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Thyroid hormone is required for hypothalamic neurons regulating cardiovascular functions.
The Journal of clinical investigation - 1 Jan 2013
Mittag Jens, Lyons David J, Sällström Johan, Vujovic Milica, Dudazy-Gralla Susi, Warner Amy, Wallis Karin, Alkemade Anneke, Nordström Kristina, Monyer Hannah, Broberger Christian, Arner Anders, Vennström Björn
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Thyroid hormone is well known for its profound direct effects on cardiovascular function and metabolism. Recent evidence, however, suggests that the hormone also regulates these systems indirectly through the central nervous system. While some of the molecular mechanisms underlying the hormone's central control of metabolism have been identified, its actions in the central cardiovascular control have remained...
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