Georgetown University, Washington DC
Studies from the United States and describe new findings in hypertension research
Published in Healthcare Mergers, Acquisitions and Ventures Week, May 20th, 2006
Study 1: We conclude that the absence of the D4 receptor increases blood pressure, possibly via increased angiotensin II type 1 receptor expression.
According to a report from the United States, "Dopamine receptors are important in systemic blood pressure regulation. D4 receptors are expressed in the kidney and brain, but their role in cardiovascular regulation is unknown."
M.J. Bek and colleagues at Georgetown University wrote, "In pentobarbital-anesthetized mice, systolic and diastolic blood pressures were elevated in...
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