Abstract | OBJECTIVES: Nucleus Raphe Magnus (NRM) that is involved in the regulation of body temperature contains nitric oxide ( NO) synthase. Considering the effect of NO on skin blood flow control, in this study, we assessed its thermoregulatory role within the raphe magnus. MATERIALS AND METHODS: To this end, tail blood flow of male Wistar rats was measured by laser doppler following the induction of hypothermia. RESULTS: CONCLUSION: It is concluded that NO modulates the thermoregulatory response of NRM to hypothermia and may interact with excitatory amino acids in central skin blood flow regulation.
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Authors | Masoumeh Kourosh Arami, Javad Mirnajafi Zade, Alireza Komaki, Mahmood Amiri, Sara Mehrpooya, Ali Jahanshahi, Behnam Jamei |
Journal | Iranian journal of basic medical sciences
(Iran J Basic Med Sci)
Vol. 18
Issue 10
Pg. 989-92
(Oct 2015)
ISSN: 2008-3866 [Print] Iran |
PMID | 26730333
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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