The Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System in Vascular Inflammation and Remodeling
The RAAS through its physiological effectors plays a key role in promoting and maintaining inflammation. Inflammation is an important mechanism in the development and progression of CVD such as hypertension and atherosclerosis. In addition to its main role in regulating blood pressure and its role i...
Main Authors: | Maricica Pacurari, Ramzi Kafoury, Paul B. Tchounwou, Kenneth Ndebele |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2014-01-01
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Series: | International Journal of Inflammation |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/689360 |
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