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Hypothalamic thermosensitivity in capsaicin-desensitized rats.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  4020699     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
In rats, we tested the hypothesis that capsaicin desensitization reduces hypothalamic warm thermosensitivity. We locally heated and cooled the hypothalamus using water-perfused thermodes while observing thermoregulatory variables. In untreated rats, a small dose of capsaicin had profound effects on thermoregulation. However, desensitizing rats to capsaicin had no effect on hypothalamic thermosensitivity for metabolic rate or changes in body temperature due to displacements of hypothalamic temperature. Contrary to current opinion, we conclude that capsaicin desensitization does not alter hypothalamic thermosensitivity to warm or cold.
Authors:
M Cormarèche-Leydier; S G Shimada; J T Stitt
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.    
Journal Detail:
Title:  The Journal of physiology     Volume:  363     ISSN:  0022-3751     ISO Abbreviation:  J. Physiol. (Lond.)     Publication Date:  1985 Jun 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1985-09-11     Completed Date:  1985-09-11     Revised Date:  2009-11-18    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0266262     Medline TA:  J Physiol     Country:  ENGLAND    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  227-36     Citation Subset:  IM    
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Animals
Body Temperature / drug effects
Body Temperature Regulation / drug effects*
Capsaicin / pharmacology*
Cold Temperature
Hot Temperature
Hypothalamus / physiology*
Male
Metabolism
Rats
Rats, Inbred Strains
Grant Support
ID/Acronym/Agency:
NS-11487/NS/NINDS NIH HHS
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
404-86-4/Capsaicin
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