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Phenotypic identification of rat rostroventrolateral medullary presympathetic vasomotor neurons inhibited by exogenous cholecystokinin.
The Journal of comparative neurology - 27 Oct 2003
Sartor Daniela M, Verberne Anthony J M
Abstract excerpt
Systemic administration of the gastrointestinal hormone cholecystokinin (CCK) selectively inhibits splanchnic sympathetic vasomotor discharge and differentially affects presympathetic vasomotor neurons of the rostroventrolateral medulla (RVLM). Stimulation of the sympathoexcitatory region of the periaqueductal grey (PAG) produces profound mesenteric vasoconstriction. In this study, our aim was to identify...
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