Angiotensin-(1-7)-Mediated Signaling in Cardiomyocytes
The Renin-Angiotensin System (RAS) acts at multiple targets and has its synthesis machinery present in different tissues, including the heart. Actually, it is well known that besides Ang II, the RAS has other active peptides. Of particular interest is the heptapeptide Ang-(1-7) that has been shown t...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2012-01-01
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Series: | International Journal of Hypertension |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/493129 |