Cellular and Molecular Biology of the Renin-Angiotensin System / Edition 1

by Mohan K. Raizada

Overview

Cellular and Molecular Biology of the Renin-Angiotensin System provides the first review and update of the state-of-the-art cellular and molecular aspects of the renin-angiotensin system. The book presents detailed analyses from world experts on each component of this system, including future directions. Topics range from angiotensin II receptor subtypes to processing of renin to the use of transgenic animal models for studying the role of this system in hypertension.

Cellular and Molecular Biology of the Renin-Angiotensin System is essential reading for physiologists of the renin-angiotensin system, endocrinologists, cardiovascular specialists, renal physiologists, and neurobiologists.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781315891392
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	12/08/2017
Pages:	591
Product dimensions:	6.12(w) x 9.19(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

1. Renin 2. Angiotensinogen 3. Angiotensin Converting Enzyme 4. Angiotensin Receptors 5. Angiotensis Regulation of Gene Expression 6. Renin-Angiotensis and Human Hypertension