Roles of Beta2- and Beta3-Adrenoceptor Polymorphisms in Hypertension and Metabolic Syndrome

Figure 1

Potential pathophysiological mechanisms by which obesity may contribute to hypertension (modified figure from [23]). RAAS: renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system; SNS: sympathetic nervous system; OSA: obstructive sleep apnea; BRS, baroreflex sensitivity.