Molecular targeting therapy with angiotensin II receptor blocker for prostatic cancer
Angiotensin II (Ang-II) plays a key role as a vasoconstrictor in controlling blood pressure and electrolyte/fluid homeostasis. Recently it has also been shown that this peptide is a cytokine, acting as a growth factor in cardiovascular and stromal cells. In addition, the physiological function of An...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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PAGEPress Publications
2011-12-01
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Series: | Oncology Reviews |
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Online Access: | http://oncologyreviews.org/index.php/or/article/view/135 |