Hormonal regulation of the human adipose-tissue renin–angiotensin system: relationship to obesity and hypertension

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Abstract

Renin-angiotensin system genes are differentially regulated in human obesity and hypertension. The role of the adipose-tissue renin-angiotensin system in the development of obesity-associated hypertension or metabolic disease clearly warrants further study.

Topics & Keywords

Hormonal Regulation and Hypertension Renin-Angiotensin System Studies Cardiovascular Disease and Adiposity

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of Hypertension

Volume 20, Issue 5, pp. 965-973

DOI: 10.1097/00004872-200205000-00032

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