Renin–angiotensin system: an important player in the pathogenesis of acute respiratory distress syndrome

J Hrenak, F Simko - International journal of molecular sciences, 2020 - mdpi.com
Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is characterized by massive inflammation,
increased vascular permeability and pulmonary edema. Mortality due to ARDS remains very …

EndMT regulation by small RNAs in diabetes-associated fibrotic conditions: potential link with oxidative stress

R Giordo, YMA Ahmed, H Allam… - Frontiers in cell and …, 2021 - frontiersin.org
Diabetes-associated complications, such as retinopathy, nephropathy, cardiomyopathy, and
atherosclerosis, the main consequences of long-term hyperglycemia, often lead to organ …

Endothelial FGFR1 (fibroblast growth factor receptor 1) deficiency contributes differential fibrogenic effects in kidney and heart of diabetic mice

J Li, H Liu, SP Srivastava, Q Hu, R Gao, S Li… - …, 2020 - Am Heart Assoc
Endothelial-to-mesenchymal transition (EndMT) has been shown to contribute to organ
fibrogenesis. We have reported that N-acetyl-seryl-aspartyl-lysyl-proline (AcSDKP) restored …

Angiotensin A/Alamandine/MrgD axis: another clue to understanding cardiovascular pathophysiology

J Hrenak, L Paulis, F Simko - International journal of molecular sciences, 2016 - mdpi.com
The renin-angiotensin system (RAS) plays a crucial role in cardiovascular regulations and
its modulation is a challenging target for the vast majority of cardioprotective strategies …

The impact of microRNAs in renin–angiotensin-system-induced cardiac remodelling

M Adamcova, I Kawano, F Simko - International Journal of Molecular …, 2021 - mdpi.com
Current knowledge on the renin–angiotensin system (RAS) indicates its central role in the
pathogenesis of cardiovascular remodelling via both hemodynamic alterations and direct …

FGFR1 is critical for the anti-endothelial mesenchymal transition effect of N-acetyl-seryl-aspartyl-lysyl-proline via induction of the MAP4K4 pathway

J Li, S Shi, SP Srivastava, M Kitada, T Nagai… - Cell Death & …, 2017 - nature.com
Endothelial-to-mesenchymal transition (EndMT) has been shown to contribute to organ
fibrogenesis, and we have reported that the anti-EndMT effect of N-acetyl-seryl-aspartyl-lysyl …

Renin–angiotensin–aldosterone system: friend or foe—the matter of balance. Insight on history, therapeutic implications and covid-19 interactions

F Simko, J Hrenak, M Adamcova, L Paulis - International journal of …, 2021 - mdpi.com
The renin–angiotensin–aldosterone system (RAAS) ranks among the most challenging
puzzles in cardiovascular medicine. It participates in the principal homeostatic mechanisms …

N-acetyl-seryl-aspartyl-lysyl-proline (AcSDKP) mitigates the liver fibrosis via WTAP/m6A/Ptch1 axis through Hedgehog pathway

A Wei, F Zhao, A Hao, B Liu, Z Liu - Gene, 2022 - Elsevier
Abstract N-acetyl-seryl-aspartyl-lysyl-proline (AcSDKP) is an endogenous tetrapeptide with
potential antifibrotic effect. However, the underlying mechanism in the anti-fibrosis is still …

0.1% RGN-259 (thymosin ß4) ophthalmic solution promotes healing and improves comfort in neurotrophic keratopathy patients in a randomized, placebo-controlled …

G Sosne, HK Kleinman, C Springs, RH Gross… - International Journal of …, 2022 - mdpi.com
We determined the efficacy and safety of 0.1% RGN-259 ophthalmic solution (containing the
regenerative protein thymosin ß4) in promoting the healing of persistent epithelial defects in …

Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors and angiotensin II receptor blockers: potential allies in the COVID-19 pandemic instead of a threat?

F Simko, T Baka - Clinical Science, 2021 - portlandpress.com
Abstract Angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) is the leading player of the protective
renin–angiotensin system (RAS) pathway but also the entry receptor for severe acute …