Contribution of angiotensin II in hepatic ischemia /reperfusion induced lung injury: Acute versus chronic usage of captopril

ConclusionAngiotensin II plays a key role in tissue inflammation and airway hyperresponsiveness (AHR) via enhancing production of TNF-α. With more protection observed in lung, acute captopril could attenuate liver-induced lung injury via lowering TNF-α; a suggested possible mediator of airway hyperreactivity.Graphical abstract
Source: Pulmonary Pharmacology and Therapeutics - Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research