Table 1.
n | Stimulation Before RVLM Kyn | Stimulation After RVLM Kyn | |
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2.7 nmol RVLM Kyn | |||
ΔMAP, mmHg | 3 | +26 ± 2 | +5 ± 2 |
ΔRenal SND, % | 3 | +76 ± 10 | −8 ± 10 |
ΔSplenic SND, % | 2 | +88 ± 29 | +7 ± 2 |
5.4 nmol RVLM Kyn | |||
ΔMAP, mmHg | 3 | +21 ± 1 | +6 ± 5 |
ΔRenal SND, % | 3 | +45 ± 10 | −27 ± 5 |
ΔSplenic SND, % | 2 | +56 ± 18 | +14 ± 26 |
Values are means ± SE;
n, no. of rats. RVLM, rostral ventrolateral medulla; Kyn, kynurenic acid; Δ, change; MAP, mean arterial pressure; SND, sympathetic nerve discharge.