The angiotensin system elements in invertebrates

Authors
Salzet, M Deloffre, L Breton, C Vieau, D Schoofs, L
Citation
M. Salzet et al., The angiotensin system elements in invertebrates, BRAIN RES R, 36(1), 2001, pp. 35-45
Citations number
74
Categorie Soggetti
Neurosciences & Behavoir
Journal title
BRAIN RESEARCH REVIEWS
ISSN journal
01650173 → ACNP
Volume
36
Issue
1
Year of publication
2001
Pages
35 - 45
Database
ISI
SICI code
0165-0173(200108)36:1<35:TASEII>2.0.ZU;2-P
Abstract
In this review, the different components of the renin-angiotensin system (R AS) in invertebrates are discussed. This system is implicated in osmoregula tion, reproduction, memory processes and immune system regulation. As the e lements of this hormone-enzymatic system also exist in invertebrates, it ap pears that the RAS originated very early in evolution. (C) 2001 Elsevier Sc ience B V All rights reserved.