Angiotensin II (AT-II)

Definition:

Angiotensin II (AT-II), a product of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system, is an alternative potent vasoconstrictor without chronotropic or inotropic properties. AT-II alao is a pro-fibrotic compound that acts via membrane-bound receptors (AT-1R/AT-2R) and thereby activates hepatic stellate cells (HSCs).

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