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ArticlePloS one2016

Anti-Inflammatory Action of Angiotensin 1-7 in Experimental Colitis.

Maitham A Khajah, Maryam M Fateel, Kethireddy V Ananthalakshmi, Yunus A Luqmani

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Article in PloS one, 2016. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 61 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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61citing papers in PubMed, 1 pooled it
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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

61 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 100 citations in OpenAlex.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

4 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Maitham A KhajahFaculty of Pharmacy, Kuwait University, PO Box 24923, Safat, 13110, Kuwait.
Maryam M FateelFaculty of Pharmacy, Kuwait University, PO Box 24923, Safat, 13110, Kuwait.
Kethireddy V AnanthalakshmiFaculty of Pharmacy, Kuwait University, PO Box 24923, Safat, 13110, Kuwait.
Yunus A LuqmaniFaculty of Pharmacy, Kuwait University, PO Box 24923, Safat, 13110, Kuwait.
Kuwait University · KW

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThere is evidence to support a role for angiotensin (Ang) 1-7 in reducing the activity of inflammatory signaling molecules such as MAPK, PKC and SRC. Enhanced angiotensin converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) expression has been observed in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) suggesting a role in its pathogenesis, prompting this study.

methodsThe colonic expression/activity profile of ACE2, Ang 1-7, MAS1-receptor (MAS1-R), MAPK family and Akt were determined by western blot and immunofluorescence. The effect of either exogenous administration of Ang 1-7 or pharmacological inhibition of its function (by A779 treatment) was determined using the mouse dextran sulfate sodium model.

resultsEnhanced colonic expression of ACE2, Ang1-7 and MAS1-R was observed post-colitis induction. Daily Ang 1-7 treatment (0.01-0.06 mg/kg) resulted in significant amelioration of DSS-induced colitis. In contrast, daily administration of A779 significantly worsened features of colitis. Colitis-associated phosphorylation of p38, ERK1/2 and Akt was reduced by Ang 1-7 treatment.

conclusionOur results indicate important anti-inflammatory actions of Ang 1-7 in the pathogenesis of IBD, which may provide a future therapeutic strategy to control the disease progression.

Indexed as

Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme 2Angiotensin IAnimalsAnti-Inflammatory AgentsColitisDextran SulfateDisease Models, AnimalExtracellular Signal-Regulated MAP KinasesFemaleMaleMAP Kinase Signaling SystemMiceMice, Inbred BALB CPeptide FragmentsPeptidyl-Dipeptidase AProto-Oncogene MasAce2 protein, mouseAngiotensin-Converting Enzyme 2Angiotensin Iangiotensin I (1-7)Anti-Inflammatory AgentsDextran SulfateExtracellular Signal-Regulated MAP KinasesMas1 protein, mousePeptide FragmentsPeptidyl-Dipeptidase AProto-Oncogene MasProto-Oncogene ProteinsProto-Oncogene Proteins c-aktReceptors, G-Protein-Coupled

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PMID26963721
PMCPMC4786309
OpenAlexW2295658637

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