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Angiotensins
Reports from Xi'an Jiao Tong University, Department of Cardiology highlight recent research in angiotensins
May 21st, 2008
Researchers detail in 'Agonists at PPAR-gamma suppress angiotensin II-induced production of plasminogen activator inhibitor-1 and extracellular matrix in rat cardiac fibroblasts,' new data in angiotensins. According to a study from People's Republic of China, "Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor (PPAR)-gamma ligands have been shown to inhibit cardiac fibrosis. However, the underlying mechanisms are poorly understood." "We investigated the regulation by PPAR-gamma ligands of angiotensin (Ang) II-induced plasminogen activator inhibitor (PAI)-1, extracellular matrix (ECM) production and cell growth in cardiac fibroblasts. EXPERIMENTAL APPROACH: The effects of...
Source: Fitness & Wellness Business Week (2008-05-21)
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