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A H Jan Danser1, Wendy W Batenburg, Joep H M van Esch

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Area of Science:

  • Endocrinology
  • Renal Physiology
  • Molecular Biology

Background:

  • Prorenin was historically considered an inactive precursor to renin.
  • Elevated prorenin levels are observed in diabetic patients with microvascular complications.
  • Prorenin exhibits extrarenal production at diverse bodily sites.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the origin, regulation, and enzymatic activity of prorenin.
  • To discuss prorenin's role in renin inhibition therapy.
  • To explore the consequences of prorenin binding to the (pro)renin receptor.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of studies on prorenin and the renin-angiotensin system.
  • Analysis of enzymatic activity and receptor binding data.
  • Synthesis of evidence regarding angiotensin-dependent and independent pathways.

Main Results:

  • Prorenin possesses enzymatic activity and distinct functions beyond being a renin precursor.
  • Prorenin binding to its receptor triggers both angiotensin-dependent and independent signaling.
  • Evidence suggests prorenin, not renin, is the primary determinant of tissue angiotensin generation.

Conclusions:

  • Prorenin plays a critical, active role in physiological and pathological processes.
  • The (pro)renin receptor mediates diverse signaling pathways activated by prorenin.
  • Prorenin's influence on tissue angiotensin generation has significant implications for disease management.