Alerted microglia and the sympathetic nervous system: A novel form of microglia in the development of hypertension

Highlights • Microglia are ubiquitously expressed in sympathetic nervous system. • Microglia are capable of modulating sympathetic nerve activity. • Microglial dysfunction in cardiorespiratory sites may be involved in hypertension.

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Published in:	Respiratory physiology & neurobiology Vol. 226; pp. 51 - 62
Main Authors:	Kapoor, Komal, Bhandare, Amol M, Farnham, Melissa M.J, Pilowsky, Paul M
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Netherlands Elsevier B.V 01-06-2016
Subjects:	Animals Blood pressure CVLM Humans Hypertension - physiopathology Medical Education Microglia Microglia - physiology Pulmonary/Respiratory RVLM Sympathetic nervous system Sympathetic Nervous System - physiopathology Blood pressure RVLM CVLM Sympathetic nervous system Microglia
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Summary:	Highlights • Microglia are ubiquitously expressed in sympathetic nervous system. • Microglia are capable of modulating sympathetic nerve activity. • Microglial dysfunction in cardiorespiratory sites may be involved in hypertension.
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ISSN:	1569-9048 1878-1519
DOI:	10.1016/j.resp.2015.11.015