AT1b receptors contribute to regional disparities in angiotensin II mediated aortic remodelling in mice
Cavinato C, Spronck B, Caulk A, Murtada S, Humphrey J. AT1b receptors contribute to regional disparities in angiotensin II mediated aortic remodelling in mice. Journal Of The Royal Society Interface 2024, 21: 20240110. PMID: 39192727, PMCID: PMC11350382, DOI: 10.1098/rsif.2024.0110.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAngiotensin IIAnimalsAorta, ThoracicFemaleMaleMiceMice, KnockoutReceptor, Angiotensin, Type 1Vascular RemodelingConceptsAngiotensin II infusionAT1B receptorsII infusionAngiotensin IIChronic angiotensin II infusionDays of angiotensin II infusionWild-typeAortas of WTSmooth muscle contractilityDescending thoracic aortaAngiotensin II signalingInflammatory cell responseRenin-angiotensin systemRegulating blood pressureAngII infusionAortic remodelingCell biological changesImmunohistological changesIndependent of sexMuscle contractilityMale miceMouse modelAbdominal aortaArterial remodelingBlood pressure