The renin-angiotensin system (RAS) remains a cornerstone of cardiovascular and renal physiology, orchestrating vital aspects of blood pressure regulation and fluid-electrolyte balance. At the heart of ...

A review article published in the journal Frontiers in Physiology by researchers affiliated with the Federal University of São Paulo (UNIFESP) in Brazil discusses the mechanisms whereby SARS-CoV-2 ...

A new study has identified a critical "pressure sensor" inside the kidney that helps the body control blood pressure and ...

Paradoxical expressions of natriuretic peptide receptor-C and neutral endopeptidase account for C-type natriuretic peptide decline during the progression of experimental obstructive nephropathy.

Key parameters that influence surgical strategy in localised kidney cancer. Association of ACEI/ARB with tumor regression.

University of Virginia School of Medicine scientists have obtained important new insights into how our bodies regulate our ...

Research that focused on blocking the renin-angiotensin system (RAS) led to the discovery of ACE inhibitors, which proved efficacious in the treatment of hypertension, various cardiovascular disorders ...

Panelists discuss how treatment sequencing in immunoglobulin A (IgA) nephropathy will likely evolve toward a risk-stratified approach, beginning with optimized supportive care and renin-angiotensin ...

A study published in BMC Nephrology explored whether serum angiotensinogen could serve as a reliable biomarker to identify patients at higher risk of developing acute kidney injury or ...

Anyone who is taking a diuretic and a renin-angiotensin system (RSA) inhibitor for high blood pressure should be cautious about also taking ibuprofen, according to new research. Diuretics and RSA ...

Researchers visualized the protein binding site of the (pro)renin receptor known to be involved in pancreatic cancer development using an artificial intelligence-based protein structure prediction ...