In this special issue of Research Topic, authors focus on the significance of non-neuronal acetylcholine (NNA) in the cardiovascular system under different physiological and pathological conditions ...

The disciplines of pharmacology and physiology touch on virtually every field of the biomedical sciences, presenting endless opportunities to discover disease mechanisms and develop new treatments.

The importance of the brain renin-angiotensin system in cardiovascular function is well accepted. However, not knowing the precise source of renin in the brain has been a limitation toward a complete ...

At the Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology we conduct research and education covering a wide range of knowledge areas. The Institute consists of five departments; Clinical neuroscience, Health ...

The basal forebrain cholinergic system projects broadly throughout the cortex and constitutes a critical source of neuromodulation for arousal and attention. Traditionally, this system was thought to ...