Patrícia B. Lima

Angiotensin-(1-7) Influences Tryptophan Absorption in the Rat and Mouse Intestine

Elizabeth L. Borges, Patrícia B. Lima, Antônio A. B. Peluso, Walkyria O. Sampaio, Jamil S. de Oliveira, Marilene L. de Oliveira, Gisele M. Etelvino, Rafael T. Ruoccolo, Anderson J. Ferreira & Robson A. S. Santos · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2016

Aim: Components of the renin-angiotensin system are involved in absorption and regulate both fluid and electrolyte transport in the intestinal epithelium. The angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) is a major Angiotensin-(1-7)-forming enzyme, and a key regulator of the homeostasi...