Cardiac ACE2/angiotensin 1-7/Mas receptor axis is activated in thyroid hormone-induced cardiac hypertrophy
Conclusion:
The counter-regulatory components of the RAS are activated in hyperthyroidism and may be contributing to modulate the cardiac hypertrophy in response to TH.
Source: Therapeutic Advances in Cardiovascular Disease - Category: Cardiology Authors: Diniz, G. P., Senger, N., Carneiro-Ramos, M. S., Santos, R. A. S., Barreto-Chaves, M. L. M. Tags: Original Research Source Type: research