The Renin-Angiotensin System Modulates Inflammatory Processes in Atherosclerosis: Evidence from Basic Research and Clinical Studies

<table>Expanded renin-angiotensin-aldosteron system. Recently, the identification of new angiotensins with different activities increased the complexity of this hormonal axis. In addition to the crucial activities of the liver, kidney, lung, adrenal gland cortex, and pituitary gland, the heart also influences this system. ACE: angiotensin converting enzyme; ACE-2: angiotensin converting enzyme 2; NEP: neutral endopaptidase; AMPA: aminopeptidase A; AMPM: aminopaptidase M.</table>

Mediators of Inflammation

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Figure 1: The Renin-Angiotensin System Modulates Inflammatory Processes in Atherosclerosis: Evidence from Basic Research and Clinical Studies 