Abstract
Renin released from the juxtaglomerular apparatus of the kidney into the circulation produces angiotensin (AT) and this compound increases tubular absorption of sodium and water, resulting in an increase in circulating blood volume. In addition, AT evokes a net increase in sympathetic vasoconstrictor activity. The presynaptic effect of AT facilitates adrenergic transmitter release (16) and may also involve increased transmitter synthesis (3) and inhibition of adrenergic uptake (21). The postsynaptic effect appears to be due to an increase in sensitivity to norepinephrine (24). Furthermore, large doses of AT exert a constrictive action in the smooth muscle of blood vessels. Thus, the role of the peripheral renin-AT system in regulating the blood pressure is significant.
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Furukawa, T., Yamada, K., Kushiku, K., Ono, N., Tokunaga, T. (1982). Central Effects of Taurine: Antagonistic Effects on Central Actions of Angiotensin. In: Huxtable, R.J., Pasantes-Morales, H. (eds) Taurine in Nutrition and Neurology. Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology, vol 139. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4757-0402-0_22
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