Angiotensin-(1-7) Peptide Hormone Reduces Inflammation and Pathogen Burden during <i>Mycoplasma pneumoniae</i> Infection in Mice

• Main Authors: Katie L. Collins (Author), Usir S. Younis (Author), Sasipa Tanyaratsrisakul (Author), Robin Polt (Author), Meredith Hay (Author), Heidi M. Mansour (Author), Julie G. Ledford (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: MDPI AG, 2021-10-01T00:00:00Z.
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The peptide hormone, angiotensin (Ang-(1-7)), produces anti-inflammatory and protective effects by inhibiting production and expression of many cytokines and adhesion molecules that are associated with a cytokine storm. While Ang-(1-7) has been shown to reduce inflammation and airway hyperreactivity...