Potassium Intake Prevents the Induction of the Renin-Angiotensin System and Increases Medullary ACE2 and COX-2 in the Kidneys of Angiotensin II-Dependent Hypertensive Rats

• Main Authors: Alexis A. Gonzalez (Author), Matias Gallardo (Author), Carlos Cespedes (Author), Carlos P. Vio (Author)
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• Udgivet: Frontiers Media S.A., 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z.
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In angiotensin II (Ang II)-dependent hypertensive rats there is an increased expression of proximal tubule angiotensinogen (AGT), collecting duct renin and angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE), which contributes to intratubular Ang II formation. Ang II acts on Ang II type 1 receptors promoting sodium...