Role of the renin-angiotensin system in autoimmune inflammation of the central nervous system
Role of the renin-angiotensin system in autoimmune inflammation of the central nervous system
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United States: National Academy of Sciences
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English
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United States: National Academy of Sciences
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Angiotensin II is the principle effector molecule of the renin angiotensin system (RAS). It exerts its various actions on the cardiovascular and renal system, mainly via interaction with the angiotensin II type-1 receptor (AT1R), which contributes to blood pressure regulation and development of hypertension but may also mediate effects on the immun...
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Role of the renin-angiotensin system in autoimmune inflammation of the central nervous system
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TN_cdi_fao_agris_US201301675666
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_fao_agris_US201301675666
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0027-8424
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1091-6490
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10.1073/pnas.0903602106
