[Renin-Angiotensin-System (RAS) and COVID-19 - On The Prescription of RAS Blockers].
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DOI: 10.1055/a-1165-6994
Abstract: Twenty years ago, an enzyme homologous to the previously known angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) was identified, and subsequently named ACE2. In the renin-angiotensin system (RAS), ACE2 has counter-regulatory functions against the classical effector peptide angiotensin II,… read more here.
Keywords: ras blockers; renin angiotensin; system ras; angiotensin ... See more keywords
Changes in Urinary Angiotensinogen Associated with Deterioration of Kidney Function in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
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DOI: 10.3346/jkms.2017.32.5.782
Abstract: Urinary angiotensinogen (AGT) is potentially a specific biomarker for the status of the intrarenal renin-angiotensin system (RAS) in patients with diabetes mellitus. We explored whether changes in urinary AGT excretion levels were associated with the… read more here.
Keywords: ras blockers; changes urinary; type diabetes; agt ... See more keywords