Overexpression of oxytocin receptors in the hypothalamic<scp>PVN</scp>increases baroreceptor reflex sensitivity and buffers<scp>BP</scp>variability in conscious rats

Abstract

OT receptors in PVN are involved in tonic neural control of BRS and cardiovascular short-term variability. The failure of this mechanism could critically contribute to the loss of autonomic control in cardiovascular disease.