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To assess the scientific rationale, clinical viability, and ethical implications of vaccination strategies targeting endogenous components of the renin-angiotensin system for hypertension management.

November 30, 2006Journal of Hypertension

A vaccine for hypertension

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JMJoël MénardPreventive Cardiology

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This editorial discusses the historical context, physiological implications, and ethical concerns surrounding the development of a vaccine against the renin-angiotensin system for hypertension.

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To assess the scientific rationale, clinical viability, and ethical implications of vaccination strategies targeting endogenous components of the renin-angiotensin system for hypertension management.
Reviewed historical attempts and recent preclinical and Phase I trials employing virus-like particles conjugated with angiotensin peptides to induce specific antibodies.
Evaluated physiological consequences, benefit-risk ratios, and ethical considerations of immunological interventions relative to established oral antihypertensive therapies.
Virus-like particle conjugate platforms successfully stimulate anti-angiotensin II antibody production in animal models and initial human trials.
Targeting endogenous peptides raises substantial safety concerns regarding irreversible immune modulation, potential autoimmune renal damage, and unfavorable risk profiles compared to established daily oral medications.

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Joël Ménard (2006) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a82aa375b7acbbacb8d6437 https://doi.org/10.1097/hjh.0b013e328012981b

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Hypertension management

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This editorial discusses the historical context, physiological implications, and ethical concerns surrounding the development of a vaccine against the renin-angiotensin system for hypertension.

A vaccine for hypertension

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