Journal of International Oncology ›› 2014, Vol. 41 ›› Issue (5): 321-323.doi: 10.3760/cma.j.issn.1673-422X.2014.05.001

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Roles of angiotensin Ⅱ receptors in tumor

Ding  Xiangli, Wang  Haifeng, Yang  Delin, et al   

  1. Department of Urinary Surgery, Second Affiliated Hospital, Kunming Medical University, Kunming 650101, China
  • Received:2014-01-06 Revised:2014-03-04 Online:2014-05-08 Published:2014-04-28
  • Contact: Yang Delin E-mail:ydelin@163.com

Abstract: Angiotensin (AngⅡ), a main effector peptide of the reninangiotensin system (RAS), mediates a hormonal action in the maintenance of blood pressure and electrolyte levels, and thus fluid homeostasis. Recent studies have implicated that it correlates with tumor growth, angiogenesis, metastasis and it has drawn more and more attention. Many studies show that Ang ⅡAT1R/AT2R play crucial roles in tumor growth, metastasis, invasion and tumor angiogenesis, which are formed  new targets for treating malignant tumors.

Key words: Angiotensin Ⅱ, Neoplasms, Receptor, angiotensin, type 1, Receptor, angiotensin, type 2, Angiotensin Ⅱ type 1 receptor blockers