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Tipo: Artigo de Periódico
Título: Angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2), angiotensin-(1-7) and Mas receptor in gonadal and reproductive functions
Autor(es): Fernando Marcos Dos Reis
Adelina M. Reis
Resumen: Angiotensin (Ang)-(1-7) is an active peptide formed from Ang I or Ang-(1-9) by multiple proteolytic steps involving angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) 1 and other peptidases, or by a single cleavage of Ang II catalyzed chiefly by ACE2. The effects of Ang-(1-7) are mediated by the G protein-coupled receptor Mas (or Mas1), encoded by the protooncogene MAS. The reproductive system expresses ACE2 quite abundantly and therefore is able to generate Ang-(1-7) using precursor peptides produced locally or taken from circulation. In several mammalian species, Ang-(1-7) stimulates ovarian follicle growth, oocyte maturation and ovulation. The peptide is found in human endometrium, mostly during the secretory phase of menstrual cycle when the uterus is receptive to embryo implantation. Rat models and human observational studies suggest that Ang-(1-7) is part of the maternal adaptive response to pregnancy and its deficiency is associated withpoor circulation in the placental bed.KnockoutmicerevealedarelevantparticipationofMas-mediatedstimulustothemaintenanceofnormalspermatogenesis,eventhoughtheanimalcanstillreproducewithoutit.In addition, thevasorelaxant effect ofAng-(1-7) participates inthephysiological mechanism of corpus cavernosum blood influx and penile erection. We conclude that preclinical evidence encourages the pursuit of treatments for female and male reproductive dysfunctions based on Mas agonists, starting with its natural ligand Ang-(1-7).
Asunto: Placenta
Endometrio
Ovarios
Idioma: por
País: Brasil
Editor: Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais
Sigla da Institución: UFMG
Departamento: MED - DEPARTAMENTO DE GINECOLOGIA OBSTETRÍCIA
Tipo de acceso: Acesso Restrito
Identificador DOI: https://doi.org/10.1042/CS20200865
URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1843/59242
Fecha del documento: 2020
metadata.dc.url.externa: https://portlandpress.com/clinsci/article/134/22/2929/226965/Angiotensin-converting-enzyme-2-ACE2-angiotensin-1
metadata.dc.relation.ispartof: Clinical Science
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