Regional variation in angiotensin converting enzyme activity in the human placenta

Sensitivity of chorionic plate arteries to angiotensin II (AngII) is greatest at the placental periphery. Angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) is central to the synthesis of AngII and is present in the placental vasculature. We measured vascular ACE activity/mg protein at 8-9 sites between the cord i...

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Vydáno v:Placenta (Eastbourne) Ročník 32; číslo 11; s. 906 - 908
Hlavní autoři: Brameld, J.M., Hold, R., Broughton Pipkin, F.
Médium: Journal Article
Jazyk:angličtina
Vydáno: Kidlington Elsevier Ltd 01.11.2011
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ISSN:0143-4004, 1532-3102, 1532-3102
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Shrnutí:Sensitivity of chorionic plate arteries to angiotensin II (AngII) is greatest at the placental periphery. Angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) is central to the synthesis of AngII and is present in the placental vasculature. We measured vascular ACE activity/mg protein at 8-9 sites between the cord insertion and the periphery in 12 term placentae from normotensive, vaginally-delivered women. ACE increased from insertion to the periphery (P = 0.015); median ACE for each placenta was positively correlated with placental weight (P < 0.05) and placental:birthweight ratio (P < 0.02). We speculate that this may be related to fetal programming since placental:birthweight ratio is related to long-term health.
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ISSN:0143-4004
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DOI:10.1016/j.placenta.2011.07.085