The results indicate that capsaicin may activate the neurons of the brainstem nuclei involved in cardiovascular regulation through vanilloid receptors, but does not exert any effects on PAG and RN.

• 以上结果提示, 辣椒素可通过激活辣椒素受体(VR), 引起脑干内多个心血管活动相关核团的神经元兴奋, 但对PAG和RN无影响。