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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Main Authors: Hiroji Uemura, Hitoshi Ishiguro, Yoshinobu Kubota
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PAGEPress Publications 2011-12-01
Series:Oncology Reviews
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Online Access:http://oncologyreviews.org/index.php/or/article/view/135