Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme 2 (ACE2) Is a Key Modulator of the Renin Angiotensin System in Health and Disease

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Summary

ACE2 plays a crucial role in the RAS because it opposes the actions of Ang II, and current therapeutic strategies for ACE2 involve augmenting its expression using ACE2 adenovirus, recombinant ACE2 or compounds in these diseases thereby affording some organ protection.

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2012-03-20
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Keywords

Angiotensin-converting enzyme 2, Renin–angiotensin system, Enzyme, Angiotensin II, Downregulation and upregulation

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