| Literature DB >> 30819554 |
Nirupama Ramkumar1, Donald E Kohan2.
Abstract
The (pro)renin receptor (PRR) is a multifunctional protein that is expressed in multiple organs. Binding of prorenin/renin to the PRR activates angiotensin II-dependent and angiotensin II-independent pathways. The PRR is also involved in autophagy and Wnt/ß catenin signaling, functions that are not contingent on prorenin binding. Emerging evidence suggests that the PRR plays an important role in blood pressure regulation and glucose and lipid metabolism. Herein, we review PRR function in health and disease, with particular emphasis on hypertension and the metabolic syndrome.Entities:
Keywords: (pro)renin receptor; hypertension; insulin resistance; obesity
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Year: 2019 PMID: 30819554 PMCID: PMC6478511 DOI: 10.1016/j.kint.2018.10.042
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Kidney Int ISSN: 0085-2538 Impact factor: 10.612