摘要
Renin angiotensin system(RAS) activation has a significant influence on renal disease progression. The classical angiotensin-converting enzyme(ACE)-angiotensin Ⅱ(Ang Ⅱ)-Ang Ⅱ type 1(AT1) axis is considered to control the effects of RAS activation on renal disease.However, since its discovery in 2000 ACE2 has also been demonstrated to have a significant impact on the RAS.The synthesis and catabolism of Ang Ⅱ are regulated via a complex series of interactions, which involve ACE and ACE2. In the kidneys, ACE2 is expressed in the proxima tubules and less strongly in the glomeruli. The synthesisof inactive Ang 1-9 from Ang Ⅰ and the catabolism of Ang Ⅱ to produce Ang 1-7 are the main functions of ACE2. Ang 1-7 reduces vasoconstriction, water retention, salt intake, cell proliferation, and reactive oxygen stress, and also has a renoprotective effect. Thus, in the nonclassical RAS the ACE2-Ang 1-7-Mas axis counteracts the ACE-Ang Ⅱ-AT1 axis. This review examines recent human and animal studies about renal ACE and ACE2.
Renin angiotensin system (RAS) activation has a significant influence on renal disease progression. The classical angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE)-angio-tensin Ⅱ (Ang Ⅱ)-Ang Ⅱ type 1 (AT1) axis is considered to control the effects of RAS activation on renal disease. However, since its discovery in 2000 ACE2 has also been demonstrated to have a significant impact on the RAS. The synthesis and catabolism of Ang Ⅱ are regulated via a complex series of interactions, which involve ACE and ACE2. In the kidneys, ACE2 is expressed in the proximal tubules and less strongly in the glomeruli. The synthesis of inactive Ang 1-9 from Ang Ⅰ and the catabolism of Ang Ⅱ to produce Ang 1-7 are the main functions of ACE2. Ang 1-7 reduces vasoconstriction, water retention, salt intake, cell proliferation, and reactive oxygen stress, and also has a renoprotective effect. Thus, in the non-classical RAS the ACE2-Ang 1-7-Mas axis counteracts the ACE-Ang Ⅱ-AT1 axis. This review examines recent human and animal studies about renal ACE and ACE2.
基金
Supported by The Toho University School of Medicine Research Foundation
关键词
肾素血管
肾脏
治疗方法
临床分析
Angiotensin-converting enzyme
Angiotensin-converting enzyme 2
Diabetic nephropathy
Kidney disease
Renin angiotensin system