A 779 is a potent and selective angiotensin-(1-7)/Mas receptor antagonist with an IC50 value of 0.3nM[1]. Angiotensin-(1–7) (Ang-(1-7)) is an endogenous ligand for the G protein-coupled receptor, a bioactive peptide within the renin-angiotensin system (RAS) that significantly contributes to maintaining cardiovascular homeostasis and hydroelectrolyte balance in physiological and pathologic conditions[1][2]. A 779 inhibit the biological effects of Ang-(1-7) by binding to the G protein-coupled receptor Mas receptor (MasR)[3].
In vitro, pretreatment of human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs) with 1μM A 779 for 30 minutes significantly inhibited Ang-(1-7)’s effect on attenuating ox-LDL induced injury by modulating the specific Mas receptors[4]. Treatment of mouse islet β-cell line MIN6 cells with 1nM A 779 for 48h reverse Ang-(1-7) ’s effect on preventing high glucose-induced pathological dedifferentiation of pancreatic β-cell[5].
In vivo, A 779 considerably eradicate the defensive properties of Ang-(1-7) on bone metabolism, mineralization and micro-structure after it was delivered at infusion rate of 400ng kg−1 min−1 for 6 weeks in an ovariectomized (OVX) rodent model of osteoporosis[6][7]. Subcutaneous injection of A 779(80μg/kg) block the inhibitory effects of angiotensin converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) on endoplasmic reticulum stress (ERS) and pyroptosis in Ventilator-induced lung injury[8].
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