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The Renin-Angiotensin System Modulates Inflammatory Processes in Atherosclerosis: Evidence from Basic Research and Clinical Studies

Recent evidence shows that the renin-angiotensin system is a crucial player in atherosclerotic processes. The regulation of arterial blood pressure was considered from its first description of the main mechanism involved. Vasoconstriction (mediated by angiotensin II) and salt and water retention (ma...

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Autores principales: Montecucco, Fabrizio, Pende, Aldo, Mach, François
Formato: Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Hindawi Publishing Corporation 2009
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2668935/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19390623
http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2009/752406