Abstract
Angiotensin-(1-7) (Ang-(1-7)) is a hormone of the renin-angiotensin system (RAS) that opposes the pathophysiological effects of Angiotensin II (Ang II). Several groups have shown repeatedly that Ang-(1-7) protects the endothelium and the heart. Furthermore, the clinically applied angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors and Ang II type 1 receptor blockers are believed to at least partly a…