Overexpression of Intrarenal Renin-Angiotensin System in Human Acute Tubular Necrosis

Conclusions:We demonstrate that the intrarenal RAS is upregulated in patients with ATN and is associated with the severity of ATN. Urinary angiotensinogen reflects intrarenal RAS status, and is of value to assess the severity of ATN.Kidney Blood Press Res 2016;41:746-756
Source: Kidney and Blood Pressure Research - Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research