Contributions

  • De Mello, Walmor C. - Contributor

Publication

2004 - John Wiley & Sons, Hoboken, NJ, New Jersey

Language

English

Word Count

61,000 words, Guess

Page Count

244 pages

Identifiers

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Classifications

  • DDC612.1/7
  • LCCQP572.A54 R466 2004

Description

Recent studies have shown that the heart possesses an intrinsic renin angiotensin system that is controlled by tissue-specific parameters that are activated by biomechanical stress. This book reviews the latest information on the way in which both the plasma and cardiac renin angiotensin systems affect heart function. It covers the cell and molecular biology of these systems, with contributions on renin synthesis, uptake and the intracellular signalling pathways. Particular insight comes from transgenic mouse models in which either mouse or human genes for various components of the renin angiotensin system are expressed. Other topics covered are wound healing as well as the trophic effects of aldosterone.

Subjects

Other Editions

  • Renin angiotensin system and the heartJohn Wiley & Sons2004-01-01

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