# Blood pressure pulsations modulate central neuronal activity via mechanosensitive ion channels

*PRI Rank #6 · Topics and Trends in Most Cited Neuroscience and Neuropharmacology Research Papers, Class of 2026*

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| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Rank | #6 |
| 18m citations | 82 |
| Journal | Science |
| Year | 2024 |
| DOI | 10.1126/science.adk8511 |
| Corresponding authors | Luna Jammal, Veronica Egger |
| Institution | Regensburg University, Germany |

**Ranking page:** [Topics and Trends in Most Cited Neuroscience and Neuropharmacology Research Papers, Class of 2026](https://pri.pepkio.com/top-papers/neuroscience-and-neuropharmacology-research/2026)

**Paper link:** [10.1126/science.adk8511](https://doi.org/10.1126/science.adk8511)

## Topics

arterial pressure pulsations · intracranial pressure pulsations · mechanosensitive ion channels · olfactory bulb mitral cells · local field oscillations · baroreceptive transduction · semi-intact rat brain preparation · heartbeat entrainment · neuronal spiking modulation · fast excitatory mechanotransduction · interoceptive mechanism · cerebral vascular system · synaptic transmission independence · awake animal recordings · olfactory perception modulation

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