Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
2778111 Prostaglandins, Leukotrienes and Essential Fatty Acids (PLEFA) 2008 8 Pages PDF
Abstract
In conclusion, our findings show that centrally administered arachidonic acid increases mean arterial pressure and decreases heart rate in normotensive conscious rats and the increases in plasma adrenaline, noradrenaline, vasopressin levels and renin activity appear to mediate the cardiovascular effects of the drug.
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Peripheral mechanisms involved in the pressor and bradycardic effects of centrally administered arachidonic acid
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