The counter regulatory axis of the renin angiotensin system in the brain and ischaemic stroke: insight from preclinical stroke studies and therapeutic potential

McFall, A. , Nicklin, S. A. and Work, L. M. (2020) The counter regulatory axis of the renin angiotensin system in the brain and ischaemic stroke: insight from preclinical stroke studies and therapeutic potential. Cellular Signalling, 76, 109809. (doi: 10.1016/j.cellsig.2020.109809) (PMID:33059037) (PMCID:PMC7550360)

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Abstract

Stroke is the 2nd leading cause of death worldwide and the leading cause of physical disability and cognitive issues. Although we have made progress in certain aspects of stroke treatment, the consequences remain substantial and new treatments are needed. Hypertension has long been recognised as a major risk factor for stroke, both haemorrhagic and ischaemic. The renin angiotensin system (RAS) plays a key role in blood pressure regulation and this, plus local expression and signalling of RAS in the brain, both support the potential for targeting this axis therapeutically in the setting of stroke. While historically, focus has been on suppressing classical RAS signalling through the angiotensin type 1 receptor (AT1R), the identification of a counter-regulatory axis of the RAS signalling via the angiotensin type 2 receptor (AT2R) and Mas receptor has renewed interest in targeting the RAS. This review describes RAS signalling in the brain and the potential of targeting the Mas receptor and AT2R in preclinical models of ischaemic stroke. The animal and experimental models, and the route and timing of intervention, are considered from a translational perspective.

Item Type:Articles
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Nicklin, Professor Stuart and McFall, Dr Aisling and Work, Dr Lorraine
Authors: McFall, A., Nicklin, S. A., and Work, L. M.
College/School:College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Cardiovascular & Metabolic Health
College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Molecular Biosciences
Journal Name:Cellular Signalling
Publisher:Elsevier
ISSN:0898-6568
ISSN (Online):1873-3913
Published Online:13 October 2020
Copyright Holders:Copyright © 2020 The Authors
First Published:First published in Cellular Signalling 76:109809
Publisher Policy:Reproduced under a Creative Commons Licence

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Project CodeAward NoProject NamePrincipal InvestigatorFunder's NameFunder RefLead Dept
172199BHF 4 Year PhD Studentship Award (3rd intake 2015)Rhian TouyzBritish Heart Foundation (BHF)FS/15/64/32035Institute of Cardiovascular & Medical Sciences