Abstract
Raynauds phenomenon (RP) results from an exaggerated cutaneous vasospastic response to cold or emotional stress. The mechanisms that lead to impaired cutaneous vascular tone are complex. The regulation of cutaneous vasoconstriction and vasodilation, involves altered sympathetic nerve activity and a host of neuronal regulators, including adrenergic and non-adrenergic, as well as REDOX signalling and other signalling such as the RhoA/ROCK pathway. This review summarises the literature concerning the regulation of vascular tone by neurohumoral factors that may be involved in RP and systemic sclerosis (SSc).
Keywords: Vasoconstriction, adrenergic receptors, neuropeptides, Raynaud's phenomenon, systemic sclerosis
Current Vascular Pharmacology
Title: Neuronal Regulators and Vascular Dysfunction in Raynauds Phenomenon and Systemic Sclerosis
Volume: 7 Issue: 1
Author(s): Carmen Fonseca, David Abraham and Markella Ponticos
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Keywords: Vasoconstriction, adrenergic receptors, neuropeptides, Raynaud's phenomenon, systemic sclerosis
Abstract: Raynauds phenomenon (RP) results from an exaggerated cutaneous vasospastic response to cold or emotional stress. The mechanisms that lead to impaired cutaneous vascular tone are complex. The regulation of cutaneous vasoconstriction and vasodilation, involves altered sympathetic nerve activity and a host of neuronal regulators, including adrenergic and non-adrenergic, as well as REDOX signalling and other signalling such as the RhoA/ROCK pathway. This review summarises the literature concerning the regulation of vascular tone by neurohumoral factors that may be involved in RP and systemic sclerosis (SSc).
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Fonseca Carmen, Abraham David and Ponticos Markella, Neuronal Regulators and Vascular Dysfunction in Raynauds Phenomenon and Systemic Sclerosis, Current Vascular Pharmacology 2009; 7 (1) . https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/157016109787354105
DOI https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/157016109787354105 |
Print ISSN 1570-1611 |
Publisher Name Bentham Science Publisher |
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