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Mechanisms involved in increased arterial thickness and stiffness (central role of the RAS). ACE2, angiotensin-converting enzyme 2; Ang-(1–7), angiotensin-(1–7); AT1R, angiotensin II type 1 receptor; MasR, Mas receptor; NO, nitric oxide; TGF, transforming growth factor.
