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Abstract
A survey is presented of the registered non-peptidergic angiotensin II receptor antagonists (AT1 blockers, ARBs, sartans) and their general properties and similarities. Accordingly, their receptor profile, pharmacokinetic and therapeutic applications are discussed. In addition, attention is paid to the individual characteristics of the AT1 blockers now available. A few components of this category offer additional potentially beneficial properties, owing to their pharmacological or metabolic characteristics. Such additional properties are critically discussed for eprosartan, losartan, telmisartan and valsartan.Entities:
Keywords: AT1 receptors; angiotensin II receptor antagonists; insulin sensitisation; renin-angiotensin system
Year: 2006 PMID: 25696573 PMCID: PMC2557311
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Neth Heart J ISSN: 1568-5888 Impact factor: 2.380