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Schematic representation of RAAS components, their main receptors, and main actions. Deleterious side is shown in red-rimmed boxes; protective side is shown in green-rimmed boxes. Abbreviations: Agen, angiotensinogen; Ang, angiotensin; ACE, angiotensin-converting enzyme; Decarb, unspecified decarboxylases; MasR, Mas receptor pathway; MrgD, Mas-related G protein coupled receptor; AT, angiotensin receptor.
