Carotid Body and Metabolic Syndrome: Mechanisms and Potential Therapeutic Targets

Carotid Body and Metabolic Syndrome: Mechanisms and Potential Therapeutic Targets

The carotid body (CB) is responsible for the peripheral chemoreflex by sensing blood gases and pH. The CB also appears to act as a peripheral sensor of metabolites and hormones, regulating the metabolism. CB malfunction induces aberrant chemosensory responses that culminate in the tonic overactivati...

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Main Authors: Lenise J. Kim, Vsevolod Y. Polotsky
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-07-01
Series:International Journal of Molecular Sciences
Subjects:
carotid body
metabolic syndrome
hypertension
glucose metabolism
sleep-disordered breathing
obesity
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/21/14/5117

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