Effect of valsartan and captopril in rabbit carotid injury. Possible involvement of bradykinin in the antiproliferative action of the renin-angiotensin blockade

The effects of the specific angiotensin II (Ang II) AT 1 receptor blocker valsartan on events related to restenosis were investigated in rabbits after common carotid balloon injury. Six animals were given valsartan from two days prior to injury until 14 days post-injury. Three control groups (n=6 in...

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Main Authors: Tong Chuang Feng, Wang Yui Ying, Ren Jang Hua, Yale Y Ji, Marc de Gasparo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publications 2001-03-01
Series:Journal of the Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.3317/jraas.2001.003