Angiotensin-(1-7): new perspectives in atherosclerosis treatment

Journal of Geriatric Cardiology : JGC
Feng ZhangHong Chen

Abstract

Angiotensin (Ang)-(1-7) is recognized as a new bioactive peptide in renin-angiotensin system (RAS). Ang-(1-7) is a counter-regulatory mediator of Ang-II which appears to be protective against cardiovascular disease. Recent studies have found that Ang-(1-7) played an important role in reducing smooth muscle cell proliferation and migration, improving endothelial function and regulating lipid metabolism, leading to inhibition of atherosclerotic lesions and increase of plaque stability. Although clinical application of Ang-(1-7) is restricted due to its pharmacokinetic properties, identification of stabilized compounds, including more stable analogues and specific delivery compounds, has enabled clinical application of Ang-(1-7). In this review, we discussed recent findings concerning the biological role of Ang-(1-7) and related mechanism during atherosclerosis development. In addition, we highlighted the perspective to develop therapeutic strategies using Ang-(1-7) to treat atherosclerosis.

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Oct 3, 2019·American Journal of Physiology. Regulatory, Integrative and Comparative Physiology·Anna E Stanhewicz, Lacy M Alexander
Jan 23, 2020·Journal of Clinical Medicine·Amalie L PovlsenMarcus Krüger
Oct 6, 2020·Frontiers in Physiology·Gabriela M SilvaThyago M Queiroz

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