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World J Diabetes. Jun 15, 2021; 12(6): 839-854
Published online Jun 15, 2021. doi: 10.4239/wjd.v12.i6.839
Published online Jun 15, 2021. doi: 10.4239/wjd.v12.i6.839
Figure 1 Composition and function of the renin-angiotensin system and its main regulators and inhibitors.
RAS: Rennin angiotensin system; ACEI: Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor; ARB: Angiotensin II receptor blocker; ACE: Angiotensin-converting enzyme; ACE2: Angiotensin-converting enzyme 2; AT1R: Angiotensin type 1 receptor; AT2R: Angiotensin type 2 receptor; MasR: Mas receptor; MLN-4760: A specific ACE2 inhibitor; Organ damage: Renal damage, lung damage, cardiovascular damage, etc.
- Citation: Liu LP, Zhang XL, Li J. New perspectives on angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 and its related diseases. World J Diabetes 2021; 12(6): 839-854
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1948-9358/full/v12/i6/839.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4239/wjd.v12.i6.839