Conditional deletion (cKO) of crucial genes within renin cells, and genetic or pharmacological inhibition of the renin angiotensin system (RAS) result in cell fate changes ultimately leading to renal and systemic pathology. β-Rc, β-adrenergic receptor; Gsα, G protein α subunit; RBP-J, recombination signal binding protein for immunoglobulin Kappa J; CBF1, human homolog of RBP-J; Cx40, connexin 40; VHL, Von Hippel–Lindau gene; Ctcf, CCCTC-binding factor; Itgb1, integrin beta 1; Med1, Mediator complex subunit 1.