Assessment of brain AT1-receptor on the nocturnal basal and angiotensin-induced thirst and sodium appetite in ovariectomised rats

Objective. Considering the controversial data regarding the role of the brain renin-angiotensin system (RAS) on the thirst and sodium appetite in ovariectomised rats, we aimed to evaluate the role of the brain angiotensin II (Ang II) AT1-receptor on the nocturnal fluids intake. Materials and methods...

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Main Authors: André de Souza Mecawi, Ailin Lepletier, Iracema Gomes de Araujo, Emerson Lopes Olivares, Luís Carlos Reis
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publications 2007-12-01
Series:Journal of the Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.3317/jraas.2007.032