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Recent progress in molecular and cell biological studies of angiotensin receptors

 

作者: Tadashi Inagami,  

 

期刊: Current Opinion in Nephrology and Hypertension  (OVID Available online 1995)
卷期: Volume 4, issue 1  

页码: 47-54

 

ISSN:1062-4821

 

年代: 1995

 

出版商: OVID

 

数据来源: OVID

 

摘要:

Recent developments in angiotensin II receptor research are discussed in the context of our knowledge in preceding years. Cloning of non-mammalian angiotensin II receptors without high affinity for non-peptide antagonists has permitted a new approach to the delineation of ligand-binding domains. Cloning of the second major isoform of angiotensin II receptor, AT2, and identification as a seven transmembrane domain receptor with only 32% sequence homology with the first isoform, AT1, provide the first concrete step toward our understanding of the roles of AT2. The discovery of phospholipase C-mediated pathway for AT1in vascular smooth muscle cell signaling introduces an entirely unexpected angle to future research. New aspects of AT1gene regulation and receptor desensitization and internalization are evolving. Molecular mechanisms and physiological implications of the differential expression of AT1Aand AT1Bare being clarified. The recent discovery of human AT1Bmay make studies on animal models interesting and more meaningful. The first paper on the genetic role of the AT1gene in human hypertension has just been published. A promising future is expected in the further development of angiotensin-receptor research in relation to cardiac, renal, and vascular function by employing techniques of molecular biology.

 

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