Activation of estrogen receptor β-dependent nitric oxide signaling mediates the hypotensive effects of estrogen in the rostral ventrolateral medulla of anesthetized rats
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Apart from their well-known peripheral cardiovascular effects, emerging evidence indicates that estrogen acts as a modulator in the brain to regulate cardiovascular functions. The underlying mechanisms of estrogen in central cardiova...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2009-07-01
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| Series: | Journal of Biomedical Science |
| Online Access: | http://www.jbiomedsci.com/content/16/1/60 |