Table 3.
Levels and comparisons of plasma ACE, ACE2, ACE/ACE2, Ang II and Ang-(1–7) between the controls and HD patients.
| Controls (n = 50) | HD patients (n = 360) | |
|---|---|---|
| ACE (RFU/μL/h) | 101.8 ± 24.8 | 133 ± 40*** |
| ACE2 (RFU/μL/h) | 13.1 ± 3.6 | 8.9 ± 2.6*** |
| ACE/ACE2 | 8.0 ± 1.6 | 15.9 ± 6.2*** |
| Ang II (ng/mL) | 65.9 ± 8.6 | 105.6 ± 30.6*** |
| Ang-(1–7) (ng/mL) | 19.1 ± 3.1 | 15.0 ± 4.6*** |
The data were expressed as mean ± SD.
***
p < .001, Controls vs. HD patients.
ACE: angiotensin converting enzyme; ACE2: angiotensin converting enzyme; Ang II: angiotensin II; Ang-(1–7): angiotensin 1–7; HD: hemodialysis.