Kyoto University
Ang II inhibits apoptosis in vascular endothelial cells
Published in Law and Health Weekly, May 29th, 2004
Ang II "plays essential roles in vascular homeostasis, neointimal formation, and postinfarct remodeling," scientists in Japan explained. "Although Ang II has been shown to regulate apoptosis in cardiomyocytes and vascular smooth muscle cells, its role in vascular endothelial cells (ECs) remains elusive.
"To address this issue," H. Ohashi and colleagues at Kyoto University "performed TUNEL and caspase-3 activity assays with porcine microvascular ECs challenged by serum deprivation.
"Ang II significantly reduced the ratio of apoptotic cells and caspase-3 activity," they...
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