Endothelial dysfunction through genetic deletion or inhibition of the G protein-coupled receptor Mas: a new target to improve endothelial function

Concepción Peiró, Susana Vallejo, Florian Gembardt, Verónica Azcutia, Silvia Heringer‐Walther, Leocadio Rodríguez‐Mañas, Heinz‐Peter Schultheiß, Carlos F. Sánchez‐Ferrer, Thomas Walther

Journal of Hypertension · 2007 · 81 citations · 7 references

Abstract

Our data highlight a pivotal role for the receptor Mas in preserving normal vascular relaxation. Consequently, Mas agonists arise as a promising tool in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases characterized by endothelial dysfunction.

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