| Literature DB >> 28258568 |
Lu Tie1, Di Wang2, Yundi Shi2, Xuejun Li3.
Abstract
Recent studies have shown that some aquaporins (AQPs ), including AQP1, AQP4, AQP7 and AQP9, are expressed in endothelial cells, vascular smooth muscle cells and heart of cardiovascular system. These AQPs are involved in the cardiovascular function and in pathological process of related diseases, such as cerebral ischemia , congestion heart failure , hypertension and angiogenesis. Therefore, it is important to understand the accurate association between AQPs and cardiovascular system, which may provide novel approaches to prevent and treat related diseases. Here we will discuss the expression and physiological function of AQPs in cardiovascular system and summarize recent researches on AQPs related cardiovascular diseases.Entities:
Keywords: Angiogenesis; Aquaporin; Cerebral ischemia; Congestion heart failure; Hypertension
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Year: 2017 PMID: 28258568 DOI: 10.1007/978-94-024-1057-0_6
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Adv Exp Med Biol ISSN: 0065-2598 Impact factor: 2.622