The Role of Angiotensin-(1-7) in a Mouse Model of Renal Fibrosis
Angiotensin-(1-7) [Ang-(1-7)] is a heptapeptide component of the renin angiotensin system and the endogenous ligand for the Mas receptor. Ang-(1-7) is generated mainly via angiotensin converting enzyme 2 (ACE2)-dependent cleavage of Angiotensin (Ang) II. Studies suggest Ang-(1-7) may protect against...
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Language: | en |
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2013
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Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/10393/23692 |