Silencing Angiotensinogen in Hypertension
Rhian M. Touyz
Abstract
This editorial describes the science behind a study of a small interfering RNA, which targets angiotensinogen mRNA, to treat hypertension.
Topics & Concepts
Gene silencingSmall interfering RNAMessenger RNAMedicineRNABiologyGeneticsGeneSodium Intake and HealthRenin-Angiotensin System StudiesBlood Pressure and Hypertension Studies