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Renin-angiotensin System

The renin-angiotensin system is a hormone system that regulates blood pressure, fluid balance, and electrolyte homeostasis through a cascade of enzymatic reactions beginning with renin release from the kidneys. Research published in this journal addresses multiple dimensions of this system's role in cardiovascular a…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 12 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 40× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 2329-9487 🗓 Reviewed July 2026

Overview

The renin-angiotensin system is a hormone system that regulates blood pressure, fluid balance, and electrolyte homeostasis through a cascade of enzymatic reactions beginning with renin release from the kidneys. Research published in this journal addresses multiple dimensions of this system's role in cardiovascular and metabolic health. Studies have examined genetic variations in angiotensin-converting enzyme, including insertion/deletion polymorphisms and their associations with hypertension, type 2 diabetes susceptibility, and cardiovascular risk across different populations. The journal has published work on pharmacological interventions targeting this system, including combination therapies for hypertensive patients, as well as investigations into cardioprotective and renoprotective strategies in experimental models of cardiovascular disorders. Additional research has explored the potential of microRNAs as diagnostic and therapeutic tools in hypertension, reflecting emerging molecular approaches to understanding renin-angiotensin system regulation. The journal has also featured studies on cardiorenal signaling pathways in heart failure and the broader metabolic context in which this system operates, including its intersection with obesity and metabolic syndrome. This body of work underscores the renin-angiotensin system's central importance in cardiovascular medicine, from genetic predisposition through therapeutic intervention.

Research published in this journal

12 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 12 articles above have been cited 40 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

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Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Hypertension and Cardiology (ISSN 2329-9487).

Journal editorial board
Hatori Nobuo · Japan Gregor Leibundgut · Switzerland Yuejin Li · United States

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