Figure 1 .
The effects of vitamin D on the renin-angiotensin system. 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D suppresses renin gene expression, thereby inhibiting the renin-angiotensin system. ACE, angiotensin-converting enzyme; H2O, water; Na, sodium.
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