Activation of mGluR5 and NMDA Receptor Pathways in the Rostral Ventrolateral Medulla as a Central Mechanism for Methamphetamine-Induced Pressor Effect in Rats

Acute hypertension produced by methamphetamine (MA) is well known, mainly by the enhancement of catecholamine release from sympathetic terminals. However, the central pressor mechanism of the blood-brain-barrier-penetrating molecule remains unclear. We used radio-telemetry and femoral artery cannula...

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Main Authors: Chih-Chia Lai, Chi Fang, Chung-Yi Kuo, Ya-Wen Wu, Hsun-Hsun Lin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-01-01
Series:Biomolecules
Subjects:
pkc
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2218-273X/10/1/149