Changes of cervical vagal efferent discharge induced by lipopolysaccaride in rats / 第三军医大学学报

ABSTRACT

Objective To investigate the changes of cervical vagal efferent discharge induced by lipopolysaccaride in rats. Methods Ten rats were randomly divided into two groups, receiving lipopolysaccaride (5 mg/kg) or normal saline through intravenous injection. Frequency of cervical vagal efferent discharge was recorded at 30 min, 1, 2 and 4 h after the injection. Results The frequency of cervical vagal efferent discharge was significantly increased after LPS injection (P