Sex differences exist in the regulation of arterial pressure and renal function by the renin-
angiotensin system (RAS). This may in part stem from a differential balance in the pressor …

Angiotensinogen (AGT) is one of the most significant enzymes of the renin-angiotensin-
aldosterone system (RAAS) which is involved in the regulation and maintenance of blood …

Like other infectious diseases, COVID-19 shows a clinical outcome enormously variable,
ranging from asymptomatic to lethal. In Italy, like in other countries, old male individuals, with …

Renin‐angiotensin system (RAS) polymorphisms have been studied as candidate risk
factors for hypertension with inconsistent results, possibly due to heterogeneity among …

Hypertension is a polygenic disease that affects over 1.2 billion adults aged 30–79
worldwide. It is a major risk factor for renal, cerebrovascular, and cardiovascular diseases …

Background: Hypertension, one of the most important risk factors for premature
cardiovascular disease, is a major worldwide public health problem. Angiotensin-1 …

Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is a vascular disorder with a high case fatality rate in the
instance of rupture. AAA is a multifactorial disease, and the etiology is still not fully …

Objective The renin-angiotensin system (RAS) is a hormonal signaling mechanism
implicated in the atherosclerosis and regulation of blood pressure. Angiotensin-converting …

Background Hypertension is a common cause associated with various life-threatening
disorders such as stroke, heart attack, etc. AGT, with its two common polymorphisms, ie …

Background. Essential hypertension is the result of modifiable and genetic factors, and it is
associated with increased risk for atherothrombosis. Some polymorphisms are associated …