Description
Angiotensin-(1-7), 1st ed. 2019
A Comprehensive Review
Coordinator: Santos Robson Augusto Souza
Language: EnglishSubjects for Angiotensin-(1-7):
Publication date: 09-2020
Support: Print on demand
Publication date: 09-2019
Support: Print on demand
Description
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Dr. Santos obtained his medical degree from the Medical School of Itajuba (1976), a master's degree in Biological Sciences (Physiology and Pharmacology) from the Federal University of Minas Gerais (1979) and a PhD in Physiology from the University of São Paulo (1983). He completed his postdoc at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation from 1986 to 1989. He is currently emeritus professor at the Federal University of Minas Gerais and the coordinator of INCT-NanoBiofar (National Institute for NanoBiopharmaceutics). He has experience in physiology with emphasis in cardiovascular physiology. His main works are related to the following topics: Angiotensin-(1-7), angiotensin II, hypertension, and the renin-angiotensin system. His research also includes potential clinical applicability of angiotensin-(1-7)-related drugs for cardiovascular diseases. He has an extensive publication record in the field and is co-author of the book The Protective Arm of the Renin Angiotensin System (Academic Press, 2015).
The first book addressing in full the most important aspects of Angiotensin-(1-7)
An integrative view of the modulatory biological actions of Ang-(1-7) within the renin-angiotensin system
Discusses the therapeutic potential of Ang-(1-7) emerging from preclinical and clinical trials