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. 2020 Feb 3;11(2):87. doi: 10.1038/s41419-020-2275-9

Fig. 8. Adipose RAS, autophagy cross talk in metabolic syndrome.

Fig. 8

RAS is a pivotal system known for controlling blood pressure through angiotensin II and two receptors namely angiotensin II receptor (AT) type 1 (AT1) and angiotensin II receptor type 2 (AT2). RAS overexpressed in adipose tissue may activate autophagy, but the complete role is still unknown.