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Recent findings in experimental models have shown that the microRNA miR-132 (mir-132) is an important regulator of liver homeostasis and lipid metabolism. We aimed to assess miR-132 expression in liver and fat...
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Neural suppression of miRNA-181a in the kidney elevates renin expression and exacerbates hypertension in Schlager mice
BPH/2J mice are a genetic model of hypertension with overactivity of the sympathetic nervous system (SNS) and renin–angiotensin system (RAS). BPH/2J display higher renal renin mRNA and low levels of its negati...
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Renal nerves contribute to hypertension in Schlager BPH/2J mice
Schlager mice (BPH/2J) are hypertensive due to a greater contribution of the sympathetic nervous system (SNS) and renin-angiotensin system (RAS). The kidneys of BPH/2J are hyper-innervated suggesting renal ner...
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Compared to regular active breaks, prolonged uninterrupted sitting amplifies postprandial glucose and insulin in overweight/obese adults with and without type 2 diabetes; and impairs lower limb endothelial fun...
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Progression of cardiovascular and endocrine dysfunction in a rabbit model of obesity
In rabbits, mean arterial pressure (MAP) increases in response to fat feeding, but does not increase further with progressive weight gain. We documented the progression of adiposity and the alterations in endo...