Modulation of Kinin B2 Receptor Signaling Controls Aortic Dilatation and Rupture in the Angiotensin II–Infused Apolipoprotein E–Deficient Mouse
Author(s) -
Corey S. Moran,
C. M. Rush,
Tammy Dougan,
Roby J. Jose,
Erik Biroš,
Paul E. Norman,
Lajos Gera,
Jonathan Golledge
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
arteriosclerosis thrombosis and vascular biology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 3.007
H-Index - 270
eISSN - 1524-4636
pISSN - 1079-5642
DOI - 10.1161/atvbaha.115.306945
Subject(s) - angiotensin ii , kinin , agonist , endocrinology , medicine , receptor antagonist , antagonist , receptor , pharmacology , bradykinin
Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is an important cause of mortality in older adults. Activity of the local kallikrein-kinin system may be important in cardiovascular disease. The effect of kinin B2 receptor (B2R) agonist and antagonist peptides on experimental AAA was investigated.
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