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Table 3 Neuropeptides/receptors that regulate CSF formation

From: Multiplicity of cerebrospinal fluid functions: New challenges in health and disease

  ANP AVP ANG II FGF2
Effect on CSF formation after i.c.v. administration of neuropeptide [84, 87, 178, 217] ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓
Peptidergic effect on choroidal blood flow [84, 139] ↑ ↓ ↓ N/A*
Inducer of neuro-endocrine-like dark epithelial cells in choroid plexus? [82, 83, 178] Yes Yes N/A Yes
Choroid epithelial receptors for peptides [83, 85, 103, 211, 217] NPR-A V1 AT1 FGFR2
Concentration of peptide in CSF in hydrocephalus or increased ICP [98–100, 104] ↑ ↑ N/A N/A
  1. * N/A: Data are not available.
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