Researchers at Oregon Health and Science University's School of Dentistry have said that nitric oxide is a powerful regulator of a molecule that plays a critical role in the development and function of the nervous system.
The discovery could someday play a significant role in the prevention and treatment of high blood pressure, which affects about one in three adults in the United States.
High Blood Pressure
High blood pressure or hypertension is defined as a blood pressure of above 140 mm Hg (systolic) and or 90mm Hg (diastolic).
High blood pressure or hypertension is defined as a blood pressure of above 140 mm Hg (systolic) and or 90mm Hg (diastolic).
In an earlier study, the researchers found that baroreceptors make a molecule called brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), which belongs to the family of neurotrophins that play a critical role in the development and plasticity of other nerve cells.
The researchers found that nitric oxide is a potent regulator of BDNF in baroreceptor neurons.
High Blood Pressure | Hypertension - Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment
High blood pressure or hypertension is a chronic condition, which usually lasts a lifetime once it is developed.
High blood pressure or hypertension is a chronic condition, which usually lasts a lifetime once it is developed.
It is the active metabolite of nitroglycerin, which has been used to treat coronary artery disease for more than 100 years.
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"This is the first study to show the role of nitric oxide in inhibiting BDNF release from peripheral nerve cells. This finding supports our hypothesis that BDNF is involved in establishing connections in the blood pressure control system and could someday play a significant role in the prevention of high blood pressure," said Dr. Agnieszka Balkowiec, principal investigator.
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Blood Pressure is a Measure of Country�s Happiness
Blood pressure could certainly be an indicator of one’s happiness. Researchers at the University of Warwick have found a direct connection
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