Enhanced hemodynamic responses to angiotensin II in diabetes are associated with increased expression and activity of AT1 receptors in the afferent arteriole

In conclusion, we found enhanced expression of the AT1 receptor and exaggerated response to ANG II of the Af-Art in diabetes, which may contribute to the increased prevalence of hypertension in diabetes.

Source: Physiological Genomics - October 1, 2017 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Authors: Zhang, J., Qu, H. Y., Song, J., Wei, J., Jiang, S., Wang, L., Wang, L., Buggs, J., Liu, R. Tags: Research Articles Source Type: research