Increased aortic intimal proliferation due to MasR deletion in vitro

This study shows that the deletion of the MasR causes marked increase in the aortic intima:media ratio, which is not due to generalized cellular proliferation. These results provide a functional role for the MasR in atherogenesis.

Source: International Journal of Experimental Pathology - December 1, 2014 Category: Pathology Authors: Hiba Alsaadon, Peter Kruzliak, Arthur Smardencas, Alan Hayes, Michael Bader, Peter Angus, Chandana Herath, Anthony Zulli Tags: Original Article Source Type: research