Abstract

Activation of the renin-angiotensin-system has been associated with an increased risk of ischemic cardiovascular events independent of effects on blood pressure, while interruption of the renin-angiotensin-system by ACE inhibition reduced cardiovascular mortality in patients with left ventricular dysfunction. The mechanisms underlying these effects are not knows. One possible explanation involves an interaction between the RAS and fibrinolytic system. For example, Ang II stimulates expression of plasminogen activator inhibitor-1 in cultured endothelial cells in a dose-dependent manner. PAI-1 is the major physiologic inhibitor of fibrinolysis in vivo. In addition, by preventing the activation of matrix metalloproteinases by plasmin, PAI-1 may promote fibrosis. Increased PAI-1 expression is observed in atherosclerotic plazue and plasma PAI-1 is increased in patients with myocardial infarction.

  Funding Agency

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Center for Research Resources (NCRR)
Type
General Clinical Research Centers Program (M01)
Project #
5M01RR000095-41
Application #
6423921
Study Section
Project Start
2000-12-01
Project End
2001-11-30
Budget Start
Budget End
Support Year
41
Fiscal Year
2001
Total Cost
Indirect Cost

  Institution

Name
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Department
Type
DUNS #
004413456
City
Nashville
State
TN
Country
United States
Zip Code
37203

  Publications

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Gilchuk, Pavlo; Hill, Timothy M; Guy, Clifford et al. (2016) A Distinct Lung-Interstitium-Resident Memory CD8(+) T Cell Subset Confers Enhanced Protection to Lower Respiratory Tract Infection. Cell Rep 16:1800-9
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