IMPACT OF SERUM APELIN ON NITRIC OXIDE AND ELECTROLYTES IN ESSENTIAL HYPERTENSIVE PATIENTS
_Apelin, an endogenous peptide exerts its actions through binding to its receptors (APJ receptors) and has been demonstrated in both animal and human studies to have inotropic, diuretic (nitric oxide-dependent), and vasodilator effects, in addition to antagonistic effects on angiotensin II. In this investigation, serum apelin, nitric oxide (NOx), sodium (Na) and potassium (K) were evaluated in patients with essential ... إقراء المزيد