Bioaminergic neuromodulation of respiratory rhythm in vitro
Abstract Bioamines, such as norepinephrine and serotonin are key neurotransmitters implicated in multiple physiological and pathological brain mechanisms. Evolutionarily, the bioaminergic neuromodulatory system is widely distributed throughout the brain and is among the earliest neurotransmitters to...
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Published in | Respiratory physiology & neurobiology Vol. 168; no. 1; pp. 69 - 75 |
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Main Authors | , |
Format | Journal Article |
Language | English |
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Netherlands
Elsevier B.V
31.08.2009
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Summary: | Abstract Bioamines, such as norepinephrine and serotonin are key neurotransmitters implicated in multiple physiological and pathological brain mechanisms. Evolutionarily, the bioaminergic neuromodulatory system is widely distributed throughout the brain and is among the earliest neurotransmitters to arise within the hindbrain. In both vertebrates and invertebrates, monoamines play a critical role in the control of respiration. In mammals, both norepinephrine and serotonin are involved in the maturation of the respiratory network, as well as in the neuromodulation of intrinsic and synaptic properties, that not only differentially alters the activity of individual respiratory neurons but also the activity of the network during normoxic and hypoxic conditions. Here, we review the basic noradrenergic and serotonergic pathways and their impact on the activity of the pre-Bötzinger Complex inspiratory neurons and network activity. |
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ISSN: | 1569-9048 1878-1519 |
DOI: | 10.1016/j.resp.2009.03.011 |