ACE gene dosage determines additional autonomic dysfunction and increases renal angiotensin II levels in diabetic mice

CONCLUSION: Data indicates that a small increase in angiotensin-converting enzyme activity in diabetic animals leads to greater impairment of autonomic function, as demonstrated by increased sympathetic modulation and reduced cardiac vagal modulation along with increased renal expression of Ang II.
Source: Clinics - Category: General Medicine Source Type: research