Angiotensin-(1-5) is a Potent Endogenous Angiotensin AT2-Receptor Agonist
I. M. Souza-Silva, A. A. Peluso, K. Elsaafien, A. L. Nazarova, K. B. Assersen, L. Rodrigues-Ribeiro, M. Mohammed, A. F. Rodrigues, A. Nawrocki, L. A. Johansen, P. Jensen, A. D. de Kloet, E. G. Krause, M. DelBorgo, I. Maslov, , U. M. Steckelings
This study identifies angiotensin-(1-5) as a potent endogenous agonist of the AT2-receptor, showing its ability to increase nitric oxide release and lower blood pressure through AT2R-mediated mechanisms.
bioRxiv · Apr 5, 2024 · PreprintPharmacology & Toxicology