Angiotensin modulation of rostral ventrolateral medulla (RVLM) in cardiovascular regulation.
The rostral ventrolateral medulla (RVLM) and the presympathetic bulbospinal neurons in this region play a critical role in cardiovascular regulation. However, there is ambiguity regarding the precise anatomical coordinates of the RVLM and much still needs to be learned regarding the regulation and neurochemistry of this region. This brief review discusses some of these issues and focuses on the role of angiotensin-mediated signaling in the RVLM in blood pressure regulation.
Bourassa
Erick A
EA
Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, University of Mississippi, University, MS 38677, USA.
Sved
Alan F
AF
Speth
Robert C
RC
D000809:Angiotensins / Q000502:physiology*; D000818:Animals; D001794:Blood Pressure; D001933:Brain Stem / Q000502:physiology*; D002319:Cardiovascular System; D006801:Humans; D044140:Receptor, Angiotensin, Type 1 / Q000378:metabolism; D044139:Receptor, Angiotensin, Type 2 / Q000378:metabolism
D000809:Angiotensins; D044140:Receptor, Angiotensin, Type 1; D044139:Receptor, Angiotensin, Type 2