Some Aspects of the Renin-Angiotensin-System in Hemodialysis Patients

Some Aspects of the Renin-Angiotensin-System in Hemodialysis Patients

Understanding of the renin-angiotensin system (RAS) has changed remarkably over the past decade. Renin, angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE), angiotensin II (Ang II), and Ang II receptors are the main components of the RAS. Recent studies identified the ACE2/Ang 1-7/Mas receptor axis, which counter-r...

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Main Authors: Umar Malik, Veena Raizada
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Karger Publishers 2015-11-01
Series:Kidney & Blood Pressure Research
Subjects:
RAS
Angiotensin II
Renin-angiotensin system
ACE
ACE2
Hemodialysis
Hypertension
ESRD
Cardiovascular disease
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