Abstract
This chapter summarizes the predominantly vasodilator effects of AT2R in the vasculature based on both in vitro and in vivo preclinical studies, before describing the effects of chronic AT2R stimulation on blood pressure. Generally, AT2R agonists are not considered to be antihypertensive in preclinical models despite the fact that vascular AT2Rs are functionally active in preclinical studies and in a number of acute human studies (ex vivo and in vivo). Possible mechanisms are explored to explain the apparent lack of effect of AT2R on blood pressure in chronic pharmacological studies that would not have been predicted from the large body of evidence documenting AT2R-mediated vasodilator function.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | The Protective Arm of the Renin-Angiotensin System |
Subtitle of host publication | Functional Aspects and Therapeutic Implications |
Editors | Thomas Unger, Ulrike M. Steckelings, Robson A. S. dos Santos |
Place of Publication | London UK |
Publisher | Elsevier |
Pages | 49 - 55 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Edition | 1st |
ISBN (Print) | 9780128013649 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2015 |