Effects of Two Soluble ACE2-Fc Variants on Blood Pressure and Albuminuria in Hypertensive Mice: Research Letter

Background: Angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) hydrolyzes angiotensin (Ang) II to Ang-(1-7), promoting vasodilatation, and inhibiting oxidative stress and inflammation. Plasma membrane ACE2 is the receptor for all known SARS-CoV-2 (severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2) viral variants....

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Main Authors: Mayra Trentin-Sonoda, Joseph Zimpelmann, Karishma Tailor, John W. Gillard, Nathan Yoganathan, Traian Sulea, Kevin D. Burns
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2023-10-01
Series:Canadian Journal of Kidney Health and Disease
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/20543581231207146