Angiotensin II type 1 and type 2 receptor expression in circulating monocytes of diabetic and hypercholesterolemic patients over 3-month rosuvastatin treatment

Angiotensin II type 1 and type 2 receptor expression in circulating monocytes of diabetic and hypercholesterolemic patients over 3-month rosuvastatin treatment

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>In diabetes, a variety of pro-inflammatory cellular changes has been found in various cell types, including monocytes which are known to be involved in all the phases of atherogenesis. Angiotensin II (Ang II) type 1 receptor (AT<s...

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Main Authors: Marino Franca, Maresca Andrea Maria, Cosentino Marco, Castiglioni Luana, Rasini Emanuela, Mongiardi Christian, Maio Ramona C, Legnaro Massimiliano, Schembri Laura, Dentali Francesco, Grandi Anna Maria, Guasti Luigina
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-12-01
Series:Cardiovascular Diabetology
Subjects:
Type 2 Diabetes
Angiotensin II type 1 receptor
Angiotensin II type 2 receptor
Monocytes
Statin
Online Access:http://www.cardiab.com/content/11/1/153

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