Ascorbic Acid Decreases the Binding Affinity of the AT1 Receptor for Angiotensin II | Zendy

Patrice Leclerc | Zendy; Christophe D. Proulx | Zendy; Guillaume Arguin | Zendy; Simon Bélanger | Zendy; Fernand Gobeil | Zendy; Emanuel Escher | Zendy; Richard Leduc | Zendy; G Guillemette | Zendy

AI Assistant Blog Pricing

Home ZAIA Blog

Open Access

Ascorbic Acid Decreases the Binding Affinity of the AT1 Receptor for Angiotensin II

Author(s) -

Patrice Leclerc,

Christophe D. Proulx,

Guillaume Arguin,

Simon Bélanger,

Fernand Gobeil,

Emanuel Escher,

Richard Leduc,

G Guillemette

Publication year - 2007

Publication title -

american journal of hypertension

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 1.009

H-Index - 136

eISSN - 1941-7225

pISSN - 0895-7061

DOI - 10.1038/ajh.2007.1

Subject(s) - ascorbic acid , angiotensin ii , receptor , endocrinology , medicine , angiotensin ii receptor type 1 , biochemistry , chemistry , food science

Ascorbic acid is an essential vitamin and a powerful antioxidant. Many studies have highlighted the benefits of ascorbic acid for chronic cardiovascular diseases such as hypertension in which angiotensin II (Ang II) plays an significant role. We therefore hypothesized that ascorbic acid could modify the pharmacological properties of the AT(1) receptor for Ang II.

The content you want is available to Zendy users.

Already have an account? Click here to sign in.

Having issues? You can contact us here

Accelerating Research