Activation of kinin B1 receptor evokes hyperthermia through a vagal sensory mechanism in the rat

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Kinins are mediators of pain and inflammation. Their role in thermoregulation is, however, unknown despite the fact the B1 receptor (B1R) was found implicated in lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced fever. The aim of this study was to in...

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Main Authors: Talbot Sébastien, De Brito Gariépy Helaine, Saint-Denis Julien, Couture Réjean
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-09-01
Series:Journal of Neuroinflammation
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Online Access:http://www.jneuroinflammation.com/content/9/1/214