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The cardiac (pro)renin receptor is primarily expressed in myocyte transverse tubules and is increased in experimental diabetic cardiomyopathy

  • Kim Connelly
  • , Andrew Advani
  • , Sandra Kim
  • , Suzanne Advani
  • , Michael Zhang
  • , Kathryn White
  • , Young Kim
  • , Colleen Parker
  • , Kerri Thai
  • , Henry Krum
  • , Darren Kelly
  • , Richard Gilbert

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Abstract

Background: The pro(renin) receptor is a 350 amino acid transmembrane protein, that on ligand binding, increases the catalytic efficiency of angiotensinogen cleavage by both prorenin and renin, augmenting angiotensin I formation at the cell surface. While implicated in a broad range of diseases, studies to date have focused on the kidney, particularly in the diabetic context. We sought to examine the site-specific expression of the pro(renin) receptor within the heart.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1175 - 1184
Number of pages10
JournalJournal of Hypertension
Volume29
Issue number6
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2011

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  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

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