Chemogenetic inhibition of NTS astrocytes normalizes cardiac autonomic control and ameliorate hypertension during chronic intermittent hypoxia.

Katherin PereyraAlexandra Las HerasCamilo ToledoEsteban Díaz-JaraRodrigo IturriagaRodrigo Del Río

Published in: Biological research (2023)

Our results support a role for NTS astrocytes in the maintenance of heightened sympathetic drive and hypertension during chronic exposure to intermittent hypoxia mimicking OSA.

Keyphrases

blood pressure
high intensity
endothelial cells
obstructive sleep apnea
heart rate variability
left ventricular
drug induced
atrial fibrillation