Angiotensin-(1–7) Prevents Activation of NADPH Oxidase and Renal Vascular Dysfunction in Diabetic Hypertensive Rats

Ibrahim F. Benter, Mariam H.M. Yousif, Gursev S. Dhaunsi, Jaspal Kaur, Mark C. Chappell, Debra I. Diz

American Journal of Nephrology · 2007 · 201 citations · 21 references

Abstract

These results suggest that treatment with Ang-(1-7) constitutes a potential therapeutic strategy to alleviate NOX-mediated oxidative stress and to reduce renal dysfunction in diabetic hypertensive rats.

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