Research Article

Excess of Aminopeptidase A in the Brain Elevates Blood Pressure via the Angiotensin II Type 1 and Bradykinin B2 Receptors without Dipsogenic Effect

Table 1

Intracerebroventricular administration of aCSF, 400 ng of aminopeptidase A (APA), and 800 ng of APA.

Change of MAP (mmHg)Time to achieve peak pressor response (s)Duration of pressor response (s)

Vehicle0.3 ± 1.3
APA 400 ng12.6 ± 3.029 ± 5263 ± 81
APA 800 ng19.0 ± 3.128 ± 17780 ± 102

Values are expressed as mean ± SE. Results were analyzed using ANOVA. versus vehicle; versus 400 ng of APA.