the control of sympathetic preganglionic neuronal activity. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]