Losartan protects against intermittent hypoxia-induced peritubular capillary loss by modulating the renal renin-angiotensin system and angiogenesis factors.
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DOI: 10.1093/abbs/gmz136
Abstract: Obstructive sleep apnea is characterized by chronic intermittent hypoxia (CIH), which is a risk factor for renal peritubular capillary (PTC) loss, and angiotensin II receptor blockers can alleviate PTC loss. However, the mechanism by which… read more here.
Keywords: ptc loss; angiogenesis; cih induced; angiotensin ... See more keywords