Micro-RNA family that modulates fibrosis and uses thereof [PDF]
, 2017 The present invention relates to the identification of a microRNA family, designated miR-29a-c, that is a key regulator of fibrosis in cardiac tissue. The inventors show that members of the miR-29 family are down-regulated in the heart tissue in response
Olson, Eric N., van Rooij, Eva
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Nonpeptide angiotensin II-receptor antagonists.
Japanese Journal of Pharmacology, 1994 The renin-angiotensin system (RAS) is known to play a very important role in cardiovascular diseases. The present state of the research on orally active nonpeptide angiotensin II (A II)-receptor antagonists and their pharmacological characterization will be reviewed.
Y, Inada +3 more
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Long-Term Consequences of Fetal Angiotensin II Receptor Antagonist Exposure
Case Reports in Pediatrics, 2018 Fetal angiotensin II receptor antagonist exposure is associated with major complications and even death when administered during pregnancy. Neonates frequently require intensive care treatment, and mortality is high.
K. Wegleiter +4 more
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CARDIAC GLYCOSIDES IN UP-TO-DATE CLINICAL PRACTICE
Alʹmanah Kliničeskoj Mediciny, 2016 The article reviews the use of cardiac glycosides in patients with chronic heart failure, paroxysmal tachyarrhythmia and chronic atrial fibrillation (rate control).
M. A. Gurevich, A. A. Gavrilin
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Lack of direct evidence for a functional role of voltage-operated calcium channels in juxtaglomerular cells [PDF]
, 1990 In this study we have examined the role of voltage-gated calcium channels in the regulation of calcium in juxtaglomerular cells. Using a combination of patch-clamp and single-cell calcium measurement we obtained evidence neither for voltage-operated ...
Chegini, S. +3 more
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Search for angiotensin II receptor antagonists among 4-aryl-n-(aryl)-3-(prop-2-en-1-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1,3-thiazol-2-imine derivatives [PDF]
Pharmacia, 2019 The aim of study was to find potential antihypertensive and cardiotropic drugs among new 4-aryl-N-(aryl)-3-(prop-2-en-1-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1,3-thiazol-2-imines.
Iryna Drapak +7 more
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Management of hypertension in children and adolescents [PDF]
, 2014 Hypertension has been recognized as an important health issue in the pediatric population over the past years. This emphasizes the need for an organized and effective plan for diagnosis and management. This review provides information to guide physicians
De Bruyne, Pauline, Vande Walle, Johan
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A combinatorial approach of Proteomics and Systems Biology in unravelling the mechanisms of acute kidney injury (AKI): involvement of NMDA receptor GRIN1 in murine AKI [PDF]
, 2013 BACKGROUND: Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a frequent condition in hospitalised patients undergoing major surgery or the critically ill and is associated with increased mortality.
Delles, C. +6 more
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Pharmacological effects of raas blockade in ischemic nephropathy [PDF]
, 2016 Background: The management of ischemic nephropathy due to atherosclerotic renal artery stenosis has become increasingly conservative in the modern era, with current guidelines recommending optimized medical therapy as the initial step.
Barbano, Biagio +8 more
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Correlation between prescribing quality and pharmaceutical costs in English primary care: national cross-sectional analysis [PDF]
, 2011 Background Both pharmaceutical costs and quality-indicator performance vary substantially between general practices, but little is known about the relationship between prescribing costs and quality Aim To measure the association between prescribing ...
Allsup +8 more
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