Modifications in basal and stress-induced hypothalamic AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK) activity in rats chronically treated with an angiotensin II receptor blocker.

5' adenosine monophosphate-activated protein kinase (AMPK) plays a prominent role as a metabolic stress sensor. The role of hypothalamic AMPK in response to restraint and surgical stress has not been previously investigated. It has been recently suggested that the renin-angiotensin system, in a...

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Main Authors: Marques, M, Ribeiro-Oliveira, A, Guimarães, J, Nascimento, G, Anjos, A, Vilas-Boas, W, Santos, R, Thomas, J, Igreja, S, Grossman, AB, Kola, B, Korbonits, M
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2012