The angiotensin II type 2 receptor in renal disease [PDF]
Suppression of angiotensin II formation by angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors or blockade of the angiotensin II receptor by angiotensin receptor blockers is a powerful therapeutic strategy to slow the progression of renal disease. However, angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors and angiotensin receptor blockers provide only
Ulrich Otto, Wenzel +2 more
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Background In diabetes, a variety of pro-inflammatory cellular changes has been found in various cell types, including monocytes which are known to be involved in all the phases of atherogenesis.
Marino Franca +11 more
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The effect of aerobic exercise on the function of the local renin-angiotensin system and gluconeogenesis pathway in the liver tissue of type 2 diabetic rats [PDF]
Background and Aim: One of the important and effective physiological systems in the pathogenesis of type 2 diabetes is the local renin-angiotensin system. The aim of the current study was to determine the effect of aerobic exercise on the function of the
Mohadeseh Shojaei +2 more
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Adenoviral delivery of angiotensin-(1-7) or angiotensin-(1-9) inhibits cardiomyocyte hypertrophy via the mas or angiotensin Type 2 receptor [PDF]
The counter-regulatory axis of the renin angiotensin system peptide angiotensin-(1-7) [Ang-(1-7)] has been identified as a potential therapeutic target in cardiac remodelling, acting via the mas receptor.
Nicklin Stuart A. +11 more
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Hypertension in COVID-19, A Risk Factor for Infection or A Late Consequence? [PDF]
There are a lot of data about the correlation of SARS-CoV-2 infection and hypertension (HTN), but most of themare in the increased risk of morbidity and mortality in patients with HTN. SARS-CoV-2 can interfere with host cellsthrough the renin-angiotensin
Maryam Barekat +3 more
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Signaling of angiotensin II-induced vascular protein synthesis in conduit and resistance arteries in vivo [PDF]
<b>Background</b> From in vitro studies, it has become clear that several signaling cascades are involved in angiotensin II-induced cellular hypertrophy.
Martens Fabrice MAC +23 more
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Electronic sculpting of ligand-GPCR subtype selectivity:the case of angiotensin II [PDF]
GPCR subtypes possess distinct functional and pharmacological profiles, and thus development of subtype-selective ligands has immense therapeutic potential.
Pappas, Charalampos G. +41 more
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Angiotensin II Type 2 Receptor Signaling Attenuates Aortic Aneurysm in Mice Through ERK Antagonism
Transforming growth factor–β promotes aortic aneurysm formation through activation of its “noncanonical” signaling pathway. Angiotensin II (AngII) mediates progression of aortic aneurysm, but the relative contribution of its type 1 (AT1) and type 2 (AT2)
J. Habashi +9 more
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Angiogenesis "in vitro" of the healthy mouse heart under hypoxia : the role of Angiotensin II and Nitric Oxide [PDF]
Angiogenesis is the process by which blood microvessels are formed from existing ones. Angiogenesis is required for development. It is also important for reducing myocardial hypoxia due to coronary and ischemic heart disease; in myocardial infarction ...
Munk, Veronica Cecilia
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Background The activation of AT2 (angiotensin II type 2 receptor ) and Mas receptor by angiotensin II and angiotensin‐(1‐7), respectively, is the primary process that counteracts activation of the canonical renin‐angiotensin system (RAS).
Hikari Takeshita +14 more
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