Publications by authors named "Ya-Yang Wu"
Article Synopsis
- PTSD is linked to cardiovascular disease, and this study investigates a possible glutamatergic connection between the medial habenula (MHb) and the rostral ventrolateral medulla (RVLM) in rats.
- Researchers used techniques like retrograde labeling and microinjections to assess how stimulation of the MHb affects RVLM neuron activity, heart rate, and blood pressure in PTSD-affected rats.
- The results indicate that the connection between MHb and RVLM involves NMDA and AMPA receptors, suggesting this pathway plays a role in regulating cardiovascular functions in rats with PTSD.
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has been reported to be associated with a higher risk of cardiovascular disease. The amygdala may have an important role in regulating cardiovascular function. This study aims to explore the effect of amygdala glutamate receptors (GluRs) on cardiovascular activity in a rat model of PTSD.
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