Open AccessRenal norepinephrine spillover during infusion of nonesterified fatty acids
Author(s) -
Roger J. Grekin,
Chardpraorn Ngarmukos,
David M. Williams,
Mark A. Supiano
Publication year - 2005
Publication title -
american journal of hypertension
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.009
H-Index - 136
eISSN - 1941-7225
pISSN - 0895-7061
DOI - 10.1016/j.amjhyper.2004.10.013
Subject(s) - medicine , norepinephrine , endocrinology , blood pressure , dopamine
Sympathetic activity and renal norepinephrine spillover are increased in obese individuals. We have reported that infusion of nonesterified fatty acids increases blood pressure in animals through stimulation of the sympathetic nervous system.
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