期刊
CURRENT OPINION IN NEPHROLOGY AND HYPERTENSION
卷 20, 期 1, 页码 84-88出版社
LIPPINCOTT WILLIAMS & WILKINS
DOI: 10.1097/MNH.0b013e3283414d40
关键词
aging; angiotensin receptors; hypertension; immunity; vascular function
资金
- NIH [HL056122 13]
- Veterans Affairs Research Administration
- Edna and Fred L. Mandel, Jr. Foundation
- NATIONAL HEART, LUNG, AND BLOOD INSTITUTE [R01HL056122] Funding Source: NIH RePORTER
Purpose of review The renin-angiotensin system (RAS) is critical for cardiovascular control, impacting normal physiology and disease pathogenesis. Although several biologically active peptides are generated by this system, its major actions are mediated by angiotensin II acting through its type 1 (AT1) and type 2 (AT2) receptors. Along with their effects to influence blood pressure and hemodynamics, recent studies have provided evidence that angiotensin receptors influence a range of processes independent from hemodynamic effects. Recent findings This review is focused on new molecular mechanisms underlying actions of AT1 receptors to influence vasoconstriction, inflammation, immune responses, and longevity. Moreover, we also highlight new advances in understanding functions of the AT2 receptor in end-organ damage, emphasizing the AT2 receptor as a potential therapeutic target in cardiovascular diseases. Summary Here we review recent advances in understanding the role of angiotensin receptors in normal physiology and disease states, focusing on their properties that may contribute to blood pressure regulation, end-organ damage, autoimmune disease and longevity.
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