Age-Associated Changes in the Vascular Renin-Angiotensin System in Mice

Background. This study evaluated whether the change in the renin-angiotensin system (RAS) is associated with arterial aging in mice. Methods. Histologic changes and expressions of transforming growth factor-β (TGF-β), collagen IV, fibronectin, angiotensin II (Ang II), angiotensin-converting enzyme (...

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Main Authors: Hye Eun Yoon, Eun Nim Kim, Min Young Kim, Ji Hee Lim, In-Ae Jang, Tae Hyun Ban, Seok Joon Shin, Cheol Whee Park, Yoon Sik Chang, Bum Soon Choi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2016-01-01
Series:Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2016/6731093