Open AccessAssay of Renin and Hypertensin with the Isolated Guinea-Pig Ileum
Author(s) -
Zuleika P. Picarelli,
REGINA KUPPER,
Eline S. Prado,
J. L. Prado,
José Raymundo Enríquez-del Valle
Publication year - 1954
Publication title -
circulation research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 4.899
H-Index - 336
eISSN - 1524-4571
pISSN - 0009-7330
DOI - 10.1161/01.res.2.4.354
Subject(s) - ileum , renin–angiotensin system , guinea pig , toad , chemistry , smooth muscle , endocrinology , medicine , biology , blood pressure
Renin and hypertensin may be easily assayed with the isolated guinea-pig ileum, which is as sensitive as the vascular toad preparation. Hypertensin itself is the substance which acts on the smooth muscle of the ileum.
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