The Renin-Angiotensin System: Comparative Aspects

Author:   Hideshi Kobayashi ,  Yoshio Takei
Publisher:   Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG
Edition:   Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1996
Volume:   35
ISBN:  

9783642647253


Pages:   245
Publication Date:   14 March 2012
Format:   Paperback
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The renin-angiotensin system and the mechanisms regulating this system developed during the adaptive evolution of verte­ brates, along with many other systems involved in the in­ tegrated survival of the organism. Because animal species have evolved from common ancestral populations, a basis for the comparison of body structures and physiological processes ex­ ists among animal groups belonging to different classifications. The comparative approach provides a better understanding of the structure and function of adaptive systems and facilitates the development of general principles governing these systems among animal groups; further, this approach reveals significant characteristics specific to certain animal groups. As the evolu­ tion of adaptation of animals to environmental conditions is explored, directions for future research are suggested. In this book, advances in research on the renin-angiotensin system are described with emphasis on the comparative aspects. However, since studies on the renin-angiotensin system of birds, reptiles, amphibians and fishes are limited compared with those con­ ducted in mammals, in some chapters descriptions are con­ cerned primarily with mammals. It has taken a long time to write this volume, and the topic is a broad one, with new data always emerging; therefore, certain aspects, and sometimes the most recent information, may not be included. Chapters 1-3 and sections 8. 1-8. 4,8. 6, 8. 7 were written by H. K. ; Chapters 4-7 and Section 8. 5 by Y. T. ; Chapter 9 was written by both authors. H. Uemura, M. Nozaki, Y. Okawara, We are indebted to Drs.

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Author:   Hideshi Kobayashi ,  Yoshio Takei
Publisher:   Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG
Imprint:   Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K
Edition:   Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1996
Volume:   35
Dimensions:   Width: 15.50cm , Height: 1.40cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   0.409kg
ISBN:  

9783642647253


ISBN 10:   3642647251
Pages:   245
Publication Date:   14 March 2012
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

1 Introduction.- 1.1 Evolutionary Aspects of the Renin-Angiotensin System (RAS).- 1.2 Historical Background of RAS.- 1.3 Survey of Books and Reviews.- 2 Comparative Morphology of the Juxtaglomerular Apparatus (JGA).- 2.1 Mammals.- 2.2 Birds.- 2.3 Reptiles.- 2.4 Amphibians.- 2.5 Fishes.- 3 Innervation in the JGA.- 3.1 Light Microscopy.- 3.2 Electron Microscopy.- 3.3 Summary.- 4 Tissue Distribution of the RAS.- 4.1 Renin.- 4.2 Angiotensinogen.- 4.3 Converting Enzyme.- 4.4 Angiotensins.- 4.5 Nonmammalian Vertebrates.- 5 Regulation of Renin Release.- 5.1 Factors Affecting Renin Release.- 5.2 Subcellular Mechanisms.- 5.3 Nonmammalian Vertebrates.- 6 Biochemistry of the RAS.- 6.1 Renin.- 6.2 Angiotensinogen.- 6.3 Angiotensin I.- 6.4. Converting Enzyme.- 6.5 Angiotensinases.- 6.6 Nonmammalian Vertebrates.- 7 Angiotensin Receptors.- 7.1 Structure of ANG II Receptors.- 7.2 ANG II Receptors in Target Tissues.- 7.3 Signal Transduction of ANG II Receptors.- 7.4 Nonmammalian Vertebrates.- 8 Biological Actions of ANG II.- 8.1 Renal Dipsogen — Historical Background.- 8.2 Exogenous ANG II and Drinking.- 8.3 Endogenous ANG II and Drinking.- 8.4 Sites of Action of ANG II in Drinking.- 8.5 ANG II and Sodium Appetite.- 8.6 Release of Hormones by ANG II.- 8.7 Other Actions of ANG II.- 9 General Conclusions.- 9.1 Comparative Anatomy of the RAS.- 9.2 Renin Release.- 9.3 Comparative Biochemistry of the RAS.- 9.4 Biological Actions.- References.

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