Abstract:Introduction: Renin Angiotensin System (RAS) components are not only related to breast cancer but also to other cancer types. Angiotensin-(1-7) [Ang-(1-7)] is an endogenous 7-amino acid peptide hormone of the renin-angiotensin system that has antiproliferative properties. The aim of this work is to analyze the action of Ang-(1-7) treatment in MCF-10F (normal) and in SKBR3 (tumoral) epithelial breast cells in their capacity to be droven to apoptosis, and also to assess the expression of the membrane receptors C… Show more
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