| Literature DB >> 12270510 |
Gregory S Emch1, Gerlinda E Hermann, Richard C Rogers.
Abstract
Our previous studies have shown that tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-alpha) activates solitary nucleus neurons involved in vago-vagal reflex control of gastric motility. Here, we describe the dual role of TNF-alpha as also modulating neurons in the dorsal motor nucleus of the vagus (DMN) that respond to gastric distention. A large majority of physiologically identified DMN neurons are rapidly and completely inhibited by exposure to TNF-alpha, suggesting that TNF-alpha may induce gastric stasis by functioning as a hormone that modulates both portions of this reflex pathway during illness.Entities:
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Year: 2002 PMID: 12270510 DOI: 10.1016/s0006-8993(02)03178-5
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Brain Res ISSN: 0006-8993 Impact factor: 3.252