Inhibitory effect of captopril on cell degeneration and growth.
Year: 2006
Type: article
Abstract: Since the first administration of the angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor captopril for the treatment of essential hypertension, it has been recognized that the ACE inhibitor has a positive influence on the cardiovascular system, on both a molecular and a clinical level.Over the past 25 years, the indications for ACE inhibitors have spread into many fields. During this period, interesting effects of ACE inhibitors in noncardiac fields have been reported. The present review outlines two studies regarding the protective effect of captopril on cardiomyopathy and its therapeutic effect on sarcoidosis.
Source: PubMed Central
Author: Makoto Nagano
Institution: Jikei University School of Medicine
Language: English
Subfield: Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W2292029659