The review highlights chymase-directed formation of AngII from Ang-(1-12) in human cardiac tissue and robust expression of Ang-(1-12) and chymase in subjects with resistant atrial fibrillation.
This review highlights species-specific differences in angiotensin II formation, emphasizing the role of chymase-directed Ang-(1-12) metabolism in human cardiac tissue and its potential relevance in resistant atrial fibrillation.
Lessons learned from the characterization of the biological roles of Ang-(1-7) angiotensin-(1-7) in opposing the vasoconstrictor, proliferative and prothrombotic actions of AngII (angiotensin II) created an underpinning for a more comprehensive exploration of the multiple pathways by which the RAS (renin-angiotensin system) of blood and tissues regulates homoeostasis and its altered state in disease processes. The present review summarizes the progress that has been made in the novel exploration of intermediate shorter forms of angiotensinogen through the characterization of the expression and functions of the dodecapeptide Ang-(1-12) angiotensin-(1-12) in the cardiac production of AngII. The studies reveal significant differences in humans compared with rodents regarding the enzymatic pathway by which Ang-(1-12) undergoes metabolism. Highlights of the research include the demonstration of chymase-directed formation of AngII from Ang-(1-12) in human left atrial myocytes and left ventricular tissue, the presence of robust expression of Ang-(1-12) and chymase in the atrial appendage of subjects with resistant atrial fibrillation, and the preliminary observation of significantly higher Ang-(1-12) expression in human left atrial appendages.
Ferrario et al. (Fri,) conducted a review in Resistant atrial fibrillation. Angiotensin-(1-12) pathway was evaluated. The review highlights chymase-directed formation of AngII from Ang-(1-12) in human cardiac tissue and robust expression of Ang-(1-12) and chymase in subjects with resistant atrial fibrillation.