Increased Serum Angiotensin II Is a Risk Factor of Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: A Prospective Pilot Study.

Published in: Gastroenterology research and practice (2019)

Ang II levels of NAFLD patients significantly increased, and elevated Ang II level is an independent risk factor of NAFLD. Our preliminary results also indicate that Ang II may promote the development of NAFLD by activating NLRP3 inflammasome.

Keyphrases

angiotensin ii
nlrp inflammasome
angiotensin converting enzyme
vascular smooth muscle cells
risk factors
end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
chronic kidney disease
newly diagnosed
peritoneal dialysis
prognostic factors
signaling pathway
patient reported outcomes
patient reported