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World J Gastroenterol. Jun 7, 2009; 15(21): 2579-2586
Published online Jun 7, 2009. doi: 10.3748/wjg.15.2579
Published online Jun 7, 2009. doi: 10.3748/wjg.15.2579
Figure 3 A schematic diagram of both RAS arms.
The counter-regulatory arm of the RAS, ACE2-Ang-(1-7)-Mas axis, produces effects that oppose those of the ACE-Ang II-AT1 receptor axis. Ang: Angiotensin; Mas: G-protein coupled receptor of Ang-(1-7); AT1: Type 1 receptor of Ang II.
- Citation: Pereira RM, Santos RASD, Dias FLDC, Teixeira MM, Silva ACSE. Renin-angiotensin system in the pathogenesis of liver fibrosis. World J Gastroenterol 2009; 15(21): 2579-2586
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v15/i21/2579.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.15.2579