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Central nervous system neuroplasticity and the sensitization of hypertension by Johnson, Alan Kim, Xue, Baojian

“…The causes of essential hypertension remain an enigma. Interactions between genetic and external factors are generally recognized to act as aetiological…”
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Sex differences in angiotensin II- and aldosterone-induced hypertension: the central protective effects of estrogen by Xue, Baojian, Johnson, Alan Kim, Hay, Meredith

“…Premenopausal women have lower blood pressure and a reduced incidence of cardiovascular disease compared with age-matched men. Similar sex differences have…”
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Interactions of the Brain Renin-Angiotensin-System (RAS) and Inflammation in the Sensitization of Hypertension by Xue, Baojian, Zhang, Yuping, Johnson, Alan Kim

“…Mounting evidence indicates that the renin-angiotensin (RAS) and immune systems interact with one another in the central nervous system and that they are…”
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Dietary influences on symptomatic and non-symptomatic toxicities during cancer treatment: A narrative review by Kim, Alan J., Hong, David S., George, Goldy C.

“…•Early data suggest that dietary interventions may reduce toxicities during treatment.•Future studies may examine the synergistic effects of combining diet…”
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Diet-related interventions for cancer-associated cachexia by Kim, Alan J., Hong, David S., George, Goldy C.

“…Purpose Cancer-associated cachexia is a common condition in patients with advanced cancer, and is associated with extreme and involuntary weight loss and…”
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The sensory psychobiology of thirst and salt appetite by JOHNSON, Alan Kim

“…Thirst and the hunger for sodium containing fluids and food (i.e., sodium appetite) are the consequences of the generation of unique central nervous system…”
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Leptin Mediates High-Fat Diet Sensitization of Angiotensin II–Elicited Hypertension by Upregulating the Brain Renin–Angiotensin System and Inflammation by Xue, Baojian, Yu, Yang, Zhang, Zhongming, Guo, Fang, Beltz, Terry G, Thunhorst, Robert L, Felder, Robert B, Johnson, Alan Kim

“…Obesity is characterized by increased circulating levels of the adipocyte-derived hormone leptin, which can increase sympathetic nerve activity and raise blood…”
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Stress, depression and cardiovascular dysregulation: a review of neurobiological mechanisms and the integration of research from preclinical disease models by Grippo, Angela J, Johnson, Alan Kim

“…Bidirectional associations between mood disorders and cardiovascular diseases are extensively documented. However, the precise physiological and biochemical…”
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Mechanisms of brain renin angiotensin system-induced drinking and blood pressure: importance of the subfornical organ by Coble, Jeffrey P, Grobe, Justin L, Johnson, Alan Kim, Sigmund, Curt D

“…It is critical for cells to maintain a homeostatic balance of water and electrolytes because disturbances can disrupt cellular function, which can lead to…”
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IL (Interleukin)-17A Acts in the Brain to Drive Neuroinflammation, Sympathetic Activation, and Hypertension by Cao, Yiling, Yu, Yang, Xue, Baojian, Wang, Ye, Chen, Xiaolei, Beltz, Terry G., Johnson, Alan Kim, Wei, Shun-Guang

“…IL (Interleukin)-17A is a key inflammatory mediator contributing to chronic tissue inflammation. The present study sought to determine whether IL-17A plays a…”
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Integration of thermal and osmotic regulation of water homeostasis: the role of TRPV channels by Sladek, Celia D, Johnson, Alan Kim

“…Maintenance of body water homeostasis is critical for preventing hyperthermia, because evaporative cooling is the most efficient means of dissipating excess…”
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Central Renin-Angiotensin System Activation and Inflammation Induced by High-Fat Diet Sensitize Angiotensin II-Elicited Hypertension by Xue, Baojian, Thunhorst, Robert L, Yu, Yang, Guo, Fang, Beltz, Terry G, Felder, Robert B, Johnson, Alan Kim

“…Obesity has been shown to promote renin-angiotensin system activity and inflammation in the brain and to be accompanied by increased sympathetic activity and…”
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The role of the lateral hypothalamus and orexin in ingestive behavior: a model for the translation of past experience and sensed deficits into motivated behaviors by Hurley, Seth W, Johnson, Alan Kim

“…The hypothalamus has been recognized for its involvement in both maintaining homeostasis and mediating motivated behaviors. The present article discusses a…”
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Aldosterone Acting Through the Central Nervous System Sensitizes Angiotensin II-Induced Hypertension by Xue, Baojian, Zhang, Zhongming, Roncari, Camila F, Guo, Fang, Johnson, Alan Kim

“…Previous studies have shown that preconditioning rats with a nonpressor dose of angiotensin II (Ang II) sensitizes the pressor response produced by later…”
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Role of the lateral parabrachial nucleus in the control of sodium appetite by Menani, Jose V, De Luca, Jr, Laurival A, Johnson, Alan Kim

“…In states of sodium deficiency many animals seek and consume salty solutions to restore body fluid homeostasis. These behaviors reflect the presence of sodium…”
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Subfornical Organ Mediates Sympathetic and Hemodynamic Responses to Blood-Borne Proinflammatory Cytokines by Wei, Shun-Guang, Zhang, Zhi-Hua, Beltz, Terry G, Yu, Yang, Johnson, Alan Kim, Felder, Robert B

“…Proinflammatory cytokines play an important role in regulating autonomic and cardiovascular function in hypertension and heart failure. Peripherally…”
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Maternal Angiotensin II-Induced Hypertension Sensitizes Postweaning High-Fat Diet-Elicited Hypertensive Response Through Increased Brain Reactivity in Rat Offspring by Xue, Baojian, Yu, Yang, Beltz, Terry G, Guo, Fang, Felder, Robert B, Wei, Shun-Guang, Kim Johnson, Alan

“…Background Prenatal and postnatal insults can induce a physiological state that leaves offspring later in life vulnerable to subsequent challenges (stressors)…”
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Theory of Securing by Alan Kim-Lok Oh, MCounsPsy, KB, PA

“…This article outlines the theory of securing. It explains the feelings of insecurity of ordinary people and how they secure themselves. Securing is a basic…”
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The Physiological Regulation of Thirst and Fluid Intake by McKinley, Michael J, Johnson, Alan Kim

“…Michael J. McKinley 1 and Alan Kim Johnson 2 1 Howard Florey Institute of Experimental Physiology and Medicine, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria…”
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Reducing brain TACE activity improves neuroinflammation and cardiac function in heart failure rats by Yu, Yang, Xue, Baojian, Irfan, Nafis Md, Beltz, Terry, Weiss, Robert M, Johnson, Alan Kim, Felder, Robert B, Wei, Shun-Guang

“…Tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α converting enzyme (TACE) is a key metalloprotease mediating ectodomain shedding of a variety of inflammatory mediators,…”
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