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Angiotensin is an oligopeptide in the blood that causes vasoconstriction, increased blood pressure, and release of aldosterone from the adrenal cortex. It is a powerful dipsogen. It is derived from the precursor molecule angiotensinogen, a serum globulin produced in the liver. It plays an important role in the renin-angiotensin system.

How does SARS-CoV-2 affect the placenta during pregnancy?

Researchers examine host responses to SARS-CoV-2 within the placenta using transcriptomics.

12 Jul 2023

Researchers identify glycolipid that blocks infection with SARS-CoV-2 and RSV

7DW8-5, a glycolipid that utilizes the body's non-specific immune response to quickly combat viral infections, including COVID-19 in vivo.

11 Jul 2023

The causative role of age-associated pre-existing senescent cells on COVID-19 severity

Researchers investigated the role of senescent cells in the context of SARS-CoV-2 infection.

10 Jul 2023

Beyond the lungs: SARS-CoV-2's multi-organ impact revealed

Researchers present the mechanisms by which SARS-CoV-2 could infect the brain and affect memory.

5 Jul 2023

Vitamin D supplementation reduces risk of major cardiovascular events in older adults

Research investigates the impact of vitamin D supplementation on the incidence of major cardiovascular events in older adults. It examines whether monthly doses of vitamin D can alter the occurrence of heart-related problems.

4 Jul 2023

Was there a change in the incidence of diabetes in children and adolescents after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic?

Study compares the incidence rates of pediatric T1D and 2D during and before SARS-CoV-2.

4 Jul 2023

Researchers screen 16 UK native bat species for coronaviruses with zoonotic potential

A recent study published in Nature Communications screened for coronaviruses in 16 native species of bats in the UK.

29 Jun 2023

Study suggests blood group A may directly influence SARS-CoV-2 infectious risk

Researchers evaluated the association between blood group A and SARS-CoV-2 infections.

29 Jun 2023

ACEI therapy decreases the incidence of cardiac rupture after acute myocardial infarction

Announcing a new article publication for Cardiovascular Innovations and Applications journal. ACEI therapy decreases mortality in patients with acute MI.

26 Jun 2023

Study reveals how SARS-CoV-2 variants lose Infectivity in aerosols: pH and salt content key factors

Research examines the stability of SARS-CoV-2 variants in aerosols, finding significant decay in infectivity over time. pH and salt content play a role in virus stability.

26 Jun 2023

Prior exposure to air pollutants and black carbon load predicts outcomes in hospitalized COVID-19 patients

Researchers investigated whether black carbon particles in the blood increased COVID-19 severity.

23 Jun 2023

Pangolin study uncovers novel strains of coronaviruses and raises concerns about origin

Researchers identify novel HKU4-related coronavirus in a pangolin single-cell sequencing dataset.

22 Jun 2023

The link between Covid-19 and Alzheimer's disease established

Renin-angiotensin system, or RAS, is a physiological mechanism essential to human body function. The SARS-CoV-2 virus causes overactivation and malfunction of this system.

21 Jun 2023

Uncovering the hidden genetic connections behind COVID-19 and comorbidities

Researchers performed a protein diffusion network analysis using tissue-specific GRNs to identify predispositions to COVID-19.

21 Jun 2023

Study highlights the role of high cholesterol in SARS-CoV-2 infectivity

A recent study unveiled the doorway that SARS-CoV2 uses to slip inside cells undetected.

20 Jun 2023

Trained immunity: its role in COVID-19 and potential in preparing for future infectious outbreaks

Researchers reported on the contribution of trained immune responses to protection against SARS-CoV-2 infections and future pandemics.

16 Jun 2023

A new weapon against COVID: RBD-62 protein shows promising results in preventing severe disease

Researchers used aerosolized receptor binding domain (RBD)-62 with 1,000-fold enhanced binding affinity.

15 Jun 2023

An analysis of the differential effect and the impact of SARS-CoV-2 infection on semen quality

Study analyzed the impact of SARS-CoV-2 infection on semen quality.

14 Jun 2023

Connecting the inflammatory dots: Obesity, depression, and Alzheimer's linked by neuroinflammation

Obesity-induced neuroinflammation significantly contributes to the pathophysiology of depression and Alzheimer's disease. Targeting midlife stage for intervention is crucial to potentially prevent Alzheimer's pathology.

13 Jun 2023

Simple juice concentrate from the Japanese plum may reduce cardiovascular disease risk

More than 122 million Americans – about half of the U.S. population ages 20 and older – have high blood pressure, referred to medically as hypertension.