ACE2 activity was increased in atherosclerotic plaque by losartan: Possible relation to anti-atherosclerosis
Introduction: Angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) is a new member of the renin–angiotensin system (RAS) and it has been proposed that ACE2 is a potential therapeutic target for the control of cardiovascular disease. The effect of losartan on the ACE2 activity in atherosclerosis was studied. Metho...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi - SAGE Publishing
2015-06-01
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Series: | Journal of the Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1177/1470320314542829 |