Renin Release in Response to Renin System Blockade: Activation of the Renin System in Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus
Activation of the renin-angiotensin system (RAS) in diabetes is thought to contribute to nephropathy. This is suggested by findings of an enhanced renovascular (RPF) response to RAS blockade with angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACE-I) and angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs). An alternativ...
Main Authors: | , , , , , |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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SAGE Publications
2005-06-01
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Series: | Journal of the Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.3317/jraas.2005.013 |