Open AccessConstitutive activation of the renin-angiotensin system reduces visceral fat and improves glucose tolerance in mice
Author(s) -
Guillaume Favrè,
Patricia Lebrun,
Pascal Lopez,
Catherine Butori,
Paul Hofman,
Vincent Esnault,
Emmanuel Van Obberghen
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
jraas. journal of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system/journal of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.457
H-Index - 46
eISSN - 1752-8976
pISSN - 1470-3203
DOI - 10.1177/1470320314537695
Subject(s) - medicine , endocrinology , ramipril , renin–angiotensin system , insulin resistance , angiotensin ii , angiotensin converting enzyme , homeostasis , glucose homeostasis , insulin , receptor , blood pressure
The renin-angiotensin system (RAS), and particularly angiotensin II, is involved in the control of energy balance, glucose homeostasis and kidney functions. The integrated impact of the RAS on glucose homeostasis is still a matter of debate.