AT1 receptor blockade attenuates insulin resistance and myocardial remodeling in rats with diet-induced obesity.

<h4>Background</h4>Although obesity has been associated with metabolic and cardiac disturbances, the carrier mechanisms for these responses are poorly understood. This study analyzed whether angiotensin II blockade attenuates metabolic and cardiovascular disorders in rats with diet-induc...

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Main Authors: Silvio A Oliveira-Junior, Paula F Martinez, Danielle M Guizoni, Dijon H S Campos, Tiago Fernandes, Edilamar M Oliveira, Marina P Okoshi, Katashi Okoshi, Carlos R Padovani, Antonio C Cicogna
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2014-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/pmid/24466104/?tool=EBI