Anti-Inflammatory Action of Angiotensin 1-7 in Experimental Colitis.

BACKGROUND:There is evidence to support a role for angiotensin (Ang) 1-7 in reducing the activity of inflammatory signaling molecules such as MAPK, PKC and SRC. Enhanced angiotensin converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) expression has been observed in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) suggesting a...

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Main Authors: Maitham A Khajah, Maryam M Fateel, Kethireddy V Ananthalakshmi, Yunus A Luqmani
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2016-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC4786309?pdf=render