Ang-(1-7) and its receptor Mas are important components of the intrarenal renin-angiotensin system, exerting complex, cell-specific effects that appear protective against endothelial dysfunction and tubular injury.
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Supports Mas agonism as renoprotective in kidney disease; leaves open need for clinical trials to confirm benefit.
Dilauro et al. (2009) studied this question.
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