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Neuroendocrine regulation and behavior Endocrine and Autonomic Systems

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Vagal Sensory Neuron Subtypes that Differentially Control Breathing

Rui B. Chang, David E. Strochlic, Erika K. Williams, Benjamin D. Umans, Stephen D. Liberles
PubMed Summary & key facts 2015 429 citations

Researchers studied mouse vagus nerve cells and found two small, separate groups of sensory neurons (called P2ry1 and Npy2r). Each group has only a few hundred neurons and sends dense branches into the lung but to different brainstem areas. Using optogenetics (light to activate chosen neurons), turning on P2ry1 neurons…

Neuroendocrine regulation and behavior Neuroscience of respiration and sleep Vagus Nerve Stimulation Research
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