Abstract Angiotensin II (Ang II) increases adhesion molecules, cytokines and chemokines
and exerts a proinflammatory effect on leucocytes, endothelial cells and vascular smooth …

Vascular inflammation is involved in the initiation and progression of atherosclerosis, and is
also present in hypertension-and diabetes-induced vascular complications. Angiotensin II …

Angiotensin II (Ang II), the most important component of the renin-angiotensin system, is
usually associated with hypertension and renal failure. Through its pro-inflammatory actions …

Pathogenesis of the atherosclerotic process is deemed as multi-factorial, and characterized
by chronic inflammatory response. Although hypertension is known to be one of the most …

Angiotensin-II, a product of angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) action, regulates vascular
tone, stimulates the release of pro-inflammatory cytokines, activates NFkappaB, increases …

Recent evidence shows that the renin‐angiotensin system is a crucial player in
atherosclerotic processes. The regulation of arterial blood pressure was considered from its …

There is increasing evidence that direct pathobiological events in the vessel wall play an
important role in vascular disease. An important mechanism involves the perturbation of the …

Angiotensin II, the major effector molecule produced renin‐angiotensin‐aldosterone axis, is
a vasoconstrictor contributing to hypertension. Evidence indicates, however, that …

Angiotensin II and endothelin-1 can both be regulated by nuclear factor-κB. They are to
varying degrees also capable of activating nuclear factor-κB and increasing the expression …

Abstract Purpose of Review Mechanisms facilitating progression of hypertension via cross
stimulation of the renin-angiotensin system (RAS) and inflammation have been proposed …