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Nature Clinical Practice Cardiovascular Medicine (2006) 3, 80-85
doi:10.1038/ncpcardio0449  
Received 9 June 2005 | Accepted 28 September 2005

The hematopoietic system: a new niche for the renin–angiotensin system

Christine Hubert, Katia Savary, Jean-Marie Gasc and Pierre Corvol*

Correspondence *INSERM U36, Collège de France, 11 place Marcelin Berthelot, 75005 Paris, France

Email
 pierre.corvol@college-de-france.fr

The role of the rennin–angiotensin system was previously thought to be restricted to the cardiovascular system, but important roles in other tissues are coming to light. This review concentrates on this system's effects on hematopoiesis and presents a discussion of the clinical relevance and possible therapeutic applications in this context.

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