Table 2: The effects of dihydropyridine CCBs on angiotensin II-induced expression of steroidogenic enzymes.

Dihydropyridine CCB Type of affecting Ca2+ channels StAR CYP11B1 CYP11B2 Amlodipine L, T →     Azelnidipine L, T ↓ ↓ ↓ Benidipine L, T   ↓ ↓ Cilnidipine L, N   → ↓ Efonidipine L, T ↑ ↓ ↓ Nifedipine L → ↓ ↓ Nitrendipine L   → →