Role of urotensin II in health and disease
B Ross, K McKendy, A Giaid - American Journal of …, 2010 - journals.physiology.org
Urotensin II (UII) is an 11 amino acid cyclic peptide originally isolated from the goby fish. The
amino acid sequence of UII is exceptionally conserved across most vertebrate taxa, sharing …
amino acid sequence of UII is exceptionally conserved across most vertebrate taxa, sharing …
Role of urotensin II and its receptor in health and disease
J McDonald, M Batuwangala, DG Lambert - Journal of anesthesia, 2007 - Springer
Abstract Urotensin II (U-II) is currently the most potent vasoconstrictor identified. This action
is brought about via activation of a G q/11-protein coupled receptor (UT receptor). U-II …
is brought about via activation of a G q/11-protein coupled receptor (UT receptor). U-II …
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Tratado de referencia internacional en el ámbito de la nefrología que cuenta con más de 40
años de historia y con la participación de más de 200 especialistas de todo el mundo …
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The renin–angiotensin system, adrenomedullins and urotensin II in the kidney: Possible renoprotection via the kidney peptide systems
K Takahashi, T Hirose, N Mori, R Morimoto, M Kohzuki… - Peptides, 2009 - Elsevier
The incidence of chronic kidney disease, such as diabetic nephropathy, is increasing
throughout the world. Many biologically active peptides play important roles in the kidney …
throughout the world. Many biologically active peptides play important roles in the kidney …
Renal impairment, hypertension and plasma urotensin II
A Mosenkis, RR Kallem, TM Danoff… - Nephrology Dialysis …, 2011 - academic.oup.com
Abstract Background. Human urotensin II (UII) is a potent mammalian vasoconstrictor
thought to be produced and cleared by the kidneys. Conflicting data exist regarding the …
thought to be produced and cleared by the kidneys. Conflicting data exist regarding the …
Urotensin II: a cardiovascular and renal update
Z Carmine, F Mallamaci - Current Opinion in Nephrology and …, 2008 - journals.lww.com
Administration of urotensin II produces a cardiodepressant effect in normal rats but exerts
beneficial renal hemodynamic effects and preserves myocardial contractility in rats with …
beneficial renal hemodynamic effects and preserves myocardial contractility in rats with …
[HTML][HTML] Urotensin II is an inverse predictor of death and fatal cardiovascular events in chronic kidney disease
P Ravani, G Tripepi, P Pecchini, F Mallamaci… - Kidney international, 2008 - Elsevier
Urotensin II (UTN), a cyclic vasoactive peptide expressed in multiple organs, had higher
plasma levels that was previously shown to predict longer survival in dialysis patients. We …
plasma levels that was previously shown to predict longer survival in dialysis patients. We …
Urotensin-II immunoreactivity in children with chronic glomerulonephritis
Background. Human urotensin-II (hU-II) is one of the most potent vasoconstrictors in
mammals. To our knowledge, there is no study about the role of U-II in childhood …
mammals. To our knowledge, there is no study about the role of U-II in childhood …
Urotensin II and cardiomyopathy in end-stage renal disease
Circulating urotensin (UTN) is increased in patients with heart failure and in patients with
renal diseases, and UTN antagonism is currently considered as a potential treatment for …
renal diseases, and UTN antagonism is currently considered as a potential treatment for …
Urotensin‐II: More Than a Mediator for Kidney
A Balat, M Büyükçelik - International journal of nephrology, 2012 - Wiley Online Library
Human urotensin‐II (hU‐II) is one of the most potent vasoconstrictors in mammals. Although
both hU‐II and its receptor, GPR14, are detected in several tissues, kidney is a major source …
both hU‐II and its receptor, GPR14, are detected in several tissues, kidney is a major source …