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publication name Chronic oestrogen deficiency induced by ovariectomy may cause lung fibrosis through activation of the renin-angiotensin system in rats
Authors Noha I. Hussien, Hanan I. El-kerdasy, Safwa M. Sorour & Abeer A. Shoman
year 2019
keywords Oestrogen deficiency; lung fibrosis; renin-angiotensin system; TGF-b1; losartan; aliskiren
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Abstract

Context: Oestrogen deficiency is linked with pulmonary fibrosis. Additionally, it may lead to over-activation of the renin-angiotensin system (RAS), which worsens lung fibrosis. Objective: The present study aims to investigate the role of RAS on lung fibrosis associated with oestrogen deficiency in ovariectomised rats. Materials and methods: Serum 17b-oestradiol (E2), arterial blood gases, plasma angiotensin II levels, lung tissue hydroxyproline content, and transforming growth factor beta 1 (TGF-b1) concentration, the mRNA expression of angiotensin type 1 receptor (AT1R), and angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE1) were evaluated. Moreover, lung tissues were examined by histopathology and immunohistochemistry. Results: Hydroxyproline content, TGF-b1 concentration, plasma angiotensin II, the relative mRNA expression of ACE1, and AT1R is found to increase in ovariectomised rats. The mentioned changes can be largely rescued by administration of RAS blockers. Conclusion: Oestrogen deficiency activates RAS, which consequently increases the expression of pro-fibrotic factors and stimulates the fibrotic cascade causing lung fibrosis.

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