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  • Neuroscience
  • Biochemistry

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  • Body temperature (Tb) is tightly regulated but can be modulated for survival benefits.
  • Regulated Tb drops (anapyrexia) reduce oxygen demand during hypoxia, while rises (fever) aid healing.
  • The brain, particularly hypothalamic areas, controls Tb by modulating heat production and loss.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review key advances in understanding the role of gaseous neuromodulators in thermoregulation.
  • To highlight the involvement of nitric oxide (NO), carbon monoxide (CO), and hydrogen sulfide (H2S) in Tb control.
  • To explore their actions in both central (brain) and peripheral systems.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of recent research on thermoregulation and gaseous neuromodulators.
  • Analysis of studies investigating the physiological effects of NO, CO, and H2S on Tb.
  • Examination of signaling pathways involved in brain and peripheral responses.

Main Results:

  • Gaseous neuromodulators (NO, CO, H2S) are implicated as critical signaling molecules in thermoregulation.
  • These molecules act centrally in the hypothalamus and peripherally to influence heat production and loss mechanisms.
  • Evidence suggests their involvement in adaptive Tb changes, such as anapyrexia and fever.

Conclusions:

  • Nitric oxide, carbon monoxide, and hydrogen sulfide are vital gaseous neuromodulators in the physiological regulation of body temperature.
  • Understanding their roles provides insights into brain and peripheral mechanisms controlling thermogenesis and heat dissipation.
  • These findings open avenues for exploring therapeutic strategies targeting thermoregulatory disorders.