How the body turns off a hormone that raises blood pressure

How the body turns off a hormone that raises blood pressure

Scientists at the University of Virginia have made an important discovery that could lead to better treatments for high blood pressure and kidney disease. Their research shows how our bodies naturally “turn off” a hormone called renin, which helps raise blood pressure when needed. The study, led by Dr. R. Ariel Gomez and Dr. Maria […] The post How the body turns off a hormone that raises blood pressure appeared first on Knowridge Science Report.