Chronic Effects of Apelin on Cardiovascular Regulation and Angiotensin II-Induced Hypertension
Apelin, by stimulation of APJ receptors, induces transient blood pressure (BP) reduction and positive inotropic effects. APJ receptors share high homology with the Ang II type 1 receptor; thus, apelin was proposed to play a protective role in cardiovascular disease by antagonizing the actions of Ang...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2023-04-01
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| Series: | Pharmaceuticals |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/1424-8247/16/4/600 |