Abstract
Angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) is an enzymatically active homologue of angiotensin-converting enzyme that degrades angiotensin I, angiotensin II, and other peptides. Recent studies have shown that under pathologic conditions, ACE2 expression in the kidney is altered. In this review, we briefly summarize recent studies dealing with pharmacologic interventions that modulate ACE2 expression. ACE2 amplification may have a potential therapeutic role for kidney disease and hypertension.
Original language | English (US) |
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Article number | 410 |
Pages (from-to) | 410-414 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Current hypertension reports |
Volume | 10 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Oct 1 2008 |
Keywords
- ACE2 Activity
- ACE2 Protein
- Eplerenone
- Olmesartan
- Telmisartan
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Internal Medicine