Angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 in dogs with Dirofilaria immitis

Angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 in dogs with Dirofilaria immitis

Abstract Background Infection by the canine heartworm, Dirofilaria immitis, causes significant cardiopulmonary disease, with progression impacted by increasing parasite numbers and duration of infection. The renin–angiotensin–aldosterone system (RAAS) is an important mediator of cardiac and pulmonar...

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Main Authors: Darcy B. Adin, Meaghan Spalla, Heather Walden, Jeff Gruntmeir, Jorge A. Hernandez, Maureen Long
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-04-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
Subjects:
Heartworm
RAAS
Weight
Inflammation
Cardiopulmonary disease
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-023-05649-9

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-023-05649-9

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