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Angiotensin and the regulation of cellular growth. Pathophysiologic implications for cardiovascular and
R Re1
1Alton Ochsner Medical Foundation, New Orleans, LA 70121.
Abstract:
Components of the renin-angiotensin system can be found in the vasculature, although in most cases it is unclear how much, if any, of this renin in the vasculature is locally synthesized. Over recent years, a variety of novel actions of angiotensin II have been delineated which suggest that in appropriate physiologic or pathologic circumstances vascular angiotensin II can play an important role in determining vascular structure. Moreover, angiotensin II may play a role in neoplastic growth of vascular and nonvascular tissues.
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