Angiotensin-(1–7) Peptide Hormone Reduces Inflammation and Pathogen Burden during <i>Mycoplasma pneumoniae</i> Infection in Mice
The peptide hormone, angiotensin (Ang-(1–7)), produces anti-inflammatory and protective effects by inhibiting production and expression of many cytokines and adhesion molecules that are associated with a cytokine storm. While Ang-(1–7) has been shown to reduce inflammation and airway hyperreactivity...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-10-01
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Series: | Pharmaceutics |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4923/13/10/1614 |