Role of Nonclassical Renin-angiotensin system Axis In Renal Fibrosis

The renin–angiotensin system (RAS) is a major regulator of renal fibrosis. Besides the classical renin/Angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2)/angiotensin II (Ang II)/AT1 and AT2 axis, multiple new axes have been recently described. The new members have added new dimensions to RAS, including the ACE...

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Main Authors: Linli eLv, Bi-Cheng eLiu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2015-04-01
Series:Frontiers in Physiology
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Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fphys.2015.00117/full