Impact of gonadectomy on blood pressure regulation in ageing male and female rats

Sexual dimorphism in blood pressure has been associated with differential expression of the angiotensin II (AII) receptors and with activity of the nervous system. It is generally accepted that aging affects kidney function as well as autonomic nervous system and hormonal balance. Given that hyperte...

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Main Authors: Pijacka, Wioletta, Clifford, Bethan, Walas, Dawid, Tilburgs, Chantal, Joles, Jaap A., McMullen, Sarah, Langley-Evans, Simon C.
Format: Article
Published: BioMed Central 2016
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Online Access:https://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/37838/