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 (...
Main Authors: | , , , , , , , , , |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2016-01-01
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Series: | Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2016/6731093 |