The angiotensin system elements in invertebrates

M Salzet; L Deloffre; C Breton; D Vieau; L Schoofs

doi:10.1016/s0165-0173(01)00063-7

The angiotensin system elements in invertebrates

Brain Res Brain Res Rev. 2001 Aug;36(1):35-45. doi: 10.1016/s0165-0173(01)00063-7.

Authors

M Salzet¹, L Deloffre, C Breton, D Vieau, L Schoofs

Affiliation

¹ Laboratoire d'Endocrinologie des Annélides, UPRES-A 8017 CNRS, SN3, Université des Sciences et Technologie de Lille, F-59655, Villeneuve d'Ascq Cedex, France. michel.salzet@univ-lille1.fr

PMID: 11516771
DOI: 10.1016/s0165-0173(01)00063-7

Abstract

In this review, the different components of the renin-angiotensin system (RAS) in invertebrates are discussed. This system is implicated in osmoregulation, reproduction, memory processes and immune system regulation. As the elements of this hormone-enzymatic system also exist in invertebrates, it appears that the RAS originated very early in evolution.

Publication types

Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
Review

MeSH terms

Angiotensins / biosynthesis*
Animals
Ganglia, Invertebrate / cytology
Ganglia, Invertebrate / metabolism*
Immune System / physiology
Invertebrates / cytology
Invertebrates / metabolism*
Memory / physiology
Neurons / cytology
Neurons / metabolism
Receptors, Angiotensin / metabolism
Reproduction / physiology
Water-Electrolyte Balance / physiology

Substances

Angiotensins
Receptors, Angiotensin