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Donna Wang and a panel of hands-on experts describe in step-by-step detail all the major molecular, biochemical, and functional techniques now used in probing the renin angiotensin system. These range from the use of embryonic gene targeting to create of mutant strains, to the functional investigation of components of the renin angiotensin system. Comprehensive and highly practical, Angiotensin Protocols translates expert knowledge into readily reproducible methods that enable all biomedical investigators successfully to explore the role of angiotensin in health and disease today.

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Author:   Donna H. Wang
Publisher:   Humana Press Inc.
Imprint:   Humana Press Inc.
Edition:   2001 ed.
Volume:   51
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 3.30cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   1.240kg
ISBN:  

9780896037632

ISBN 10:   0896037630
Pages:   530
Publication Date:   29 October 2000
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

to The Renin-Angiotensin System.- Historical Perspective of the Renin –Angiotensin System.- Three Angiotensin Paradigms in One Patient.- Transgenic and Gene Targeting Methods.- Production and Use of Chimeric Mice.- Genetic Manipulation of the Renin-Angiotensin System Using Cre-loxP-Recombinase.- Systemic Delivery of aTransgene in Intact Animals by a Retroviral Vector.- Antisense Inhibition of the Renin-Angiotensin System.- Analysis of Transcriptional and Translational Mechanisms.- A nalysis of Transcriptional Control Mechanisms I.- Analysis of Transcriptional Control Mechanisms II Techniques for Characterization of trans-Acting Factors.- Analysis of Cytosolic Proteins that Bind to the 5? Leader Sequence of the Angiotensin AT1 Receptor by RNA Electromobility Shift Assay.- In Vitro Translation of the Angiotensin AT1 Receptor in Wheat-Germ Extracts.- Assays For Determination of Mrna Levels.- Quantitation of Angiotensin II Receptors by Competitive Reverse-Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction.- Analysis of RNA by Northern-Blot Hybridization.- Use of the Ribonuclease Protection Assay for the Analysis and Characterization of Target mRNAs.- In Situ Hybridization.- Assays For Determination of Protein Contents and Enzyme Activity.- Immunohistochemical Detection of Angiotensin II Receptor.- Western Blotting.- Quantification of Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme (ACE) Activity.- Quantification of Angiotensin Peptides.- Radiolabeling of Angiotensin Peptides.- Assays for Radiolabel-Photoaffinity Labeling of Angiotensin Receptors.- Radioligand Binding Assay.- Autoradiographic Localization and Quantification of Components of the Renin-Angiotensin System in Tissues.- Biochemical Studies of The Renin-Angiotensin System.- Measurement of Intracellular Free Calcium Ion Concentration inVascular Smooth Muscle Cells.- Measurement of Phospholipase D Activation in Vascular Smooth Muscle Cells.- Measurement of Cyclic AMP and Cyclic GMP in Xenopus Oocytes Stimulated with Angiotensin II and Atrial Natriuretic Factor.- Measurement of Nitric Oxide Formation.- Measuring Renin Secretion from Juxtaglomerular Cells.- Functional Studies of The Renin-Angiotensin System.- Measurement of Regional Blood Flow in the Kidney Using Laser-Doppler Flowmetry.- Measurement of Renal Tubular Angiotensin II.- The In Vitro Blood-Perfused Juxtamedullary Nephron Technique.- In Vitro Proximal Tubule Perfusion Preparation.- Isolated Resistance Artery Preparation.- Measurement of Vascular Density.- Functional Studies of the Cerebral Circulation.

Reviews

This is an advanced treatise on the renin-angiotensin system (RAS) and its regulation of the cardiovascular, renal, and neural relationships in health and disease. The introduction is ample to move the biological scientist reader up to adequacy to comprehend a complex patient example. The purpose shows a goal along with suitable objectives to move traditional medicine into utilization of the amazing explosion of modern biological techniques in RAS applications. It does so with a compilation of experts that foster a clearer picture of the modem RAS field. These are indeed worthy objectives, that surpass what individual papers and review articles can accomplish. Indeed it is needed and it serves as a tremendous thinking stimulator. The introduction by John E. Hall sets the tone and makes this book happen. The genetic manipulation of the RAS by Sigmund and Stec keeps the happening alive. the quantification of angiotensin II receptors by Wu, Yao and Wang is an outstanding peace of work. The cyclic AMP and GMP by Ji was helpful as was the NO from assay work of Thorup and Moore. The closing article on cerebral circulation by Lombard carries the exciting nature of the book to the interested student. - Doody's Health Sciences Book Review Journal This book with great attention to the recent developments in molecular genetic, biochemical and fysiological techniques can be recommended to all researchers involved in the fundemental research of the RAS at the cellular level. - Acta Cardiologica

This is an advanced treatise on the renin-angiotensin system (RAS) and its regulation of the cardiovascular, renal, and neural relationships in health and disease. The introduction is ample to move the biological scientist reader up to adequacy to comprehend a complex patient example. ...The purpose shows a goal along with suitable objectives to move traditional medicine into utilization of the amazing explosion of modern biological techniques in RAS applications. It does so with a compilation of experts that foster a clearer picture of the modem RAS field. These are indeed worthy objectives, that surpass what individual papers and review articles can accomplish. Indeed it is needed and it serves as a tremendous thinking stimulator...The introduction by John E. Hall sets the tone and makes this book happen. The genetic manipulation of the RAS by Sigmund and Stec keeps the happening alive. the quantification of angiotensin II receptors by Wu, Yao and Wang is an outstanding peace of work. The cyclic AMP and GMP by Ji was helpful as was the NO from assay work of Thorup and Moore. The closing article on cerebral circulation by Lombard carries the exciting nature of the book to the interested student. -Doody's Health Sciences Book Review Journal This book with great attention to the recent developments in molecular genetic, biochemical and fysiological techniques can be recommended to all researchers involved in the fundemental research of the RAS at the cellular level. - Acta Cardiologica

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