Why do not people faint each time they stand up?

Researchers at the Scripps Research Institute in America have come close to solving the mystery of not being submerged every time they introduce themselves.

In theory, a person must fall and lose balance by standing up, due to sudden blood pressure, but the body prevents it by using nerve cells, called stress receptors.

At present, researchers have discovered new evidence of how these receptors work, which can help prevent heart attacks or strokes and even heart failure.

The researchers found that two proteins, PIEZO1 and PIEZO2, were able to detect blood pressure and stimulate pressure receptors. Once the mechanism is started, the body is prompted to increase the heart rate. Thus, more blood is sent to the brain to compensate for the deficiency by preventing people from losing consciousness while standing.

The proteins were first discovered several years ago by Professor Ardim Pataputian of the Scripps Research Institute.

"The motivation behind this study is rooted in basic science, but these findings may have important implications for our understanding of human health," said Ardim.

The study, published in the journal Science, revealed that proteins copied from PIEZO showed greater variation in blood pressure in mice.

The results indicate that proteins play an important role in the functioning of pressure receptors, according to ScienceAlert reports.

However, Professor Battaputian said that more tests were needed to determine the same for humans.

The researchers hope that high blood pressure, which does not respond to drug treatment, will be targeted by PIEZO proteins.

Source: Daily Mail