The Role of Apelin/Apelin Receptor in Energy Metabolism and Water Homeostasis: A Comprehensive Narrative Review

The apelin receptor (APJ) is a member of the family A of G-protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) and is involved in range of physiological and pathological functions, including fluid homeostasis, anxiety, and depression, as well as cardiovascular and metabolic disorders. APJ was classically described as...

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Main Authors: Gonghui Hu, Zhen Wang, Rumin Zhang, Wenping Sun, Xiaoyu Chen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2021-02-01
Series:Frontiers in Physiology
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fphys.2021.632886/full