Our findings demonstrate that the age-dependent cardiomyopathy in ACE2 null mice is related to increased Ang II-mediated oxidative stress and neutrophilic infiltration via AT1 receptors. Our combination of genetic and pharmacological approaches defines a critical role of ACE2 in the suppression of Ang II-mediated heart failure.
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