New basic science initiatives with the angiotensin II receptor blocker valsartan

Summary Angiotensin II (Ang II) plays a key role in the regulation of blood pressure and fluid homeostasis. Valsartan is a highly selective Ang II receptor blocker that specifically and selectively blocks Ang II at the AT1-receptor. In animal models, valsartan has shown positive effects on vasoconst...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Marc de Gasparo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi - SAGE Publishing 2000-06-01
Series:Journal of the Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.3317/JRAAS.2000.052