Counterregulatory actions of angiotensin-(1-7).
Ferrario C M, et al. · Hypertension (Dallas, Tex. : 1979) · 1997
Researchers found that angiotensin-(1-7), a component of the renin-angiotensin system, has effects that counteract the actions of angiotensin II, particularly in lowering blood pressure. This study highlights how angiotensin-(1-7) can promote vasodilation and has potential benefits in managing hypertension.
Key findings
- 01Angiotensin-(1-7) mimics some effects of angiotensin II but does not cause vasoconstriction or increase thirst.
- 02The peptide has been observed to lower blood pressure and promote relaxation of blood vessels, especially in hypertensive individuals.
- 03Increased levels of angiotensin-(1-7) were correlated with the effectiveness of blood pressure-lowering medications in both humans and animal studies.