Research Article

Alterations in Gene Expression of Renin-Angiotensin System Components and Related Proteins in Colorectal Cancer

Table 3

Use of RAS inhibitors and other medications in various cancers.

MedicationCancer typeEffect of medication on cancer typeCitation

inhibitorsCRCDownregulated tumor growthMakar et al. [17]
yearsCRCDecreased RISK of CRCMakar et al. [17]
CCB yearsCRCNo changeMakar et al. [17]
Statins, ACEI, CCBs, diureticsCRCNo change in risk of CRCBoudreau et al. [100]
ACEI (dose related)Adenomatous polypsDecreased risk of CRC via downregulation of adenomatous polypsKedika et al. [18]
ACEI and ARB combinationCancer (nonspecific)Increased risk of cancerBangalore et al. [101]
ACEIBreast, prostate, renal, and small cell cancerImproved survival outcomesCoulson et al. [86]
Losartan (ARB)Breast CancerDelays occurrence and progression of invasive breast cancerCoulson et al. [86]
Captopril (ACEI)CRC liver metastasesDecreased tumor metastasesNeo et al. [15]