| Literature DB >> 25447414 |
Yanjie Yang1, Shuang-Yu Lv2, Shuang-Kun Lyu3, Dongdong Wu1, Qiang Chen4.
Abstract
Apelin is the endogenous ligand for the APJ, a member of the G protein coupled receptors family. Apelin/APJ system is widely distributed in central nervous system and peripheral tissues, especially in heart, lung and kidney. Apelin plays important physiological and pathological roles in cardiovascular system, immune system, neuroprotection, etc. This article outlines the protective effect of apelin on ischemia/reperfusion (I/R) injury. Apelin could activate multiple protective mechanisms to prevent heart, brain, liver and kidney I/R injury. Apelin/APJ system may be a promising therapeutic target for ischemic and other related diseases.Entities:
Keywords: APJ; Apelin; Brain; Heart; Ischemia/reperfusion injury
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Year: 2014 PMID: 25447414 DOI: 10.1016/j.peptides.2014.11.001
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Peptides ISSN: 0196-9781 Impact factor: 3.750