Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) make a substantial contribution to the global burden of
disease. Prevention strategies have succeeded in reducing the effect of acute CVD events …

Vasopressin (AVP) is a key neurohormone involved in the regulation of body functions. Due
to its urine-concentrating effect in the kidneys, it is often referred to as antidiuretic hormone …

The preoptic area (POA) is a key brain region for regulation of body temperature (Tb),
dictating thermogenic, cardiovascular, and behavioral responses that control Tb. Previously …

The hypothalamic paraventricular nucleus (PVN) controls neuroendocrine axes and the
autonomic nervous system to mount responses that cope with the energetic burdens of …

Maintaining internal osmolality constancy is essential for life. Release of arginine
vasopressin (AVP) in response to hyperosmolality is critical. Current hypotheses for …

Arginine vasopressin (AVP) and oxytocin (OXY) are released by magnocellular
neurosecretory cells that project to the posterior pituitary. While AVP and OXY currently …

Abstract Purpose of Review Essential hypertension is a huge health problem that
significantly impacts worldwide population in terms of morbidity and mortality. Idiopathic in …

Sodium (Na+) is crucial for numerous homeostatic processes in the body and,
consequentially, its levels are tightly regulated by multiple organ systems. Sodium is …

The brain maintains cardiovascular homeostasis, in part, via the arterial baroreflex which
senses changes in blood pressure (BP) at the level of the aortic arch. Sensory afferents …

Neurons in the organum vasculosum of the lamina terminalis (OVLT) sense extracellular
NaCl and angiotensin II concentrations to regulate body fluid homeostasis and arterial blood …