Sentences with phrase «as angiotensin»

The inflammation occurs when at - risk cells produce receptors called All (known as angiotensin II type I receptors).

That produced a class of drugs known as angiotensin - converting enzyme, or ACE, inhibitors that hit the market in the early 1980s, and during the next 25 years or so, there followed a string of blockbuster small - molecule drugs that included such familiar names as Lipitor, Zantac and Prozac.

There is also hope surrounding the prophylactic effect on migraine attacks from newer substances such as angiotensin - converting enzyme and angiotensin II receptor antagonists — especially candesartan.

Not exact matches

This peptide family, which became known collectively as the bradykinin potentiating factor (BPF), was also found to block the conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II, a process that causes blood pressure to rise.

Current therapies include surgery, for example replacing the weakened part of the aorta, and medical treatments such as beta - blockers or angiotensin receptor blockers.

Some scientists suspect that it might bind to the angiotensin - converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) receptor, as did the SARS virus.

The blood pressure medication angiotensin - converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEIs) appear to reduce major cardiovascular events and death, as well death from all other causes, in patients with diabetes, while angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs) appear to have no such effect on those outcomes.

When patients with oral allergy syndrome take angiotensin - converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors for hypertension and congestive heart failure, they are at an increased risk for a life - threatening allergic reaction known as anaphylaxis, according to new research.

Transient receptor potential (TRP) protein 7 acts as a G protein - activated Ca 2 + channel mediating angiotensin II - induced myocardial apoptosis.

Angiotensin II receptor type 1 (Agtr1a): Lowering Agtr1a protein levels protects mitochondrial function and modestly extends life in mice, though as for many of these methods of somewhat slowing aging there are probably many other changes to the operation of metabolism that are as yet unexplored.

For example, some of the peptides found in fermented tofu inhibit angiotensin - converting - enzyme (ACE) and are therefore classified as «ACE inhibitors.»

The researchers speculated that olive leaf might work to relax artery walls and lower blood pressure in the same way as prescription ACE (angiotensin - converting enzyme) inhibitors.

• In this 2009 study, statin use was associated with a rise of fasting plasma glucose in patients with and without diabetes, independently of other factors such as age, and use of aspirin, β - blockers, or angiotensin - converting enzyme inhibitors.

As mentioned earlier, aldosterone is part of the rennin - angiotensin - aldosterone system (RAAS) that is responsible for regulating and maintaining sodium balance in the body.

For example, some of the peptides found in tempeh inhibit angiotensin - converting - enzyme (ACE) and are therefore classified as «ACE inhibitors.»

Recent studies show hibiscus may help regulate blood pressure and cholesterol levels, help manage weight and act as a natural angiotensin - converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor.

Low sodium levels supposedly RAISE angiotensin and crisis hormones such as adrenaline, raising blood pressure.

Glomerular disease will be treated through a combination of immunosuppressant medication, angiotensin - converting enzyme inhibition, low - dose aspirin and a special diet low in protein, phosphorous, calcium and sodium and high in potassium and polyunsaturated fatty acids such as omega - 3 and omega - 6.

Her research interests include management of congestive heart failure with particular interest in the renin - angiotensin - aldosterone system as well as advanced cardiac imaging.

Patients with right - sided CHF should be treated with furosemide (1 - 2 mg / kg, bid), a low - dose angiotensin - converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor such as enalapril (0.25 mg / kg, bid, possibly increased to 0.5 mg / kg, bid after 1 wk pending renal function test results), and a restricted sodium diet.

The two groups of drugs that are in most common use for that in pets are angiotensin receptor blocking medications (ACE inhibitors, eg Fortekor ®, Lotensin ®, Enalapril ® aka ACE - Is)(ref1, rptref2, ref3) and angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs such as telmisartan / Semintra ®).

Fluid losses not compensated for by food intake can stimulate thirst mechanisms or other compensatory means, such as the sympathetic nervous system, angiotensin II, and renal sodium excretion.

Angiotensin - converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors such as enalapril to minimize protein loss in the urine and to help control blood pressure.

Blocking the activation of a hormone known as «angiotensin» may be of benefit in chronic kidney disease in cats.

Enhancement of heart muscle contractility and reduction of blood pressure is gained with the use of angiotensin - converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors such as enalapril and benazepril and vasodilators like amlodipine and diltiazem.

Drugs such as ACE - inhibitors and angiotensin receptor blockers can benefit cats with chronic kidney disease by dilating blood vessels and supporting blood flow through the kidneys, lowering blood pressure, and also significantly reducing protein loss through the kidneys which can lead to the progression of disease, and so potentially improve survival in these patients.