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  • Title: Evidence of N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor-mediated modulation of the aortic baroreceptor reflex in the rat nucleus tractus solitarii.
    Author: Kubo T, Kihara M.
    Journal: Neurosci Lett; 1988 Apr 22; 87(1-2):69-74. PubMed ID: 2898114.
    Abstract:
    Microinjections of N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) into the medial area of the nucleus tractus solitarii (NTS) of the rat led to a decrease in arterial pressure and heart rate. The NMDA receptor antagonist 2-amino-5-phosphonovalerate (AP5) reduced the cardiovascular responses to NMDA. Depressor and bradycardic responses to aortic nerve stimulation were reduced by AP5 but not by a substance P antagonist, injected into the NTS. High K+ stimulation caused a calcium-dependent release of glutamate and aspartate from tissues in the area of the NTS. These results provide evidence of NMDA receptor-mediated modulation of the aortic baroreceptor reflex in the rat NTS.
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