Abstract
Neuronal expression of c-fos product in the cat rostral ventrolateral medulla was studied by immunohistochemistry. Spinally projecting neurons of the subretrofacial (SRF) nucleus were pre-labeled by retrograde transport of fluorescent latex microspheres from the lumbar cord. In 3 animals which were bled by approximately 25% blood volume from a carotid cannula, 48-62% of SRF-spinal neurons expressed c-fos immunoreactivity. In 2 control animals, the corresponding values were 2% and 4%. The data show that bulbospinal neurons of presumed vasomotor function express c-fos in response to hemorrhage.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 329-332 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Brain Research |
Volume | 575 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 20 Mar 1992 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Blood pressure
- C-fos
- Hemorrhage
- Vasomotor pathway
- Ventrolateral medulla