2007
Modulation of angiotensin II and norepinephrine-induced plasminogen activator inhibitor-1 expression by AT1a receptor deficiency
Brown NJ, Bradford J, Wang Z, Lea W, Ma L, Ma J, Vaughan DE, Fogo AB. Modulation of angiotensin II and norepinephrine-induced plasminogen activator inhibitor-1 expression by AT1a receptor deficiency. Kidney International 2007, 72: 72-81. PMID: 17429342, DOI: 10.1038/sj.ki.5002268.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAngiotensin IIAngiotensin II Type 1 Receptor BlockersAnimalsAortaBlood PressureGene Expression RegulationKidneyLiverLosartanMaleMiceMice, Inbred C57BLMice, KnockoutMyocardiumNorepinephrinePlasminogen Activator Inhibitor 1Random AllocationReceptor, Angiotensin, Type 1RNA, MessengerVasoconstrictor AgentsConceptsPAI-1 expressionPlasminogen activator inhibitor-1 expressionSystolic blood pressureAng IIBlood pressureReceptor deficiencyWT miceAngiotensin IIBaseline systolic blood pressureAT1a receptor deficiencyEffects of losartanReceptor knockout micePressor responseWT heartsReceptor mRNAKnockout miceLosartanNorepinephrinePAI-1AortaKidneyLiverMiceCell-type specificHeart
2002
ACE Inhibition Versus Angiotensin Type 1 Receptor Antagonism
Brown NJ, Kumar S, Painter CA, Vaughan DE. ACE Inhibition Versus Angiotensin Type 1 Receptor Antagonism. Hypertension 2002, 40: 859-865. PMID: 12468570, DOI: 10.1161/01.hyp.0000040264.15961.48.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAngiotensin Receptor AntagonistsAngiotensin-Converting Enzyme InhibitorsAntihypertensive AgentsBlood GlucoseBlood PressureDiureticsDose-Response Relationship, DrugDrug Therapy, CombinationFemaleHumansHydrochlorothiazideHypertensionInsulinInsulin ResistanceLosartanMaleMiddle AgedPlasminogen Activator Inhibitor 1RamiprilReceptor, Angiotensin, Type 1Renin-Angiotensin SystemSodium Chloride Symporter InhibitorsTissue Plasminogen ActivatorTreatment OutcomeConceptsPlasminogen activator inhibitor-1PAI-1 antigenAngiotensin type 1 receptor antagonismPlasma PAI-1 antigenAT1 receptor antagonismReceptor antagonismACE inhibitionAddition of ramiprilAngiotensin receptor antagonismWeeks of hydrochlorothiazideEffects of losartanPlasma PAI-1Activator inhibitor-1Aldosterone systemHypertensive subjectsBlood pressureFibrinolytic variablesMyocardial infarctionTPA antigenRisk factorsTreatment periodLosartanTPA activityAntigenInhibitor-1
1996
Losartan blocks aldosterone and renal vascular responses to angiotensin II in humans.
Gandhi S, Ryder D, Brown N. Losartan blocks aldosterone and renal vascular responses to angiotensin II in humans. Hypertension 1996, 28: 961-6. PMID: 8952583, DOI: 10.1161/01.hyp.28.6.961.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRenal plasma flow responseExogenous Ang IIRenal plasma flowBaseline renal plasma flowPara-aminohippurate clearanceAng IIAldosterone levelsPlasma flow responseAngiotensin IIAng II type 1 receptor blockadeAng II type 1 receptorFlow responseBaseline plasma aldosterone levelsType 1 receptor blockadeII type 1 receptorAng II doseBaseline systolic pressureRenal vascular responseAng II infusionEffects of losartanPlasma aldosterone levelsSystolic pressure responseType 1 receptorAbsence of losartanPmol/L