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Angiotensin II receptor subtypes: characterization, signalling mechanisms, and possible physiological implications by Bottari, S P, de Gasparo, M, Steckelings, U M, Levens, N R

“…Thanks to the recent discovery of angiotensin II (ANG II) receptor subtypes linked to different signalling pathways, research in the different areas related to…”
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Control of intestinal absorption by the renin-angiotensin system by Levens, N R

“…In vivo angiotensin II (ANG II) exerts a dose-dependent dual action upon intestinal absorption. At low doses, ANG II stimulates sodium (Na) and water…”
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Agonistic and antagonistic properties of angiotensin analogs at the AT2 receptor in PC12W cells by Brechler, V, Jones, P W, Levens, N R, de Gasparo, M, Bottari, S P

“…Despite some recent reports describing the effects of AT2 receptor selective ligands in vitro and in vivo, the physiological function of this receptor is still…”
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Rapid reversal of angiotensin I-induced contractions in rat carotid arteries after acute and chronic treatment with the angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor, 3-[(5-amino-1-carboxy-1S-pentyl)amino]2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-2-oxo- 3S-1H-1-benzazepena-1-acetic acid (CGS 16617) by Weiss, G B, Sturm, B, Levens, N R

“…The purpose of these experiments was to determine whether, in carotid arteries obtained from spontaneously hypertensive rats (SHR) and Wistar-Kyoto rats (WKY)…”
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Inhibition of thromboxane synthetase potentiates the antihypertensive action of an angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor by a prostaglandin-dependent but kinin-independent mechanism by Levens, N R, Cóte, D, Ksander, G

“…Mean arterial pressure (BP) was measured in conscious, spontaneously hypertensive rats (SHR). Oral administration of the angiotensin I-converting enzyme…”
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Role of the Intrarenal Renin-Angiotensin System in the Control of Renal Function by LEVENS, NIGEL R, PEACH, MICHAEL J, CAREY, ROBERT M

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Angiotensin receptors and angiotensin I-converting enzyme in rat intestine by Duggan, K A, Mendelsohn, F A, Levens, N R

“…The purpose of this study was to map the distribution of angiotensin II (ANG II) receptors and ANG I-converting enzyme (ACE) in rat intestine. ANG II binding…”
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Response of isolated rat jejunum to angiotensin peptides by Levens, N R

“…Following intravenous infusion, angiotensin I (ANG I), angiotensin II (ANG II), and angiotensin III (ANG III) enhance Na and water absorption across the…”
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Kidney Is an Important Target for the Antihypertensive Action of an Angiotensin II Receptor Antagonist in Spontaneously Hypertensive Rats by Wood, Jeanette M, Schnell, Christian R, Levens, Nigel R

“…Inhibitors of the renin-angiotensin system lower blood pressure of spontaneously hypertensive rats, although plasma renin is not elevated. To test the…”
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Modulation of jejunal ion and water absorption by endogenous angiotensin after hemorrhage by Levens, N R

“…In the pentobarbital sodium-anesthetized rat, hemorrhage of blood equivalent to 1% body weight (18.4% blood volume) increases plasma renin activity and plasma…”
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Control of renal function by intrarenal angiotensin II in the dog by Levens, N R

“…The purpose of this study was to determine if conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II (Ang II) within the kidney is important in the control of renal…”
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Modulation of jejunal ion and water absorption by endogenous angiotensin after dehydration by Levens, N R

“…In the pentobarbital sodium-anesthetized rat, dehydration for 24 h increased ion and water absorption from the jejunum. Dehydration also elevated plasma…”
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Local control of mesenteric blood flow by the renin-angiotensin system by Suvannapura, A, Levens, N R

“…The purpose of this study is to determine whether locally acting angiotensin II (ANG II) plays a direct role in the control of mesenteric blood flow after…”
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Response of rat jejunum to changes in sodium and volume balance by Levens, N R

“…Initial studies determined whether a renal factor facilitates decreased jejunal absorption following volume expansion of the anesthetized rat. Volume expansion…”
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Norepinephrine uptake by rat jejunum: modulation by angiotensin II by Suvannapura, A, Levens, N R

“…Angiotensin II (ANG II) is believed to stimulate sodium and water absorption from the small intestine by enhancing sympathetic nerve transmission. This study…”
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Response of rat jejunum to angiotensin III: pharmacology and mechanism of action by Levens, N R

“…At low doses angiotensin III (A III) stimulates jejunal fluid absorption in the pentobarbital sodium-anesthetized rat. In contrast, at high doses the hormone…”
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Pharmacology of angiotensin II receptors in the kidney by de Gasparo, Marc, Levens, Nigel R.

“…Pharmacology of angiotensin II receptors in the kidney. Within the kidney angiotensin II (Ang II) exerts potent effects on renal function. The intrarenal…”
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Thromboxane Synthase Inhibition Enhances Action of Converting Enzyme Inhibitors by Levens, Nigel R, Ksander, Gary M, Zimmerman, Mark B, Mullane, Kevin M

“…Mean arterial blood pressure was measured over a 24-hour period from the femoral artery of conscious, unrestrained spontaneously hypertensive rats. Oral…”
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Renal actions of the new angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor benazepril hydrochloride by Levens, N R

“…Renal actions of the new angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor benazepril hydrochloride were evaluated in comparison to enalapril in the anesthetized dog…”
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Interactions between angiotensin peptides and the sympathetic nervous system mediating intestinal sodium and water absorption in the rat by Levens, N R, Peach, M J, Carey, R M

“…The purpose of this study was to determine the locus of interaction of angiotensin peptides with the sympathetic nervous system leading to alterations in…”
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